Lake Turkana
Lake Turkana commonly known as .
' The Cradle of mankind'
Lake Turkana lies 800 kms from Nairobi the sibiloi national park lies on the northeastern shore of Lake Turkana in northern Kenya. The semi desert ecosystem was established to protect wildlife and the unique prehistoric and archaeological sites some of which are linked to the origin of man.
For flying package option: scroll below to read details
The park is waterless except for the alkaline waters of the lake; it however harbours variety of wildlife including common zebra, giraffe, hippos, crocodile and numerous bird species such as flamingos, pelicans and ducks. Other attractions are the preserved wildlife fossils which include the Giant Tortoise and the 18-20 ft long Crocodile.
OPTION 1: Lake Turkana Package By Road 3 nights / 4 days from Nairobi
Main Conditions: You join in other people to a maximum of 6 persons per vehicle; Very basic accommodations: Suitbale for activity based travel community. {You can travel exclusively if you are 6 people }
Kenyan Citizens Kshs27000 and Non Kenyans: USD300
Meeting point international life house Departure time 4:30am (keep time)
Any other pick up along Thika road will be arranged. We will have a quick stopover at Nanyuki for takeaway breakfast. We will then proceed to Archers post for quick lunch (own cost). Drive further North and have a sightseeing photo session capturing the amazing mt ololokwe (dress to kill).
We should arrive at Marsabit National park just in time for evening game drive and visit the beautiful lake paradise tucked inside the park.
Accommodation for the night at Nomads.
This is the day! After a warm breakfast, we get into our respective cruisers ready for the desert thrill. Our drivers have mastered the art of cruising! To the dunes for our Dubai experience in Chalbi and walaa! An oasis in the desert! Remember the phrase. Every desert has an oasis?
Kalacha oasis will blow your mind (did you pack your cameras?). We will rest our bodies after a very eventful day in the traditional Gabra huts.
Note. This are just basic huts with very basic amenities.
This will be another exciting day! We will drive for 1½ hours to Loiyangalani. Lake Turkana will be waiting. There will be an option to visit the Smallest tribe/community in Kenya, (boat ride and entrance fee is Kshs 600/-per person which we encourage to support the local) ...Have lunch then drive to Ngurunit which will take us 3hrs. The drive is very scenic and is graced by Ndoto mountains. Change and head to the pools for a dip and bit of reliving the childhood moments for some of us. Bring bring the child in you. We will spend the night at one of the community camps/guest house. It's a basic camp (Support local )
After breakfast we will bid this beautiful village a good bye. Nairobi here we come! Lunch will be enroute (own cost)
* Basic Toiletries(Towel,Soap, tissue, etc)
* Proper and Comfortable shoes
* Small backpack bag to carry your personal items
* Extra water (our trips are plastic free, carry refillable water bottle)
* Identification card/passport
* Camera
* Enough water to take you through (Drinks)
* Snacks for the long drives betweenmeals
* Sunglasses, sunscreen
* Warm jacket as it can be cold especially in Marsabit.
* Transport to and from on land cruisers
* Meals from day 1 dinner to day 4 breakfast
* Accommodation
* Park fees/ community fees
* Hand sanitizer
* Professional photography
Excludes
- Anything not mentioned above.
OPTION 2: Lake Turkana Package 2nights / 3 days with flights Included from Nairobi
Three (3) days Package as follows:
Day 1: 1425hrs Fly from Nairobi to arrive Lodwar near Turkana at 1625hrs. On arrival, met and transfer to the resort in 4x4 wheel drives. Arrive for dinner. Overnight at the resort. Dinner included.
Day 2: Breakfast. embark on days activities, have lunch and dinner at the resort or carry picnic lunch if going for a whole day excursion.Overnight at the resort.
Day 3: Breakfast. just relax and then transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi at 1100hrs to arrive Nairobi at 1340hrs.
Cost
Per person sharing USD920; Extra night USD185 per person sharing
Per single room USD1150; Extra night USD195 per person sharing.
Cost does include: 2 nights (1st night half board and 2nd night full board), return transfers from resort to Lodwar in 4x4 wheel drives, return flights from Nairobi to Lodwar - taxes included.
Cost does not include: travel insurance which can be bought at USD15 per person, any acivities (boat rides, kite surfing, fishing, fees for visiting the park.
ACTIVITIES AVAILABLE : not included in the package
Visit of Central Island National Park
Be prepared for a hot time; a hat and sun cream is a must as well as trousers and long sleeve shirt if you have delicate skin. Carry enough drinking water with you(is provided and included with the speed boat).
Speedboat: max 4 people, Ksh 18000.-
Big boat: max 15 people, Ksh 16000.-*
Small boat: max 8 people, Ksh 15000.-*
National Park entrance fee: Residents Ksh 500.-, Non residents Ksh 1300.-
Boat rides
Speedboat: max 4 people, 1/2 hour Ksh 2500.-, 1 hour Ksh 4000.-
Fishing boat: max 4 people, 1/2 hour Ksh 1600.-, 1 hour Ksh 3000.-
Boat(Youth group): max 15 people, 1/2 hour Ksh 2000.-, 1 hour Ksh 3500.-*
* The boats from the Youth group are operated under their own management. We dont take any responsibility and neither does the resort.
Fishing
Speedboat: Fishing equipment included, approximately 3-4 hours Ksh 15000.-
Speedboat: Fishing near Central Island, 3-4 hours Ksh 20000.-(fishing licence included)
Fishing boat: Fishing trip including equipment, 1-2 hours, Ksh 5000.-
Turkana Sundowner
Sundowner on the Lake,sparkling wine,juice and bites, ca 5.30 - 6.30 pm, Ksh 1200.- per person
Swedish massage
Full body masage in our open-air "massage saloon", ca 1 hour, Ksh 1500.-
Exercise with the Swiss Gymnastic ball
In every Boma you find the gymnasic ball together with instructions. Feel free to relax your body through the exercises with the ball.
Visit traditional Turkana Boma
Drive to a nearby Turkana Boma, visit local manyattas, ca 1 hour. Ksh 5000.- (Ksh 3000.- with own car)
Traditional Dancers
Entertainment with a group of traditional Turkana dancers, starting around 6 pm, Ksh 5000.-
Visit local market
Assist the community through the purchase of traditional handcraft items.
