Walking Wilderness Safari
Take a walk in the wilderness away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life on your safari and feel at one with the sounds and smells of the bush.
Walking safaris come alive with the interpretation of a high quality guide who is an essential component on any walk. One can choose to mix up activities on a safari and include several guided game walks or for the keener walkers there are multi-day walking safaris available. Game walks are not permitted in National Parks however there are many private Conservancies where walking is actively encouraged. A number of reputable safari camps offer overnight fly camping excursions with a guided walk to and from the camp, usually over two half days. Alternatively, take a camel trek for up to a week into the wilds of Kenya’s Laikipia plateau.
There are wonderful possibilities for a walking safari in Kenya, from gentle nature walks to tracking big game on foot or simply escaping for a few days into remote wilderness areas. All our walking safari holidays are individually tailored to suit personal requirements, and it is easily possible to combine a walking safari with other Kenya experiences, such as a traditional big game safari, a Mount Kenya climb or some beach relaxation.
Below is an example of a relaxed walking experience including an overnight fly-camping adventure when combining Kicheche Bush Camp and Kicheche Valley. After a two-night stay at one of the permanent camps, you enjoy an afternoon walk across the plains to your overnight fly-camp, where you are hosted by your experienced guide. The next morning you continue your walk through to the second permanent camp, where you spend 2 nights exploring a different conservancy.
Arrival
Day 1
Fly to Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta international airport, you will be met by one of our representatives who will transfer you to Wilson Airport in time for your flight to Mara. Depart Nairobi on a scheduled flight to the Masai Mara. Touch down in this magnificent wilderness and your guide will be there to greet you before setting out across the plains where you will have your first wildlife sighting enroute to camp. After lunch, relax and absorb the surroundings before setting off on an afternoon game drive in the conservancy till sunset. Return to camp at dusk for hot showers, then an aperitif by the fireside with your hosts before settling down for dinner.
Meals:
Full Board
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Day 2
Masai Mara (Naboisho Conservancy)
An early start to the day with piping hot coffee or tea brought to your tent. Your guide will take you on a morning game drive to explore the savannah and see what nature has to offer. This afternoon take another evening game drive before getting back to camp for dinner. Night game drives are also available and can be taken before or after dinner.
Meals:
Full Board
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Day 3
Walking safari
Take an early morning drive with a picnic breakfast returning to camp mid-morning. Lunch is takenin camp and immediately after there will be a briefing from your guide and you will set off on your walk at 1400. The route heads west from Kicheche Valley and you will trek across several beautiful valleys stopping regularly to examine the spoor en route. The walk will take 3 to 4 hours before arriving at your fly camp on the Western side of Naboisho Conservancy. This is a very special wilderness experience exclusive to yourselves.You will arrive in daylight with enough time to wind down, shower and sit back with a drink as the sun slips below the horizon. Your Masai guide will be your host for the evening and there is a special menu in store to be cooked on your open fire.
Meals:
Full Board
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Day 4
Morning Walking Safari heading to Camp
You are awoken at dawn for a hot drink and light breakfast before continuing the journey on foot in the cool morning. Your guide will continue to uncover points of interest on the journey along the escarpment and Seketa Valley of Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The walk today is 4-5 hours and is scheduled to reach Bush Camp just before lunch allowing you time to settle into your new camp.
You will then take an afternoon game drive in the conservancy.
Meals:
Full Board
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Day 5
Masai Mara (Olare Motorogi Conservancy)
Rise early with tea or coffee brought to your tent. Enjoy a morning game drive in the Conservancy. You will see differing terrain along with plenty of animal and bird species. Your afternoon game drive will be followed by sundowner drinks overlooking the plains, before returning to camp at dusk.
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Full Board
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Day Depart
After breakfast in camp, transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to the airport via dinner for outbound flight back home.
End of Tour
Price Includes:
Airport transfers
Flights (Nairobi-Masai Mara-Nairobi) Mara airstrip transfers
Full board accommodation including all drinks (excluding champagne)
Services of a KPSGA qualified guide
Laundry and conservation fees
Kicheche Valley only – night drives and bush breakfast
Price Excludes:
International airfares
Travel Insurance
Kenya Visa Fee – To be applied and paid for online at https://eservices.immigration.go.tz/visa/
Meals and Drinks not mentioned
Tipping
Items of a personal nature i.e., telephone/internet usage, laundry, drinks etc
Change in itinerary, in park fees, or other charges beyond our control
Activities not mentioned in the package e.g. balloon safari etc…
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