Is a Bushwalk in Kenya Safe? Walking Safari Tips in Samburu

Bushwalk in Samburu Part 1 - The Toothbrush Tree

A Bush-walk is saying goodbye to the Jeep! A Bushwalk is getting out and about with guards, Maasai, and, most importantly, guards.

Is a Bushwalk in Samburu Kenya, dangerous?

Yes. Of course it is! These are wild animals. Elephants are very protective of newborn calves. The guards are armed, as a bushwalk is as fun as it is dangerous, and you need to be careful.

In the middle of Samburu National Park on foot, with my guard and a toothbrush tree in my mouth!

The Bush Walk vs The Game Drive

Feature	Game Drive	Bush Walk
Perspective	You look down and across a 4x4 vehicle. You can also stand.	Eye to eye with nature
Sensory	You have the sound of the car and in some cases, many other vehicles	Sound of your breath in the wind
Focus	The Big Five	All animals, big and small. I saw snakes, turtles, elephants, and a lion!
Connection	You observe from a distance, although sometimes you can get very close - but don't touch!	I learned about survival land medicine and cleaning teeth!
Activity Level	None	2-5km depending on your fitness level... fresh air!

Is it safe to walk in Samburu?

Let me be honest. I was a bit nervous when I saw the machete on the Maasai and the armed ,guards. Also, I was one chubby 52-year-old with 3 very fit active people. I thought, could I keep up? But in reality they looked after me. I was safe. I mean really safe!

What will I actually see?

On a drive, you can see any animal. On a bushwalk, I was told to expect little. I ended up seeing elephants up close (we had to hide), then there was a lion. It was amazing, my heart was beating. But still I felt safe. These guards and Maasai carry generations of knowledge and do not want to harm the animals. They provide a safe and secure - but electrifying experience. My heart still remembers!

Everyone protected me when the elephants turned up our bushwalk we had to walk backwards and quite fast!

Where do you start the Bushwalk?

This bushwalk is form Soroi Larsen's Samburu but you can also go form the Mara Bush Camp.

But, I am 52, and I am alive to tell the tale. I had three adventures that I will share with you!

This first post is about the educational aspect of Bushwalks. It's not just walking. It is understanding the trees and also the area around you. I laughed many times as the guards and Maasai taught me survival skills!

How to Bushwalk in Kenya guide

Here is the video I also created whilst on this amazing adventure.

Safari Journal Day 6 Walking with the Samburu Warriors

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