Cycling and Walking Safaris in Kenya.

If you want to do more than the usual then, arranging a walking safari in Kenya and Africa is the best way to go.

Cycling safaris in Kenya could also be done on Mountain Bikes. Bikes are supplied though you are welcome to bring your own. We have purpose built trailers for transporting the bikes and a back-up vehicle follows each cycling safari at a discrete distance.

Back-up vehicles carry extra water and food as well as personal belongings that you don't want in your day-pack. They also carry tired riders! Often another back-up vehicle goes ahead to set up camp, prepare the meal and the welcome hot-water showers!

Walking safaris in Kenya can be several half day stints combined with game drives and walks or can be a journey in itself.

A trip could take you from the outskirts of Nairobi down into the Great Rift Valley and across to Lake Naivasha and on to Lakes Nakuru, Baringo and Bogoria viewing much wildlife along the way and flamingos by the million. We stay off the main roads, avoiding the traffic and enjoying the peace and wide open spaces.

A guide will lead the way and a bicycle mechanic rides at the rear to attend to any punctures etc and a back-up vehicle all combine to give you peace of mind and allow you to enjoy the trip to the fullest.
 

3 DAYS MASAI MARA – Walking, Cycling and Game viewing - Ref : BT 055

Day 1: Depart Nairobi 0900hrs from a central prearranged pickup point, passing extinct volcanoes Longonot & Suswa en-route. On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, a packed lunch will be served.

Reaching camp at approximately 1500hrs, settle in and thereafter a walk in the surrounding hills and valleys, possibly seeing plains game and thereafter returning to camp as the sun sets over the western skies to a hot shower, drinks around the campfire and dinner. Chat around the campfire before retiring for the night.
 

Day 2: Breakfast before heading into the Masai Mara Game Reserve for a day of game viewing. Park fees are for your own account and are payable at the main entrance of the park.

The Mara offers variety and numbers of game unparalleled in any other park in Kenya. A packed lunch will be served on arrival at the hippo pool, in the company of large schools of hippos. Thereafter your route changes arriving at camp in the late afternoon as dusk approaches. Dinner and a chat around the fire before retiring for the night.
 

Day 3: An early breakfast before departing on bicycles for a ride up the Sekenani Valley, perhaps seeing varied game and wonderful views on your journey. After returning to camp we will pack our bags and return to Nairobi arriving at approximately 1600hrs.

Cost includes:
Transport in an 8 seater minibus; Driver-Guide; sharing accommodation in shared tents; meals on safari; camp fees;
 

Cost will excludes:
Park fees; sleeping bag (for hire); tips; expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance (available on request);

What to bring:
A sleeping bag, personal toiletries, towel, soap, a jersey for the cool of mornings and evenings, comfortable walking, cycling shoes; shorts and tee shirts; sunblock25, torch, film; reading material and binoculars are recommended.

5 nights , 6 days CYCLING. - Ref BT 056

Day 1: Depart from a central point at 0900hrs, heading in a north westerly direction we descend into The Great Rift Valley. On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, we will eat our packed lunch. Reaching camp at Barakitabu at approximately 1500hrs, we will settle in before proceeding on a late afternoon walk across the plains.

Return to camp for a hot shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner. After dinner a chat around the campfire before retiring for the night to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the occasional animal noise. Overnight at Barakitabu.
 

Day 2. Awaken at 0700hrs, breakfast and set out for your mornings ride to Naikerra - a small trading centre, before returning for lunch at camp. A walk in the afternoon, visiting a traditional homestead, experience their hospitality and enjoying the sun setting across the horizon before returning to camp for dinner and overnight - Barakitabu.
 

Day 3. Breakfast completed our ride will take us across the plains with the morning sun on our backs and the wind in our hair; enjoy viewing the numerous varieties of flora and fauna that can be seen on the way. We will reach our camp at Sekenani in time for lunch and thereafter relax before setting out for an afternoons walk in the surrounding valleys and hills, where game can often be seen. Dinner and overnight at Sekenani.
 

Day 4. A full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve where there are many varieties of big and small game; the area being famous for its black maned lions. Lunch with hippos and experience the wide open spaces as seen from your safari vehicle. Return to camp before nightfall, dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp Sekenani.
 

Day 5. Today’s bike ride will be on the plains in the morning, returning to camp for lunch and then following a different routing in the afternoon. Viewing of game on these rides is exciting though the game tends to keep their distance! Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp; Sekenani.
 

Day 6. After breakfast, our ride will take us along the road to Narok with lunch en-route, before loading the bikes and setting out for the return to Nairobi, arriving at around 1700hrs. Arrangement ends.
 

Cost will includes: transport by safari vehicle; driver-guide and staff to guide and maintain bikes; backup vehicle; accommodation in sharing tents; toilets and showers; full board on safari; camp fees; mountain bike.
 

Things to bring:
* Walking, riding shoes/cool wear for the day and warm wear for the evenings including raincoat /windcheater.
* Personal toiletries/sunblock 30+/insect repellent
* sunglasses/cap or hat
* torch
* book to read
* sense of humour.


9 nights / 10 days CYCLING – Ref BT 057

Itinerary.
Day 1
Depart from a central point at 0900hrs, heading in a north westerly direction we descend into The Great Rift Valley.

