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Kenya Walking & Wildlife Safari Tour

Wildest Kenya from the Mathews Range to the Masai Mara


Kenya is an iconic safari destination characterized by hauntingly beautiful natural landscapes of vast savannas dotted with acacia trees, arid scrublands, rocky outcrops called kopjes, and dense riverine forests brimming with an abundance of wildlife. On this active adventure you will stride across it all on expertly guided walks, discovering the wonders of remote valleys in the Mathews Range, diverse ecosystems on the Laikipia Plateau, and the legendary plains of the Masai Mara. Combine immersive explorations on foot with game drives, cultural connections, and even a hot-air ballon ride! Spend nights in a curated collection of comfortable permanent and mobile camps surrounded by nature. This ultimate Kenya walking safari trip offers an unparalleled blend of active adventure and wildlife encounters.

12 Days • 11 Nights

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Highlights


  • Marvel at the prolific wildlife and stunning scenery of the renowned Masai Mara
  • Walk the forests and valleys of the remote Mathews Range, a hidden gem
  • Get off the beaten track on a camel-supported mobile safari in Laikipia's wilderness

Kenya Walking & Wildlife Safari

Start: Nairobi, Kenya  End: Nairobi, Kenya

Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.

Itinerary


  • Arrive in Nairobi

    Day 1

    Welcome to Kenya! You will be met and guided through immigration, customs, and luggage claim, after which you'll meet your MT Sobek representative and safari guide. Take a short drive to your boutique safari lodge on the banks of the Mbagathi River, the southern border of Nairobi National Park. Take in the breathtaking views and perhaps spot some wildlife before meeting your guide and other hikers for dinner and a briefing.

    Accommodation: Ololo Safari Lodge

    Transportation: Private transfer

    Meals: Dinner

  • Safari in Nairobi National Park

    Day 2

    Begin your adventure with a game drive in Nairobi National Park. Watch for black and white rhinos, lions, leopards, buffalo, zebras, and giraffes against a backdrop of savanna grasslands, forests, and rocky gorges. After savoring a farm to table lunch, walk up to the lodge's impressive organic farm to stroll along thriving vegetable gardens, collect freshly laid eggs, and meet the dairy cows. Visit the workshop where carpenters craft the wood furniture you see around the lodge. On the return walk, stop at Kitengela Hot Glass, a workshop where Kenyan artisans create impressive art pieces, tableware, beads, and more from recycled glass. Back at the lodge enjoy another delicious meal and swap stories with fellow hikers about the day's sightings.

    Accommodation: Ololo Safari Lodge

    Activity: Game drives, 25-minute walk

    Transportation: Private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Hike Rugged Trails into the Mathews Range

    Day 3

    After breakfast, check out of your lodge and head to the airstrip for your flight to Samburu, an arid region named after one of several tribes that call it home. A 4x4 transfer takes you through dramatic low country following dry riverbeds to meet your safari guides, crew, and camels. Choose to ride a camel or walk on an hour's journey through Samburu territory, where you'll encounter these semi-nomadic people herding their livestock. After a break for lunch, begin walking toward the mountains, climbing into the wilds of the Mathews Range. Enter the deep forest that drapes these mountains which rise from the desert floor, and arrive at a charming and nostalgic tented camp shaded by the canopy on the banks of the Ngeng River. Enjoy a sundowner and a shower before dinner and slip into bed under a cozy duvet with a hot water bottle in this cooler climate.

    Accommodation: Kitich Forest Camp

    Activity: 4 hours/6 miles hiking with 2,132' elevation gain and 2,624' elevation loss

    Transportation: 1-hour flight, 2.5-hour private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Eperience a Walking Safari in the Kitich Forest

    Day 4

    Today you explore the dense Kitich Forest on the upper slopes of the Mathews Mountains guided by Samburu and Ndorobo people, who know these mountains and woodlands better than anyone. Walking through undulating hills and valley slopes past forest orchids and giant cycads you get an intimate look at the wilderness around you. Here are chances to see a myriad of bird and butterfly species as well as elephants, leopards, buffalo, wild dog, greater kudu, waterbuck, giant forest hog, and the rare De Brazza Monkey. Stop at burbling springs and crystal-clear rivers where you can take a refreshing swim or try your hand at fly fishing for barbel. Return to camp in the late afternoon for sundowners and dinner, listening to the chorus of tree frogs and perhaps the roar of a lion or trumpet of an elephant as you drift off to sleep in the wilderness.

