Moyale–Marsabit–Samburu Overland — 5 Days

Adventure & Active · 5 days / 4 nights

Moyale–Marsabit–Samburu Overland — 5 Days

Northern frontier overland: Moyale border, Chalbi desert fringes, Marsabit forest, and Samburu.

Overview

A true northern-frontier overland. Drive the A2 highway from the Ethiopian border at Moyale, through the volcanic landscape of Marsabit, the Maikona gypsum plains, down into Samburu, and back to Nairobi.

Designed for travellers who want to see northern Kenya beyond the usual safari circuit. Based on the classic AECONS route plan.

Route: Moyale → Marsabit → Maikona → Marsabit → Samburu → Nairobi

Day-by-day itinerary

  1. 1

    Moyale border arrival

    Border formalities at Moyale, transfer south to Marsabit.

    🏨 Marsabit lodge 🍽 L, D
  2. 2

    Marsabit and Maikona

    Explore Marsabit National Park's crater lakes, afternoon drive to Maikona gypsum plains.

    🏨 Marsabit lodge 🍽 B, L, D
  3. 3

    Return to Marsabit

    Morning photography in the Chalbi fringes, return to Marsabit for the night.

    🏨 Marsabit lodge 🍽 B, L, D
  4. 4

    Marsabit to Samburu

    Long drive south via Laisamis and Archer's Post to Samburu National Reserve; evening game drive.

    🏨 Samburu lodge 🍽 B, L, D
  5. 5

    Samburu to Nairobi

    Dawn game drive, then transfer back to Nairobi.

    🍽 B, L

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Includes

  • Overall trip co-ordination and facilitation
  • Land Cruiser hire — 5 days
  • Accommodation in Marsabit
  • Driver-guide fuel and allowances

Excludes

  • Extra drinking water between stopovers, drinks and snacks
  • Additional excursions, services and activities not on the itinerary
  • Travel neck pillows, ponchos
  • Tips

Good to know — flights & hotels

This price is for the tour/adventure only. International & domestic flights and hotels are not included — we'll gladly suggest trusted options that you book directly.

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