Walking safaris supported by camels.

Sabuk is located in Kenya's Northern Frontier District, on the Ewaso Nyiro River, one of the few year-round water sources in the area.

Starting from Sabuk, these exclusive, tailor-made walking safaris allow you to experience a unique part of northern Kenya in the company of your hosts and owners, Simon Evans and Owen Trevor.

This arid land is strikingly beautiful and very special. Still undeveloped, this area is in many ways pristine. The local Ndorobo, Samburu and Turkana people are relatively untouched by the 20th Century and provide an unforgettable glimpse of tribal life. The land is vast and varied, from the cold forests to the lush river and the dry country. Each day has something new to offer.

The Activities

• Camel Walks and Riding
• Game Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Walking Safaris
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Sundowners
• Bush Meals

Each walking safari is tailor-made to your need. Routes, lengths of walks and activities are planned according to each group, the time they have and their relative levels of fitness. Guest ages have varied from 4 to 84 years old!

If there are children on the trip, camps tend to be on the river, where fishing and swimming is available. Other groups may elect to walk further inland to explore the natural beauty and features of the area. However each camp is pitched near a water source, whether a river, spring or well, allowing everyone to have a hot shower in the evening!

A typical day is spent walking in the mornings to the next overnight stop, which you should reach by lunchtime. After a delicious lunch of fresh salads, breads and cheese, the afternoon can be spent with a siesta, swimming, and later an evening stroll or sundowner drinks from a vantage point.

Some of the areas you can visit are the Laikipia Plateau, Ewaso Nyiro River, Karisia Hills (a thickly forested refuge for game) and the Seya and Milgis Luggas. Due to the nature of the area, it is recommended that if you are on your first East African trip, you visit a National Park first to get your fill of the major animals. There is a lot of game in the area, but it moves with the rains; one day you might see everything, yet the next day nothing!

Walking safaris are not only about the "Big Five" animals, but also about the people, flora, fauna, animal tracking and bush craft. If you are lucky, the Ndorobo will show you how to follow a honey guide bird to a wild beehive and how to harvest the honey!

The Camps and Camels
The camels are primarily used to carry camp equipment, but there are riding camels, which accompany the walkers and can be ridden where the terrain allows. The camels also carry refreshments.

As the camp is carried entirely on camel back, please bear in mind that while every effort is made to provide a comfortable camp, some things are impossible. The camps offer large tents, beds, safari toilets, hot water showers and chairs. Most importantly, there is always room on the camels for the beer, wine and excellent food, which is freshly prepared each day!