ABOUT THE TOUR
This is no ordinary journey. All internal travel is by private plane, taking us from Nairobi to Kidepo Valley in Uganda – a wild, game-rich park that few travellers ever reach – then on to Koros Camp near Lake Turkana, one of Kenya’s most remote and captivating regions.
With just ten or eleven guests, this is a unique opportunity to explore the wild heart of East Africa in comfort and privacy. A safari for those who’ve seen the classics – and want something different.
1 night in Nairobi. 4 nights in Kidepo. 3 nights in Turkana.
Apoka Safari Lodge – Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda
Perched on a rocky kopje with sweeping views of the Narus Valley, Apoka Safari Lodge is the only fully serviced lodge inside Kidepo. Its spacious rooms, crafted from wood, thatch and canvas, open onto private verandas with outdoor bathtubs – perfect for soaking in the solitude. The lodge is a peaceful yet luxurious base from which to explore one of Africa’s most remote and wildlife-rich parks.
Koros Camp – Lake Turkana, Northern Kenya
Tucked into a ridge above the sand dunes of the Kaisut Desert, Koros Camp offers exclusive access to Kenya’s far north. With just six charming bandas, it’s an intimate wilderness escape where you can disconnect completely. Whether quad biking through volcanic landscapes, fishing on Lake Turkana or simply stargazing under pitch-black skies, the camp blends raw adventure with rustic comfort.
TOUR LEADER
Nick Van Gruisen
11 days from £11,340 per person
TOUR DATE: 12 – 21 MARCH 2026
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: £1,980
Price Includes
- private domestic charter flights
accommodation throughout as shown in the itinerary - breakfast daily
- lunch and dinner (plus all non-luxury drinks) at the camps
- Group transfers and transportation as per the itinerary
- all entrance fees, visits and excursions
camp gratuities - gratuities to driver/s; porterage
- gratuities to guide/s
local English-speaking guide/s
the services of your tour leader throughout
Price Excludes
- international flights
- visas
- dinners in Nairobi / meals indicated as ‘under own arrangements’
- travel insurance
- selected camp activities at an additional cost
- items of personal expenditure (e.g. telephone calls / laundry etc.)
- government levies or taxes introduced after costing and publication of this programme on 10/07/25
DAY-BY-DAY OVERVIEW
Thursday 12 March: London / Nairobi
British Airways flight BA 65 departs London Heathrow at 09.45 hrs, arrives Nairobi at 21.35 hrs (not included in the cost of the tour).
Group transfer to the Tamarind Tree Hotel where one night is spent. Dinner under own arrangements.
Overnight: Tamarind Hotel, Nairobi
Friday 13 March: Nairobi / Kidepo
Transfer to Wilson Airport for Tropic Air charter flight to Kidepo Airstrip. Transfer to Apoka Safari Lodge where four nights are spent.
Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon safari drive in the Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo
Saturday 14 March: Kidepo
Morning bush walk in the Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park.
Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon safari drive in the Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo
Sunday 15 March: Kidepo
Full day safari drive in the Kidepo Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park including lunch. Dinner at the lodge.
Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo
Monday 16 March: Kidepo
Morning bush walk in the Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park.
Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon safari drive in the Narus Valley, Kidepo Valley National Park. Dinner at the lodge. Night game drive.
Overnight: Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo
Tuesday 17 March: Kidepo / Turkana
Transfer to Kidepo Airstrip. Tropic Air charter flight Kidepo via Loki to Sedar Airstrip.
Transfer to the Koros Camp where three nights are spent.
Lunch at the camp. Afternoon quad biking through the South Horr lugga (dry riverbed). Drinks by the fireside followed by dinner at the camp.
Overnight: Koros Camp, Turkana
Wednesday 18 March: Turkana
Early morning hike before breakfast.
Group A: Boat trip on Lake Turkana with possibility of fishing. Picnic lunch. Return via Turkana wind farm.
Group B: 2-hour car journey to Mt. Kulal. Walk through the alpine forest looking for Kulal’s endemic species and wonderful bird life. Picnic lunch on the mountain before driving back to camp.
Dinner at the camp.
Overnight: Koros Camp, Turkana
Thursday 19 March: Turkana
Group B: Boat trip on Lake Turkana with possibility of fishing. Picnic lunch. Return via Turkana wind farm.
Group A: 2-hour car journey to Mt. Kulal. Walk through the alpine forest looking for Kulal’s endemic species and wonderful bird life. Picnic lunch on the mountain before driving back to camp.
Depart by quad bikes for an evening drive to the Koros Fly Camp set up under a grove of acacia trees with star tents and bucket showers to freshen up. Drinks and dinner by the campfire under the stars.
Overnight: Koros Fly Camp, Turkana
Friday 20 March: Turkana / Nairobi
Wake with the dawn chorus as the sun begins to slowly creep through the South Horr Valley. Morning coffee of tea by the campfire before a dawn visit to a local Samburu village. Return to Koros Camp for breakfast followed by time to relax by the pool.
Lunch at the camp. Transfer to Sedar Airstrip for a Tropic Air charter flight to Wilson. Transfer to Tamarind Tree Hotel where a number of day-use rooms are provided. Dinner reservation at Talisman (dinner not included).
Group transfer to Nairobi Airport for British Airways BA 64 departing 23.55 hrs (not included).
Saturday 21 March: Nairobi / London
Flight arrives London Heathrow at 06.15 hrs.
Itinerary subject to change depending on local conditions.
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