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Walking Safaris in Kenya

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Heighten your senses on a walking safari.

Explore the wild on foot in Kenya with a wide range of safari walk options across the country

A Kenyan walking safari offers a uniquely immersive experience. Feel the earth beneath your feet, take in the sounds of the bush, and get close to the region’s diverse wildlife. It is a perfect way to unplug from the digital world and reconnect with nature. Take in the beauty of Kenya at your own pace.

Half-day safari walks in Kenya for beginners

For those new to walking safaris, we can arrange a short half-day walking safari for guests staying at our Kenya lodges. These walks are a wonderful introduction to walking safaris and can be done locally, providing a break from the traditional 4x4 game drives. These walking safaris can even be enjoyed as part of a Kenya family holiday with the kids, with unique experiences including a 'poo safari', a fun and educational way to learn about wildlife through animal droppings. This unique safari experience encourages education as together you learn to identify different types of animal poop, as well as explore the flora and fauna surrounding you.

Multi-day Kenyan walking safaris for the true adventurer

For a more immersive experience, consider a longer ‘multi-day’ walking safari, where you will spend nights out in the bush in a lightweight camp (usually called a fly-camp). Our 5-day Masai Mara walking safari is an exhilarating experience where you will learn to identify wildlife tracks,spot birdlife, learn about the conservation efforts happening in these conservancies and sleep out under the stars. Perfect for those looking to disconnect from today’s technology-led world and reconnect with nature.

Where to stay for your walking safari

Walking safaris are prohibited in most of Kenya's national parks and reserves, so if you are interested in including a walk within your safari, you will need to stay in a private conservancy. We highly recommend staying in these conservancies for their privacy, exclusive activities, and tailored experiences they offer.

Northern Kenya

The northern part of Kenya, around Mount Kenya, the Laikipia Plateau, Lewa, Borana and the Samburu region is a hotspot for walking safaris. This is because large parts of this area of Kenya are under the control of privately managed wildlife conservancies. Unlike the more regulated national parks (where walking safaris are not allowed), these conservancies are able to offer far more variety, especially when it comes to activities outside of the vehicle. The region has a plethora of walking safari opportunities,s including walking with camels, trekking the slopes of Mount Kenya, tracking rhinos, helicopter-assisted safaris that get you to the most remote locations, and walking safaris in community-owned conservancies with indigenous Samburu guides for true cultural immersion. Our experts will help you decide which Kenyan walking safari is best for you when planning your trip.

Exploring the rest of Kenya

While northern Kenya is a well-known hotspot for walking safaris, there are also superb walking safari options in other parts of the country. The Great Rift Valley, Tsavo, and Amboseli all offer stunning landscapes and great walking trails, often with the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro as your backdrop. Even in the Masai Mara, where walking safaris are less common, there are private conservancies such as Mara Naboisho that allow guests to experience the area on foot. Our team recently explored this stunning part of Kenya through a walking safari, and we are happy to help you plan a similar journey.

Kenyan Walking Safari Safety

The safety of our guests is a top priority during Kenyan walking safaris, which are very carefully regulated. All walking safari guides have a specific qualification and training that goes beyond the standard guiding qualification. They are equipped with the knowledge to avoid potentially dangerous situations, as well as manage unexpected encounters. We would strongly advise undertaking walking safaris with an armed guard which is common practice in Kenya, to allow you to enjoy your safari walk with peace of mind.

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Our Kenya specialist, Otti, says

I love walking safaris because you notice so much more – the smell of the plants, fresh animal tracks in the dust, the sound of birds calling overhead. It’s such a different pace to being in a vehicle, and you really feel part of the landscape. There’s something pretty special about stopping for coffee in the middle of the bush and knowing it’s just you, your guide, and the wild all around you.

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Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

16 Aug 2025
Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

17 Sept 2025
Orla Rhodes

Just back from another amazing F&W organised trip to Namibia with the family (8 adults). Having been there before, Alistair tailored our trip to include our favourite locations and added a new one for us, Okonjima Plains camp, which we loved.The quality of accommodation and guiding, activities, food and drinks was exceptional throughout. Although not inexpensive I felt it was good value for the level of luxury we had. Kwessi Dunes, Shipwreck lodge, Ongava, Okonjima with pit stops Windhoek (city tour recommended ), Swakopmund (Sandwich Harbour and Walvis Bay tour) and Grootberg lodge (best sundowner drive )

31 Jul 2024
Arnhild Schia

We had a wonderful trip to São Tomé and Príncipe - a small island nation in the Gulf of Guinea with paradise (almost empty) beaches and jungle forest. It was all well organised by Far and Wild and we stayed at Omali lodge at Sao Tome, then on Roca Sundy, and Sunday Praia at Principe - a great combination of different types of resorts/hotels. Omali is close to Sao Tome town with its colonial buildings, markets, hustle and bustle. Roca Sunday gives an old plantation experience and Sundy Praia a luxury beach experience. Very friendly (from time to time a bit slow) service, great fresh food, specifically if you like fish/seafood, vegetables and fruits (almost all sourced locally). Nice temperature between 23 and 30 degrees Celsius, nice swimming conditions. We really recommend this for those who want to experience a pristine destination with few other tourists and friendly and welcoming people. The islands also feel (and I believe are) very safe. At Principe, there are no dangerous animals, snakes or whatever, and it was great to be able to hike in the jungle without being very conscious of where to put your hands and feet. Go before everyone else does!

3 Jul 2024
Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

28 Jun 2024
AC

Far and Wild went above and beyond to make sure my trip to Zambia was special. I would definitely recommend them and their services to anyone wanting to travel to Africa.

5 Jun 2024
Tiny

Lovely holiday at the amazing Almanara on Galu beach, a beach like no other. Far and Wild excelled themselves from beginning to end of our holiday in beautiful Kenya.... What a country!,

5 Jun 2024
Stodge

Wow! These guys are amazing. Can’t recommend them highly enough. Friendly AND efficient! Sorted out our trip (last minute and lots of different family member needs, sorry!) in record time and everything worked like clockwork. Trip of a lifetime to the Masai Mara. Will be back (and use F&W again!)!

5 Jun 2024
Fiona C

It was a dreamy holiday on the Kenyan Coast - Far and Wild, their efficiency and professionalism allowed us to relax and be the happiest family alive !! We cannot fault them, their care and understanding of what we wanted from a holiday ensured we had the most memorable trip. We will be booking with them again for sure!

5 Jun 2024

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