    Accommodation: Kitich Forest Camp

    Activity: Walking with optional fishing and swimming

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Explore Lush Kojos Valley

    Day 5

    As effervescent light and gentle birdsong fills the valley, your wake-up call of steaming hot Kenyan tea or coffee arrives on your tent's veranda. Take time to absorb your surroundings over a leisurely breakfast in the dappled sunlight as the Ngeng River gently flows by. Today's hike takes you into the Kojos Valley, an otherworldly dell filled with giant cycads - ancient plants that have survived and evolved for millions of years. Enjoy a picnic lunch in a scenic spot along the trail. Refreshed and refueled, summit the spectacular escarpment of Murit Pass and take in the views. Descend and return to camp through shaded valleys studded with boulders and more prehistoric cycads.

    Accommodation: Kitich Forest Camp

    Activity: 5 hours/6.2 miles hiking with 1,200' elevation gain

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Journey to Laikipia and Begin Your Mobile Safari

    Day 6

    Begin your last morning at Kitich with a pre-dawn wake-up call and head out on a final walk, descending into a cool valley as the sun rises and the forest awakens with the chattering of birds and the odd elephant rumble. Explore the flora and fauna below the canopy before returning to camp for breakfast and heading to the airstrip for your charter flight to Laikipia. Meet your walking team for a short but scenic drive to camp for lunch. Begin your safari below Loseramoru kopje, hiking across large plains and through mixed bush crisscrossed with wildlife tracks, looking for herds of common and Grevy's zebra, oryx and Grant's gazelle, and the herds of reticulated giraffes that are found in large number here. Your walk culminates with a drink atop a kopje for a panoramic view of the area, nand retiring to tonight's location of your mobile camp.

    Accommodation: Nyarara Camp

    Activity: 2 hours/1-3 miles hiking

    Transportation: 2 hours/1-3 miles hiking

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Ride Camels or Walk in Laikipia

    Day 7

    Start the day with an early wake-up call and a hearty breakfast while the team takes down the camp and loads it onto pack camels, who will transport camp ahead of you while you walk. You can choose to ride camelback or just have the camels carry your day pack. Laikipia, nestled between Mount Kenya and the northern deserts, is renowned for wildlife conservation. Here you'll explore the high plains, home to diverse species including Grevy's zebras, lions, black rhinos, and elephants. Arrive at Paul's Rock, the site of your next camp at the edge of the Ewaso Nyiro River. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon walk, soaking in the rich scenery. Complete the day with a sundowner as the sun dips below the horizon, returning to camp to watch the river where elephants come to wallow in the mud and tawney and martial eagles nest in the trees.

    Accommodation: Ewaso Camp

    Activity: 4-5 hours/6 miles hiking

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Take a Final Walk in Laikipia

    Day 8

    After breakfast, walk toward your final camp, enjoying the cooler morning temperatures. Rolling plains, acacia woodlands, and rugged hills form a picturesque backdrop for your exploration, and you may encounter a variety of wildlife. Arrive in time for lunch at the permanent base camp with such luxuries as a lap pool and cocktail bar. Settle into your tent, which has views of a bustling waterhole frequented by elephants, giraffes, oryx, zebras, and warthogs. In the afternoon, explore the surrounding area with your expert guide, catching glimpses of wildlife and immersing yourself in the scenery of the Laikipia Plateau. Climb a nearby kopje for sunset views.

    Accommodation: Tumaren Camp

    Activity: 3 hours/6 miles hiking

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Travel to Masai Mara National Reserve

    Day 9

    After breakfast, drive to the airstrip for your flight to the Masai Mara. A lodge representative will meet you upon arrival and drive you to the camp for a delicious lunch. This afternoon, head out for your first game drive in the Mara, one of Africa's most famous wildlife reserves. The image of acacia trees dotting endless grass plains and perhaps a Maasai warrior epitomizes Africa for many. The highlight is undoubtedly the annual wildebeest migration traversing the vast plains of the Serengeti National Park and the Masai Mara nNational Reserve. Large prides of lions and herds of elephants, as well as giraffes, gazelles, eland, and rhino can also be spotted in the reserve.

