MOST INSANE ROADTRIP Ever Done in Kenya! 2,400km Jade Sea Expedition! Part 1

The Jade Sea Expedition was the most insane, most insidious, most daring, most epic roadtrip ever attempted in Kenya!
A 9 days' off-road adventure circumnavigating the Lake Turkana from its eastern shores into Ethiopia and to the western shores of Lake Turkana.
This 2,400kms off-road expedition took on the treacherous backroads of the Northern Kenya's most beautiful yet inhospitable landscapes and crossing into Southern Ethiopia and back to Kenya. Over 1,000kms of the trip was offroad!
It tested the drivers' 4x4 driving and mechanical skills, endurance, courage, stamina, perseverance and resilience against the Northern Kenya nature.
Tempers flared, while lasting friendships got forged!
Plus a Subaru Forester XT, Nissan X-trail and Suzuki Jimny, all successfully completed the trip under the stewardship of The Mara Nomads!
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Our upcoming trips for 2023 are:
2023 SELF-DRIVE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
1. The Lumo Conservation - Weekend Getaway (3rd - 5th Feb 2023)
2. Nandi Hills & Kapsimotwo Gardens - Weekend Getaway (10th - 12th March 2023)
3. Mid-North Safari Circuit (Samburu N. Reserve & Buffalo Springs N. Reserve) (7th - 10th April 2023)
4. Suguta Valley Expedition (1st - 4th June 2023)
5. Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls Safari (5th- 18th August 2023)
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
1. The North Rift Safari Circuit (Rimoi N. Reserve, Kerio Valley, Tugen Hills & Lake Bogoria N. Park) (3rd - 5th March 2023)
2. The Southern Safari Circuit (Amboseli N. Park, Nyiri Desert, Chyulu Hills N. Park, Lake Chala) (7th - 10th April 2023)
3. Magado Crater Expedition (2nd - 4th June 2023)
4. Lake Malawi and Victoria Falls Tour (5th- 18th August 2023)
5. Nguruman, Shompole, Lake Natron & Little Magadi Adventure (7th - 9th October 2023)
6. Turkana West Adventure (Naiberi, Marich, Turkwel Dam, Lodwar, Eliye Springs Beach) (28th Dec 2023 - 3rd Jan 2024)

[@mustolourien5823]

We're so used to watch international overland on KZbin, nice to see locals killing it.

[@stevenmutumbu2860]

Feel the same here that what we call expedition I wish I was there naskia Jelous kiasi 😂😂+44

[@ohmiGodB]

yah man.. been watching tacoma beast wondering if there are like minds here

[@mustolourien5823]

@@ohmiGodB I've followed dozens especially from US and Australia hadi zimeisha ladha. But I can relate to this and it's achievable and realistic.

[@stevenmutumbu2860]

@@ohmiGodB Well some people's are allergic to any nonsense

[@stevenmutumbu2860]

@@ohmiGodB To those who thinks they can build a mites "whores"to a Mountain ready and always to face them.!!😂😂🐎🐎🐎🐎

[@kinyuakariithi]

Vlogging in Kenya is becoming better & better ... world class vlogs ,With proper production..kudos

[@mercyndirangu8903]

Never been happier with a KZbin recommendation!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼 Karibu subscriber!

[@sidchudasama8142]

That Jimny is gorgeous, compact and a great 4wd

[@mokamwaisaka7944]

Jimmy never fails....

[@BarnabasKimani]

I am a Kenyan and would like to travel to KENYA.... Does this make sense? 😃😃😃 What an incredible and exciting journey, the views, the group and the awesome production!!! Kudos Rutto and team. 👏👏👏👏👏

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 It does make total sense! Thank you so much for your kind words, and for watching and subscribing!

[@BarnabasKimani]

@@TheMaraNomads1920MN 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's great and you're most welcome.

[@feskamindo4332]

You guys have made me fall in love with overlanding and venturing into northern Kenya.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

😁👊🏽

[@vincentkiplangat3216]

When you go there say hi to bandits

[@MrKanyash]

Wewe classmate tunaenda yetu lini...

[@feskamindo4332]

@@MrKanyash niaje,overlanding nayo iko kwa bucket list

[@b.3940]

​@@vincentkiplangat3216 last time I went there it looked like a normal place. I would be scared to visit Sugoi or Kabarnet though.

