Walking safari
Are you searching
for a safari away from vehicles and their window views? Experience the
subtle sounds of the African bush on foot where you smell the fresh aroma
of the morning grass on the plains or wander through a mountain valley
and beautiful sceneries. Our local tribal guides with intimate knowledge
of their surrounding accompany us to ensure we miss nothing. We visit
colourful areas of the Maasai villages and get a chance to observe their
traditional ways of life.
Walking is in a comfortable pace with binoculars and camera close to hand.
Our vehicle or pack animals (Donkeys) forge ahead to set up camp and arrange
meal stops. Here we pitch tents or fly camp! After a few days walking
we proceed for game drives at Maasai Mara national park for gamedrives
since walking is not allowed here. Your comfort and security are basic
concerns that are primary to the itinerary.
Walking safaris directly benefit local people who provide guides and pack
animals as well as having a minimal impact on the natural environment.
Please find some of our walking safari itineraries that include walk and
drive sectors. We would be happy to tailor make /design your safari to
meet your budget /requirements.
We require 2 pax
to guarantee a departure.
6 DAYS KENYA WILD PLAINS
WALKING SAFARI
Drive westward, crossing the expanses of the Great Rift Valley,
heading up into the 8,000-foot-high Loita Hills. Hiking and
exploring in the Loita Hills notable for the variety of its
sceneries, which ranges from rolling hills and dramatic
escarpments to expansive plains of open savanna country.
DAY 1:
Nairobi - Ndarara
Depart Nairobi passing through the Great Rift Valley, After
descending 2,000 ft. to the valley floor which is studded with
volcanic mountains, you begin to see an animal kingdom
unrivalled anywhere else in Africa. Masailand is the home of
huge herds of plains game. Our route then takes us up onto the
Mau Escarpment and through the small trading town of Narok where
you stopover for 30 minutes before heading South and winding up
into the forested Loita Hills close to the Tanzanian border. You
will be dropped at Maji Moto (Kiswahili means hot waters) where
a hot spring bubbles out of the earth at the foot of the hills.
A relaxing bath is a must as you visit Ndarara Mayatta for
lunch. Late in the evening reach Ndarara Camp for Dinner and
overnight.
DAY 2: Ndarara - Letukuyi
After breakfast leave Ndarara for Letukunyi, taking you about
5-6 hours walk through the scattered bushes and exploring the
beautiful Loita Hills in the Nguruman Escarpment through the
forests where you see striking black and white colombus Monkeys.
Occasionally we may see leopard or bushbuck as you visit various
secret waterholes. There are also a variety of highland birds to
view, such as the turaco, parrot, hornbill, starling, sunbird
and the birds of prey. Dinner and overnight at Letukunyi Camp.
Day 3:
Letukunyi – Morinjo
Leave Letukunyi Camp early in the morning for an enjoyable walk
before the sun is too hot . Pass through Narosura for lunch or
to buy what might be out of stock. After an hour or two in this
remote town in Maasai land, proceed to Morijo for dinner and
overnight at Morijo Campsite.
DAY 4: Morinjo - Enkutoto
After breakfast, leave Morijo and walk through the forest, few
of the remaining true-forested wilderness area in East Africa.
The walk will take 5-6 hours across the rolling highlands up to
OSupuko, the summit of the Loita Hills (8,660 ft.), with
incredible views, before descending to the Camp. This is a
favourite roost for velvet monkeys. Walk through the forests and
glades in search of bohor reedbuck, East African Eland, Warthog,
and the striking black and white Colombus Monkeys. Occasionally
we may see Bushbuck as we walk to Enkutoto Campsite.
DAY 5: Enkutoto – Njoroi
After breakfast, leave Enkutoto, walking leisurely for 4-5 hours
to Njoroi Campsite for dinner and overnight. In the camp enjoy
an excellent view of the surrounding area such as lake Magadi,
Ngong hills, Lake Natron and all the way to Tanzania border on a
clear day.
Dinner and overnight at the Njoroi Campsite.
DAY 6: Njoroi - Nguruman - NAIROBI
After
breakfast, descend the Escarpment through small farms to
Nguruman town for transfer back to Nairobi via Lake Magadi.
Ololgesalie prehistoric site which is 40 Km from Nairobi where
the Leakey Family discovered axes and tools thought to have been
Cost per person US$ 990
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Tour price includes:-
- - Transport by safari vehicle
- Services of English speaking driver and chef
- Flying Doctors Emergency evacuation cover
- - All
airport/hotel/airport transfers
- - Game park
entrance fees
- Services of local Maasai guides
- - All campsite fees and community fees
- - 1 litre
drinking water per person per day
- - All camping
equipment including use of our 2-person tents, stools, foam
mattresses,
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or
non-vegetarian prepared by our safari chef
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Tour price excludes:-
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- Personal travel insurance
- Sleeping bags
- visits to cultural villages
- All airport taxes and visas
- - Hotel
accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
- Any other extras not stated as included above e.g. alcoholic
beverages, gratuities to staff, etc
4
DAYS ABERDARE FOOT WALK
This trek through the Aberdare Mountains is a fascinating walk
amongst the exotic flora and fauna found above 2500metres.Views of the
Rift Valley are breath taking and the experience is made more memorable
by camping above the surrounding forests, occasional encounters with big
game such as elephant and buffalo, great bush buck and other antelopes.
The Aberdares (Nyandarua)
overlooks the Great Rift Valley and lies on its eastern edge. There are
two main peaks, Lesatima to the north and Kinangop to the south. Various
species of wildlife inhabit these mountain ranges, hiding in the heavily
forested slopes and in the upper moorlands. Walking is always cool with
plenty of clear mountain streams. Our walk starts below the bamboo forest,
climbing up onto the moorlands. There is always danger walking through
the African bush but we do not expect many close encounters with large
game. However, our trained and armed gameranger knows the area and the
habits of the game.
Day 1 - Mweiga
Departing our office in the morning., we go north to Mweiga to meet our
guide and then up into the forested eastern slopes of the Aberdares ranges
where we make camp.
Day 2 & 3 - Walking
We start our walk. Carry only what you need for the day's walk, the vehicle
will meet us in the moorlands where camp will be made. A short gamedrive
if weather permits.
Day 4 - Nairobi
We depart the moorland camp (10,000ft) and descend by vehicle looking
for game on the way. We drop off the guide and head back to Nairobi arriving
before late afternoon.
Note: Clients should arrange to have good weatherproof clothing and a
warm sleeping bag, a water bottle and good walking shoes plus a pair of
shoes to wear in camp.
Price Per Person
2 people US$ 1120
4 people US$ 1060
6 People US$ 980
What is included in the price
- Transport by Four Wheel Drive safari vehicle
- Services of English speaking driver/safari cook?
- Flying Doctors evacuation cover
-- All airport/hotel/airport transfers
- Game park entrance fees
- Services of an armed ranger
- All campsite fees
- All camping equipment including use of our 2-person tents, stools, foam
mattresses, except sleeping bags
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian
prepared by our safari chef
What is not included in the price
- Personal travel insurance
- Sleeping bags
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi before and after the safari
- All airport taxes and visas
- Any other extras not stated as included above e.g. alcoholic beverages,
gratuities to staff, etc
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