    Accommodation: Speke’s Camp

    Activity: Game drive and wildlife viewing

    Transportation: 1.5-hour flight

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Discover Wildlife Wonders of the Masai Mara

    Day 10

    Today, you will explore the breathtaking landscapes of the Masai Mara on a captivating game drive. Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of the savanna, encountering iconic wildlife up close, from majestic lions to graceful giraffes. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk, gaining insights into the Maasai culture and their deep connection to the land as you experience more outstanding wildlife sightings on this unforgettable adventure.

    Accommodation: Speke’s Camp

    Activity: Game drive and 3 hours/7 miles walking

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Float Over the Masai Mara in a Hot-Air Balloon 

    Day 11

    Early this morning, depart on a special excursion—viewing the Mara from above on a hot-air balloon flight over the winding rivers, forests, and plains below. A beautiful champagne breakfast in the bush awaits upon landing. The rest of the day will be spent on game drives, as you soak in the last opportunity to see the nawe-inspiring animals that reside in this world-famous game park.

    Activity: Approximately 1-hour hot-air balloon ride (weather dependent)

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

  • Say Farewell to Kenya & Depart

    Day 12

    After breakfast, check out of camp and transfer to the airstrip for your flight to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will be met by your representative and head to a farewell lunch. You'll have use of a day room to rest and freshen up before your departure flight (please book flights to depart after 8:00 pm).

    Transportation: Private transfer

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Why Travel With Us?


  • MT Sobek is a pioneering adventure travel company and that has been exploring remote destinations since 1969. Our walking safaris offer a unique perspective of the Kenyan landscape and cultures.
  • This perfectly paced 12-day active adventure has been uniquely crafted by our award-winning Africa expert to include exciting activities from hiking and wildlife spotting to hot-air ballooning.
  • MT Sobek works with professional local expert guides to provide a rare opportunity to enjoy an immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experience in the African wilderness.

Know Before You Book


Accommodation
There are private shower and toilet tents for Days 6 and 7 on the mobile safari portion of your safari in Laikipia. They are located away from the sleeping tents. If you need to use the facilities at night, expect to walk to them unaccompanied. For safety, there will be askaris (Swahili for guards) patrolling around camp and a fire burning to deter wildlife.

Dates & Prices


  • 2025
  • Go Private
  • Go Custom
  • Inclusions

2025

Scheduled Dates


Price is per person, double occupancy in USD.

The earlier you book, the more choice of available dates you’ll have and once you book, your price is guaranteed.

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Go Private

Go Private


Gather your favorite travel companions to share an MT Sobek adventure on an easy-to-book Private departure.

Call or email us to get the ball rolling.

*Private trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit.


Looking for a private family adventure?


This trip can accommodate guests with a
minimum age of 18.

Private Trip Pricing: 2025


4 guests from $15,495 per person double occupancy

5 guests from $15,395 per person double occupancy

6 to 7 guests from $14,995 per person double occupancy

8 to 9 guests from $14,795 per person double occupancy

10 to 12 guests from $14,595 per person double occupancy

Included Costs:

Internal Airfare: $1,125

Park Fees: $1,475

*Seasonal rates may apply.

*Private trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit.

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Make Your Own Dates in These Months


Go Custom

Create Your Very Own Adventure


Dreaming of an adventure designed exclusively for you? With insider access and decades of experience, our travel experts create custom tailored adventures that are perfect for families, couples, and large groups. MT Sobek's custom adventures are designed to our exacting standards and led by our award-winning adventure guides.

When to start planning? Earlier is always better when designing a custom trip. More time allows for better availability of preferred accommodations, guides and your desired activities. Ideally, start the conversation with us at least 6 months before you want to travel. If you are looking for a custom trip that departs within three months, chances are greatly diminished in securing requested accommodations and the best guides.

*Custom trips require a 25% non-refundable deposit once an itinerary is agreed upon.

