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 game drives 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.

7 DAYS WILD PLAINS WALKING SAFARI

A foot safari through the Northern plains of the Maasai Mara excellent for seeing game foot plus a day inside the reserve to view game in the 4 x 4. This trip can be run expedition style with donkeys and Maasai handlers or backed up with a 4 x 4. In both cases local Maasai guides would accompany us.

Nairobi-Mara

Day 1: Pick up from your hotel and depart Nairobi, driving across the Great Rift Valley via Narok town to Nyumba ya Gorova, where we meet up with our Maasai guides. Make camp at the open plains for overnight.

Day 2: Walking

After an early breakfast, we head off on foot with Maasai guides. The driver and cook are leftbehind to pack up camp and move to the next site. We expect to arrive approximately at lunch -time each day. Afternoons can be spent relaxing or you can take a short drive or walk in the evening.

Day 3 & 4: Walking

Walk in the morning and relax in the afternoon.

Day 5: Walking- Mara

Walk in the morning to meet your safari vehicle- proceed for to Masai Mara national park for an after noon game drive -Dinner and overnight at a campsite.

Day 6: Mara

Full day spent exploring the Masai Mara Park.

Day 7: Mara-Nairobi

An early morning game drive in the reserve and after breakfast, we head back to Nairobi arriving late in the afternoon. Drop off at your hotel or airport.

CAUTION: You are forewarned that it is very likely that we meet large game during the walk and every precaution is taken to ensure your safety. We use local Maasai guides armed with spears, bow and arrows for safety as services of armed rangers outside the game reserve is not available. Hence there is always a risk whilst on foot in this dispersal area and Kenya Safari Specials will not accept liability for any injuries/misadventure that may arise during the walk. Clients must therefore have adequate personal health and evacuation insurance to take care of any such eventualities. A Flying Doctors Services Cover for rapid evacuation from the scene of accident to a hospital only can be arranged through our office on request.

What is included in the price

- Transport by Four Wheel Drive safari vehicle

- Services of English speaking driver and chef

- Flying Doctors evacuation cover

- Emergency evacuation cover

- All airport/hotel/airport transfers

- Game park entrance fees

- Services of 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

- visits to cultural villages

- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi.

- All airport taxes and visas

- Any other extras not stated as included above e.g. alcoholic beverages, gratuities to staff, etc