Ewaso Walking Safari

Day 1: Nantodo

• From the small town of Nanyuki, we are met by our guide and transferred (3-hour drive) to the start of our walking safari.
• A short walk down a sandy river bed sees us arrive at our camp near the Ewaso Nyiro River in time for lunch.
• Our camp set up under some shady umbrella-shaped Acacia trees.
• The after activity is a hike to the top of Nantodo, a beautiful granite pinnacle that dominates the area for hundreds of kilometres.
• We return to camp for sundowners and dinner before turning in for the night.
• Meals: Lunch and Dinner
• Accommodation: Classic Camping

Day 2: Ngai Suisui

• We rise with the sun, have breakfast and depart on a long walk to our next nights camp.
• With a bit of luck today we get to spot amognst others; Klipspringers, Verreaux Eagle Owls, Warthogs and Elephants.
• Our camp tonight is located on a ridge near a pinnacle called Ngai Suisui with spectacular views.
• A late afternoon walk up to the top of Ngai Suisui where we have dramatic 360 degree views of the surrounding area.
• A highlight of the day is the sundowners with all the surrounding vistas.
• Meals: Full Board
• Accommodation: Classic Camping

Day 3: Nagaratat

• Another early morning start to the days sees us walk through a dramatic river valley to a serene area called Namasaa.
• We walk through some truly spectacular landscapes this morning, along the rivers edge, under enormous Neutonia Trees and with the chance of spotting hippo in the river.
• As the day goes on we start climbing out of the valley, the enviroment now changes to rocky cliffs, fig trees and with the chanveof spotting a Klipspringer or twenty.
• We stop for a picnic lunch at a spot with lots of shade and great views.
• Once out the valley, the environment changes yet again; we now have the chance of spotting Elephants and the peculiar Pancake Tortoises.
• We arrive at tonight's camp mid-afternoon, a late afternoon meander along the river offers up the chance to spot colourful birdlife.
• Meals: Full Board
• Accommodation: Classic Camping

Day 4: Leshashi-Nalarai

• After a relaxed breakfast, we head out upstream in the direction of tonights camp.
• As we walk, we are on the lookout for Greater Kudu, Waterbuck, Elephant as well as incredible birdlife that surrounds.
• We arrive at camp in time for lunch, after which there is a chance to swim in a safe pool in the river.
• Our late afternoon river walk offers up the chance of a Leopard sighting (if we are lucky) as well as Baboons as the roost for the night.
• We return to camp for a delicious open fire cooked meal.
• Meals: Full Board
• Accommodation: Classic Camping

Days 5-6: Tumaren Camp

• This morning sees us take a short walk out the valley before being transferred to Tumaren Camp where a bush brunch is waiting for us.
• The camping aspect of our safari is over, two nights in the luxury of huge tented suites all with sweeping views across to the Laikipia Plateau, Mt Kenya and the Aberdares awaits.
• Safaris activities here include morning, afternoon and night drives as well as guided short walks, camel rides and Samburu cultural experiences.
• The surrounding area plays host to plains game, elephant herds as well as the occasional predator or two.
• Meals: Full Board
• Accommodation: Tumaren Camp

Day 8: Ewaso Walking Safari Ends

• After breakfast we board our transfer to Nanyuki, arriving in time for any connections for onward travel.
• Meals: Breakfast