Walking Safari 10 Days/ 9 Nights

Walking Safari Across Kenya’s Wild & Remote Laikipia Plateau

(Our 10 Days Walking Safari begins with 2 Days of relaxation & Game Drives at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a Private Wilderness Reserve providing a vital Sanctuary for many of Northern Kenya’s rarest Wildlife Species and one of the most important conservation initiatives in Africa. Our Walking Safari explores the remoter plains of Lewa Downs and onwards across the Laikipia Plateau. The Walking Safari route follows the wooded valley of the Ngare Ndare River and the Camp is by the River on most Nights. Our Walking Safari finishes at Il Ngwesi Lodge, a stunning community owned Eco-Lodge set high on the escarpment overlooking the wilds of Northern Kenya)

Kenya Walking Safari

North Kenya Walking Safari (10 Days/ 9 Nights)

Itinerary at a Glance

Day 1: Fly from Nairobi to Lewa Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Day 2: Explore Lewa Downs Lewa Downs

Day 3: Explore Lewa Downs Lewa Downs
Day 4: Begin Walking Safari Lewa Downs
Day 5: Continue on the walking safari Lewa Downs
Day 6: Walking safari by Ngare Ndare river Lewa Downs

Day 7: Walking safari by Ngare Ndare river Lewa Downs
Day 8: Walking Safari ends at Il Ngwesi Eco lodge Il Ngwesi
Day 9: Relax and unwind at Il Ngwesi Il Ngwesi
Day 10: Flight back to Nairobi where tour ends

Walking Safari 10 Days/ 9 Nights in Northern Kenya - Prices & Rates

Notes

* Minimum number of Guest is 2

* Walking Safari Price/Rate quoted above is Per Person

* Single room supplement is payable should your group require a single room

* Nairobi accommodation and safari extensions are additional to this if required

* Our preferred accommodation on Lewa consists of very high quality, luxurious tented safari camp or a charming colonial-style farmhouse / lodge. Both are located in the heart of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

* On our walking safari section, the camps are completely organized for you, with all the comforts possible in the bush – delicious 3-course meals around blazing camp fires, hot showers, wash hand basins, spacious tents with comfortable mattresses. Chilled wines and beers are served with meals each evening

* At Il Ngwesi or Tassia Eco lodge, you will enjoy a truly spectacular location and both lodges offer one of the finest swimming pools in all Africa. The food is tremendous and the accommodation is very much of the high standard found in the best quality camps and lodges elsewhere in Africa, with en-suit bathrooms, 4-poster beds in most rooms and fabulous food, wine and beers served with mealtimes

North Kenya (10 Days/9 Nights)

Walking Safari Description

African Spice Safaris 10 Days walking safari across Kenya’s wild and remote Laikipia plateau is a thrilling wilderness adventure, led by an expert team of local Masai warrior guides. Our Walking safari begins with 2 days of relaxation at beautiful Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, a private wilderness reserve providing a vital sanctuary for many of northern Kenya’s rarest wildlife species and one of the most important conservation initiatives in Africa.

Then join local Masai warrior guiding team for a thrilling 5-day walking safari across the remoter plains of Lewa Downs and onwards across the Laikipia plateau. Your walking safari route follows the wooded valley of the Ngare Ndare river and you will camp by the river on most nights. Your walking safari finishes at Il Ngwesi lodge, a stunning community owned Eco lodge set high on the escarpment overlooking the wilds of northern Kenya with one of the finest swimming pools in Africa. This is luxury eco tourism! Camps are completely organized for you, with all the comforts possible in the bush – delicious 3-course meals around blazing camp fires, hot showers, wash hand basins, spacious tents with comfortable mattresses. Chilled wines and beers are served with meals each evening.

10 Days Walking Safari Day to Day Itinerary

Day 1 – Fly from Nairobi to Lewa Lewa Wildlife Conservancy
Your safari begins with a flight from Nairobi departing in the mid morning from the city’s Wilson Airport (the domestic airport). Your scenic flight over the northern slopes of Mount Kenya and lands at Lewa Wildlife Conservancy approximately 1 hour later. You’ll be met by your hosts and driven through the reserve to your accommodation, Lewa Safari Camp (an excellent alternative we often use is Lewa Wilderness Lodge). Settle into camp and after lunch, enjoy a late afternoon wildlife drive.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Included Meals: Lunch and dinner

Days 2 & 3 – Explore Lewa Downs Lewa Downs

Enjoy an incredible wildlife experience on Lewa Downs, a stunning reserve featuring savannah and acacia grasslands with all the Big Five, large herds of plains animals and the one of Africa's most important black rhino populations. Lewa is home to over 420 species of birds, Reticulated Giraffe, Cheetah and many other endangered species. The reserve was created in the late 1980s from a former cattle ranch by the owners, the Craig family. The initial purpose was to preserve the last remaining black rhino in northern Kenya; however the reserve has grown in importance for all species and now acts as a catalyst for communities across northern Kenya to conserve their wildlife and natural environment. Your stay will provide fascinating insight into the important work of Lewa in this respect.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4 – Begin Walking Safari Lewa Downs

Your Masai warrior guides will meet you at Lewa Safari Camp and you will set out on foot across the plains of Lewa, walking through savannah and acacia groves. Today you may see elephant, grevy zebra and rhino and tonight’s camp is by a river on the northern edge of the reserve.
Accommodation: Camping
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 5 – Continue on the walking safari Lewa Downs

Continue across the high plains of Lewa Downs and descend to your camp on the edge of the Il Ngwesi conservancy. The views over the Mathews range to the north are fabulous today and you will begin to see the Ngare Ndare river valley ahead of you. Enjoy spacious tents, fantastic food and a bottle of wine enjoyed by the light of the camp fire.
Accommodation: Camping
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Days 6 & 7 – Walking safari by Ngare Ndare river Lewa Downs

Your walking safari continues through the wooded scenery of the Ngare Ndare river valley. Encounter Masai herdsmen as they water their cattle by the river and pass remote tribal settlements. Elephant are frequently sighted by the river and your final night on the walking safari is spent in Ndofu Camp, the camp of elephants.
Accommodation: Camping
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 8 – Walking Safari ends at Il Ngwesi Eco lodge Il Ngwesi

Your walking safari ends today at Il Ngwesi, a stunning community owned wilderness lodge set high upon a rock outcrop overlooking the plains of northern Kenya and mountains beyond. As an equally great alternative to Il Ngwesi, we also recommend Tassia lodge, a further community owned lodge which operates very closely with Il Ngwesi and is located a few kilometers downstream.
Accommodation: Il Ngwesi Eco lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 9 – Relax and unwind at Il Ngwesi Il Ngwesi

Enjoy the incredible views and swim in one of Africa’s most spectacular swimming pools. Il Ngwesi has won a host of international awards for innovation in community-conservation and eco tourism The lodge provides a relaxing and high quality holiday experience but also serves a more important purpose in providing an example for other communities in northern Kenya who want to conserve their wildlife and in doing so, derive benefit from eco tourism At Il Ngwesi, morning and evening wildlife drives and guided bush walks are available as optional activities. Tassia Lodge offers a very similar, high quality, community-driven experience.
Accommodation: Il Ngwesi Eco lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 10 – Departure

Flight back to Nairobi where tour ends