Turkana homestead, Kenya

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Northern Kenya

Calling all explorers! We dare you to challenge yourself against some of the most exciting wilderness in Africa. Step forward only if you’re able to withstand appalling roads, searing heat, clouds of dust torn by relentless winds, primitive food and accommodation, vast distances and more than a hint of danger.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Sibiloi National Park

    Sibiloi National Park

    Northern Kenya

    A Unesco World Heritage Site, Sibiloi is located up the eastern shore of Lake Turkana and covers 1570 sq km. It was here that Dr Richard Leakey discovered…

  • Ng'iro Bridge crossing the Ewaso Ng'iro River in Samburu National Reserve, Kenya.

    Samburu National Reserve

    Northern Kenya

    The most popular park in northern Kenya, Samburu's dominant feature is the Ewaso Ngiro River, which slices through the otherwise bone-dry country. The…

  • Mt Kulal

    Mt Kulal

    Northern Kenya

    Mt Kulal (2293m) dominates Lake Turkana’s eastern horizon and its forested volcanic flanks offer some serious hiking possibilities. This fertile lost…

  • South Island National Park

    South Island National Park

    Northern Kenya

    Designated a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1997, this 39-sq-km purplish volcanic island is completely barren (minus some rock art) and uninhabited,…

  • Central Island National Park

    Central Island National Park

    Northern Kenya

    Bursting from the depths of Lake Turkana, and home to thousands of living dinosaurs, is the Jurassic world of Central Island volcano, last seen belching…

  • Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy

    Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy

    Northern Kenya

    Eight kilometres north of Archer’s Post, and abutting the northern boundary of Samburu National Reserve, is this 384-sq-km wildlife conservancy, which…

  • Umoja Village

    Umoja Village

    Northern Kenya

    There are a number of Samburu villages in the area that welcome paying visitors. Probably the best one is Umoja, which was originally founded as a refuge…

  • Maralal National Sanctuary

    Maralal National Sanctuary

    Northern Kenya

    This sanctuary, home to zebras, impalas and other wildlife, once completely surrounded the town. Today it only covers a small patch of land around what's…

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