Day 1 / 28.12: Nairobi – Isiolo
Depending on the participants’ arrival time in Nairobi, we will set the exact meeting time with Joseph, our companion in this unique experience. We board our private 4×4 car and the ultimate adventure in Northern Kenta begins! We will drive directly to Isiolo, the capital of the county of the same name, in the geographical center of Kenya. After a route of about 300 km (~6-7 hours) we will reach the Sera Park guesthouse where we will spend the night in double bungalows (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 2 / 29.12: Isiolo – Samburu NR – Sabache Εco Camp
Today we visit the Samburu National Reserve. No adventure in Northern Kenya is complete without a game drive in this beautiful park of 165 km2. Several large game species common to Kenya’s northern plains can be found in abundance here, including the following dry-country fauna: gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx and reticulated giraffe. All three big cats, the lion, cheetah and African leopard can also be found here, as well as elephants, Cape buffalo and hippopotamus. Our expert safari guide will make sure that you spot all the « big 5 » and many more animals! After our enjoyable safari-day in the park, we head to the nearby Sabache Eco Camp located at the foot of the sacred mountain of Samburu Mt O’lolokwe where we will spend the night in nature (private dormitory, dinner and breakfast included).

Day 3: Sabache – Reteti – Ngurunit
After breakfast, we depart for a fantastic route, as we begin to move away from modern civilization. For the next few days, the off road routes in the desert and the dirt roads will dominate! Our destination is the tiny and picturesque Ngurunit, a village at the foot of the Ndoto Mountains where we will arrive when the sun is about to hide behind them creating an idyllic atmosphere. Earlier we will visit the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, an amazing project managed by the community and thanks to which dozens of elephants have been rescued. Overnight in single or double tents at campsite in Ngurunit (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 4 / 31.12: Ngurunit – Nachola
Early wake-up to enjoy one more wonderful day of exploration in the enchanting Northern Kenya! This is the last day of the year and we are heading to Baragoi through an incredible route along the impressive Milgis River, where we meet nomadic shepherds of the Rendille tribe. We will learn a lot about their way of life and we will enjoy an amazing landscape having the feeling that time has stopped. Depending on the time of arrival, we will make an afternoon visit to the nearby village of the traditional Turkana tribe. What a better way to bid farewell to 2022 and welcome the New Year with love and hope, together with the locals in a serene scenery under the African sky! Overnight in single or double tents at the beautiful Kalomudang campsite managed by the local community (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 5 / 01.01: Nachola
Happy New Year! You will cherish this New Year’s Day forever!
During the day, we will explore the area where one of the last indigenous and most interesting tribes of Africa live, the Turkana. We will wake up very early to visit a traditional village, interact with families and learn about their life and culture; one of the most immersive and impactful experience of your life. We will also have time to drive around and connect with nature in one of the most remote and wild areas of Africa. Overnight in the campsite (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 6 / 02.01: Nachola – Loiyangalani (Lake Turkana)
After an idyllic breakfast in the campsite, our adventure to the Lake Turkana begins! Words hardly describe the route to the Lake Turkana, the largest permanent desert lake in the world and an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sitting at the very northern end of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Turkana shimmers in the heart of an unreal, lunati landscape with volcanic boulders, cinder cones, black sandy beaches and the world’s largest crocodile population intoits greenish water! We will spend the night in Loiyangalani, a tiny village in Lake’s eastern
shore and a meeting point of the great northern tribes, Turkana, Samburu, Gabbra and El Molo. Overnight in a local lodge in single or double rooms (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 7 / 03.01: Lake Turkana
Early in the morning, we will visit the Desert Museum and the tiny village of El Molo, one of the smallest tribes in Africa who live on the shores of the lake. Then we will board a wooden boat for a unique ride on the lake. We will visit a nearby rocky and wild islet, shelter of thousands of seagulls, with a captivating and mysterious ambiance. Overnight at the same guesthouse in Loiyangalani (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 8 / 04.01: Loiyangalani – Karare
Waking up in the morning and leaving Lake Turkana. Today, we drive towards Karare, a village in the Marsabit County. Our route will be exciting and eerie, as we will cross hundreds of kilometers through vast areas of desert. Thorny plants and flowers of the desert, golden-red sand and rocky formations, walking people in their traditional costumes compose the scenery that we will encounter passing through the villages of Kargi and Korr. Arriving in Karare, we will spend the night in an idyllic ecological campsite in the African savannah (double tents, dinner and breakfast included).

Day 9 / 05.01: Karare – Marsabit NP
Today we will have the opportunity to relax in the absolute tranquillity of our wonderful camp and then, to wander around the area of Karare. We will observe local life and interact authentically with the locals and indigenous tribes. If the conditions and the mood allow, it is possible to visit the Marsabit National Park. The beautiful Marsabit NP is located on a mountain with dense forests where the visitors can admire several lakes formed in volcanic craters; a unique refuge for a variety of birds, mammals and reptiles. Overnight at the same campsite (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 10 / 06.01: Karare – Isiolo
Today we will start the way back heading south. During our drive, we will stop in villages and local markets for some rest and food, having the opportunity to enjoy the scenery of Northern Kenya and interact with locals one last time. Arrival in Isiolo in the evening where we will spend the night in the same lodge as in our first night (dinner and breakfast included).

