Northern Frontier Run

Past Drive

Northern Frontier Run

Nairobi → Isiolo → Marsabit 18 Jan 2026
50
Cars
14
Counties
1,840km
Distance
3
Days
EXPERT
Difficulty rating
24/24
RDI Score

Roadtrip Difficulty Index

Rating

EXPERT·0/24

An expedition, not a weekend drive.

RoadVehicleDistanceRecoveryNavMechCommsSkill

Score Breakdown

Road Quality3
Vehicle3
Distance & Fuel3
Recovery Risk3
Navigation3
Mechanical3
Comms & Safety3
Driver Skill3

The Expedition

Trip Overview

50 cars. 14 counties. Over 1,800km of Northern Kenya tarmac, murram and dust - the convoy that put Gearhaus on the map.

Full Route

NairobiIsioloMarsabit

Itinerary

  1. 6:00am link-up at Two Rivers Mall. Convoy brief and safety checks. North on the A2 through Thika and up to Isiolo. Lunch stop at Bunson Camp. Afternoon drive into Samburu. Bush camp setup and evening braai.

By the Numbers

50
Cars
14
Counties
1,840km
Distance
3
Days

What Was Included

  • ·2 nights accommodation
  • ·Lead car and sweep
  • ·Full recovery rig
  • ·Sat-comms backup
  • ·Gearhaus film crew
  • ·Convoy briefing pack
Watch the Film

Every kilometre,
documented.

The full Gearhaus Roadtrip films are on YouTube. Over 100 cars and 2,500km+ covered in total. Watch the convoys that proved this community is real.

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Gearhaus organizes Kenya's most meticulously planned road trips. Lead car, Sweeper car, Recovery rigs, Doctor on convoy, Film crew. The full experience, for every participant.

Visual Record

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