[@max__ian]

that landcruiser killed it in that offroading

[@seeyouontheroad991]

The drone shots took me away. Nice work

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We are glad to hear that! And thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼

[@MrVayolence]

This is incredible. Extremely impressed.

[@tophitske2181]

This is beautiful I envy being part of such a fantastic team

[@kibikuwairioko5771]

the LCs especially the 79 really had fun in the mud! One day hopefully I get to join the club

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We really had fun! Crossing deserts, rocks, deep sand, crossing rivers, mud, name it! Karibu sana! nd thanks for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@michellendungwa3996]

Now, this is content. Fantastic!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We are glad to hear that! And thank you so much for watching and subscribing!🙏🏼😁

[@charlesweru7787]

Just joined the channel and love your organisation coming together for a breath breaking safari. I always love safaris, awesome 👍😎🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[@kennedymukiri6919]

That land cruiser pick up is a beast

[@serotonality2]

This is some serious stuff and I just love the way you are organized. I've started my upgrade.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Awesome! Thank you! Looking forward to having you on our trips!

[@angobk40]

@@TheMaraNomads1920MN hongereni , content na maandalizi yako poa sana.

[@eliudsmarlin]

Giza iliwakosea. That descent from Windpower to Lake Turkana towards Loiyangalani has epic views! Overal that must have been one ehll of a trip!

[@brolinekeneth6576]

Agreed... on the descent 👌🏾... We caught it in the 2020 & 2021 editions 🌅

[@Sonkoloo]

I love the team work and how landcruiser guys are having mud fun

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

😂🙏🏼 Team work is everything. Our mantra is "never leave a man behind"! We go all of us and come all of us.

[@neshneshville4449]

This is DOPE!!!! I'm jealous about the roadtrip tho ....kudos to the production team👏🏾

[@254MM]

exciting content and perfect video quality thank you for enabling us to see this places we would have never know existed

[@EvansOgachi001]

Man, I've waited for this vlog like forever!! I was even thinking you guys maybe arborted the Great Roadtrip plans. Anywe, lemme sit and continue enjoying the video.....

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

😂👊🏽

[@muneneantony4452]

Thank you for showing us how beautiful our country is. An awesome travel through your lenses.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼👊🏼

[@alfredoduor5220]

That LC 76 Series!! Beautiful beast.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

It sure is! It has a 1hd-fte, 24 v engine. Powerful.

[@keagankirugo854]

Splendid Mara Nomads. Glad to see Kenyans discovering Kenya and beyond.

[@anthonymaleek7826]

i remember seeing this on twitter a while back and am watching today its epic will join soon

[@emmykipkosgei8719]

Awesome. This just what I long for. Crazy and fun. Rutto and team you guys are great.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

You rock too Emmy! 💛🙏🏼

[@mwendakanyuru1051]

This is so great. I really love offroading/overlanding

[@joshuawagako9701]

Now this is what we call nice content. Damn, am in love!

[@joashruto7497]

super super awesome guys...love your energy.... and togetherness

[@tophitske2181]

I loved the drone shots of the arrow head car formation

[@abdulbarimiyir4740]

Amazed! Watching from Canada. I can't wait to go for this trip once I come back to Kenya. Thanks for the good work.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thanks for tuning in all the way from Canada, Abdul! We're thrilled you're excited about the trip. When you're back in Kenya, we'll be ready to welcome you to join us on our adventures!

[@samoraobed5579]

Hope one day will get a chance to join you guys and enjoy the beautiful scenery out there...😊

[@edmondchege7381]

Just scrolling through KZbin and Came across this, I have fallen in love with this channel

[@fredrickgichane537]

The person who trusted Nissan X-trail for this is a real risk taker😮😮

[@kushtoons9211]

what an amazing adventure 😀😀🤩👍 we salute you guys 🖖 the team work, coordination and love is another level 😎😎😎

[@thatguydubloize]

Amazing adventure👍🏾 Thank you for sharing the joys of traveling in 🇰🇪 and 🇪🇹. It is refreshing to see the possibilities that exist and are reasonably attainable with good planning. Keep up the great work👍🏾

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

More to come!🙏🏼

[@kennedymaina9927]

I enjoyed this and it is on my bucket list...Yani you guys also tagged along with a Mech...Smart!!

