KENYA
The Great Walk of Africa

The Great Walk is 100 miles in length and we take eleven days to do it. It crosses Tsavo National Park, one of the most remote and wild places in East Africa. It is a chance to view a vast variety of wildlife in their natural habitat, and learn about them. This safari is more than just about seeing animals. It involves many different aspects of Africa, including wilderness, landscape, history, wildlife, with a physical challenge to make the ultimate experience a rewarding one. The Great Walk does not offer wild animals “behind every bush”, as they would be seen from a conventional safari vehicle in tourist parks such as the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, and Ngorongoro Crater. The Great Walk is all about seeing the wildlife on its own terms in a region where they are unused to human contact. One of the main reasons for doing this safari is to experience the world of the elephant, one of the most intelligent, interesting, and threatened forms of life on our planet. Latest census shows that there are nearly 15,000 remaining in Tsavo. We will enter country roamed by one of Kenya’s largest lion populations, and stand a good chance of seeing other predators such as leopard and cheetah. It is a safari for active people who love wildlife. There is enough walking and exercise to stay fit, but not exhausting (about six to ten miles per day). There will be downtime most afternoons for a nap, to write a journal, or to read a book; occasional quiet time during the walks when one can think, or tune out; some amazing and at times exhilarating wildlife encounters on foot; evening game drives to get close up photos of animals; fantastic birding; a remote wild setting and quiet starry nights punctuated with wild animal calls; spectacular campsites; simple comfortable camps (not over-the-top boutique chic); healthy campfire cooking; a cold Tusker beer or a glass of wine around the fire.