On reaching Narok, the administrative centre for the district, we will eat our packed lunch. Reaching camp at Barakitabu at approximately 1500hrs, we will settle in before proceeding on a late afternoon walk across the plains.

Return to camp for a hot shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner. After dinner a chat around the campfire before retiring for the night to the sounds of the wind in the trees and the occasional animal noise. Overnight at Barakitabu.
 

Day 2
Awaken at 0700hrs, breakfast and set out for your mornings ride to Naikerra - a small trading centre, before returning for lunch at camp. A walk in the afternoon, visiting a traditional homestead, experience their hospitality and enjoying the sun setting across the horizon before returning to camp for dinner and overnight - Barakitabu.
 

Day 3
Breakfast completed our ride will take us across the plains with the morning sun on our backs and the wind in our hair; enjoy viewing the numerous varieties of flora and fauna that can be seen on the way. We will reach our camp at Sekenani in time for lunch and thereafter relax before setting out for an afternoons walk in the surrounding valleys and hills, where game can often be seen. Dinner and overnight at Sekenani.
 

Day 4
A full day game viewing in the Masai Mara Game Reserve where there are many varieties of big and small game; the area being famous for its black maned lions. Lunch with hippos and experience the wide open spaces as seen from your safari vehicle. Return to camp before nightfall, dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp Sekenani.
 

Day 5
Today’s bike ride will be on the plains in the morning, returning to camp for lunch and then following a different routing in the afternoon. Viewing of game on these rides is exciting though the game tends to keep their distance! Return to camp for dinner and overnight at Olperr-Elongo camp; Sekenani.
 

Day 6
After breakfast we drive to a small village due east, Migwara form where we will offload the bicycles to Ol Koroi [translated from Masai means the place of Colobus monkeys] with lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight OlKoroi.
 

Day 7
After breakfast we will close camp and ride our bicycles to a small border post called Ol Posi Moru. After a short respite we will continue our ride heading to a project centre for the Loita area called Il Kirrin, with lunch en-route.

The area is real savannah with great views stretching in all directions, there maybe an abundance of plains game depending on time of year. We will drive the remaining distance to our camp close to Morijo, arriving in time to settle in, shower and have dinner before retiring for the night.
 

Day 8Our days ride will take us in a southerly direction towards a small trading centre called Entesekera. Our ride will take us through very interesting terrain with varying landscapes leading to the base of the Nguruman mountains. Lunch en-route before returning to our camp for dinner and overnight.
 

Day 9 After breakfast we walk in the surrounding forests and plains enjoying all that this tremendously rich forest has to offer. There are many varieties of birds including Turaco, the Gureza Colobus Monkey and many trees and plants of cultural and medicinal use to the local Masai people. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight.
 

Day 10 After breakfast we will begin our ride back to Naikerra with lunch en-route; thereafter load the bicycles and begin our return journey back to Nairobi reaching the city at approximately 1630hrs. Arrangement ends.
 

Cost will includes: Transport, Driver-Guide, sharing accommodation in shared tents, meals on safari and camp fees.
 

Excludes: Park fees; sleeping bag (for hire); tips; expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance (available on request);

 
What to bring: Personal toiletries; towel; soap; longs for the cool of the evening; comfortable walking, cycling shoes; shorts and tee shirts; sunblock25; film; reading material; binoculars are recommended


WALKING IN THE LOITA – Ref: BT 058
Duration : 6 days/ 5 nights

Day 1: Depart from a central pickup point, depart in a north westerly direction. On descending into the great rift valley you will see the dormant volcanoes of Longonot on your right and Suswa on your left. Lunch will be eaten in Narok, the administrative centre for the area and arrival at Barakitabu camp should be around 1430hrs.

Once settled into our accommodation, tea will be served in the mess and thereafter a walk onto the plains together with your guide. Enjoy the late afternoon lighting and sunset before returning to camp for a shower, drinks around the camp fire before dinner and finally retire for the night.
 

Day 2: After breakfast our mornings walk will take us into the hills behind our camp. Whilst walking your guide will point out the different trees, their medicinal and other uses. There are various species of antelope which maybe seen and many varieties of birds.

Return to camp for lunch and after a rest, walk to your guide’s homestead and enjoy meeting his family, seeing their home and learning first hand about their culture. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
 

Day 3: After breakfast our camp will be broken and our walk will take us across the savannah allowing us to enjoy the views, the flora and fauna. With lunch en-route we will be transported the last few kilometres to our main camp at Sekenani. Dinner and overnight at Olperr Elongo (name in Masai of a local flowering tree - Albizia gummifera).
 

Day 4: Today's activities will be in The Masai Mara Game Reserve, returning to camp for lunch and thereafter returning into the the park in the late afternoon. The Mara is well known for its variety and numbers of game. The panoramic views and lighting on clear days makes for great photos. The area also boasts many varieties of birds. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
 

Day 5: Our day will be spent walking in the surrounding Siana hills, game viewing and enjoying the splendid views. Dinner and overnight at Olperr Elongo.
 

Day 6: An early morning walk before breakfast, thereafter pack and begin your return journey to Nairobi with lunch en-route you should arrive around 1600hrs, drop off at a central point. Arrangement ends.
Includes: transport; Driver-Guide; sharing accommodation in shared tents; meals on safari; camp fees.
 

Cost excludes: Park fees; sleeping bag (for hire); tips; expenses of a personal nature; medical and evacuation insurance (available on request).