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WALKING TOURS IN KENYA

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Game drives are the most popular safari activities in Kenya, and with good reason. A 4x4 vehicle easily navigates the varied distant terrain, and your skilled guide takes you to the superlative vantage points to absorb the larger ecosystem. But as you travel through woodlands, riverine forests, savannah plains, lake banks and other habitats, you actually pass many of Kenya’s most intriguing inhabitants.

Snuggled within the crevices, roosting in the trees and scampering across the ground are smaller creatures who busy themselves. Inopportunely, game drives bypass these many micro-ecosystems that are just as vital to the overall health of the larger ecosystem. The elucidation to experience the smaller things in life is by taking a step in life.

Walking safaris in Africa are available for all fitness levels, and they can be as easy or challenging as you like. Guided bush walks or nature walks may last as little as one hour or extend into half the day. AfricanMecca can also arrange full-day and multi-day hikes up Mount Kenya to walking trails leading up to fly camps. Imagine walking during your safari holiday along forested trails at the base of Mount Kenya! These central highlands are an enchanting location to hike and walk, taking your time to notice the rare bongo and other hidden terrestrials in the dense vegetation.



Guided safari walks are not normally allowed in the government national parks and reserves of Kenya, but you can partake of these engaging outings in the surrounding private conservancies. Your guide not only helps you find and identify tiny creatures from antlions to dung beetles, but also teaches you tracking techniques and shares ancient uses of plants.

You look for tracks in the soft dirt, see traversing mammals from a unique perspective, discover how to distinguish different kinds of scat and so much more! Being in the bush on foot, though, requires that you be aware of your surroundings at all times. Your specialist walking guide in Kenya plays an important role in keeping you safe, but you need to appreciate the dangers of opting to be on foot rather than on a vehicle.

Getting close to animals while walking or even inadvertently coming upon an animal in the wild without watching all corners can have disastrous results. Experienced walking guides understand wildlife behavior while on foot and also know how close is too close, so you are much safer. The private conservancies in Laikipia are home to the second highest density of wildlife in Kenya, and your walking safari allows you to see over 70 mammalian species from ground level.



Additionally, there are more than 440 bird species, and finding feathered creatures is made easy when you can get up-close to the trees, bushes and other vegetation. Your guide knows all the surreptitious hiding places of bizarre insects and the voluminous plant species that you pass along the way.

Another superb location for walking tours of Kenya is the conservancies that border Masai Mara National Reserve. Your guide takes you to safe vantage points where you peer through the plains vegetation to watch foraging and grazing gazelles, hartebeests, elands, topis, elephants, giraffes and other herbivores. You may even come across the tracks of a leopard from the night before or even lions at a distant!

The water of Lake Naivasha attracts buffalos, waterbucks, elands and other animals seeking to quench their thirst. Walking safaris around the lake give you the relaxed state of mind you need to recognize subtle nuances in animal behavior. You also have a chance to see rock hyraxes, dik diks and other small-stature denizens. With more than 450 bird species to locate and identify, your trailing trip by the lake is also a chance to update your birding journal. AfricanMecca guests also have the option of visiting Crescent Island at Naivasha.

Further southeast, Chyulu Hills and Amboseli offer views of the mighty Kilimanjaro mountain in the neighboring Tanzania. Walking safaris are not generally allowed in these park, but we can arrange walks in the nearby conservancies with views of the iconic mountain. Our safari walks in Kenya can be customized to highlight what you want to see during your nature vacation, including butterflies, birds, plant species, historical and archeological sites, ancient rock art paintings, rivers, lakes, natural formations and more.



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Kenya is the pioneer safari destination. In almost every designated wilderness location within the country, you see plains herbivores and carnivores engaging amidst rare and endangered species.

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Flexibility is important during your exploratory trip to Kenya so as to ensure an intimate experience. A customized Kenya safari can be arranged for any guest regardless of preferred safari tier.

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We offer photography safaris in Kenya that include the professional instruction and location selection, from the plains to the lakes, that you need to create images beyond your highest expectations.

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Our Kenya cultural tours give personal insight into some of the 42 different native tribes beliefs and traditions. It helps raise awareness about their challenges but also an appreciation of life.

