Day 1 – Arrival in Nairobi | Tour Briefing

Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, and transfer to a comfortable hotel near the airport. In the evening, meet your Wild Compass Africa expedition leader and photography guides for a briefing covering itinerary details, photography tips, cultural etiquette, and safety protocols.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Early evening cityscapes of Nairobi
• Preparatory gear setups and group interactions
Overnight: Nairobi hotel

Day 2 – Nairobi to Lake Baringo | Pokot Communities

Drive northwest to Lake Baringo, a scenic Rift Valley lake surrounded by acacia woodland and volcanic hills. In the afternoon, visit a Pokot homestead, photographing family life, traditional attire, and livestock culture.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Environmental portraits of Pokot families
• Lakeside landscapes at sunset
• Village routines and cattle herding
Overnight: Lodge overlooking Lake Baringo

Day 3 – Lake Baringo | Njemps Fishermen & Wildlife

Before sunrise, join Njemps fishermen on traditional canoes as they bring in the day’s catch, often accompanied by African Fish Eagles. Visit an island Njemps village for portraits and cultural storytelling photography. The afternoon includes a boat session capturing Nile crocodiles, hippos, and waterbirds along the lake’s edge.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Action photography of fishing techniques
• Birdlife interactions with humans
• Lakeside reflections and landscapes
Overnight: Lake Baringo lodge

Day 4 – Lake Baringo to Ndoto Mountains | Rendille Country

Travel north through Maralal into the rugged Ndoto Mountains, home to semi-nomadic Rendille people. Settle into a tented camp among granite peaks, valleys, and desert plains.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Dramatic granite landscapes
• Village entrances and pastoral life
• Early sunset environmental shots
Overnight: Tented camp, Ndoto Mountains

Day 5 – Ndoto Mountains | Rendille Morans & Villages

At sunrise, photograph Rendille morans (warriors) in traditional dress against mountain backdrops. After a midday break, explore villages to document beadwork, domestic routines, and homesteads, continuing until golden hour.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Portraits of warriors and elders
• Daily life routines
• Mountain silhouettes at sunrise and sunset
Overnight: Ndoto Mountains camp

Day 6 – Ndoto Mountains to Lake Turkana | Desert Transition

Cross the arid rock desert toward Lake Turkana. Arrive in Loiyangalani for a first glimpse of Turkana homesteads. Photograph Rendille women, El Molo fishing communities, and ancient giraffe petroglyphs.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Desert-to-lake landscapes
• Cultural details: adornments, crafts, and fishing techniques
• Sunlight on arid terrain
Overnight: Basic lodge, Loiyangalani

Day 7 – Lake Turkana | Turkana Culture & Dance

Spend a full day with the Turkana people, capturing sunrise portraits by the lake, visiting villages, and documenting traditional dances, livestock rituals, and decorative body art.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Action and environmental portraiture
• Village life scenes
• Turquoise lake reflections
Overnight: Loiyangalani lodge

Days 8–9 – Sibiloi National Park & Ileret | Dassanech Communities

Drive north along Lake Turkana’s remote shoreline into Sibiloi National Park, visiting a petrified forest and observing wildlife. Base in Ileret, near the Ethiopia border, for visits to Dassanech pastoralists and the Diyes hunter/fisher clan.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Nomadic lifestyle and herding
• Desert wildlife and landscapes
• Cultural rituals and daily chores
Overnight: Guesthouse, Ileret

Days 10–11 – Chalbi Desert | Gabra Nomads & Singing Wells

Cross into the Chalbi Desert, photographing Gabra nomads as they water livestock at traditional singing wells. Document camel culture, nomadic homesteads, and desert survival techniques.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Dynamic desert portraits
• Rituals at water points
• Sunrise and sunset light over vast salt flats
Overnight: Guesthouse, North Horr

Day 12 – Chalbi Desert to Marsabit | Borana People

Traverse salt pans and rocky tracks to Marsabit, photographing Borana communities in the evening light against forested hills. Capture traditional attire, jewelry, and pastoral rituals.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Evening portraits
• Rural homesteads and landscapes
• Cultural ceremonies (if present)
Overnight: Marsabit lodge

Day 13 – Burji Culture & Mount Ololokwe | Samburu Region

Visit the Burji people, documenting music, dance, and agricultural routines. Drive south to Mount Ololokwe, a sacred Samburu landmark, for sunset photography with Samburu families.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Village life, adornments, and harvest activities
• Dramatic mountain and sunset landscapes
Overnight: Tented camp, Samburu

Day 14 – Samburu Communities

Spend a full day photographing Samburu people, focusing on family life, beadwork, warrior traditions, and livestock rituals. Afternoon break followed by golden-hour photography.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Portraiture and storytelling
• Livestock handling and rituals
• Sunset silhouettes
Overnight: Samburu tented camp

Day 15 – Samburu to Nairobi | Tour Ends

Enjoy a final sunrise shoot, then drive south to Nairobi, arriving early evening. Optional transfers or day rooms can be arranged.
Photographic Opportunities:
• Last environmental shots and farewell portraits