Day 11 / 07.01: Isiolo – Nairobi
Depending on the time of the international flight, we can go directly to the airport or arrange
an activity in the capital. End of the trip.

Day 1 (18/11): International Airport – Tana
Arrival to the international airport of Antananarivo, meeting, welcoming and transfer to the
hotel. Briefing about our tour and overnight in Antananarivo.

Day 3 (20/11): Antsirabe ~ Ambositra ~ Zafimaniry country
After breakfast, we drive to Ambositra the capital of the Zafimaniry territory, in the Central Highlands of Madagascar. Formerly known as the city of roses, this town used its forest resources to stand out to become master in Malagasy marquetry. It is also famous for being the source of an ancestral handmade craftsmanship: Zafimaniry art. A traditional craft now listed as a Unesco world cultural heritage. We will have lunch and then, we will meet our local guide who will accompany us to Antoetra. An authentic and immersive experience starts! Overnight at the village (community guesthouse or homestay). Also, we will have the opportunity to attend a unique tradition of the Betsileo tribe, called Savika (a kind of bullfight which consists in fighting
with bare hands against a zebu, clinging to the bump or the horns of the animal. The goal is not to hurt or kill the animal, but to prove the young participant’s own strength.).

Day 4 (21/11): Zafimaniry country hiking day
Today we will hike from village to village. The local people is going to help us with our luggage and food. We will have plenty of time to interact with locals, learn about their culture and way of living. Overnight at the village.

Day 5 (22/11): Zafimaniry – Ranomafana (5h)
After breakfast, we leave the village and drive to Ranomafana. We stop in Ambositra for lunch and for visiting a family woodcarving workshop. Once arrived to the destination, possibility to organize a night walk to see some lemurs active during the night like « Mouse lemur » (the smallest species) and a sleeping chameleon, types of frogs etc. Overnight at the recommended hotel.

Day 6 (23/11): Ranomafana NP ~ Ambalavao (2,5h)

After breakfast, we are going to visit Ranomafana national park, one of the most important and beautiful National Parks of the country. This park is located in the southeastern part of Madagascar and is home to a number of rare species. The area is a haven for small mammals, birds, reptiles and insects, as well as palms, bamboos, orchids and endemic carnivorous plants. It is home to the famous “bamboo” lemur and dozens of other lemur species. After lunch, we leave the village and drive to Ambalavao passing through the big town of Fianarantsoa. Once arrived at the destination, we are going to visit Anja reserve to see the unique species of lemur in this place called « ring-tailed lemur or lemur katta ». This reserve is managed directly by the villagers.
Profits allow the improvement of the living conditions of the surrounding villages. Overnight at the recommended hotel.

Day 7-8 (24&25/11): Ambalavao ~ Andringitra NP
During the 1st day, we meet the local team who will help us and make the briefing about the trekking in Andringitra. We drive around 2 hours to reach the office, buy the tickets and meet the local guide. We start to walk in the afternoon in this amazing place, which is the second highest peak in Madagascar and is formed of granite and gneiss. An exceptional adventure awaits you: splendid landscapes, picturesque villages, and incomparable diversity. During the 2nd day, we hike to reach the 2nd highest point in Madagascar (2658m). Every night, we camp in different places.

Day 9 (26/11): Andringitra NP ~ Ranohira (4h)

Our last day in this massif, we walk to join our car to drive us to Ranohira. We stop in Ihosy for lunch. Overnight at the recommended hotel.

Day 10 (27/11): Isalo NP
Morning hike in the Isalo NP. Nestled amidst the southwest terrains of sweeping canyons, dramatic bluffs and jutting rock formations, the Isalo National Park offers some rewarding trekking opportunities amongst natural pools and through uniquely Jurassic landscapes. Overnight at the recommended hotel.

Day 11 (28/11): Isalo NP ~ Ifaty (5h)

After breakfast, morning hike in another part of the park. After lunch, we leave Ranohira and drive to Ifaty passing through the big town of Toliary. Overnight in a local lodge.

Day 12 (29/11): Ifaty ~ Anakao
After breakfast, we head to the small port of Toliara where we take a speedy boat to go to Anakao. A small seaside paradise! Overnight in a local lodge.

Day 13 (30/11): Anakao day

Free day in Anakao. Anakao and nearby seaside villages are very beautiful and interesting in terms of various activities such as snorkeling and diving in the clear turquoise waters of the Mozambique Channel, whales watching (depending on season) and of course interaction with local fishermen who still use the traditional wooden canoes for their activities. Shortly after
dawn each morning you’ll see the fishermen putting out to sea, and tens of tiny sails flutter
across the water. Overnight at the same hotel.

Day 14 (01/12): Anakao – Toliary – Tana
After breakfast, we drive to Toliary by speed boat. Depending on the internal flight schedule,
we head to the airport to take our plane back to Tana. Overnight in a hotel in the city.

Day 15 (02/12): Hotel – international airport
Depending on your international flight schedule, possibility to organize a city tour and then
transfer to the airport and end of the tour.