Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, Lodwar
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Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, Lodwar After years of being known as the ‘Other Frontier”, Turkana County is fast becoming the place to visit for any discerning traveller looking for a new travel experience. The lake Turkana Festival , Lodwar, which comes hot on the heels of the sister festival held in the neighboring Marsabit County seeks to establish the great pedigree of Turkana Land while showcasing various attractions which will keep you coming back every other time. Karibu Paradise takes you to “the cradle of mankind” through this one of a kind package suitable for the adventure lover and novelty seeker. Welcome to Turkana Land…..Welcome Back Home DAY 1 , Aug 26th DEPART NAIROBI Early morning departure from Nairobi at 7.00 am to arrive at Kitale by late afternoon. In the evening hours, you will take a nature walk in the Kitale Nature Park where you will get the chance to see lots of flora and fauna unique to the Western part of Kenya. Dinner and Overnight at Kitale Campsite DAY 2, Aug 27th LODWAR After breakfast, early morning departure to Lodwar, a journey which will take us through TransNzoia, West Pokot and Turkana Counties. Arrival in Lodwar in the early evening hours. Dinner and Overnight at Sand field Lodwar Campsite DAY 3, Aug 28th LODWAR TOWN & ELIYE SPRINGS As the second day of the Festival, you will have the opportunity to sample what Lodwar has to offer. You will have a walking tour of Lodwar Town as you buy souvenirs from the local Turkana people. You will have the chance to climb the revered Lodwar hill, which is an obvious landmark of this town, which has immense significance in the History of Kenya. After lunch, you will drive about 70 kilometers eastwards, a journey that will take us to the shores of Lake Turkana, also known as the Jade Sea. You will have the rare opportunity to swim in the waters of Lake Turkana which is famous for its virgin and almost unventured beaches. Dinner and Overnight at Eliye Springs Campsite DAY 4, Aug 29th KALOKOL AND LODWAR FESTIVAL Wake up to a sumptuous breakfast at Eliye Springs. Afterwards, you will drive to Kalokol Fish village, where you will observe the fishing culture of the locals within. On your way back to Lodwar, you will encounter the Namorutung’a stone site, which has a rich history behind its occurrence. Upon arrival in Lodwar, you will join in the Festival which will continue to the late evening hours. Dinner and Overnight at Sand Field Lodwar Campsite. Turkana Tourism and Cultural Festival, Lodwar DAY 5, Aug 30th CULTURAL FESTIVAL The festival gets in high gear on this day. You will have the entire day to experience the different offerings in terms of showcase pieces of the Turkana Culture. In the late afternoon to late evening hours, you will have the cultural extravaganza and cultural night which will go in till late. Dinner and Overnight at Sand field Lodwar Campsite Day 6, Aug 31st SCENIC TRIP ENROUTE With the festival behind us, the journey back to Nairobi still remains as scenic and you will be able to see features unique to this part of the country . A drive through the Southern Turkana National Park is also available on this day at an extra cost. Time permitting, on arrival in Kapenguria, we will visit the Kapenguria Prison Museum, which is famous for holding the Kapenguria Six during pre independence times. Dinner and Overnight at Kitale Campsite Day 7, Sept. 1st BACK TO THE CONCRETE JUNGLE, NAIROBI The final day of travel takes us from Trans Nzoia, county all the way to Nairobi, which is a pale comparison to the laid back and relaxed setting of where you are just departing from. You will reminisce on how the trip to Turkana was laden with beautiful memories. Arrival in Nairobi in the late afternoon hours END OF PROGRAM Cost per person: Kshs 44,000/= Cost includes: Transport in an overland truck , Full board Accommodation based on sharing a two man tent, 3 meals per day for 6nights/7days, Professional drivers, guides and cooks, Visit to Kitale Nature Park, attendance to Turkana cultural festival in Lodwar, Climbing The Lodwar Hill, Swimming at Lake Turkana in Eliye Springs, Visit to fish village of Kalokol, Visit Namorutung‘a stone site Not Included: Game drive in Turkana South N. Park which is at an extra cost and anything NOT included in the inclusions. For more information, please contact Karibu Paradise Safaris East Africa on 0722 525350 or 0725 959202 or email [email protected]; [email protected] WEBSITE: www.karibuparadise.com ENJOY YOUR KIND OF PARADISE WITH US WELCOME BACK HOME…….KARIBU TURKANA……..KARIBU PARADISE .