BEACH AND SAFARI HOLIDAYS PACKAGES & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Walking Loita Hills (6 days)

Type : Walking Safari Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Masai Mara
Description:Walking safari in the Loita Hills and Masai Mara area./BC
Day 01:
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 center for the area and arrival at Barakitabu camp should be around 1430hrs. Once settled into our accomodations, 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 02:
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 03:
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 kilometers to our main camp at Sekenani. Dinner and overnight at Olperr Elongo (name in Masai of a local flowering tree - Albizia gummifera).
Day 04:
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 05:
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 06:
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.
What to bring:
Personal toiletries; towel; soap; longs for the cool of the evening; comfortable walking shoes; shorts and tee shirts; sunblock25; film; reading material; binoculars are recommended