Book Flights to Marsabit

The average annual temperature of Marsabit is 20°C / 68°F and the annual rainfall is around 850mm (33.5in). But as you are most likely to explore the areas around Marsabit like the Chalbi Desert and Lake Turkana as well, it is best to visit in the cooler winter months of April to September.

Marsabit is hot and dry in January, February and March, hot and wet in April and June, very hot and dry from July until October and warm and wet in November and December.

For most people, Marsabit is a stop along the way to or from Lake Turkana, as this route allows you to marvel at the emptiness of the Chalbi Desert where people eke out a living with their cattle, mostly camels. But although Marsabit town is nothing special and quite small, it is worth spending some time in the Marsabit National Park. The lodge is well located next to a crater lake and elephants, many with large tusks, can be seen here when they come in for a drink.

The area is known for the ‘singing wells’ from the Borana people where the strong men of this tribe carry the water from the ‘singing wells’ to the top. Some of these wells are 30m deep and may be centuries old. The songs are usually about cattle and ensure a good rhythm is kept in the water chain.

Use Tripindigo to book a trip to Marsabit and explore a truly ‘off the beaten track’ location in Kenya that is well worth a visit.

Marsabit offers a limited range of food options. Depending on where you are staying your food could be included in the stay of your lodge. If you are planning to camp in the national park you will need to be totally self-sufficient for all food and water. If possible it is best to purchase supplies in bigger cities where you will find a bigger variety.

In Marsabit around 40% of the population is Christian, 32% are Muslim and 28% follow other religions.

When photographing people, always ask permission first and agree on payment if required.

Be aware that the north of Kenya is remote and not many facilities can be found here. Some of the best accommodation in Marsabit can be found in the Marsabit National Park. There are campsites available, but there is also a basic lodge in an excellent location overlooking one of the crater lakes in the park. With some prior notice, food can be arranged here.

This is what you can expect to pay in Kenya for:

• Domestic beer (0.5-litre bottle) in a supermarket – 175KSh
• Imported beer in a supermarket (0.33-litre bottle) – 223KSh
• Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) – 200Ksh
• A bottle of coca cola / pepsi (0.33-litre bottle) – 52KSh
• A small bottle of water (0.33-litre bottle) – 44KSh