The ultimate way to discover Kenya Tanzania great wilderness and savannah is on foot. A walking safari in Kenya Tanzania gives you the time to appreciate the rugged topography and particular plant species, sighting colorful bird species and becoming a living, breathing part of the natural world. It's not likely you'll get too close to potentially dangerous animals, but for most travelers on foot this is probably a good thing.

For the earliest explorers Kenya Tanzania walking safaris were the only way to get around and although the advent of reliable "off-road" vehicles opened up remote parts of Kenya safaris on foot are still the greatest way to tune in to your surroundings. In private reserves most of the lodge and safari tented camp in Masai Mara and Amboseli offer half-day walking safaris as an alternative to going on a game drive, while some Kenya tour operators and safaris company take walking safaris in Kenya  even more seriously, heading out into the bush for days or even weeks. Over recent years the walking safari in Kenya has come to be seen as the 'purest' form of Africa safari
On some walking safaris in Kenya, there are support vehicles to take your bags ahead, while others use animals to carry your luggage.

Even when pack animals are used the experience is still that of a walking safari: even with saddles on the camels of northern Kenya it's usually more comfortable to proceed on foot while the animal ambles by your side, laden with camping gear. Most walking safaris don't cover huge distances: the pace of progress is set by the slowest in your party and the terrain, with plenty of stops to examine interesting plants and animals. Most Kenya walking safaris start with two to four hours travel in the cool of the morning, relax in one place through the heat of the day, and then stroll further in the afternoon or evening if you so desire.

While Kenya walking safaris are the ultimate experience of Africa, it's essential to use travel agents and safari operators with a proven record of safety who know exactly what they are doing, with experienced rangers taking responsibility for everyone in their care. In some places and many national parks, your guide will be backed up by an armed guide. The gun is very much for emergencies, most often being used only to fire a shot in the ground to discourage a bad-tempered buffalo, but it is essential that, should the gun be needed, it works and is in good hands.
The gentle pace of a walking safari makes it easy to get to know your guide and host, picking up practical techniques of survival and learning the secrets of tracking game. To guarantee your safety and ensure you can fully enjoy the fascinating experience of being part of Africa's natural landscape

Day 1 - Arrive in Nairobi, Kenya.

Days 2-4 - Fly to the Masai Mara, the northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem, and enjoy three days of fabulous wildlife viewing. Morning and late afternoon game drives allow you to observe the extraordinary variety of wildlife that includes all the classic African species.
Day 5 - Drive to the southern foothills of the Loita Hills, the most remote and untouristed part of Kenya’s Maasailand, and meet up with the Maasai warriors who will accompany us on the days to come.

Days 6-11 - On trek through the Loita Hills, one of the last places on earth where Maasai customs and ways of life have not been influenced by western civilization. The hills are home to a wide variety of wildlife: we may see zebra, giraffe, bushbuck, hartebeest, wildebeest, gazelles, impala, colobus monkeys, and baboons on our walks. Elephant, lion and buffalo are resident, so we will be accompanied on our trek by spear-carrying Maasai warriors. We hope to have the opportunity to visit these hospitable people in their own villages (manyattas) as they engage in the routines of daily life. As we walk deeper into this remote region, access by vehicle becomes impossible, and a team of donkeys carries the equipment.

Day 12 - Arrive at Shompole Lodge, a luxury property located in a private conservancy at the foot of Nguruman Escarpment. It’s a great place to wind down after the trek and reflect on the previous week’s adventures!

Day 13 - A day to kick back, relax, and enjoy the surroundings of the lodge or do some game driving in this land of hills and mountains, lakes and streams.

Day 14 - Fly to Nairobi and depart, or join us on one of our extensions in East Africa.

« Go Back to Articles

Submit your article to info@africansafaris.co.ke