Signature Experience
Desert Expeditions
Ancient caravan routes, volcanic silence, and vast open sky
The deserts and arid landscapes of East Africa are among the most visually stunning and least visited places on the continent. From the alien neon-coloured sulphur springs of Ethiopia's Danakil Depression — one of the hottest places on Earth — to the remote semi-arid beauty of Kenya's Samburu and Turkana regions, desert expeditions deliver raw, unfiltered adventure and a sense of space that is increasingly rare in the modern world.
What Makes This Experience Special
- Danakil Depression — Dallol sulphur springs and Erta Ale lava lake
- Samburu National Reserve — the "Special Five" found nowhere else
- Lake Turkana — the Jade Sea, Africa's most remote great lake
- Afar salt caravans — ancient trading routes still in use today
- Kidepo Valley — Uganda's most remote and unspoilt park
- Star-gazing under some of the darkest skies in Africa
Where & How
Specific Activities
Danakil Depression Expedition
Descend into one of the most extreme environments on Earth — the neon-coloured sulphur springs of Dallol, Afar salt caravans, and the glowing Erta Ale lava lake under the stars.
Samburu Special Five Safari
Safari through the semi-arid Samburu Reserve along the Ewaso Nyiro River — Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, beisa oryx, and gerenuk.
Lake Turkana Jade Sea Expedition
Journey to Africa's most remote great lake — volcanic landscapes, Turkana and El Molo fishing communities, and the eerie beauty of the world's largest desert lake.
Kidepo Valley Wilderness Safari
Uganda's most remote and unspoilt wilderness — cheetah, wild dog, and a profound sense of isolation in a park that sees fewer than 50 visitors per week.
Make It Yours
Ready to experience desert expeditions?
Tell us what draws you in — we'll weave it into a journey shaped entirely around you, your group, and your dates.