Best Walking Safaris In Africa
Guided Walking Safaris In Africa
Stepping On Foot Into The Raw Wilderness
Guided Walking Safaris In Kenya
Guided bush walks in Africa are led by our expert guides and Maasai warriors; the focus being the rich bird life, encounter wildlife on foot, and discover how the Masai make use of the indigenous plants for medical and ritual purposes.
A bush walking safari is one of Kenya’s best safari activities, a Masai Mara walking safari is a walk like no other, a chance to explore on foot this iconic Kenyan wilderness park. In a more natural way away from the comfort of the 4 x 4 safari vehicle your senses suddenly awaken as the bush becomes more ‘real’; keep your eyes peeled for sightings of anything from great herds of buffalo to a gentle elephant foraging the open wilderness.
Discover African Wilderness On Foot
Understand, there are two types of safari nature walks offered while at Masai Mara, Ol Pejeta Conservancy, and Samburu; nature walks within the camp and one walks outside the main reserve. The duration for this walks within the camp is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and the rate ranges from USD 50 to USD 75 per person. The duration for walks outside the main reserve is approximately 2.5 to 3 hours covering a distance of 9 – 15 km and includes a packed breakfast/lunch depending on the timings and game drives en route to and from the walking safari location and the rate ranges from USD 90 to USD 150 per person. These nature walks are preferrably done early mornings or late in the afternoon when the sun is not too hot.
Where walking safaris in Kenya takes place; keep in mind that the main Masai Mara National reserve, both on the Narok county side and the Mara Conservancy side prohibit walking inside national parks.
However, private conservancies surrounding the main reserve allow for a well-planned and supervised walking safaris, while camps and lodges even inside the main reserve offer shorter nature walks within the camp, often just an hour long, within the surrounding area of the safari property.
Where to go on a walking safari in Africa; for a walking safari in Tanzania its best to visit part of Tanzania’s Ruaha National Park. Tarangire National Park is another great place worth visiting for a walking safari in Tanzania.
What To Expect
– Your Maasai guide will show you how his people interprets and makes use of the animals, birds, plants and the glorious landscape through which you are walking at– as well as sometimes tracking some of the larger animals. Make sure to pack comfortable walking shoes, light long-sleeved tops and trousers, a good hat, plenty of water and binoculars.
– A walking African safari can be divided into two main types: short guided bush walks offered by a lodge as an alternative activity to game drives, and multi-day guided walking safaris. On your guided walks, your guide will share interesting stories, talk about fascinating plants and discuss the ecosystem in general, and their lifestyle surrounded by these beautiful wildlife.
– You will be on an expert guided walk with a well-equipped Maasai spotter keeping an eye for predators and providing an interesting explanations to your surroundings. Expect a guide, dressed in their beautiful Maasai warrior clothing complete with headdress and ‘empere’ (spear), ‘engudi’ (peace stick), and ‘orinka’ (talking stick).
– Learning; get to know a few of the plants in the wilderness and their various uses by the Maasai for medicinal and hygiene purposes. Discover evidence of an equally rich cultural history.
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