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The playful antics and heartwarming social behaviors of primates capture people's minds. AfricanMecca is proud to offer an insightful and enchanting trip into Kenya's primate habitats.

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The winged, feathered inhabitants and migratory visitors of Kenya will delight and engage you in a world of entertaining antics, melodious songs and spell-binding aerial acrobatics in varied parks.

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The gentle character and free spirit of horses capture the essence of the Kenyan outback, and riding one of these majestic animals in varied wildernesses evokes a connection with the natural world.

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A balloon ride over the Kenyan plains, rivers, forests and rift valley ecosystem allows you to see a macroscopic view of the animals, affording a fantastic once in a lifetime experience.

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The people, wildlife and landscapes of Kenya are the perfect place to share your commitment, devotion and everlasting love. The wilderness of Kenya give you exactly the type of wedding that you desire!

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With so many safari parks and beaches from which to craft your ideal Kenya dream holiday, you may be torn between the high-pace action of a bush safari and the romantic setting of the Indian Ocean beaches.

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Review country information and travel tips on Kenya i.e. geography, culture, history, climate, tipping guide, what to pack and wear, entry requirements and more.

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AFRICANMECCA REVIEWS

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  • On behalf of myself, my wife and my two adult daughters, I want to sincerely thank you and AfricanMecca Safaris for our fabulous recent safari to Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya.
    Robert Schenkein - prVision Photography Studio - Colorado, United States
  • Dear Raza, The accommodations you recommended were superb. We loved them all -- Giraffe Manor, Wilderness Trails, Governor's Il Moran, Ngorongoro Crater Lodge and Mnemba Island Lodge.
    Pat Bernard, Vice President, Global Channel Sales, Novell Corp - New Hampshire United States
  • Jambo Altaf and Raza! We are back on earth now after our fabulous honeymoon. This is to say THANK YOU so much for organising a week in Kenya that we will never forget.....!
    Dr Krina Zondervan, Oxford University - United Kingdom
  • Jambo Raza!!! The safari trip was spectacular! Everything went off without a hitch. We loved the Masai Mara. The migration was awesome. You listened to what I wanted and delivered it perfectly.
    Judi & Chaim Platt - Toronto, Canada
  • I cannot say enough about the quality of AfricanMecca. Their teams in Kenya and Tanzania were top notch. Raza, again thanks to you and your entire organization! We will be repeat customers.
    Dan Kobick - Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers - New York, United States
  • Jambo Raza, The Lake Nakuru outing was great! We saw lots of pelicans, some flamingos, both black and white rhino... We've already recommended a Kenya safari to friends and relatives. Thanks again
    Scott Aaronson - Associate Professor, M.I.T - Boston, United States
  • This is to let you know my guests, The Bryant's, had a wonderful time on the trip Samburu, Masai Mara/Kenya, Chobe/Botswana & Victoria Falls/Zambia. Everything was perfect! Thank you..
    Christine Milan - MT Carmel Travel - Connecticut, United States

EAST AFRICA SAFARI BOOKING & TOUR HOLIDAY IDEA KENYA

When visiting Kenya, we recommend combining your safari to Masai Mara for the wildebeest migration, Amboseli, Samburu or Laikipia - Lewa, Nakuru, Elementaita, and Naivasha - Great Rift Valley Lakes. You can also climb the 2nd highest mountain in Africa: Mount Kenya.

You may optionally extend out to other wilderness areas of Meru, Chyulu Hills or Tsavo East - Tsavo West for an offbeat wildlife tour.

You can end your vacation at the Indian Ocean for a beach vacation and Swahili cultural tour on the exotic spice island of Zanzibar, Lamu, or Mombasa.

Best Safari Planning Ideas & Trip Experiences For Kenya

Below are guide references on how to plan each of the below safari experience in Kenya. Alternatively, go to the summary section for a quick overview of each trip planning experience.

1. How To Plan Kenya Safari Trips? (Summary)

2. Wildlife Safari Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

3. Private & Tailor-Made Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

4. Honeymoon Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

5. Family Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

6. Luxury Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

7. Photo Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

8. Cultural Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

9. Primate Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

10. Hike, Trek & Bush Walk Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

11. Birding Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

12. Horseback Riding Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

13. Balloon Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

14. Wedding Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

15. Bush & Beach Safaris Trip Planning Guide For Kenya

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