This walking safari blends active adventure with incredible wildlife and landscapes. You’ll hike among giraffes and zebras in Hell’s Gate National Park, climb the crater rim of Mount Longonot, explore the shores of Lake Naivasha, and finish with a spectacular game-viewing safari in the Maasai Mara. Perfect for travelers who love being outdoors, this journey offers the best of Kenya’s wild beauty — on foot and on safari.
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Lake Naivasha, a beautiful freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley. Arrive by mid-morning and check in to your lodge. Afternoon walking safari on Crescent Island — walk among giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and waterbucks.
Optional evening boat ride to spot hippos and waterbirds.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Lodge or similar.
After breakfast, drive a short distance to Hell’s Gate National Park. Begin a guided walk or cycling safari through the park’s dramatic cliffs and gorges. Encounter wildlife such as zebras, gazelles, and baboons up close — no predators here, making it ideal for walking. Picnic lunch inside the park. Afternoon visit to the geothermal spa for a relaxing soak.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Lodge.
Early morning drive to Mount Longonot National Park (45 minutes). Hike up to the crater rim of this dormant volcano, enjoying panoramic views of the Rift Valley.
Optional full-circuit walk around the crater rim for active hikers. Descend by mid-afternoon and drive back to Naivasha.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Lodge or similar.
After breakfast, drive via Narok to Maasai Mara National Reserve. Arrive at your camp in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive across the plains in search of lions, elephants, and cheetahs.
Accommodation: Mara Explorer Camp or similar.
Early morning guided walking safari along the edge of the reserve with local Maasai guides. Learn about tracking, plants, and animal behavior. Afternoon game drive in the Mara Triangle — best chance to spot the Big Five.
Accommodation: Mara Explorer Camp.
Optional sunrise game drive followed by breakfast. Depart for Nairobi, arriving by late afternoon. Drop-off at your hotel or airport.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.