"Marsabit Town and reserve" Marsabit National Reserve by L-A

Marsabit National Reserve Travel Guide: 11 reviews and 45 photos

view of Marsabit town - Marsabit National Reserve

aeral view of Marsabit town

Absolutely gorgeous. The people are poor but friendly... and they didn't have any rain for four plus years between 1997 - 2001... They since have had rain, so when we returned in July 2003, we were allowed to flush the toilets (to our relief).

L-A and African 'mother'

African mama Ruth

This dear lady was like a local mother... she gave us lots of love although she didn't speak a word of English. I found out two years later that her name is Ruth. She asked me for money for her son's school fees. I could only give a bit...

L-A in local garb

L-A and Marsabit local

This lady begged to have her picture taken with me at the local ACK (Anglican) church

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful
Cons:People very poor, don't expect luxury
In a nutshell:a garden in the middle of a North Kenyan desert

Last visit to Marsabit National Reserve: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Mar 31, 2004
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Dudley and our suitcases - Marsabit National Reserve

you need a Landrover in Marsabit Transportation (1)

We fortunately had a driver and borrowed the bishop's white Landrover. We needed this for not only the reserve and the... more travel advice

Borana choir with harp - Marsabit National Reserve

Borana people LOVE music Local Customs (2)

Be willing to listen to something that is different. Be willing to try their food, be willing to accept their... more travel advice

lake paradise from plane - Marsabit National Reserve

Lake Paradise is just that ... paradise Favorites (1)

Best thing - the view from the top, looking down into lake paradise, and you can see the surrounding northern Kenyan... more travel advice

L-A in local garb - Marsabit National Reserve

Modesty Local Customs (2)

A word of advice - women - wear dresses. Both men and women- do not wear shorts, it is rude to show your knees in Kenya. more travel advice

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Sininen Jul 17, 2006 at 12:45 PM

Wonderful page with some beautiful photos. Lots of useful information. Happy birthday from Finland!
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vesna04 Sep 10, 2003 at 9:37 AM

What a destination, I envy you:)
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dsantosh Jul 16, 2003 at 8:22 PM

Many many happy returns of the day..Wishing you a happy birthday..Your phtographs and pages are excellant....
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argentinegal Apr 30, 2003 at 2:10 PM

I bet you're excited that you're going back!
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Pavlik_NL Mar 5, 2003 at 7:52 AM

Wonderful page with very wonderful. Your visit there must have been a happy event for all the people (-:
Regards, Paul
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Roger2003 Dec 22, 2002 at 7:22 PM

Thank you. This page is helping me prepare to go to Marsabit in the summer (God willing)
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xmascarol2 Dec 11, 2002 at 1:48 PM

Thanks for the warning about modesty. That's important for any volunteer workers or NGOs who want to make friends with the locals
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kenya_annie Dec 11, 2002 at 11:26 AM

Your tips are incredibly helpful. I almost feel as if I've been there... enough to help when I go
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kaloz Dec 3, 2002 at 7:53 PM

Looks like you had a good time.
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halfsleepystudent Nov 27, 2002 at 12:35 PM

Sounds like a helpful packing list... what about bringing your own toilet paper?