Nairobi: Chalbi Desert & Kalacha Oasis 4-Day Expedition 4 plus

Embark on a 4-day expedition from Nairobi to the Chalbi Desert and Kalacha Oasis. Explore volcanic landscapes, visit Gabra villages, and enjoy a bonfire under the stars.
Day 1: Nairobi to Marsabit Town

Begin your adventure with a scenic drive past Mt. Kenya and the Equator Line. Stop for lunch in Nanyuki town before visiting the Marsabit National Park viewpoint. Marvel at breathtaking craters and forested mountains. Check in to your lodge for a relaxing evening.

Day 2: Marsabit to Kalacha Oasis

After breakfast at the lodge, drive across volcanic plains and lava fields to reach Kalacha Oasis, a true desert paradise. Check into your desert camp and enjoy an evening walk through the dunes. Capture golden-hour photos and relax by a bonfire under a star-filled sky.

Day 3: Full Day Chalbi Desert Expedition

Wake up to cool desert air and head into one of Kenya’s most extreme landscapes. Cross the entire Chalbi Desert, exploring salt pans, sand dunes, and rock formations. Visit a Gabra community village and enjoy a desert picnic lunch. Take advantage of drone and photography opportunities before ending the day with an evening bonfire and stargazing.

Day 4: Kalacha to Nairobi

Journey back through historic desert settlements, with an optional stop at North Horr, Kenya’s largest desert settlement. Enjoy a scenic return drive with lunch en route, before being dropped off in Nairobi in the evening.

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.