This rugged 1,800-km expedition in a purposely-built truck takes you up into the heart of the Northern Frontier District. You will traverse along some of Africa’s worst roads, see beautiful mountain forest surrounded on all sides by hot dusty deserts, eventually arriving at our camp on the shores of the Jade Sea (Lake Turkana).
Explore the 3 Options Below
East-Turkana Cultural Safari – October 2025
🗓️ Travel Dates: 04 – 11 October 2025
East-Turkana Cultural Safari – December 2025
🗓️ Travel Dates: 05 – 17 December 2025
Jade Sea Cultural Safari – New Year 2025/2026
🗓️ Travel Dates: 28 December 2025 – 04 January 2026
East-Turkana Cultural Safari – October 2025 | Experience the Cradle of Mankind with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
🗓️ Travel Dates:
📍 Route: Nairobi – Maralal – South Horr – Loiyangalani – El Gade – Kalacha – Samburu – Nairobi
🌍 Discover Kenya’s Untouched North – A Family-Friendly Cultural Adventure
Join Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya on a rare and immersive journey into the heart of East-Turkana, Marsabit County. This adventure combines scenic landscapes, rich cultural interactions, and ancient history.
Guided by a strong leader guide , the tour introduces you and your family to:
- The largest Wind Project in Africa
- The largest Desert Lake in the world – Lake Turkana
- The largest Salt Desert in East Africa – Chalbi Desert
- The smallest ethnic group in Africa – The El Molo
- The Cradle of Mankind – explore human origins
We guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
| Date | Route / Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct 2025 | Nairobi → Maralal | Hotel |
| 05 Oct 2025 | Maralal → South Horr | Hotel |
| 06 Oct 2025 | South Horr → Loiyangalani | Lodge |
| 07 Oct 2025 | Loiyangalani (Lake Turkana) | Lodge |
| 08 Oct 2025 | Loiyangalani → El Gade | Bandas |
| 09 Oct 2025 | El Gade → Kalacha → Samburu | Lodge |
| 10 Oct 2025 | Samburu | Lodge |
| 11 Oct 2025 | Samburu → Nairobi | – |
💰 Tour Rates
➤ Cultural Safari Package
➤ East-Turkana Cultural Tour
- Residents: From KES 220,000
- Non-Residents: From KES 270,000
- Children: Custom quotes available
✅ What’s Included
- Private transport (4x4 vehicles)
- Full board accommodation
- Professional cultural guide
- Cook and drinking water
❌ Not Included
- Park entry fees (to be paid separately)
🧒🏼 Family & Child-Friendly
This tour is specially designed to be child-friendly, ideal for family travel, cultural education, and school breaks. Explore the rich history of Northern Kenya with your loved ones.
📞 Contact & Bookings
To book or inquire about the Turkana Cultural Tour – October 2025, please reach out via:
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Jade Sea Cultural Safari – New Year 2025/2026 | Celebrate in East-Turkana with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
🗓️ Travel Dates: –
📍 Route: Nairobi – Maralal – South Horr – Loiyangalani – El Gade – Kalacha – Samburu – Nairobi
🌅 Celebrate New Year at the Shores of the Jade Sea – A Cultural Adventure to East-Turkana
Start your new year with a transformative journey to the wild and ancient lands of East-Turkana, Marsabit County. Join Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya for an unforgettable expedition to the fabled Jade Sea—Lake Turkana—the largest desert lake in the world.
This cultural and scenic tour will immerse you in:
- 14 different nomadic ethnic communities of Northern Kenya
- The lifestyle of the El Molo – Africa’s smallest ethnic group
- Breathtaking sunsets on Lake Turkana’s shoreline
- The largest wind energy project in Africa
- The vast Chalbi Salt Desert – East Africa’s largest
- The dramatic terrain of the Great Rift System
Celebrate the turn of the year in one of the most remote and awe-inspiring regions on Earth.
🗓️ Itinerary Overview
| Date | Route / Destination | Accommodation |
|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 2025 | Nairobi → Maralal | Hotel |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Maralal → South Horr | Bandas |
| 30 Dec 2025 | South Horr → Loiyangalani | Lodge |
| 31 Dec 2025 | Loiyangalani (Jade Sea – Lake Turkana) | Lodge |
| 01 Jan 2026 | Loiyangalani → El Gade | Bandas |
| 02 Jan 2026 | El Gade → Kalacha → Samburu | Lodge |
| 03 Jan 2026 | Samburu | Lodge |
| 04 Jan 2026 | Samburu → Nairobi | – |
💰 Tour Rates
- Residents: From KES 220,000 per adult (sharing)
- Non-Residents: From KES 270,000 per adult (sharing)
- Children: Rates depend on age and room configuration
✅ What’s Included
- All transport in 4x4 vehicles (Nairobi to Turkana and return)
- Accommodation on full-board basis
- Professional safari guide
- Cook and bottled water provided throughout the trip
❌ Not Included
- Park and conservancy entry fees (payable directly)
👨👩👧👦 Family-Friendly & Culturally Rich
This is a child-friendly tour tailored for adventurous families, culture seekers, and nature lovers who want to start the new year off the beaten track, immersed in community, culture, and wild beauty.
