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Tailor-Made Itineraries
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Tailor-Made Itineraries
Fly into the remote Matthews Range in northern Kenya.
Explore the forests and wildlife of the Lenkiyio Hills.
Learn about Samburu-led conservation initiatives.
Visit Marsabit National Park and its volcanic forest ecosystem.
Experience the singing wells of northern Kenya.
Meet Rendille pastoralist communities.
Discover Gabbra settlements on the edge of the Chalbi Desert.
Visit the El Molo, Kenya’s smallest ethnic community.
Explore the shores of UNESCO-listed Lake Turkana.
Engage with Turkana communities and cultural traditions.
Compare the lifestyles of Turkana and Rendille communities in South Horr.
Search for the Samburu Special Five in Samburu National Reserve.
Spot Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk, Beisa oryx, and Somali ostrich.
Enjoy private safari travel with a dedicated driver-guide.
Travel through some of Kenya’s least-visited regions.
Want to explore remote regions beyond Kenya’s classic safari circuit.
Have a strong interest in culture, anthropology, and indigenous communities.
Enjoy combining wildlife viewing with cultural experiences.
Want meaningful interactions with Samburu, Rendille, Gabbra, Turkana, and El Molo communities.
Appreciate overland adventure travel.
Interested in Lake Turkana and northern Kenya’s landscapes
Want a private safari with a dedicated guide.
Have previously visited Kenya’s more famous safari destinations and want something different.
Prefer luxury-focused safaris with minimal travel time.
Dislike long road journeys between destinations.
Want daily sightings of large concentrations of wildlife.
Prefer fly-in safaris between all locations.
Looking primarily for beach holidays or relaxation.
Have limited interest in cultural immersion and community visits.
Require highly accessible travel arrangements.
Let’s bring your dreams to reality. Perhaps you already know what you want to see and do, perhaps you don’t. We will help you bring your social media feed to reality.
Your travel consultant
David Smyth
Director, Forward Travel
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Stories from the road
Real journeys, real words — hear from explorers who've travelled the world with Forward Travel.
“David crafted a once-in-a-lifetime safari for us. Every detail, from the lodges to the guides, was flawless.”
Emma & James Wilson
Australia→Kenya
September 2024