Kenya walking safari
| country: | Kenya |
| location: | Rift Valley, Laikipia Plateau |
| trip type: | Walking safaris, introductory / moderate walking |
| departures: | Tailor-made trekking and walking safaris are also available at any time of year for a minimum of 2 persons |
| price: | From £1299 (14 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Our tailor-made wilderness trekking safaris traverse the beautiful Leroghi mountains and Laikipia plateau with spectacular Great Rift Valley scenery.
On our walking safaris, you'll walk through places in northern Kenya where vehicles have never passed – only the local tribesmen and a few dozen like-minded travelers have journeyed here before you. These journeys are suitable for all ages and persons of an average fitness level (walking distances are on average 8-10km per day and 4-5 hours).
All safaris are guided by local Samburu and Maasai warriors, who delight in sharing their deep knowledge of the ancient ways of the forest, mountains and valleys. Your warrior guides are assisted on safari by a team of up to 10 other "moran" (warriors), all of whom live in the remote villages surrounding the Laikipia plateau and Leroghi mountains. Some are expert trackers and guides, while others are employed to assist with the complex logistics of the safari. In order to access this remote terrain, mules, donkeys or camels (depending upon the particular itinerary) carry all your luggage, the camp equipment and supplies on our unique wilderness journeys. By night, relax around an open fire and enjoy a delicious meal under clear Africa skies.
On our walking safaris, you'll walk through places in northern Kenya where vehicles have never passed – only the local tribesmen and a few dozen like-minded travelers have journeyed here before you. These journeys are suitable for all ages and persons of an average fitness level (walking distances are on average 8-10km per day and 4-5 hours).
All safaris are guided by local Samburu and Maasai warriors, who delight in sharing their deep knowledge of the ancient ways of the forest, mountains and valleys. Your warrior guides are assisted on safari by a team of up to 10 other "moran" (warriors), all of whom live in the remote villages surrounding the Laikipia plateau and Leroghi mountains. Some are expert trackers and guides, while others are employed to assist with the complex logistics of the safari. In order to access this remote terrain, mules, donkeys or camels (depending upon the particular itinerary) carry all your luggage, the camp equipment and supplies on our unique wilderness journeys. By night, relax around an open fire and enjoy a delicious meal under clear Africa skies.
travellers' tales
The trip was everything we asked for, very much away from the crowds and it felt like we experienced some real Africa. The highlight was definitely the camel safari with the masai guides. (more)
how this holiday makes a difference
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These Kenya walking safaris support a range of conservation and community initiatives across the Laikipia plateau. Our longest standing project is the Leroghi Mountains Conservation Fund, set up in November 2002 by our company together with our local Kenyan operational partners, under the auspices of the UK conservation organization, the Wilderness Foundation.
Our aim is to develop and promote a series of simple local community-based conservation and development projects in association with our trekking safaris. Like many pristine forested mountain ranges in Kenya, the Leroghi Mountains are under threat. Small-scale environmental education and reforestation projects in association with the local Samburu communities involve the local young people and primary school children. These are financially supported by a contribution made by us on behalf of every client who joins one of our a trekking safaris and by the generous additional contributions made by several of our recent clients. Our ethos is to "leave only footprints" on our trekking safaris and we hope that through our joint efforts with the local Samburu communities, these unique forested mountains will remain for the benefit of future generations of Samburu children and trekking visitors alike. |
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