Step into the raw beauty of East Africa with The November Ultimate Walking Safari — an 11-day cross-border adventure that fuses the best of Tanzania’s and Kenya’s wild landscapes. Designed for those seeking authentic, ground-level experiences, this itinerary blends guided walking safaris, intimate fly-camping under the stars, and enriching wildlife encounters in Tarangire and Samburu.
You’ll traverse dramatic ecosystems on foot, engage with local rangers, and enjoy exclusive evenings beside campfires in remote settings. Whether you opt for luxury or midrange accommodation, the essence of this journey lies in its slow rhythm, rich learning, and unfiltered connection to nature.
Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps.
Begin on any available day.
Modify to match your preferences.
Exclusive vehicle and guide.
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport, where you’ll be welcomed with VIP service. Enjoy a scenic transfer to Tarangire National Park, known for its dramatic baobabs and dense elephant population. Settle in, sip sundowners, and prepare for the days ahead.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana
Meals: Dinner
Activities: Private road transfer, bush sundowners, orientation
Awaken early for a guided walking safari through the Tarangire wilderness. Learn to track wildlife, identify medicinal plants, and hear the bush come alive. In the afternoon, a private game drive brings you closer to lion prides, kudu, and majestic elephants.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Tarangire Treetops by Elewana
Ultra-Luxury: Forest Chem Chem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Walking safari, afternoon game drive, starlit dinner
Wake up to the chorus of the wild and begin your day with a hearty bush breakfast. Set off on a full-day game drive through the scenic valleys and ancient baobab-dotted landscapes of Tarangire. Track large elephant herds, observe lion prides lounging near the river, and keep watch for elusive leopards in the woodlands. Enjoy a beautifully arranged picnic lunch at a private spot in the heart of the park, surrounded by nothing but nature.
As the sun begins to dip, return to your lodge for a sunset cocktail overlooking the savannah. Reflect on the day’s discoveries before enjoying a chef-curated dinner under the stars.
Accommodation Options
· Luxury: Nimali Tarangire
· Ultra-Luxury: Little Chem Chem
Activities: Full-day private game drive, scenic picnic, sunset sundowner
Highlight: Elephant herds, predator sightings, baobab landscapes
Today offers a deeper connection to both people and place. After breakfast, head out for a guided walking safari with an expert ranger and Maasai tracker. Learn to interpret animal tracks, examine medicinal plants, and read the subtle language of the bush. This slow-paced exploration allows for a richer sensory encounter with the ecosystem.
Later in the afternoon, visit a nearby Maasai village for an authentic cultural exchange. Engage in hands-on beadwork, listen to ancestral stories passed down through generations, and learn about the community's unique ways of coexisting with wildlife.
Return to camp in time for a fireside storytelling session and dinner.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Nimali Tarangire
Ultra-Luxury: Little Chem Chem
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Walking safari, Maasai cultural experience, fireside storytelling
Highlight: Up-close nature immersion and authentic cultural connection
After an early breakfast, bid farewell to the baobabs and elephant herds of Tarangire. A scenic transfer takes you to Arusha Airport for your regional flight to Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. On arrival, meet your Kenyan host for a comfortable overland drive or domestic flight north into Samburu, a starkly beautiful dryland reserve carved by the Ewaso Nyiro River.
As you arrive, the golden Samburu landscape greets you with panoramic views and the rhythmic hush of wilderness. Settle into your exclusive camp and sip sundowners overlooking the riverbanks—elephants, vervet monkeys, or reticulated giraffes might wander nearby as the sun dips behind distant hills.
Accommodation Options
· Luxury: Sasaab Luxury Tented Camp
· Ultra-Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Watch Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Cross-border flight, scenic drive, welcome sundowner
Highlight: Transition from Tanzania’s baobabs to Kenya’s rugged northern wilderness
Begin your day on foot, walking in step with a Samburu warrior and professional guide. Learn the hidden language of the landscape: footprints in dust, the call of a francolin, the subtle scent trails of elephants. This walking safari immerses you in a world where the smallest signs carry great meaning.