[@desmondsagwe1312]

Brilliant content. Amazing stuff.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Much appreciated! 🙏🏼👊🏼

[@sirkelvin9908]

Absolutely loved it. I hope to join y'all at the next one.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We can't wait to have you aboard! 🙏🏼👊🏼

[@kenethsawe1532]

This is awesome. waiting for Part 2...

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We hope it lived up to Part 1 standards? 😅😅 And thanks for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@jmjcoast]

Man, it's like I was in one of those cars and driving, but suddenly when the video finished, I realised I was in west London with a cloudy evening . Ah, it was a good dream without sleep. Big up my country, people. I would love to do few of those road trips. Lots of luv.

[@nelsonbrasho]

Hello

[@vienna2537]

content worth the air time. kenya is beautiful.

[@jimmikariuki]

Now this is good stuff 👏

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We are pleased to hear that! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼

[@brianmwirigi200]

I'm very impressed to see such content from our very own.💪

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you so much!🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@ssan3708]

OMG you people are living my dream life.i am soo proud of your achievement thank you Ruto and the rest for sharing.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🥳🥳👊🏼🙏🏼 Thank you so much Sophie!!

[@KevoMazziwa]

This is epic .. enjoyed watching this everybit. Inspired

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We are pleased to hear that! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

[@maninguks6060]

goodstuff with the overlanding trip hope to see more trips because the land is amazing.maybe also get few video shots from the other drivers footages to combine

[@muriukisarah]

this is worth it , you guys are raising my adventure adrenaline! am glad i found you😍

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🥳👊🏼🙏🏼Join us!

[@Jay-ne5wd]

Just stumble upon you guys while searching for 🇰🇪 Overland trips, muliguza hadi nyumbani, Maralal to Baragoi nice adventure 👏🏾brings back beautiful memories

[@glenouma8037]

This video has returned made me happy 😩♥️. I hope my j150 will have arrived by the time the next road trip comes through

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

😁We are looking forward to seeing you and the J150! An amazing modern 4x4! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing! 🙏🏼

[@tituskiplagat3607]

Great production, road trip the best mind clearer

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼🙏🏼Thank you so much!

[@EpaleEvansvlogs]

You guys you did one amazing video, I love this

[@brianbett42]

Eish, this was one hell of a roadtrip. Cheers. I am glad. Fiery 🔥🔥🔥🔥💥💥💥I'm a new subscriber

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Welcome aboard!🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@DJMADSUSS]

Amazing

[@8_EAT_8]

Amazing 🐾! Peace,love,prosperity & longevity 💯! Bless❤!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

You are so kind!! Bless up too! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@projectskipchumba536]

Awesome stuff Arap Rutto, congratulations. Am planning to go South this year, Tanzania, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, SA.

[@joekingori7]

Awesome awesome....Rutto...great stuff...awesome quality and content....will have to join one of this fine days....where is part 2?

[@chip_potle]

Sheeesh never in my wildest dreams thought id experience these in our country, beautiful

[@labanlumumba5055]

This is beautiful Kenya. All you need is peace,!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Absolutely! We need peace and we shall discover another part of Kenya we never knew existed.

[@martinmuchiri8404]

Great stuff team, quite an adventure and happy to see Xtrail T30 enduring the safari. Great stuff

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼 More to come! Stick around.

[@mwanikijoseph6080]

Xtrail did well dudnt expect this

[@ianjesse8525]

​@@mwanikijoseph6080iam fun xtrail Nissan happy see it it good performance in this rough road

[@marklivos]

Awesome review

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you so much🙏🏼🙏🏼! Cheers!

[@keagankirugo854]

This serious vlogging. Kudos Mara Nomads.

[@machariawanjeru]

Great stuff straight up

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Shukran sana!🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@Ninaform]

Awesome trip 🔥🔥🔥

[@brolinekeneth6576]

👊🏾 👊🏾

[@CalligraphyLovelyQuotes]

Great drone shots great adventures 👍

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Glad you like them!

[@geraldgm1217]

Awesome!!!!!!!!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@iankahiga9]

This is so good

[@amandahedwig1333]

Woooooooooooooow! This is maaaaaaaad!

