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Karisia Walking Safaris, Laikipia | Timbuktu Travel
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Karisia Walking Safaris

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About Karisia Walking Safaris

A mobile camping experience where epic wildlife and scenery await round every bend.
Rediscover safaris in their purest, nature-focused form on a walking expedition across some of Kenya's most remote regions. Most of the trips are exclusive, which means they'll be tailored to your tastes and bucket list. The itineraries range from three to seven nights, taking you into the very heart of the wilderness. You'll trek along rocky trails used for centuries by local tribespeople, delve into forests where unique fauna dwells and swim in coolly-inviting rivers whenever you can. Your baggage and tents will be carried on camelback, and set up in time to welcome you with a fire-cooked meal and hot bucket shower.
Laikipia , Kenya
From $1.2K per person/per night
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The property

The camp is entirely mobile and repositioned every afternoon, the location ranging from rocky outcrops and riverside clearings to the shadow of Mount Kenya. Thus, the camp is simple with a stretched canvas mess tent where breakfast and dinner are enjoyed at an alfresco table, and lunches are a freeform buffet served just after you arrive after a morning exploring. Sundowners are always set up in an especially scenic locale, where you'll clink glasses as the night wraps around you.

The rooms

Karisia offers three tiers of accommodation, luxury, classic or AirBnC (Air Bed & Camel). The first two include a canvas tent for two, furnished with a spacious mattress and plump pillows and duvet, colourful carpets, a vanity table, solar-powered light, and private shower. The luxury tents also throw in dressing gowns and hot water bottles. The AirBnC tents accommodate four people and the ablutions are shared, but they are still more than comfortable.

Activities

Karisia walking safaris cover a vast variety of landscapes, but all itineraries offer camel rides, rock climbing and wildlife tracking with your Samburu guides. The locations include the Tumaren Conservation Area, Lower Ewaso Wilderness, Matthews Range, which promises swimming in waterfalls and close encounters with elephant and buffalo, and Karisia Hills where you'll spot incredible birdlife and learn about medicinal plants used by Samburu communities- be sure to look out for klipspringer, gerenuk and Grevy's zebra alongside brimming rivers.
Why we love it

Why we love it

Complete and utter immersion into the wilds of Kenya, where you'll see it all in the finest detail on foot.
Insiders tip

Insiders Tip

It's possible to join two tents together as a comfortable family option.
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Something to think about

The length and location of your itinerary are the biggest factors in what you'll see, so get to know the destinations a little before choosing.
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How to book Karisia Walking Safaris

How do I book Karisia Walking Safaris?

Karisia Walking Safaris can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Karisia Walking Safaris or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Karisia Walking Safaris?

Stays at Karisia Walking Safaris start from around $1.2K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Karisia Walking Safaris

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