This 10-day journey is built for travelers seeking Kenya beyond the classic safari circuit. Beginning at Lake Nakuru, famous for its flamingos and rhino population, the route continues to Lake Bogoria's natural hot geysers before reaching Lake Baringo. From there, the adventure heads deeper north through the highland town of Maralal and the dramatic Losiolo escarpment to South Horr, en route to the remote shores of Lake Turkana — the world's largest desert lake, known for its striking jade-green waters. Travelers visit the El Molo village before looping back through Maralal, trekking into the Suguta Valley to visit Samburu villages, and finishing with game drives in Samburu National Reserve, home to species rarely seen elsewhere in Kenya such as the Grevy's zebra, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk. The trip concludes with a return drive to Nairobi via the Equator crossing at Nanyuki.
Pickup from your hotel, with a scenic stop at the Great Rift Valley escarpment. Arrive at Lake Nakuru in time for a game drive in search of rhino, waterbuck, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and flamingos.
Drive to Lake Bogoria to view the natural hot geysers and flamingos, then continue to Lake Baringo.
Drive to Maralal with a picnic lunch en route, including a short walking tour of the town. Continue via the Losiolo escarpment to Baragoi.
Drive to Lake Turkana, arriving for lunch at El Molo campsite on the lake's shores. Rest of the day at leisure by the Jade Sea.
Visit the El Molo village, returning to camp for lunch. Afternoon at leisure with optional excursions.
Drive back to Maralal with a picnic lunch en route.
Drive to the Suguta Valley observation point, descend into the valley, and trek with Samburu guides to visit local villages and surroundings.
Drive to Samburu National Reserve, arriving for lunch at camp, followed by an afternoon game drive in search of Beisa oryx, gerenuk, Grevy's zebra, lion, reticulated giraffe, elephant, and varied birdlife.
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Optional visit to a Samburu cultural village or additional game drive, followed by lunch. Late afternoon game drive.
Drive to Isiolo and on to Nanyuki, with a stop at the Equator, arriving back in Nairobi in the late afternoon.
