Today, even though the road is now paved, locals – and a few intrepid tourists – still use cargo trucks to travel around the north of Kenya and between the extremely remote villages. The cheapest option is to ride up top, but for around double or triple that, you might be able to negotiate a seat in the cabin next to the driver. It's an entirely informal transport system so locals rely on word of mouth to find out when the next truck to their destination will arrive.

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