8-Day Cradle of Mankind Safari

🗿 Cradle of Mankind Safari is a Journey through time, tracing the footsteps of early humans while exploring breathtaking landscapes, untouched deserts, and vibrant cultures.

📍 Cradle of Mankind Safari Highlights:

✔️ Koobi Fora Museum & Fossil Site – One of the world’s most significant archaeological sites.
✔️ Petrified Forest of Sibiloi – Witness ancient trees turned to stone over millions of years.
✔️ Chalbi Desert & Kalacha Oasis – A surreal mix of arid beauty and unexpected greenery.
✔️ Cultural Encounters – Meet the Samburu, Turkana, and Rendille, learning about their nomadic way of life.
✔️ Scenic Wonders – Explore volcanic craters, Rift Valley viewpoints, and Lake Turkana’s jade waters.

🦴 Day 1: Nairobi – Samburu National Reserve

🚙 Morning: Depart Nairobi and head north, transitioning from the highlands to arid landscapes.
🍽️ Lunch: Arrival in Samburu, check into the lodge, and enjoy a delicious meal.
🦓 Afternoon: Embark on an exclusive game drive, searching for the unique “Samburu Special Five”—Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
🌅 Overnight: Samburu (Lodge/Camp).

🏞️ Day 2: Samburu – Marsabit

🌍 Morning: Visit a Samburu village, interact with warriors, and learn about their fascinating age-old customs.
🌋 Afternoon: Drive to Marsabit National Park, a lush oasis in an otherwise arid region. Explore the crater lakes, home to rare forest elephants and vibrant birdlife.
📜 History & Science: Learn about Marsabit’s volcanic past and its connection to the Great Rift Valley’s geological evolution.
🌙 Overnight: Marsabit (Lodge/Guesthouse).

🏜️ Day 3: Marsabit – North Horr (via Chalbi Desert)

🌴 Morning: Visit Kalacha Oasis, a stunning contrast to the surrounding vast sand dunes. Stop by one of Kenya’s oldest churches, adorned with historic paintings.
🏜️ Afternoon: Cross the Chalbi Desert, a landscape of rolling dunes, salt flats, and mirages that stretch endlessly to the horizon.
🏖️ Sunset: Climb the North Horr Sand Dunes, watch the sun dip behind the golden desert, and soak in the silence of true wilderness.
🌙 Overnight: North Horr (Guesthouse/Camp).

🦖 Day 4: North Horr – Sibiloi National Park

🌲 Morning: Journey to Sibiloi, Kenya’s most remote national park, known as the Cradle of Mankind.
🌿 Afternoon: Visit the Petrified Forest, where 7-million-year-old fossilized trees lie as evidence of a greener past.
📜 Science & Discovery: Learn how climate change transformed this land from lush forests to the arid desert seen today.
🌙 Overnight: Sibiloi (Camp/Bandas).

🏺 Day 5: Koobi Fora Fossil & Archaeological Site

🔬 Morning: A full-day guided Cradle of Mankind Safari excursion to the legendary Koobi Fora Museum & Research Center.
🦴 Explore fossil sites where some of the oldest human ancestors were discovered, including:

• Hominid skulls dating back 1.9 million years.
• Ancient tools used by early humans.
• Giant tortoise, crocodile, and behemoth fossils over three million years old.
  🎥 Photography Opportunity: Capture history in the ancient rock formations and excavation sites.
  🌙 Overnight: Sibiloi (Camp/Bandas).

🏝️ Day 6: Sibiloi – Loiyangalani (Lake Turkana)

🏜️ Morning: Drive to the shores of Lake Turkana, the world’s largest desert lake.
🛖 Afternoon: Visit a Turkana village, meet locals, and learn about their resilience in one of Kenya’s harshest environments.
🌅 Evening: Sunset by the lake, where the emerald waters of Turkana glow under the golden desert light.
🌙 Overnight: Loiyangalani (Lodge/Guesthouse).

🌄 Day 7: Loiyangalani – Maralal

🏞️ Morning: Depart Loiyangalani and traverse the rugged Northern Rift Valley Escarpments.
📍 Midday Stop: Visit Malaso Viewpoint, one of Kenya’s most breathtaking Rift Valley overlooks.
📸 Photography: A perfect stop for panoramic views of endless valleys, plateaus, and distant peaks.
🌙 Overnight: Maralal (Lodge/Camp).

🌊 Day 8: Maralal – Nairobi (via Thompson Falls)

🚙 Morning: Drive back south, with a refreshing stop at Thompson Falls in Nyahururu.
💦 Waterfall Break: Enjoy the misty cascade and lush surroundings before the final stretch to Nairobi.
🏁 Afternoon: Arrive in Nairobi, marking the end of an epic journey through time and wilderness.

🔥 Why This Safari?

✅ Step into history at Koobi Fora, one of the world’s richest fossil sites.
✅ Explore Sibiloi’s Petrified Forest—where trees turned to stone over millions of years.
✅ Immerse yourself in Kenya’s most untouched regions—beyond the reach of mainstream tourism.
✅ Encounter diverse landscapes, from volcanic craters to shifting sand dunes and shimmering lakes.
✅ Connect with Samburu, Turkana, and Rendille communities in authentic, non-commercialized experiences.

📅 Ready to walk in the footsteps of early humans? Contact us now to book your Cradle of Mankind Safari!