An exquisite family run luxury camp
A true wilderness experience in a remote corner of the great rift valley
Koros Camp is nestled away amongst the hills at the northern end of the South Horr Valley, which is part of the remarkable Great Rift Valley. This little explored region of Kenya provides a fantastic opportunity to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of every day life.
Located a short drive from Lake Turkana, affectionately known as the 'Jade Sea ' due to its’ ever-changing hues of blues and greens throughout the day. Koros Camp offer guests a wide range of activities some of which include visiting ancient rock art sites, hiking, fishing, cultural visits, among others. The beauty of being based so remotely means that this wild area has yet to be fully exploited and remains virgin Africa.
Lake Turkana is the world's largest permanent desert lake and is home to some of the most active crocodile breeding grounds in Kenya. The area is also regarded by many anthropologists as the cradle of humankind due to the abundance of hominid fossils discovered here.
Although the area cannot yet claim to be a wildlife destination, Koros Camp are delighted to report that during their decade based in the area, they are without doubt seeing a return of many species to the area. Recent sightings include the endangered Grevys zebra, elephant, wild dog – who can be heard calling in the surrounding hills and have occasionally been spotted in the dry riverbed in front of camp. Cheetah are also being found in the area, not to mention the many semi resident leopards who claim the surrounding hills as home during certain times of the year, occasionally allowing Koros to ‘host’ them as they frequent the waterhole after dark.
The camp is personal and cosy, comprising of 5 tents, three of which boast al fresco showers under the stars. The other two tents are a little smaller and although not as yet en suite, do have access to their own showers and loos. Koros Camp can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests - so if you're looking for the perfect place for a family or group pf friends to escape and reconnect then look look no further. Dinning is in an open ‘mess’ area, with an intimate, joyful community atmosphere with the food on offer being quite simply superb.
The entire team of staff at Koros hail from the Samburu tribe. Most of them grew up in the area where, as children, they would roam the hills tending to their livestock.
This is a place where you will instantly feel part of the family.
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January
January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.
February
February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.
March
Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.
April
April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.
May
The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.
June
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.
July
July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.
August
The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.
September
Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.
October
October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.
November
November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.
December
The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.
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