A Walk Through The African Bush… Loita Hills Trek, Kenya, East Africa
The African Safari can take many forms, and what most people think of when they think of safari is cruising through the bush in a Land Rover seeing as many species of African wildlife as possible. African Latitude has, for twenty years, been pushing the boundaries of this safari experience. These adventures begin with a classic wildlife safari experience in mobile tented camps in East Africa's most exclusive locations. Then, these trips take clients to areas in Africa so remote, yet so unequivocally beautiful, that vehicles can not access these areas. Thus, these expeditions take place on foot.
Loita Hills Trek Trip Highlights:
Includes a total of 10 days in Kenya, including:
- One night Nairobi upon arrival, Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
- Three nights in the Masai Mara for viewing endless game on endless plains. Accommodation in mobile tented camp on private concession.
- Four nights trekking in the Loita Hills, lightweight camping. Walking with Masai guides in the Loita forest and Nguruman Escarpment.
- Optional two nights at Shomple, luxury resort. Experience the art of mixing luxury and landscape.
- One night in Nairobi including a day of sightseeing in Nairobi, overnight at Karen Blixen Coffee Garden
Rates are per person, double occupancy, based on eight pax per group. Departures available year-round, price varies with number of pax and date of departure.
Price inclusive of:
- Guide, Drivers and Cook while on Safari
- Transport in 4x4 vehicles (5 pax max per vehicle)
- Food and Beverage during safari except in Nairobi (as noted)
- Private Mobile Tented Camp inclusive of standing room tent, bedding, tables, chairs, long-drop toilet, shows, mess tent (light model during trek)
- Drinks (beer, soda and wine), mineral water during Mobile Tented camping, treated water during lightweight camping
- Flights NBO/MARA and Shompole/NBO
- Accommodation, transfers, one lunch, one dinner and sightseeing in Nairobi after camping trip
Price exclusive of:
- International airfare
- Visas and other items of personal nature
- 5% fee when paying via credit card
- Travel insurance (which is mandatory)
- Tips (typically $70- $100 per person)
- Laundry
Note: African Latitude reserves the right to change itineraries based on weather or other considerations as necessary.
Days 1 , 2, 3 and 4 NAIROBI - MASAI MARA GAME RESERVE
After resting one night in Nairobi, we take a one hour flight from Wilson airport to Masai Mara National Reserve where we camp for the next three days. Enjoy game viewing in the Masai Country.
Day 5 LOITA HILLS
Leaving the game reserve on our last day in vehicles, we head for the Loita Hills. Even outside the park boundary the wildlife is abundant. It's not unusual to pass a herd of Thompson's gazelle or wildebeest close to the Masai dwellings.
Day 6 ENGARE NANYUKI
Leaving our vehicles and accompanied by our Masai guides we head into the hills on foot.
Days 7 TIAMANAGEN
We follow the edge of the Nguruman forest where there are colobus monkeys and turaco. We are now very close to the Tanzanian border and forest has given way to open fields. There are many Masai villages and we frequently meet with herdsmen and warriors.
Day 8 OLDORO OIBOR
A short walking day takes us to the edge of the Rift Valley. We spend a leisurely afternoon feeling on top of the world.
Day 9 PAKASE - SHOMPOLE
Passing through Mima we descend the escarpment heading toward Lake Natron and into the Rift Valley. Our final destination today is Shompole Lodge (optional, or return to Nairobi).
Day 10 SHOMPOLE (optional)
Today is a day of relaxation and exploring the areas of Magadi & Natron.
DAY 11 SHOMPOLE – NAIROBI
After a relxing morning we check out after breakfast and transfer to the airstrip for a flight back to Nairobi. Enjoy the rest of the day sightseeing in Nairobi.
Day 12 NAIROBI
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing before your evening international flight home. Visit the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, feed giraffes at the Giraffe Center, shop at some of the lovely boutiques in Karen and learn more about the area’s history at the Karen Blixen Museum.
