Kenya’s Ancient North Walking Safari

Experiencing the smells, sights and sounds of the bush on foot is one of the most invigorating ways to explore East Africa and we recommend it to every guest. Discover the ancient, remote Mathews Mountains on foot with Samburu guides in this 10 night/11 day walking safari. 

Overview

Mathews Mountains * Laikipia * Loisaba Conservancy

Experiencing the smells, sights and sounds of the bush on foot is one of the most invigorating ways to explore East Africa and we recommend it to every guest. Discover the ancient, remote Mathews Mountains on foot with Samburu guides in this 11-day walking safari (2025).

Away from safari vehicles, in the silence of the open wilderness you become more aware; noticing the large and small – watching the endangered gorilla play in thick forest, the cocktail ant protecting it’s beloved whistling thorn home in vast open plains, following leopard spoor through a dry river bed or admiring the tireless, meticulous work of harvester ants.

Discover Kenya's Ancient North at a Glance:

Note: This was a 9-night itinerary in 2024. But for 2025 it becomes a 10-night itinerary with 2 nights at Tumaren camp, instead of an overnight stay.

  • 3 nights in Matthews Mountain at Kitich Forest Camp Samburu
  • 3 nights with Karisia luxury mobile camps
  • 2 nights in Tumaren camp having walked there on Day 7
  • 2 nights in the Laikipia at Loisaba Tented Camp
  • Then fly back to Nairobi, with a possible extension to the coast.

This wilderness walking itinerary is all about treasuring the less well-trodden paths of Kenya, without losing out on the concentrations of wildlife or the richness of the experience. Visit the eastern part of Samburu. Here you will find the rare arid country endemics: oryx, reticulated giraffe, gerunuk, Grevy's zebra and the lesser kudu.

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An idea of price

This is a set tour using specific camps. However many tours can be adapted. Chat to us about your options. It excludes international flights but includes an estimate for all domestic or regional flights within the tour.

INCLUDES

Full board accommodation at Kitich Forest Camp, Karisia Luxury Mobile, Tumaren Camp and Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp, Soft drinks, beer, house wines & selected spirits, Exclusive walking safari with riding and baggage camels and exclusive use mobile camp of traditional safari canvas & netting tents at Karisia Luxury Mobile, Guided bush walks, sundowners and bush picnics, Singing wells visits (seasonal), RETETI visit (as part of airstrip transfer, excluding entry fees) and bush picnics at Kitich Forest Camp, Rock climbing, camel riding and visits to local manyattas and markets (Tuesdays and Wednesdays only) at Karisia Luxury Mobile, Shared scheduled day game drives, camel trekking, horse riding and anti-poaching sniffer dog experience at Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp, Park and conservancy fees, Scheduled flights and domestic flight departure tax, Meet & assist on arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Airport and airstrip transfers, AMREF Flying Doctors Membership, Laundry and all statutory taxes.

EXCLUDES

Champagne, luxury spirits, and select wines, Additional activities not mentioned in inclusions, All statutory increases beyond our control, International flights and visa fees, Gratuities

Nov 2024 - Dec 2024
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Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
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Jan 2025 - Mar 2025
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Apr 2025 - May 2025
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Jun 2025 - Jun 2025
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Jul 2025 - Oct 2025
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Nov 2025 - Dec 2025
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Dec 2025 - Jan 2026
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