[@daggyauto3025]

Nxt level roadtripping, such a breathtaking experiencee..

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you so much!🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@Greendaniels]

Chilling with the big boys

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼🙏🏼😂

[@michaelkakiuki1850]

That part of guy's playing with the mud made it For me, By the time my daughter's get to 10yrs I'll join you,, love everything about you guys

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Guys had fun! But why 10 years and not now?

[@eprohoda]

Yahoo! how fantastic editing! have a good day. 👏

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you for watching and subscribing! Cheers!

[@VincyVinn]

Keep exploring 🔥🥂

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We shall! And thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

[@ZeroChiller]

The mud part was so much fun..I knew an SJG wouldn't make it untowed🤣🤣Trips start all slow and unexciting and by day 3 guys are family and having fun like kids

[@kenmbugua6311]

this is amazing

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Absolutely! Thank you so much for watching and subscribing!

[@kenkk2367]

We know other parts of the world due to such opportunities that aren't cheap thanks guys najua Kenya is amazing to traverse with amazing people, kindly next time all the team to share their experience am sure tutakua addicted for more👍

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We shall do so, although many guys are camera shy and also issues of privacy. Its not easy. 😆👊🏼

[@zakariawarsame88]

Loved watching this. it was so brilliant! but you should've introduced the crew at the start of the video. Brilliant work overall.

[@powerranger284]

Refreshing to see more kenyans doing this. Breath of fresh air from SA and AUS haha

[@zack-bv1yu]

Nice to see kenyans killing it. Quality vlogs and organized Overlands. Wanner he part of the crew.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you so much and welcome to the family!! 🙏🏼

[@gturbo254]

Wow.🤯🤯this is awesome 🔥🔥🔥

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thanks so much!!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@bigboywest7379]

Good Vlog and Fantastic pics💯

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you 🙌

[@reubentv2948]

I like how they constructed the road

[@keithmaima2110]

This is it bana! Come oooon!!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🤣🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@calebkigencode]

this is mad travel ...i love it man...when i buy my car i will do the same

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Karibu sana!

[@salimjuma9599]

AMAZING!!!.... HOPE TO JOIN IN THE 2023 TRIP INSHALLAH!!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Awesome! Karibu sana! 🙏🏼👊🏽

[@Fredy44]

Wakili doing a good job 🙌🏽🥂🙋🏾‍♂️ Still in my bucket list 😌 We'll do one insha'Allah 🙌🏽🥂

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼😂 One day Freddy!!

[@21gng]

such a dope vid. cant wait to join you guys one day

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

For sure!! Looking forward to meeting you one day!

[@wangumaina9182]

i must join on one of this adventures this year!!

[@petergachuru]

Palm shade is a force to reckon with in loiyangalani. Their 2k package supper,bed and breakfast was fantastic.

[@utltymods1882]

Alot of Respect to Rutto and Team. This is awesome. Hopeful to join your next expedition. Great stuff.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Can't wait! 👊🏼

[@gloriamwende6079]

Kindly when is the next trip

[@gloriamwende6079]

Or is it private stuff

[@ghettogamesnairobi254]

wow! i wish i had such vehicles ... just love the video2

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

You shall, don't worry. And thank you so much for watching and subscribing!🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sankara6823]

Your content is amazing!

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@daudiiCreates]

Top tier content💯💯

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@geffeniz]

Such a great edit....

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Thank you🙏🏻🙏🏻😊

[@simonjomo9122]

Awesome stuff

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼

[@emperor5330]

i love the melodious beats.especially the rock music themed ones.🤟🤘🤘

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🤣🙏🏼👊🏼

[@mumoirungu1128]

Nice to see locals doing it

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

We are not being left behind! 🤣🙏🏼

[@robiznesnatty7737]

Inspirational ❤❤❤❤

[@noahmaina1415]

This is cool

[@mercynamikoye9084]

OMG my dream is to get into this. Just happened upon your channel this is my first video watching. Great Job.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

🤣You are most welcome! Soon you will join us!

[@dennisngugi3333]

First time here as well. Just bumped into it

[@mokamwaisaka7944]

I salute you for the adventure and sharing it out. I wish I was there. Team Ruto, hongera.

[@TheMaraNomads1920MN]

Our pleasure! 🙏🏼🙏🏼👊🏼