Explore Loita Hills: Walking Safaris in Kenya

5 Days Loita Hills Walking Safaris
Loita hills boarders the Great Rift Valley and its inhabitants are the Maasai. The areas are wild, scenic and variety of habitants offer true African experience to the visitor. As well as Elephants and buffalo for which Loita hills is famous, for you may also encounter less well known species such as Columbus monkeys, impalas, and rarely seen dik dik. These wild animals are not accustomed to vehicles and walking offers a unique opportunity to see the smaller but equally fascinating life of the bush. During our walk in these areas, you will see a wealth of bird life and concentration of game.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Nairobi /Loita
Departing Nairobi at around 0900hrs you drive to the edge of the Great Rift where you stop briefly to view this magnificent view before descending down the to the floor. You continue past Narok town and into the heart of the Loita Hills. We meet our Maasai guides who will accompany us for the next 4 ½ Days (LD)

Day 2: Loita Hills Trek - Entasikera:
Our 0645 hrs wake up call is followed by a cup of tea/coffee followed by full breakfast. Guided by our Maasai warriors, we hope to experience the thrill of meeting wildlife face to face within their own environment. We will also have a chance to experience the Maasai way of life in the African wilderness. We return to the camp in time for lunch followed by a siesta/read before setting off for our walk. We return to the camp just before dark. The evening is spent over dinner cooked by our expert safari cook under the stars around the campfire. (Fly Camp) (B,L,D)

Day 3: Ol Camp.
Continue walking through this unpolluted and natural mountain rain forest sacred to the Loita Maasai people. As we walk along with the warriors, they share their rich history and cultural back grounds with us. (BLD)
 

Day 4: Loita Trek-Camping
After breakfast we walk to Olopule camp for lunch. Afternoon hike up the hills for spectacular views of Mt. Kenya, Kilimanjaro, Nairobi (if it is a clear day) (B,L,D)

Day 5: Loita Trek - Camping
A short walk to Morijo where we link up with our vehicle, driving through the Rift Valley floor to be in Nairobi by afternoon. (B,L)

Pricing: US$ 1050 Per person Sharing
Duration: 4 nights/5days
Location: Loita Hills


The Safari Cost Includes
-Transport in a safari  vehicle with roof hatches for game viewing
-Full board B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner
-All camping equipment including
-Experienced safari cooks
-Free airport transfers
-First aid kit for use by group participants
-Services of an experienced Guides/Naturalists
-Tribal Maasai Guides
-All Park and camping fees

The Cost Excludes
-Drinks alcoholic drinks
-Sleeping bags-can be hired locally
-Flashlight and personal toiletries
-Towels
-Tips and extras of personal nature

Loita Hills Maasai

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