7 Days Masai Mara & Loita Hills Walking Safari Itinerary

The 7-day Masai Mara with Loita Hills walking safari combines wildlife viewing safaris and cultural experiences, with opportunities for game drives, walking safaris, and interactions with the Maasai people. The 7 days Masai Mara with Loita hills walking safari itinerary explores the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Loita Hills and Plains, and potentially engaging in activities like nature walks, cultural visits, and sometimes a cycling safari.

Detailed 7 Days Masai Mara & Loita Hills Walking Safari

Day 1: Nairobi to Masai Mara

The journey begins with a drive from Nairobi through the scenic floor of the Great Rift Valley, culminating in your arrival at your camp or lodge in the Masai Mara in the afternoon. You’ll then have time to settle in and enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Day 2: Masai Mara Walking Safari (Central/Eastern Sector)

Day two features a morning walking safari in a designated conservancy or area within the central or eastern part of the Masai Mara. This will be a chance to experience the wildlife on foot with Maasai guides, with a focus on the ecology and smaller wildlife of this specific area. An afternoon game drive is also included.

Day 3: Masai Mara Walking Safari (Western Sector)

Day three offers a morning walking safari in a different designated conservancy or area, this time in the western part of the Masai Mara (if feasible and available). This will provide a different perspective of the Mara’s landscape and wildlife. The day also includes an afternoon game drive. Optional activities, such as a visit to a Maasai village, can be arranged for either day two or three.

Day 4: Masai Mara to Loita Hills

On day four, you’ll drive from the Masai Mara to the Loita Hills. Upon arrival in the afternoon, you’ll meet your Maasai guides for the Loita Hills trekking and overnight in a camp.

Day 5: Loita Hills Hiking (Day 1)

The fifth day marks the beginning of your trek into the Loita Hills with your Maasai guides. You’ll hike through remote areas, experiencing the landscape and local Maasai life, and learn about traditional customs, local flora, and fauna. The day concludes with an overnight camping experience in the wilderness.

Day 6: Loita Hills Hiking (Day 2)

Day six involves continuing your hike, exploring more of the Loita Hills, and visiting Maasai villages to interact with the community and gain insights into their culture. The trek will conclude, and you’ll return to the campsite or a designated departure point.

Day 7: Loita Hills to Nairobi

The final day sees you depart from the Loita Hills after breakfast and drive back to Nairobi, where you’ll arrive in the afternoon.