Northern
Kenya

Where the Classic
Circuit Ends

North of Samburu, Kenya changes entirely. The land turns to volcanic desert and rust-red earth, the crowds fall away, and the plains give way to Lake Turkana — the world's largest permanent desert lake, known as the Jade Sea for the extraordinary turquoise-green colour its algae give the water. This is Kenya at its rawest: remote, sparsely traveled, and personally guided by Zavira for those who've done the classic circuit and want somewhere wilder still.

The North's Most
Remarkable Landscapes

Samburu National Reserve

Doum palms along the Ewaso Nyiro River and the gateway to the north.

Lake Turkana — The Jade Sea

The world's largest permanent desert lake, ringed by volcanic shoreline.

The Turkana Shoreline

Basalt plains, ancient fossil beds, and near-total solitude.

The Northern Highlands

Rift escarpments and mountain outposts above the desert floor.

Sample Journey

Every Northern Kenya journey is tailor-made — this is a starting point, not a fixed menu.

5 Nights · Samburu & Lake Turkana

The Northern Frontier

Two nights in Samburu tracking the Special Five, then north by road or air to the shores of the Jade Sea — volcanic islands, near-total solitude, and some of the most dramatic landscapes in East Africa.

Inquire for Pricingtailored to group size & dates

All-inclusive options available: private vehicle & guide, accommodation, meals, park & conservancy fees.

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Combine The North
With Your Kenya Safari

The Northern Frontier pairs naturally onto a Maasai Mara or Amboseli safari. Tell us your dates and we'll build one seamless itinerary from savannah to desert lake.