The Ultimate Kenyan Wildlife Adventure

This is one of the more active wildlife trips that you'll find in Kenya, so you'll need to be happy being on your feet and out in the great outdoors for a good portion of your adventure. There are several days of hiking from between 4-8 hours, with some elevation gain to tackle at various points. The two days of hiking in the Loita Hills wilderness area look like long days on paper, but you're not covering huge distances (between 8-10km) and there are plenty of stops to observe wildlife, learn about staying safe in the African bush and visiting local villages for an insight into Maasai life. Other than the wild camping, you're bunking down in some luxurious and peaceful spots to recharge your batteries and reflect on the wildlife you've seen each day.

Sure can! Over 70% of our travellers travel solo, it’s a great way to meet like-minded people.

Tips are not included in the trip cost. These are entirely at your discretion but there is an expectation to tip for good service. Your guide will help with advice, however we suggest the below as a guideline per person:

$10USD per person per day

Of course, you are free to tip more or less, and the amount should be reflective of your perception of service and quality - a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.

Tap water is not safe for travellers to drink in Kenya. Most of the hotels and lodges you'll stay at will provide safe drinking water, and your host will ensure purified drinking water is supplied throughout the trip, including while in the wilderness area of Loita. Make sure to bring along a reusable water bottle or two to keep water with you while on safari and on the hikes.

December to mid-March and June to October are Kenya's dry seasons, with the July-September period also coinciding with the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra. The rainy seasons are also good times to visit, as there are fewer visitors and lush, verdant vegetation colours the landscape. After the long rains from mid-March to the end of May, the grasses start to die back as the land begins to dry. This makes it easier to see the wildlife as the animals gather near water sources. Temperatures in Kenya stay very steady throughout the year, with highs of between 20-25°C / 68-77°F and lows of 11-14°C / 52-57°F. From July to October, temperatures cool down a little compared to the rest of the year, so be prepared for colder mornings and evenings.

Your luggage will be transported in the overland vehicle throughout the adventure, and it is safe to leave it in the vehicle with your host and driver. It is also possible to store extra luggage at the hotel in Nairobi at the start of the trip, to collect when you return to the capital at the end.

We recommend checking out the country specific information here and also talking to a travel nurse.

No. You'll need to have a larger bag suitable for all your belongings which will be transported for you, and then a small daysack to carry personal items during each day of hiking, and as an overnight bag for the nights spent wild camping in Loita.

Our recommended travel insurance provider is Campbell Irvine.

Travel insurance is compulsory for all of our adventures and you are required to provide your policy information before departing.

Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. We also strongly recommend it includes cancellation and curtailment insurance, should you be unable to join your trip for specific reasons such as illness.

We fully endorse Campbell Irvine as their insurance offers all of the above, so get in touch with them or call on 020 7938 1734 to get your insurance sorted. We suggest that you book travel insurance as soon as you book your adventure, just to cover you for any last-minute life changes. We know you’re an active lot and injuries do happen!

We automatically convert prices from the local currency that a host receives to your chosen currency. We update our exchange rates on a daily basis so this does mean that prices displayed on the site are subject to currency fluctuations, which is why you may see them change over time.

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All of our group adventures are specially designed for adults to enjoy (18+) as we want these adventures to bring together outdoorsy people who are truly like-minded. Children can be accommodated on some private departures.

You're always in good company on one of our adventures.

Our trips are typically made up of a mixture of solo travellers and small groups of 2 or 3 friends, with most in their 30s-50s.

Our sociable adventures are solo-friendly by design and naturally attract outdoorsy people with a shared mindset; a love for adventure, a desire to push themselves and meet awesome, like-minded people along the way.

It’s this camaraderie that has so often turned a great adventure into a life-changing one.

Don't just take our word for it:

• 95% of people rate the group dynamics on our trips 5/5
• 90% of people recommend joining a trip to make new friends
• 75% of people have met people on our trips that they would now consider friends

See here for more info about the Much Better Adventures tribe.

Interested in a more exclusive experience? Opt for a 'Private Group' through the dates and prices tab to book this adventure for just you and your chosen companions.

Our team of Adventure Hunters create exclusive adventures with highly vetted, specialist hosts. We only work with independent, local in-destination experts who know the very best places to explore and how to stay safe. See here for more info about the local teams we partner with.