Walking with the Maasai

Upon landing at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be met and transferred to Wilson Airport by our driver-guide for a scheduled flight to Masai Mara. Begin your safari adventure with a game drive in our open-sided 4 x 4 land cruiser. Explore the wildlife-rich Mara Naboisho Conservancy, a conservancy formed to protect the pristine wildlife area and safeguard the Mara ecosystem while providing a source of livelihood for the Maasai people. Arrive at Eagle View in time for lunch. After lunch, relax on the viewing deck or on your tent terrace as you watch the wildlife from an eagle’s perspective. At 4:00 pm meet your Masai guide for an afternoon game drive. Return to camp for dinner and overnight stay.

At the break of dawn, your Maasai guide will join you on a whole day walking safari. Begin the walk before the temperatures begin to rise. Viewing the vast plains on foot is an exhilarating way of experiencing the savannah. The thrill of going where the game is and coming up close to the wildlife awakens your senses and makes the wilderness more real. After a few hours of walking, enjoy a picnic lunch followed by relaxation till the temperatures cool. Arrive at the campsite which is surrounded by the whispering bush for dinner and overnight stay.

Rise in time to enjoy an early breakfast before your full day walking safari. During your walk, you will explore some of the finer details of the savannah, such as learning how to spot animal footprints and identifying different kinds of dung. This is a fantastic experience that will bring you closer to nature, and indeed to yourself. Arrive later at Leopard Hill. The camp is situated in the non-motorized area of the conservancy, offering an exclusive safari experience.  Dinner will be served under the stars followed by stories about the wilderness at the fireplace.

Spend your fourth day at leisure. From the comfort of the camps environ, you’ll be able to observe some of Africa’s wildlife from a large population of wildebeest, zebras, antelope, Cape buffalo, and more. Enjoy ultimate seclusion free from artificial luxury and modern-day disturbances. It is truly one of Africa’s premier safari destinations. Wind up your day watching the sunset over the African horizon, with a Basecamp sundowner on an evening game drive. When driving back to camp you will have a night game drive experience.

Wake at dawn for your final game drive arriving back at camp in time for a late breakfast. Relax until lunch, allowing yourself time to reflect on everything you have experienced. After lunch, gather your things and say your goodbyes. One final game drive takes you to Naboisho Airstrip in time for your scheduled afternoon flight, the perfect departure time for international connections.