Eco-Walking in Kenya - By: Tony Maniscalco

The Kenyan landscape is tapestry of contrasts, with expansive grass savannah plains, dramatic mountain ranges, lush valleys, and volcanic craters and gorges. One of the best ways to see the countryside up close is through a Kenya walking tour. Along with expert guides, these tours can offer you an ecologically responsible way to really get to know the countryside as well as providing you with a touch of luxury.

What to Expect

In general you are met in Nairobi by an English speaking guide and you can choose between short day trips and walking tours that last as long as two weeks. If you are taking tours where you will be staying overnight they are set up so that you do not want for anything. You can count on hot water for bathing, well appointed accommodation in spacious luxury tents, and delectable three course meals that are specially prepared for you by local camp staff. In some cases you are able to design your own walking tour and include destinations that really fascinate you. There is normally a minimum of two people required to form a customised walking tour but your best option is to book a group walking tour with a reputable company.

Sustainable Tourism

Kenya walking tours ensure that they are not having an adverse or negative impact on the local environment. For a start, they do not make use of gas guzzling safari cars to get you up close to the wildlife; with your very own two feet you get to see the countryside, up close and personal, in a relaxing and tranquil manner. Food is prepared fresh, which means that there is no rubbish produced in the cooking process. Staff who assist at the camps and help with transporting your luggage are locals, and you are thereby offering them employment opportunities that they would not have otherwise had. In every possible aspect, the walking tours are ecologically sound and follow sustainable tourism practices.

Top Sites to Visit

Many Kenya walking tours offered are centred on the Great Rift Valley and its surrounds. There is such diversity in the flora and fauna of this region, as well as dazzling variance in the landscapes, and you will be blown away by the sights before you. You can discover Crater Lake, Hell’s Gate National Park, Crescent Island and Lake Elementaita, and mingle with the herds of elephants, gazelles, zebras and giraffes well away from the crowds and smoggy safari buses.

When you imagine Africa, you will most likely conjure up images of grasslands, prowling big cats, grazing giraffes and hippos lazing in muddy waterholes. For this kind of experience Masai Mara is just what you are looking for and the region is a highlight of Kenya walking tours to this part of the country. You can see lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, elephants, giraffes and topis, and take advantage of truly incredible photo opportunities without flocks of tourists vying for space with you.

A Kenya walking tour gives you the chance to discover some of the continent’s most impressive landscapes and animal reserves with the help of expert local guides in an environmentally responsible manner. Walkers of all ages and fitness levels can take part in these tours and keep up the pace.

About the Author

Tony Maniscalco is the Sales and Marketing Manager for Ramblers Worldwide Holidays. They offer over 250 guided group walking holidays in over 65 different countries. While in http://www.ramblersholidays.co.uk/Holiday_Search.aspx?Search=2&RegionID=4&CountryID=82"> Kenya walking with Ramblers Worldwide Holidays, you will see scenic locations & landscapes at the best value prices.

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