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Inclusions

Price Includes


  • Expertise and services of our experienced adventure guides
  • All accommodations as noted in the itinerary
  • All breakfasts, almost all lunches and dinners as noted in the itinerary
  • Snacks and water between meals
  • Additional regional guides and experts on many trips
  • Comprehensive Trip Planner with detailed pre-trip information
  • Private guided tours at historic sites, museums, wineries and other select attractions as noted in the itinerary
  • Special events and other select attractions as mentioned in the itinerary
  • All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
  • Equipment and experienced guides for activities as described in the itinerary
  • Park and other entry fees (unless otherwise noted)
  • Fares for trains, ferries and other modes of travel as listed in the itinerary
  • Select transfers as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Baggage transfers and porterage

Price Does Not Include


  • International airfare, airport taxes, and excess baggage fees
  • Alcoholic beverages (MT Sobek provides wine at select events)
  • Gratuities for MT Sobek guides and guide-drivers
  • Travel Protection Program
  • Personal expenses

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800-974-0300

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Your Guides


The best people to immerse you in a destination are the ones who live there, which is why we feature local Adventure Guides on our trips. Here are a few that you might meet on this adventure.

James M.

James M.

James took his first exams in Tour Guiding in 1997 and is among the few Gold Level Guides out of thousands under the membership of Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association (KPSGA) Number 0488. Born on the biodiverse Kikuyu Escarpment, his passion for natural history grew through his childhood years, leading him to spend his time in museum libraries tackling subjects such as mammalogy, entomology, botany, osteology, ornithology, anthropology, and geology. A well-rounded guide, James loves to take a deep dive on walking tours dedicated to birds, trees, or insects.

Moses N.

Moses N.

After starting life as the son of coffee pickers on the slopes of Mount Kenya, Moses worked to complete a degree in Tourism and Wildlife Management at Nairobi University and set off on extensive multi-month adventures, where he acted as driver, guide, mechanic, and cook all in one. Having gained experience in the many ecosystems, tribes, and cultures across East Africa, he shifted gears to become a luxury safari guide, sharing his wealth of knowledge about natural history, and spending time with his family.

Raymond T.

Raymond T.

Raymond is Maasai and has lived in wildlife-protected areas since his childhood. Growing up in a Maasai village in harmony with wildlife, he developed a strong interest and respect for Tanzania’s wild creatures. He graduated from a 4-year program at the College of African Wildlife Management and has been showing guests the wonders of East Africa and Zambia since 2011. He is excited to share his abundant enthusiasm for the landscapes, people, and wildlife of Tanzania with you!

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This trip is rated activity level 3. Guests can expect to be walking 5-7 miles on most days on flat/undulating terrain. Some days have steeper hikes at elevations of over 6,000 feet. There are a variety of activities available like fishing, swimming, and game drives, while not on foot.
Learn more about activity levels here.

Activity Snapshot

Day 2

Game drives, 25-minute walk

Day 3

4 hours/6 miles hiking with 2,132' elevation gain and 2,624' elevation loss

Day 4

Walking with optional fishing and swimming

Day 5

5 hours/6.2 miles hiking with 1,200' elevation gain

Day 6

2 hours/1-3 miles hiking

Day 7

4-5 hours/6 miles hiking

Day 8

3 hours/6 miles hiking

Day 9

Game drive and wildlife viewing

Day 10

Game drive and 3 hours/7 miles walking

Day 11

Approximately 1-hour hot-air balloon ride (weather dependent)

