Walking in Laikipia

Walking in Laikipia is the best wqay to explore this lovely area with its stunning landscape and plentiful game. Accommodation is in simple but very comfortable mobile camps, with supplies and equipment carried by camels. The camp team will attend to you throughout the expedition. The camp sites are attractive and guests are well looked after with great food and cool sundowners.

Setting out after an early breakfast you'll walk for a few hours through mixed landscapes with opportunities to view a variety of game. Lunch is a sumptuous affair after which you can relax and soak up the atmosphere of the African bush before heading out in late afternoon for the next camp. This is undoubtedly the best way to get close to nature in the wilds of Africa. You will also learn much about the local culture and way of life as you talk to your guides during the day.

Trip information

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Included

All camping equipment and crew, use of pack camels for carrying supplies, meals as specified, soft drinks, beers, wine and vodka on the safari, laundry, flying doctor membership, conservation fees, return flights from Wilson to Nanyuki.

Not included

International flights, visas, travel insurance.

Is it for you?

Suitable for anyone who wants to get close to Africa and doesn't mind foregoing a few luxuries. The walking is not hard or especially tiring, so you do not have to be particularly fit to enjoy the walking safari, but you do need to be reasonable mobile. The safari is not really suitable for young children, although older children will be considered as trips are tailor made.

Best time

Any time June - March. Coldest time June - August. Hottest October - December.

Getting there

International flights from the UK fly to Nairobi daily - flying time 9 hours. Return airfares from approximately £500 per person depending on the time of year.

Weather and highlights

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Walking with knowledgable and friendly local guides in the African bush.
Experience real Africa first hand.
Enjoy sundowners while looking at Mount Kenya.
Comfortable accommodation and attentive staff.
Excellent food.

Itinerary

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Duration: 5 days

Day 1. You will be met on arrival in Nairobi and taken to your hotel.
Day 2. After breakfast transfer to Wilson Aiport for the 08:00hrs flight to Nanyuki. A 2 hour drive through pretty countryside takes you to Nayasura/Tumaren Camp where you have lunch. After lunch head out for a short walk looking for game and an introduction to the country. By sunset you will be enjoying drinks and snacks at the crest of Nayasura while watching the baboons come back to rest on the rock. Dinner is served back at the camp. (B,L,D)
Day 3. You will have an early breakfast and then walk north across the plains and mixed bush towards Nyarara Camp. Today you should see a variety of game. Lunch is waiting for you and afterwards you can enjoy some well-earned rest, reading or just taking in the sites and sounds of the bush. The more energetic may wany to play badminton. Later you set out for the evening walk to Nyarara Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 4. After breakfast you head out towards the Ewaso Nyiro River which runs along the eastern edge of the Laikipia Plateau and then turns east towards Samburu National Reserve. There should be penty of game to see along the way. You will spend the afternoon by the river enjoying various activities such as swimming and fishing before an evening walk to a sundowner spot looking towards Mount Kenya. Tonight you stay at Turamen Ewaso Camp. (B,L,D)
Day 5. After breakfast transfer to Nanyuki Airstrip for the flight to Wilson, leaving at about 12:30hrs and arriving at approximately 13:10hrs.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+

Kenya