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TURKANA OVERLAND LOOP
Where the Mt. Elgon Highlands meet the Karamoja Plains & Turkana Desert
6D
Duration
★★★
Difficulty
Max Altitude
60
Max Group
Highlights
- Crossing the River Nile, driving up the dramatic Sipi cliff hairpin bends, viewing Sipi Falls, and experiencing Mt. Elgon highland coffee country.
- Off-road driving through the scenic Mt. Elgon slopes, crossing via the quiet, low-traffic Suam River border post into Kenya, and descending into the agricultural hub of Kitale
- Driving through the steep Marich Pass gorge, transitioning into the semi-arid desert landscapes of Turkana, crossing dry riverbeds (laghas), and arriving in Lodwar.
- Traversing the remote frontier lands between Turkana and Karamoja, views of Mt. Moroto, and witnessing living pastoralist culture and authentic cattle kraals.
- Scenic overland trail skirting Pian Upe Wildlife Reserve (known for ostriches, cheetahs, and roan antelopes), passing under the imposing shadow of Mt. Kadam, and descending into Mbale town
- Viewing Tororo Rock, stopover at the source of the Nile / Jinja for lunch, final convoy debrief, and returning home to Kampala