Accommodations


Experience the best of Kenya's wilderness from a variety of luxury private tented camps, all superbly located in mountain, river, or savanna settings with stunning panoramic views.
Ololo Safari Lodge
Ololo Safari Lodge
Located on the edge of Nairobi National Park in Kenya, Ololo Safari Lodge is a boutique lodge that offers guests the warmth and comfort of a home with effortless style. Spacious rooms come equipped with a private bathroom and a seating area with beautifully handcrafted furniture. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the pool, which overlooks the national park, or a meal and drink at the open-air restaurant and bar.
Kitich Forest Camp
Kitich Forest Camp
In a remote valley of the Mathews Range, Kitich Forest Camp is nestled into the dense forest that cloaks the mountain slopes. With only six guest tents, the camp offers complete privacy with traditional safari style and ensuite bathrooms with flush toilets. Watch elephants, buffalo, bushbuck and occasionally a beautiful leopard emerge from the forest at dusk in the floodlit river valley from the lounge, keeping cozy by an open fire.
Nyarara Camp
Nyarara Camp
Set on the edge of a plain with panoramic views towards Mt. Kenya and the Aberdare Range in the south, Nyarara was named for the cheetah often seen in the area. Your accommodation is in a classic canvas safari tent complete with comfortable mattress, feather pillows, and duvet with hot water bottle for luxury camping! A chair, table, solar lights, towels, and carpets make you feel at home in the bush. You can request a bucket shower with hot water and there is a toilet behind each tent.
Ewaso Camp
Ewaso Camp
Ewaso Camp is a wonderful campsite located on the edge of the Ewaso Nyiro River, which is a lifeline to wildlife in the dry season. A chair and table outside your carpet-draped canvas tent are ideal for jotting down the day's adventures while watching the horizon for wildlife. There is a toilet behind each tent. Request a hot bucket shower, then retreat to a comfortable mattress, feather pillows, and a duvet with hot water bottle under solar lights, falling asleep to the sounds of leopards and lions calling.
Tumaren Camp
Tumaren Camp
Tumaren Camp is perfectly situated on the edge of a wide, sweeping plain with panoramic views dotted with the iconic acacia tree. To the south, the landscape is defined by granitic inselbergs, rising like islands on the savanna. The grasslands are rich with wildlife. The camp has just seven fully furnished spacious tents on platforms, each with ensuite bathrooms and flush toilets. Enjoy a 20-meter lap pool looking out across the open plains.
Speke’s Camp
Speke’s Camp
Speke's Camp is a small, hosted camp located in a private area of the Masai Mara on the reserve's border. The camp enjoys fabulous access to some of the best gaming areas in the Mara. The eight traditional safari tents with ensuite bathrooms are situated alongside the Olare Orok River under the shade of majestic indigenous trees. Speke's charm lies in its simple comforts in a traditional safari camp setting with all the necessities.

Weather


Kenya's climates range from temperate subtropical in the west and southwest highlands, to hot and humid along the coast, and hot and dry in the north and east, with temperatures averaging 68F-86F.

 
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FAQs


Who will meet me on arrival?
Welcome to Kenya! You will be met and guided through immigration, customs, and luggage claim, after which you'll meet your MT Sobek representative and safari guide.
How can I get to Kenya from the US?
There are direct flights to Nairobi out of New York's JFK on Kenya Airways. Typically, guests fly via gateways such as London (British Airways), Amsterdam (Delta/KLM), Frankfurt (Lufthansa), Istanbul (Turkish Airways), Addis Ababa (Ethiopian Airways), Dubai (Emirates Airline), Abu Dhabi (Etihad), or Doha (Qatar Airways).
Do I need a visa for Kenya?
Yes, US citizens need an Electronic Travel Authorization to visit to Kenya. You must apply for this in advance of your arrival and the cost is currently $34 (subject to change without notice). We provide details about obtaining your Travel Authorization and other entry requirements in your digital trip planner.
Will I have Wi-Fi on this trip?
Wi-Fi is very limited on this trip—only available in Nairobi and Masai Mara.
Can I make this a private trip?
With at least 4 people, you can choose your dates and book this itinerary all to yourselves! Or, take over one of our scheduled departures, where space is already confirmed. As long as we don't already have guests booked on your preferred dates you can make it yours with a group of 6 or more and your trip is ready to go.
What is the minimum age for this trip?
The standard minimum age for this trip is 16 but check out our private trip options for groups with younger guests (minimum age 12).

Guest Reviews


"A prominent reason we have chosen MT Sobek as our favorite adventure travel company has been the excellent travel guides."

Carol & Burt D.
MT Sobek Guests

"I've taken six MT Sobek trips and they have all exceeded my expectations. The staff, the food, the logistics and the communications have always been exceptional. Thank you for being my "go to" adventure travel company!"

Margaret I.
MT Sobek Guest