Walking & Bush Safaris

A walking safari changes your relationship with the bush entirely. On foot you notice the things a vehicle passes at speed: tracks in the dust, a fresh kill dragged into cover, the alarm call of a francolin, the smell of rain. Your guide is no longer a driver but a tracker, reading the ground constantly.

Walking is only permitted in Kenya's private conservancies and a few designated areas, Laikipia, the Mara conservancies, and parts of Samburu. This restriction is precisely why walking safaris feel so exclusive: you will rarely encounter another person.

Walks are typically one to three hours, led by an armed professional guide and often accompanied by a Maasai or Samburu tracker. They are suitable for most fitness levels and for children old enough to walk quietly; we will advise honestly on what suits your group.

Many guests tell us afterwards that the walk was the highlight of the trip, more so than the river crossing. We build a walking element into almost every itinerary where it is possible, and we can arrange multi-day walking expeditions between fly camps for the more adventurous.