In the afternoon, embark on a 4x4 game drive to seek out the Samburu Special Five: the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe. The arid habitat offers unique photographic opportunities, with stark contrasts between wildlife and terrain.
Accommodation Options
· Luxury: Sasaab Luxury Tented Camp
· Ultra-Luxury Accommodation: Elephant Watch Camp.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Guided walking safari, afternoon game drive
Highlight: Tracking endemic species and learning traditional bush lore
Today, follow dry riverbeds and climb rocky outcrops as you delve deeper into Samburu’s ecosystem. Alongside expert trackers, you’ll uncover hidden watering holes, spot sunbathing crocodiles, and possibly witness leopard tracks etched into the dust.
In the afternoon, visit a local Samburu village. Engage in meaningful conversation about land stewardship, pastoralist traditions, and the balance between modern conservation and ancient culture. This is a chance to go beyond observation into shared understanding.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Saruni Samburu
Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Walking safari, cultural immersion, storytelling by Samburu elders
Highlight: Rare access to both wildlife and Samburu traditions
As dusk falls, you’ll depart camp on a rare and thrilling nocturnal safari. With the help of red-filtered spotlights, keep your eyes peeled for shy nocturnal animals: porcupines, genet cats, civets, hyenas and with luck, the glinting eyes of a leopard.
Return to camp for an authentic bush dinner under the stars, accompanied by a Samburu guide’s fireside stories of ancient migrations, starlore, and the enduring relationship between people and land.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Saruni Samburu
Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Night game drive, bush dinner, storytelling
Highlight: Experiencing the unseen wild after dark
Before dawn, set out on a final walking safari to witness the wilderness come alive. The early light reveals active wildlife: zebras moving to the river, dik-diks browsing shrubs, and eagles circling above.
Later, enjoy time at your lodge with optional experiences such as a behind-the-scenes look at anti-poaching efforts, wildlife monitoring, or local artisan projects. This day is yours to move slowly, to listen, and to reflect.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Sasaab
Ultra-Luxury: Reteti House .
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Sunrise walk, optional conservation sessions, relaxation
Highlight: Nature at its most gentle and revealing
Today is a tribute to your journey. Begin with a sunrise game drive that captures golden light bathing the wildlife-studded plains. Stop for a luxurious bush breakfast, with coffee and fresh pastries served in the heart of nature.
With cameras full and spirits renewed, enjoy your final afternoon at the lodge, reflecting on the life-changing experience.
Luxury: Sasaab
Ultra-Luxury: Kalepo Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Activities: Sunrise game drive, open-air breakfast, guided reflection
Highlight: Final big game encounters and wilderness farewell
Depart Samburu after sunrise and transfer to Nairobi. If time allows, explore cultural landmarks like the Giraffe Centre or Karen Blixen Museum before your international departure.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: None/On request
Ultra‑Luxury: None/On request
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Activities: Sunrise walk; Cultural visits; Airport transfer
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At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that plans may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Our cancellation policy is designed to be fair to our clients while also ensuring the sustainability of our operations and commitments to local service providers.
1. Cancellation by the Client
If you wish to cancel your tour, written notification must be provided to Eagle Soul Adventure via email. The following cancellation charges will apply, calculated from the date the written notice is received:
60 days or more before departure: 20% of the total tour cost (deposit is non-refundable).
45–59 days before departure: 30% of the total tour cost.
30–44 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost.
15–29 days before departure: 75% of the total tour cost.
14 days or less before departure: 100% of the total tour cost (no refund).
Please note that no refunds will be issued for no-shows or unused portions of the itinerary once the tour has commenced.
2. Cancellation by Eagle Soul Adventure
In rare circumstances where Eagle Soul Adventure must cancel a tour due to force majeure, unsafe conditions, or insufficient bookings, we will notify you as early as possible. You will have the choice to:
Receive a full refund of all payments made, excluding any non-refundable transaction fees
We are not liable for any additional expenses incurred due to tour cancellation, including but not limited to flight changes, visa fees, or travel insurance.
