Samburu Hotels & Resorts

Join a Samburu guide for a walking safari in Loisaba Conservancy, where you’ll encounter the local culture, plants and wildlife. The experience usually starts in the morning when it’s cooler and can last between one and four hours, depending on how much guests want to see. You’ll always be accompanied by an armed ranger for safety, as well as a guide from the local Samburu community who knows the area, animals and plants extremely well.

The Loisaba Conservancy is a fantastic landscape, it’s like a bowl with the camp set on an escarpment looking down over the valley. So, on this safari you get to transition through different vegetation zones. It’s a real contrast to a game drive, as you notice smaller things in the bush, from insects to animal dens and habitats. Walking safaris aren’t allowed in many parts of Kenya, so this is an incredible opportunity to get out, stretch your legs and explore with a member of the local community.

Along the way, you might see giraffes, zebras and elephants – even hippos if you pass by the dam. Your guide will investigate insects, animal footprints and explain the different plant species that are used locally. You feel really close to nature and can ask all kinds of questions about the Samburu way of life.