Karisia Walking Safaris – Pinnacles, Rivers & Plains
A Customizable Trip to Kenya — 7 Days / 6 Nights
Highlights
Karisia Walking Safaris, pioneers of Kenya walking safaris, take you on an adventurous walking safari near Laikipia. In this energetic walk, you will traverse across dramatic landscapes, and encounter local wildlife, birds and culture of the north.
About this Safari
This walk organised by Karisia Walking Safaris is good for: Dramatic landscapes, Wildlife, Birds and Culture
Level of Walk: Moderate to Energetic
Price of this Kenya walking safari: US$ 2,100 per person per night basis.
Minimum 3 people and maximum 8 people on this safari with Karisia Walking Safaris
Less than 3 people – US$ 500 supplement per person
Rates
Day by Day Itinerary
Day 1: Nanyuki to Tale with Karisia Walking Safaris
From Nanyuki you will be met by a Karisia Walking Safaris Guide and a driver and driven 2.5 hours to our first camp at Tale. The first camp will be on a sweeping sand river below a shark fin-shaped hill called Tale . The granite massif rises abruptly out of arid plains and it is a landmark for hundreds of kilometres. After a refreshing lunch and a relaxing afternoon under huge Tortillis trees we will walk up Tale and at the top toast the the Mathews Range and the Karisia Hills to our North. You and your guide will scan below for Gerenuk, Elephants, Impala and Ostrich. Back at camp hot showers and cool drinks will be waiting for you. Dinner under the stars with the sound of the Nightjars serenade.
Day 2: NGAI SUISUI
We will wake up very early and set off as the sun is rising; winding our way up the sand river hoping to see Klipspringers, Verreaux Eagle Owls, warthogs and elephants as they head for …
Day 3: NAGARATAT
We break out of the valley and on to some rolling country where we will look for elephant and the peculiar Pancake Tortoises that live in cracks in the rocks. From camp we will …
Day 4: LESHASHI-NALARAI
You will walk on upstream looking out for Greater Kudu, Waterbuck, Elephant and the incredible birds and scenery along the way and arrive at your camp by …
Day 5 & 6 : TUMAREN CAMP
We will walk out of the valley early and drive to Tumaren for a bush brunch and a night of luxury in the huge tents with sweeping views across to the Laikipia Plateau, Mt Kenya and the …
Day 7: Departure
Game drive along and over the Laikipia Plateau to Nanyuki in time for any connections for onward travel. For those that would like to extend a second night at Tumaren, this can be easily arranged…
Day 8: Back to Nanyuki. Say goodbye to Karisia Walking Safaris
Game drive along and over the Laikipia Plateau to Nanyuki in time for any connections for onward travel. You will say goodbye to your guide and the team from Karisia Walking Safaris. For those that would like to extend a second night at Tumaren, this can be easily arranged.
This is a condensed overview of the journey.
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Questions about this Kenya walking safari
How demanding is the walking?
The walk is rated moderate to energetic over seven days and six nights, so a reasonable level of fitness helps. Days include climbing Tale for views towards the Mathews Range and the Karisia Hills, following sand rivers, and breaking out of the valley onto rolling country, with early starts to make the most of cooler hours.
How many people can join?
Karisia Walking Safaris run this with a minimum of three and a maximum of eight guests. If fewer than three people travel, a supplement of US$500 per person applies. The small ceiling is part of the appeal, since walking quietly in wildlife country works best with a compact group.
What does it cost?
The published rate is US$2,100 per person per night, and the overall price for a set itinerary is quoted on request, as it depends on group size and the number of nights. Do get in touch and we will put together a firm quote for your dates and party size.
What is the route and where do we sleep?
You are met at Nanyuki and driven around two and a half hours to the first camp at Tale, on a sweeping sand river below a shark fin-shaped granite massif. From there the walk moves through Ngai Suisui, Nagaratat and Leshashi-Nalarai before reaching Tumaren Camp, with its large tents and views to the Laikipia Plateau and Mount Kenya. Accommodation is described as Air BnC, air bed and camel.
What wildlife and birds might we see, and when is best to go?
On foot you might find gerenuk, elephant, impala and ostrich near Tale, klipspringer and Verreaux's eagle-owls along the sand river, the unusual pancake tortoises that live in rock cracks, and greater kudu and waterbuck further upstream. The season runs January to November, with January, February and June to September rated strongest. A second night at Tumaren is easily arranged.