6-Day Kenya Walking & Camping Adventure Safari: Masai Mara & Chyulu Hills

TOUR OVERVIEW

An active 6-day, 5-night adventure combining guided bush walks, fly-camping under the stars, and classic 4x4 game drives across the Masai Mara and the volcanic Chyulu Hills.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For travelers who want to feel the bush, not just view it through a window, this itinerary swaps some of your vehicle time for boots on the ground. Guided by armed rangers, you'll walk sections of the Masai Mara and the dramatic, cloud-wreathed Chyulu Hills, learning to read tracks, identify plants used in traditional medicine, and understand animal behavior at a pace no vehicle allows. Nights include a fly-camping experience under an open sky thick with stars, alongside more conventional tented-camp stays. It's a genuine adventure product for travelers who've done a standard game drive safari before and want something rawer and more immersive.

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

Day 1: Nairobi – Masai Mara  Road transfer to the Mara, afternoon game drive and orientation walk near camp. Overnight tented camp.

Day 2: Masai Mara – Guided Bush Walk & Night Walk  Morning guided walking safari with an armed ranger, afternoon game drive, and an optional guided night walk. Overnight tented camp.

Day 3: Masai Mara – Chyulu Hills  Transfer to the Chyulu Hills, known for their volcanic cones and panoramic views. Afternoon acclimatization walk. Overnight fly-camp.

Day 4: Chyulu Hills – Walking & Stargazing  Full day guided walking in the Chyulu Hills, with an evening stargazing session led by a local astronomy guide. Overnight fly-camp.

Day 5: Chyulu Hills – Optional Summit Hike  Optional summit hike for fit travelers, or a gentler nature walk alternative. Afternoon transfer toward Nairobi direction. Overnight tented camp.

Day 6: Return to Nairobi  Final morning walk or game drive, breakfast, then road transfer back to Nairobi.

PRICING

•     Mid-range adventure: $1,700 – $2,300 per person

WHAT'S INCLUDED

•     Road transport throughout

•     All park/conservancy entry fees

•     5 nights' accommodation (tented camp and fly-camp)

•     All meals as specified

•     Guided walking safaris with armed ranger

•     Stargazing session

•     Professional driver-guide

•     Bottled drinking water

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

•     International flights and visa fees

•     Travel insurance

•     Tips and gratuities

•     Alcoholic beverages

•     Personal expenses

•     Optional summit hike guide fee, night walk supplement

WHY TRAVEL WITH AFRIC MZIZI SAFARIS

Walking safaris demand a guide who genuinely knows the terrain — and ours grew up in it. Afric Mzizi's rangers bring generations of bush knowledge to every step, turning an adventure safari into a masterclass in reading the African wild.