Brace yourselves for a tale of epic proportions, an expedition we swore never to repeat-the journey into the heart of the impossible, Nabiyotum Crater. This is where the very concept of roads evaporated, leaving us to move stones by hand to forge a path into the unknown. For 30 kilometers, we were on low-range gears in a relentless battle against the very steep, very slippery and very treacherous terrain.
In the absence of rear and center differential locks, it would have been futile. But there was no turning back. We faced steep slopes, so narrow that we felt like mountain goats, as we ascended the formidable Telekis Volcano in order to clear the Barrier Ranges. The views were nothing short of jaw-dropping, yet trepidation hung in the air despite the scorching heat. The wind roared like a hurricane, whipping sand at night like a relentless sandblaster. Here, everything felt primal, and time itself seemed suspended.
Amidst this raw, untamed wilderness, only a few resilient fisherfolk call it home. Active volcanoes punctuate the horizon, and black lava flows paint a haunting picture. The Barrier Volcano, which erupted in 1921, left behind a thick, unforgiving layer of lava mud.
Our ascent of the 45-50 degree slope of Nabiyotum Crater nearly burst our hearts with the joy of achieving the seemingly impossible. We wandered along a red beach, where crimson sand and pebbles met the jade-hued waters of the Jade Sea.
Yet, adversity was our constant companion. Laser's tire met its match in the form of a sharp lava rock, and we discovered, to our dismay, that we'd forgotten the jack in the Pajero. It was a true test of resourcefulness as we executed an unimaginable tire replacement without any jack, all while perched on a slope.
Surreal sunsets and sunrises painted the sky, leaving us in awe of nature's grandeur. And as we made our way back, one thing was certain: we vowed never to return. This land, where geological forces sculpt new landscapes, where Kenya is still in the making, remains an ethereal realm-a place of extremes, a place where the unimaginable becomes reality.
Join us on the continuation of our Lake Logipi journey, where we ventured beyond the boundaries of possibility. This is an expedition for the ages, and we invite you to relive the adventure with us.
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Our remaining trips for 2023 are:
2023 SELF-DRIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Remaining ones:
6. Loita Hills Adventure (20th - 22nd October 2023)
7. Pearl of Africa Expedition - Murchison Falls N. Park (27th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024)
2023 OVERLAND CALENDAR OF EVENTS - Remaining ones:
5. Nguruman, Lake Magadi & Pink Lake Adventure (7th - 9th October 2023)
6. Turkana West Adventure (Naiberi, Marich, Turkwel Dam, Lodwar, Eliye Springs Beach) (28th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024)
2023 NOMAD NATION MEET
We have the Nomad Nation Meet II - Kitted Edition (1st October 2023)