Name: Samburu, Rhinos and Mara Safari
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: samburus-special-five-rhino-and-bongo
Price: 6030 USD
Availability: InStock

Is Oltyiani Trail – Camping with the Maasai for Me?

This safari is a perfect way to get back to nature and to connect with the Maasai people and way of life. It is raw and authentic, yet very comfortable.

Set northwest of the Maasai Mara, lies the “Forest of the Lost Child’, an indigenous forest full of lush flora and fauna. From the thick forest canopies emerge open glades and peaks of over 2,150m. Amazing views stretch as far the eye can see. Led by traditional local Loita Maasai, learn as you walk the tradition and culture of an ancient people and a sacred forest. Maasai Trails is all about your guides, local Maasai from the Loita area, who are eager to share their customs and culture, whilst teaching you the lore of the bush.

You will then spend a few days in an authentic tented camp bordering the Maasai Mara for some amazing game viewing with your private vehicle and guide.

Your 7-Day Itinerary

Arrive early morning at Jomo Kenyatta and road transfer to Wilson on time for the local flight. Depending on your arrival, you might require a pre-night in Nairobi. Fly to Loita Hills where you are met by your Maasai Guide for the start of the walking 3 nights trail.

Your guides will offer you unique insights into the local fauna and flora. The Maasai will show you the local plants they use for ceremonial purposes and share their extensive knowledge of the trees and their medicinal uses. You will gain valuable insight into their culture and community life. Your guides will also look after the Donkey caravan that will carry all camp equipment and luggage.

Today, you will enjoy a leisurely 3 hours hike that will take you to River Camp , in the Ol Lasur Valley.

Once at camp, you'll be welcomed by cool drinks and warm smiles. Settle into the evening with hot showers then stories around the camp fire under the stars.

Experience your first night along the trails, hidden hot water bottles are a nice surprise as you jump into your cotton sheets and comfortable mattress.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and leave River Camp for your walk to Oltyiani, which is the highest point in the Loita, overlooking the Rift Valley. depending on the water levels, you might be lucky to visit the Oltyiani waterfall.

The walk is about 3 hours and you will stop for lunch with stunning views overlooking the Rift Valley.

Enjoy a leisurely walk back to camp on time for a sunset drink and delicious dinner prepared on the open fire.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Today you will walk to your second camp. You set off after breakfast making your way to your Ossasinai Camp.

The trail heads east backdown into the 'Forest of the Lost Child', you come across a range of beautiful and unique landscapes.

it is a leisurely pace for today (about 5 hours walk with lunch break) to make the most of the stunning surroundings.

Arrive at the new camp that is set up, it is time for you to relax, put your feet up as you enjoy spectacular views of the forest. Enjoy your last dinner with the Maasai and a good night sleep.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Once you have freshened up and enjoyed breakfast, it is a short walk to the meeting point, where you are collected and drive out of the Loita Hills, on the way to the Maasai Mara. You will arrive at camp on time for a late lunch, spend some time to relax and enjoy the camp before dinner and night.

Speke’s Camp is situated on the boundary of the famous Maasai Mara Reserve, surrounded by fabulous indigenous trees overhanging the Olare Orok River. Speke’s Camp is a traditional styled safari camp offering a high level of service and cuisine. 24 hours solar power, flushing toilets, bucket showers, and a lounge tent. You will have a sole use of private vehicle, guide and spotter, offering you maximum flexibility for game viewing and organizing the day to suit you best.

The next days are filled with wonderful game viewing in the Mara. You may decide to wake up early and spend the whole day out in the reserve with a picnic breakfast and lunch or have a lie in and head out later in the day.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: Local brands included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Breakfast at the camp before the good-byes and the road transfer to the airstrip. You fly back to Wilson airport, and road transfer to Jomo Kenyatta. Time at leisure until your own flight out, or chat to us if you wish to extend with a few days at the beach, a gorilla trekking, or a visit to Victoria Falls for example.

Every itinerary can be crafted to your needs, from adjusting the length of your stay to including different accommodation and refining the route. Your safari is yours, shaped around your idea of a dream experience.

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In planning for a trip one year out, I ‘interviewed’ US, European, and African travel companies.

Matthys of Discover Africa listened to what I wanted to accomplish for the group of 10, was willing to make changes and make better suggestions than the ones I had, and did so at a price point that could not be beat. That was all pre-departure.

Once the trip started, Matthys’ knowledge of his country and his understanding of our group and my desires as a group leader, showed up in the stunning lodgings he selected (locations, services, and amenities), the activities he had planned and suggested, and his partnership with Ilios as a guide and transport service in many of the places we visited.

I was the only one of the 10 who had been to Africa and because of the professionalism, creativity, and individual attention that Matthys gave to us, the others are all ready to return with friends and families – and to use the excellent services of Discover Africa. Many thanks, Matthys and team!

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