7-Day Kenya Walking Safari & Wildlife Experience.

Your walking safari adventure begins with an early morning departure from Nairobi, heading north through Kenya’s fertile central highlands towards the wildlife-rich plains of Laikipia. As the scenery changes from bustling towns to rolling ranchlands and acacia woodlands, your guide will introduce you to the region’s remarkable conservation success stories and explain why Laikipia has become one of Africa’s leading destinations for walking safaris.

Arrive at Sweetwaters Serena Camp in time for lunch and a chance to settle into your beautifully appointed tent overlooking the wilderness. In the afternoon, meet your professional walking guide and conservancy ranger for an introductory walking safari. This gentle walk serves as both an orientation and an opportunity to immerse yourself in the African bush. Learn how to identify fresh animal tracks, recognize different bird calls, understand animal behaviour, and discover the fascinating medicinal uses of indigenous plants.

As the sun begins to set, enjoy spectacular views across the conservancy before returning to camp for drinks around the campfire, followed by dinner beneath the African stars.

Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Today is dedicated almost entirely to exploring the conservancy on foot. After an early breakfast, set out with your experienced guide for an extended walking safari through some of Laikipia’s most beautiful habitats.

Walking at a relaxed pace allows you to appreciate the bush in a way impossible from a safari vehicle. Rather than simply searching for large mammals, you’ll discover the intricate details that make this ecosystem so extraordinary. Learn to interpret tracks left by elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, and antelopes, observe dung beetles at work, identify medicinal shrubs, and gain a deeper understanding of the delicate relationships that sustain wildlife.

Depending on wildlife movements, you may encounter elephants browsing peacefully through acacia woodlands, giraffes feeding on thorn trees, herds of plains zebra, impalas, elands, waterbucks, and a rich variety of birdlife. Your guide will also explain the conservancy’s pioneering work in protecting endangered species such as the black rhino and Grevy’s zebra.

After a picnic lunch in the bush, continue exploring another section of the conservancy before returning to camp in the late afternoon. As evening falls, gather around the fire to reflect on the day’s adventures while listening to the sounds of the African wilderness.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Sweetwaters Serena Camp

After breakfast, depart Laikipia and journey south through the scenic Great Rift Valley to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch at Osotua Luxury Resort.

Later in the afternoon, head to the beautiful Sanctuary Farm for an exclusive guided nature walk through one of Lake Naivasha’s most picturesque private wildlife sanctuaries. Accompanied by an experienced naturalist, stroll through open grasslands where giraffes, zebras, impalas, waterbucks, wildebeest, and numerous bird species roam freely against the backdrop of the lake.

The peaceful environment offers exceptional photographic opportunities and a chance to appreciate wildlife at eye level without the distractions of safari vehicles. Guests may also choose to enjoy an optional horse-riding safari, providing a unique perspective as wildlife often remains remarkably relaxed around horses.

Return to the resort for dinner and a relaxing evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Osotua Luxury Resort

Today is devoted to one of Kenya’s most iconic walking destinations. After breakfast, drive to Hell’s Gate National Park where your guide will lead you on an unforgettable full-day walking safari.

Explore dramatic volcanic landscapes featuring towering cliffs, deep gorges, geothermal steam vents, lava formations, and sweeping grasslands inhabited by zebras, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, gazelles, and warthogs. Along the way, your guide will interpret animal tracks, explain the geological history of the Rift Valley, and introduce you to the diverse plant and bird life found within the park.

Guests who prefer a more active experience may also choose to cycle through sections of the park before continuing on foot. Enjoy a picnic lunch surrounded by spectacular scenery before exploring additional walking trails.

On returning to Lake Naivasha in the evening, there is an optional boat safari offering close views of hippos and an abundance of water birds, including African fish eagles and kingfishers, as the sun sets over the lake.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Osotua Luxury Resort

Following breakfast, depart for the world-renowned Maasai Mara ecosystem. Enjoy a scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and the rolling hills of Narok County before arriving at Basecamp Masai Mara in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, venture into the neighbouring conservancy for a guided walking safari led by experienced Maasai guides. This immersive experience introduces you to centuries-old tracking skills, traditional knowledge of medicinal plants, and the close relationship between the Maasai people and the wildlife that shares their land.

As the golden light of late afternoon spreads across the plains, enjoy spectacular views of the Mara while searching for giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and abundant birdlife before returning to camp for dinner.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Basecamp Masai Mara

Rise before dawn for one final extended walking safari through the conservancy while the bush comes alive with the sounds of awakening wildlife. Walking during the cool morning hours offers exceptional opportunities to observe animal behaviour and appreciate the tranquillity of the African wilderness.

After breakfast, embark on a classic game drive within the Maasai Mara ecosystem. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, wildebeest, topi, and countless other species that make this one of Africa’s premier wildlife destinations.

Following lunch, visit a traditional Maasai village where you’ll gain insight into local customs, traditional homes, beadwork, livestock management, and the community’s ongoing role in wildlife conservation.

Return to camp for a farewell dinner and share memories of an unforgettable week exploring Kenya’s wilderness on foot.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Basecamp Masai Mara

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for Nairobi. Along the way, stop at scenic viewpoints overlooking the Great Rift Valley, providing one final opportunity to capture photographs of Kenya’s spectacular landscapes.

Arrive in Nairobi during the afternoon, where your guide will transfer you to your hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your onward journey.

As your safari comes to an end, you’ll leave with more than just photographs—you’ll take home a deeper appreciation of Kenya’s wildlife, landscapes, cultures, and the unforgettable experience of discovering Africa one step at a time.

Meals: Breakfast