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Origin
Nanyuki
Confirm fuel, water, the latest road conditions and reserve arrangements before leaving Nanyuki.
Journey
The Road to Samburu Region
The primary northbound Journey from Nanyuki through Timau and Isiolo to the Archer's Post gateway, where the Mount Kenya highlands open into Samburu's drier northern landscape.
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Travel leg
Nanyuki to Samburu Region
Timing is variable; use times only as broad guidance.
Typical duration: 150 minutes
About 30 minutes
Landscape transition
Timau
The road remains in cultivated high country here, but the broader transition toward northern Kenya has begun.
About 1 hour 20 minutes
Gateway point
Isiolo
Isiolo is the last major town before Archer's Post; use it to confirm fuel, supplies and current onward conditions.
About 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
Destination
Samburu Region
Archer's Post
Arrival at the Samburu Region Home Base begins the local stage toward the reserve; travel time remains sensitive to stops and road conditions.