Highlights
- Comfortable tents
- Walking close to nature
- True wilderness experience
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EnquireThe Wayo Serengeti Walking Camp (Central) is located in the Kilimafedha area near Banagi camp. The walks will take place in the Serengeti Wilderness Zone.
In general, the program of the day is an early wake up with breakfast in camp, start the walk soon after breakfast, this way we miss the heat of the day. We carry lunch with us and enjoy it in a scenic place whilst on the walk. We plan to be back in camp around 15:00 for a relaxing afternoon. We can also go on a short afternoon walk ending in a scenic place with sundowner drinks.
Guests on walks can expect to see various species of mammals; the most common been Impala, Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest, Warthog, Buffalo and Elephant. Obviously we would like to give some of these plenty of space thus for safety and respect to the animals, we do not approach animals unnecessary close and rather enjoy viewing them from outside the confines of a vehicle at a distance. Besides the mammals it is an ideal way to view a huge variety of woodland bird species as well as plants, insects, reptiles and amphibians.
We have a back up vehicle and small camp crew who can assist in case of emergencies and who will be responsible for moving the camp to new locations. Guests never need to carry more than a day backpack with water and personal equipment needed for only that walk.
If a walking safari is longer than two nights, we move the camp once. The camp will stay in one location for walks of only 2 nights and the walks will be circular day walks in to different areas around the camp. Our walks are not strenuous and will rarely walk further than 15km per day, over gentle hills. However we can tailor our walks to suit your guests comfort and fitness level since most of our walks are private walks for only your group. However, a guest need to have a fair level of fitness and be able to walk for at least 5 km per day on uneven terrain in order to enjoy the experience.
An extremely experienced walking guide will be guiding all walks. This guide will carry a high caliber rifle and he can actually use it. Our guides have been trained to not only guide safe walks but to also bring across the essence of a walking safari and to make guests realize just how special they are having the opportunity to explore this remote corner of bush, all alone and on foot. An armed TANAPA ranger will also join the walk.
Tents are 2.5m x 2.5m dome tents, thick mattresses on the ground but still 100% linen bedding. The bathrooms for the walking camps are not attached to the main tent but set up a few meters away. The bathroom space still is a large and comfortable with a shallow pit latrine, hanging bucket showers and basins for face washing.
Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024
Thank you, we had an absolute wonderful time, and everything was well-planned and as described. Carla was crying on the day of our departure from Ants Nest, she didn’t want to go home and for it all to end, and when I asked how much longer she would want to stay, she responded “four weeks”
Lars B reviewing Best of South Africa for Families on 01 March 2024