Description
Kenya Walking Safari
Laikipia | Masai Mara
Your safari starts and ends in Nairobi.
Our Kenya Walking Safari tour has been specifically designed for those avid adventurists that absolutely love being out in the wild bush of Africa. This tour takes you to very personal spaces in your soul, where your feet are the vehicles of your discovery of Africa. The bush and animals are that much closer on foot.
Your three days in the Laikipia will focus on wilderness and mammals. This part of Kenya is known for the highest diversity of large mammals in all of Kenya. Rare antelope such as Grevy’s Zebra, Wild Dog and Jackson’s Hartebeest are some of the highlights.
After your three days walking the wild plains of Africa you will be able to delight in the beauty of Kichwa Tembo. This camp offers welcome respite with game drives morning and afternoon in place of walking. Night drives and balloon safaris are also possible and highly recommended.
Kichwa Tembo has her own vegetable garden so you are guaranteed that your meals will be fresh and delicious. When you get back from your game drive, ask the lodge managers to set your dining table out on the lawn. You will have dinner under a billion stars. Engage with local Masai tribesmen and listen to the fascinating stories of their local culture.
The Kenya Walking Safari will open your eyes to the magic of Africa on foot.
Read our Country Information on travel advice for Kenya. For a great family holiday have a look at our Kenya Family Adventure or book in at one of the three Naibor Camps.
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is also a bucket list place to visit to see the incredible work they are doing rehabilitating orphaned elephants.
If you are interested in the conservation of the parks and reserves you will be travelling to or would like to get involved then read more about the Masai Mara.
How to Get There
Fly In
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with KLM, Swiss Air, Egypt Air, Emirates, Qatar, Lufthansa or South African Airways.
On your arrival in Nairobi you will be met by your safari representative who transfer you to your first nights accommodation at One Forty Eight.
A visit to the Karen Blixen Museum is possible this afternoon.
For assistance or information on flights, get in touch with us, we’ll ensure your holiday is seamless.
Full Itinerary
Day 1 – One Forty Eight
On your arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport your safari representative will meet you and assist you with your luggage. Your hotel is a short drive from the airport.
Your private driver will escort you to the Karen Blixen Museum if you would like to visit. The Giraffe Sanctuary and David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust are also possible excursions.
Your stay at One Forty Eight includes breakfast.
Day 2 to 4 – Karisa Walking Safaris
After breakfast you will be transferred to Wilson Airport for your light aircraft flight to Nanyuki Airstrip.
This area is the gateway to the Laikipia country of Kenya. Once on the ground you are virtually standing on the Equator – in fact, you are ever so slightly North of it.
Spend the next 3 nights in a luxury mobile camp, as you walk your camp follows so by the end of the day, home is as you left it, but in a new location. Eastern Laikipia is known for its expansive wilderness areas and its abundant wildlife.
Your stay includes accommodation, all meals, local drinks, professional English speaking walking guides, laundry, cultural visits to the “manyattas” and local markets.
Day 5 and 6 – Kichwa Tembo
This morning you will be transferred back to Nanyuki airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara. This portion of your African safari provides many attractions including sightings of the two million animals that make up the great migration.
Kichwa Tembo is a stunning camp and you will absolutely love the views and surrounding bush. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives, night drives and walking safaris.
Your stay includes accommodation, all meals, local house wines, soft drinks, local brand spirits and beers, two daily activities and airstrip transfers.
Day 7 – Departure
After breakfast the staff will load your bags on the jeep and you will game drive to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. A light aircraft will fly you to Wilson airport where once again, your safari representative will meet you and transfer you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward flights.
