Revival of the legendary Turkana Bus

The revival of the Turkana bus - Journey to the Jade Sea

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Dear <<First Name>>,

It was 40 years ago that Emma Hedges paid her first visit to Lake Turkana, bouncing around in the back of her father's Land Cruiser as they recced the route for what was to become the "Legendary Turkana Bus".
Time has passed, but few human influences have changed or affected the timelessness, beauty and traditions of the vibrant peoples of this vast area... until now!
With proposed pipelines, railways and roads from South Sudan to Manda Bay and oil rigs dotted across the horizon, this stunning landscape and world heritage site is under threat.
NOW is certainly the time to see the last vestiges of Kenya's Northern Frontier before it changes even within the next 10 years...

We think... what better time to revive the Turkana Bus!

Departing
8th - 14th March
22nd - 28th March
12th - 18th April
26th April - 2nd May
10th May - 16th May
27th May - 2nd June (culminating with the Turkana Cultural Festival!)

7 day Itinerary
Minimum 3 pax, Maximum 12 pax

DAY ONE
MARALAL

08h00 meet at Artcaffe in Karen Crossroads, Nairobi
08h30 Depart. Drive through the Rift Valley up through GilGil to Nyaharuru. Stretch your legs and look around Thompson's Falls. Continue through Rumuruti and up towards Mugie. Stop en-route for a picnic lunch. Arrive mid-afternoon in the colourful town of Maralal. The beauty of Maralal is the humming culture, best nyama choma (BBQ meat) joints in the country and some fun bars and authentic markets to visit. (This is the town where the explorer and photographer Wilfred Thesiger lived for nearly 20 years).
Dinner in Maralal and overnight at Cheers Guest House, a simple comfortable affair with good food and a clean bed and shower.

DAY TWO
DESERT ROSE

Depart after an early breakfast for Desert Rose, driving through stunning scenery. Stop at Loisiolo Escarpment otherwise known as Lands End for a coffee break. Arrive at the jewel that is Desert Rose for a late lunch and delicious cooling swim.

DAY THREE
DESERT ROSE

Enjoy some of the stunning walks around the mountain forest on Mount Nyiro where Desert Rose is situated 6,000ft up high up on the mountain. Walk through the forests and enjoy the relaxing environment of Desert Rose and the sacred mountain.

DAY FOUR
LAKE TURKANA

An early departure to Lake Turkana with a fly-camp. Simply absorb this incredible landscape and camp comfortably on the shores of Lake Turkana organized by Desert Rose.

DAY FIVE
DESERT ROSE

Leisurely depart back to the cool of Mount Nyiro and Desert Rose for another night.

DAY SIX
SAMBURU NATIONAL PARK

Early morning departure with a picnic lunch and plenty of cold drinks to drive along the Ndoto mountains, through Illaut and down to the Samburu National Reserve. This is some of the most incredible scenery the Northern Frontier has to offer. Game-drive through the reserve to overnight at Samburu Intrepids.

DAY SEVEN
NAIROBI

After a leisurely breakfast, depart for Nairobi. Drive through Timau and Nanyuki, where we can stop to stretch our legs and have lunch before continuing on to Nairobi.
Drop off at Karen Crossroads by 17h00.

Cost US$2700 per person

For more details please contact
tamsin@africanterritories.co.ke

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