WALKING SAFARIS IN MASAI MARA.
A walking safari is an adventure packed activity where participants embark on relaxed, guided walks in a wildlife conservantion area with the objective of seeing wild animals in a more natural way without using vehicle.A walking safari is a guided walk, out in the African bush, with nothing between you and nature. Participants need to be moderately fit, as the terrain is uneven and there will be gentle uphill climbs hence making it one of Kenya’s best safari experiences, a Masai Mara walking safari is a walk like no other, a chance to explore a wild corner of Kenya on foot. On a walking safari, your viewpoint is lower and more natural without a jeep’s noisy diesel engine which can bother some animals.
There are two types of nature walks offered while at Masai Mara, Nature walks within the camp and one outside the main reserve. The duration for these walks within the camp is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour and the rate ranges from USD 50 to USD 75 per person. The duration for walks outside the main reserve is approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours covering a distance of 9 – 15 km and includes a packed breakfast/lunch depending on the timings and route to and from the walking safari location and the rate ranges from USD 90 to USD 150 per person. These nature walks are preferrably done early mornings or late in the afternoon when the sun is not too hot. Despite the well advised precautions in place to safeguard tourists and travelers, nature walks and bush walks as these are also known are a highly rewarding activity as there is so much more being observed while one is on foot in the bush due to the more sensory nature of the experience.
Depending on where the nature walks will be conducted, it is possible to see plenty of wildlife not to mention a rich diversity of Birds, flora and fauna. Walks are done by experienced and trained guides, and these guides often happen to be local Maasai who have the advantage of being born and bred in the very region that you are exploring. Walking safaris while generally very safe,With a Maasai spotter keeping an eagle eye for predators but still do carry an element of risk to the participants as the areas you are exploring are actually the territory of the local wildlife and by being on foot you essentially place yourself on a level footing with these animals, which may range from Elephant & Buffalo to Lion, Leopard and Cheetah.All walking safaris will have guides leading the guests. As long as you stay with your guides and follow their advice, you will be safe. Wild animals behave predictably and do not attack humans unless provoked.A walking safari is an adventure that everyone should try at least once in their lives.