📞 Contact & Bookings
To book or inquire about the Jade Sea Cultural Tour – New Year 2025/2026, please contact us via:
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East-Turkana Cultural Safari – December 2025 | Explore the Cradle of Mankind with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
🗓️ Travel Dates: –
📍 Route: Nairobi – Maralal – South Horr – Loiyangalani – Illeret – North Horr – El Gade – Kalacha – Chalbi Desert – Samburu – Nairobi
🌍 A Journey to the Land of Superlatives in Northern Kenya
Join Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya for a once-in-a-lifetime expedition into the remote and majestic East-Turkana region of Marsabit County. This immersive 13-day cultural tour offers you and your loved ones an unmatched opportunity to explore a Kenya that few travelers get to see.
Highlights include:
- The largest Wind Project in Africa
- The largest Desert Lake in the world – Lake Turkana
- The largest Salt Desert in East Africa – Chalbi
- A 20-million-year-old forest
- The smallest ethnic group in Africa – the El Molo
- A walk through the Cradle of Mankind – humanity’s earliest origins
We guarantee you the experience of a lifetime!
💰 Tour Rates
- Residents (sharing): From KES 310,000.00
- Non-Residents (sharing): From KES 375,000.00
- Children: Rates vary based on age and room configuration
✅ What’s Included
- Private transport (Nairobi return)
- Full board accommodation (lodges, bandas, camps)
- Dedicated cook & bottled water throughout the trip
- Professional, English-speaking cultural guide
❌ Not Included
- Park and conservancy entry fees
- Flying Doctors' emergency insurance
🧒🏼 Ideal for Families, Photographers, and Cultural Travelers
This December tour is child-friendly and well-suited for those interested in anthropology, conservation, indigenous cultures, and breathtaking desert-sky landscapes. It's the perfect alternative to traditional Christmas travel.
📞 Contact & Bookings
To book or inquire about the East-Turkana Cultural Tour – December 2025, please contact us via:
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Tours to Northern Kenya – Explore the Cradle of Mankind (East Turkana)
🌍 General Overview
A journey to Northern Kenya is not your typical safari—it’s an immersive expedition into one of the most untouched and culturally rich regions of the country. This remote northeastern territory of East Turkana remains largely undiscovered by mainstream tourism, making it a true adventure for the curious and courageous traveler.
While infrastructure, especially road quality, can be challenging, those willing to embrace the unexpected will be rewarded with a deeply authentic and unforgettable experience. This is more than a tour—it’s an encounter with resilience, culture, and raw beauty.
👣 Cultural Encounters & Landscapes
Meet communities that still maintain traditional ways of life—pastoralists, fishermen, hunters, and gatherers—grappling with modern realities while preserving their cultural heritage. You’ll witness their way of life, their challenges, and their resourceful strategies for survival.
Traverse the shores of Lake Turkana, the largest desert lake in the world, cross the vast Chalbi Salt Desert, and explore stony hills, endless plains, and lush oases. Experience dramatic desert landscapes and gain a broader understanding of Kenya’s ecological and human diversity.
Most profoundly, you’ll journey through the region known as the Cradle of Mankind—where early human ancestors roamed nearly three million years ago. This tour offers unmatched insight into the history of humanity and the diverse realities of modern Kenya.
🏨 Accommodation
You will stay in a mix of 3- to 4-star lodges where available, and in clean, simple bandas in more remote areas. No camping is required—comfort and cleanliness are always prioritized.
🚙 Roads & Transport
Due to the rugged terrain, all tours use a specially equipped Mercedes 4x4 overland truck—custom-built for Northern Kenya’s off-road conditions. The vehicle includes a refrigerator, charging station, and elevated seating for panoramic views. While the journey can be bumpy, the ride is secure, spacious, and ideal for adventure travel.
🔐 Safety & Security
Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya takes safety seriously. While occasional inter-community tensions exist in the region, risks to tourists remain minimal. Thanks to longstanding relationships with local leaders, we make informed decisions about when to travel in convoy or with armed escort. A satellite phone is carried on all expeditions for emergency communication.
🍽️ Meals & Water
In areas where lodge meals are unavailable, our experienced camp cook will prepare freshly made dishes using locally sourced ingredients. Even in remote settings, clients are often surprised by the variety and quality of meals. Each guest receives 3 liters of bottled water daily, included in the tour price.
🧭 Professional Tour Guide
Your expedition will be led by a seasoned Swiss historian with expertise in Kenyan and African history. Fluent in English, German, French, and Spanish, she has been traveling to Northern Kenya since the early 1990s and brings unmatched knowledge and cultural depth to each tour.
Disclaimer: Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya acts solely as a marketing and booking agent for this East-Turkana tour package. All ground operations, itineraries, guides, accommodation, and transport services are organized and executed by third-party providers. While we endeavor to work only with reputable and licensed operators, Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya shall not be held liable for any direct or indirect claims, damages, or losses arising from participation in this tour. All inquiries, payments, and communications will be forwarded accordingly to the organizing party. Participation in this tour implies acceptance of these terms.
