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◆ Region 06 of 06 · Kenya

The Northern Kenya.

Kenya at its wildest — reticulated giraffes, Samburu warriors, desert lakes, and skies that feel closer than anywhere else.

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6,405 km²Lake Turkana

◆ Best time to visit

Jun – Sepalso Dec – Feb

◆ Languages

Samburu · Swahili · EnglishTurkana · Rendille

◆ Main airports

Samburu · Loyangalaniairstrips only

◆ Currency

KESbring cash

◆ From Nairobi

1 hr flightor 6–12 hr drive

Where Kenya gets wild again.

◆ Guide · Updated 2026

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Distinct places · One region

Where to base yourself

Pick one as a base or string them together on a longer trip.

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◆ Safari · Cultural

Samburu

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◆ Volcanic · Remote

Marsabit

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◆ Desert lake · Cradle

Lake Turkana

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◆ El Molo · Oasis

Loyangalani

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◆ Koobi Fora · Fossils

Sibiloi NP

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Things to see & do

The must-visits

The landmarks, reefs, ruins, and reserves worth building a trip around.

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◆ Safari

Samburu NR

3+ days

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◆ Desert lake

Lake Turkana

Multi-day

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◆ Prehistoric

Koobi Fora

Full day · Guided only

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◆ Forest & crater lakes

Mt Marsabit

2 days

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◆ Salt pan drive

Chalbi Desert

1 day · 4WD

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◆ Safari

Buffalo Springs NR

Full day

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Bookable stays, tours, transport, and wellness — all vetted by the Dira team.

3-Day Samburu Conservancy Safaridiamond

Safari · Samburu

3-Day Samburu Conservancy Safari

from KES 65,000 per person4.86 (31)

◆ Pick your length

Ready-made itineraries

Curated by our editors, bookable end-to-end. Swap any stop or tailor with our concierge.

3days

Samburu safari

Fly to Samburu → 2 nights tented camp → daily game drives + cultural visit

From KES 65,000 p.p. →

7days

Northern expedition

Samburu → Marsabit → Turkana → Loyangalani → fly out

From KES 185,000 p.p. →

Practical info

Before you travel

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This region is remote

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Cultural etiquette

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Frequently asked

Your questions, answered

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