Best hotels in Masai Trails, Loita Hills

The safari trails include three nights at Speke’s Camp in The Maasai mara, where expert guides will show you around arguably the best game viewing in the world by vehicle. Then it’s onto the next step of your journey. It’s time to stretch your legs and leave the car behind. Here is where you begin your three night trail in some of the most remote parts of Kenya. You struggle to describe the feeling you get when you walk through the kenyan bush. Africa’s oldest human remains were found in Kenya, and go back 7 million years. It’s hard not to feel intimate with the landscape and its history. All our guides are members of our local Maasai community. They 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. Gain valuable insight into their culture and community life. Day 1 (River Camp) Departing the Mara in the morning, a spectacular drive takes you through a range of impressive valleys. You then Meet the team at Morijo, a 3 hour hike takes you to the first camp. Once at camp, you’ll be welcomed by cool drinks and warm smiles. Settle into the evening with hot showers then stories around the campfire under the stars. Experience your first night along the trails, the hidden hot water bottles are a nice surprise with a comfortable mattress and cotton sheets. (Trail duration 3 hours) Day 2 (Oltyiani Camp) Leaving River Camp around 10.00, you walk to Oltyiani, the highest point in the Loita overlooking the Rift Valley, with the chance to visit the Oltyiani waterfall. A leisurely walk takes you across beautiful views and scenery. Stop for lunch around 12.30, with stunning views overlooking the Rift Valley. Arrive into camp at approximately 4-5pm, welcomed with cool drinks, watch as the sun sets over the Rift Valley. The morning and afternoon walks are both around 3 hours long. (Trail duration 5-6 hours) Day 3 (Ngurumans Camp) Enjoy a hot drink and breakfast before setting off on your hike. Donkey loads are packed and weighed and the camp is broken down and packed into the donkey caravan for the hike to the next campsite. The hike takes you from the highest point in the forest, stepping into open glades and further down into the Ngurumans. The trail will then lead you down an old cattle/animal track into the Great Rift Valley. (Trail Duration 5-6 hours) Day 4 (Departure Day) After an early breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to your camp crew. A 3 hour hike takes you on a final step down into the rift, to Enkomongo. A vehicle will meet you and drive you back to Nairobi or onto your next destination.