Highlights: Lodwar Town located at the intersection of the great Kalawase laga seasonal river and the Turkwel river, Lake Turkana formerly known as Lake Rudolf is a lake in the Kenyan Rift Valley in Northern Kenya with its far northern end crossing into Ethiopia, Lake Turkana Expedition offers an opportunity to celebrate the county's rich cultural heritage which ranges from the traditional foods, traditional regalia, songs, dances, lifestyle and the generosity of the Turkana people. Eliye Springs Beach is located on the Western unspoiled white sandy shores of Lake Turkana. Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent Desert lake and the world's largest alkaline lake. Lake Turkana is also known as the Jade Sea due to its remarkable blue green color or Lake Rudolf, Turkana county is branded as The Origin and cradle of Mankind.
Capture out of this world sunrise and sunset. Sleep under the prolific stars display. Bird watching paradise along the beaches as well as at Central Island National Park, learn a thing or two of the local Aturkana people.
DATES OF TRAVEL: 9TH - 12TH DECEMBER 2021
Day 1: Nairobi – Lodwar 9th December 2021
Depart Nairobi aboard a flight to Lodwar which has a stopover in Eldoret. You should arrive in Lodwar by 930am and in good time for your ground transfer to Eliye Beach.
A manageable distance of 50kms passing through dry laggas and sand dunes. The temperatures there are quite something and at a high of 39 degrees. So hydrate suffuciently and carry appropriate desert weather clothing as well as facial sun blockcream preferrably with a minimum of SPF 50.
All covid-19 protocols observed at the airports, during your ground transfer and upon arrival at your beach resort in Eliye Springs.
Meal plan is on Half board so your first included meal will be dinner. Lunch and any in between meals can be ordered at the resort`s restaurant at an extra cost.
Since your arrival was early by mid morning, you can indulge in one excursion. Actually depending on the wind at the sea, a boat excursion to the famous and a UNESCO world heritage site - 1997 to Central Park would be ideal. This island is a host to three unique breeding lakes for flamingo, nile crocodile and tilapia fish. Each lake is magnificently rich in its own way.
Central Island, also known as Crocodile Island, is a volcanic island located in the middle of Lake Turkana in Kenya. It is also the location of Central Island National Park, which is governed and protected by the Kenya Wildlife Service. It is composed of more than a dozen craters and cones, three of which are filled by small lakes. By Wikipedia
Day 2: Spend full day at the beach of Lake Turkana - Eliye Beach 10th December 2021
West Turkana offers a rich heritage of culture for the aturkana people. There are occassions before covid when there was an annual cultural event where different subtribes of the turkana people would show case their traditions and way of life at a designated place. The Tobong`ulore festival (Lake Turkana Festivals) was recently introduced by the Turkana County Council and had established its roots before covid disrupted the norms of close physical interractions.
Enjoy a restful day at the beaches of turkana. Optional activities:
Fishing and interractions with the fishermen of this lake, visit to the turkana boy monument, Drone / photography at the Napeget sand dunes, bird watching at the central island among other excursions. These are charged extra and can be organzied in advance.
Day 3: Eliye Beach - Lodwar - FESTIVALS 11th December 2021
On this day, our representative will transfer you to Lodwar in time to attend the opening day of the Tobong`u Lore Cultural festivals. This event is seen as a sustainable means for cohesion,ÂÂÂÂÂÂ intergration and development of the region`s diverse and rich culture.
Just before dusk, catch your transfer to Lodwar town for your layover in a central hotel so that you are able to catch your early morning (0945hrs) flight back to Nairobi Accommodation will be at either Acacia residence cottages, Stegra Hotel or its equivalent.
Meal plan (Half board) Bed, breakfast & dinner
Day 4: Lodwar - Nairobi 12th December 2021
After breakfast, our representative will transfer you to the Lodwar airstrip in time to catch your flight back to Nairobi. ETA is 1140hrs
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The mighty Turkwel river
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E.A CITIZENS & EXPATRIATES
{Rate is per person}
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NON RESIDENTS
{Rate is per person}
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2 pax per take off
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Kshs 63,500
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USD 700
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| 3 Pax per take off |
Kshs 61,900 |
USD 670 |
4 pax per take off
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Kshs 59,900
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USD 650
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5 pax per take off
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Kshs 58,500
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USD 630
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| 6 pax per take off |
Kshs 56,700 |
USD 625 |
Booking fee: Kshs 5,000 Non refundable to guarantee your slot
Mode of payment: Cash, M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Cheque, Direct Bank Deposit, Debit / Credit card or Secure Online payment
Kindly note, we accept payment in installments at your convenience so long as the above payment deadline clause is adhered to.
* Booking terms and conditions apply* Please refer to our comprehensive copy of the terms on our website http://www.africahubvacations.com/bookingtermsandconditions
Package inclusive of:
- Return ticket (Nairobi - Lodwar)
- Return airport transfers in Lodwar
- 3 Nights accommodation on Half board basis at Eliye Beach Resort & Lodwar as per the itinerary
- Security fee
- Services of our professional English speaking driver guide
- Government taxes
Package exclusive of:
- Park fees & boat ride to Central island National Park (E.A Citizen @ Kshs 4500 | Expatriate @ Kshs 4,800 | Non Resident @ Kshs 7,500 or USD 80 pp if in a group of 6 participants)
- Medical, travel & personal insurance cover
- Drinks, Extra Meals, Laundry, Telephone calls,
- Tips & Gratuities
- Other optional activities whose rates varies
- Items of personal nature toiletries etc
- Any other item not mentioned in the inclusive list
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