Experience another dimension of being on safari! Walking the savannah gives you a stronger feeling of being present, of being in your spirits. Hunt for elephants and giraffes, with your camera. Feel the strong scent of the cocktail ant, spot a Martial eagle, follow tracks of lions and hyenas, embrace the vibrating savannah together with the Maasai.

The walks are carried out in small groups by Maasai guides trained and certified with the Bronze level badge according to Kenya Professional Safari Guide Association’s standards(KPSGA). There are three different walks that depart daily upon booking. Minimum 18 years of age or 15 years of age when accompanied by parents.

Equipment list: gym shoes or trekking boots, sun hat, sun protection, back pack, binoculars and water.

Morning walk - our most popular walk!

Have your morning coffee or tea in the dining, meet with your guides and proceed by car 10 minutes for the starting point of your walking safari. The walks always start with a briefing concerning safety and how the walk will be performed.

Feel the cool air of the morning. Watch the sun rise.Take pleasure in trekking the wild savannah with the Maasai! Learn how to interpret tracks and subtle signs of the wildlife.

Return to camp in time for a well deserved breakfast.

Half day Walking Safari - with breakfast under a Balanite tree!

Have your morning coffee or tea in the dining, meet with the guides and proceed by car 10 minutes for the starting point of your walking safari. All walks always start with a briefing concerning safety and how the walk will be performed. Get ready for a walk crossing vast grass plains and small water streams, climbing hills and lava plateaus with panoramic views.

Find a shaded spot, perhaps under a Balanite tree for your picknic breakfast. Allow yourself to relax, chat with the Maasai and just enjoy the moment.

Return to camp in time for lunch.

Full day walking Safari - the ultimate challenge!

Enjoy a full day in the bush with your Maasai guides.

This scenic walk will take you from the hills above Talek, following the vast grass plains of Angata Ongila, hear the story about Moniku, have your breakfast/lunch on top of the lava plateau of Naronio hill with its breathtaking view of the Masai Mara.

Follow the Seketa ridge towards the Ejertit gorge. Trail the gorge, explore the wilderness and experience nature unspoiled.

Cool down by the water pools. Carry on up to the Orkruto plains. Water, picknic breakfast and lunch included.

Return to camp in the afternoon.

Bird Walk

Sunbirds, Flycatchers, Kingfishers and Weavers. All of them resident within the Basecamp compound.

The Mara is somewhat of a birdwatcher’s heaven. More than 550 species can be seen in the Mara and up to 200 in the immediate vicinity of the camp. Experience the colourful and fantastic bird-life that surrounds the camp and along the river Talek. Bring our telescope and be amazed by the variety of species.

The walks are conducted by specially trained Maasai guides. Birdlist and birdbooks available.

A leading ornotologist has, together with the Masais, discovered 178 different birds within the Basecamp Masai Mara!