Discover Northern Kenya: Why Ajabu Wild’s Safaris Are Unlike Anything Else

Kenya has long been celebrated as a world-class safari destination, yet most travellers only scratch the surface. The famous Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo parks are teeming with wildlife but also with vehicles, lodges, and tightly scripted itineraries. For those craving solitude, cultural depth, and an authentic connection to the land, northern Kenya offers a completely different experience. This is where Ajabu Wild invites you to explore beyond the crowds and discover a wilder, richer side of Africa.

Beyond the Vehicle: A Deeper Way to Travel

Traditional safaris focus on game drives, often keeping guests inside vehicles from dawn until dusk. While this offers fantastic wildlife sightings, it can leave little room for intimacy with nature. Ajabu Wild reimagines this experience. Our journeys are designed around hiking safaris, nature walks, and immersive camping — encouraging you to slow down and engage with the environment on foot.

Walking through the Ndoto Mountains or the Suguta Valley is not just sightseeing; it’s entering the landscape. You’ll learn to read tracks, watch the changing light on rocky escarpments, and feel the hush of the wild all around you. By stepping out of the car, you become part of the wilderness rather than a distant observer.

Locations Few Ever See

The area of Northern Kenya, which is more than half the country's total area, remains largely unknown. Ajabu Wild is a company that specializes in unlocking the rarely visited areas, such as the spectacular Matthews Range, untamed riverbanks, and the vast plains that seem to be made of silence itself. Any of the moments, whether you are camping next to an alpine lake or sitting on a mountain ridge and watching the sun go down behind the jagged hills, is the setting that has been chosen with care to awe the people.

Setting specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals can enhance your focus. This approach helps you track your progress and celebrate your achievements along the way.

Immersion in Culture, Not Just Scenery

True adventure isn’t only about landscapes; it’s also about the people who call them home. Northern Kenya is alive with the traditions of pastoralist communities such as the Samburu, Turkana, Borana, and Pokot. Ajabu Wild works closely with these groups, offering guests a respectful and authentic window into their way of life.

You might join herders on their daily rounds, share stories by a fire, or watch artisans craft tools using age-old techniques. Far from commercialised “village visits,” these encounters are collaborative and mutually beneficial helping to sustain local livelihoods and strengthen cultural pride.

Sustainability at the Heart

Ajabu Wild is not just an ordinary safari operator. As a green-tourism project, we set out to support both nature conservation and social cohesion in the less privileged areas. Through the involvement of communities in guiding, logistics, and hospitality, not only do we generate genuine economic opportunities, but we also empower people to be guardians of the ecosystems that are vulnerable to human activities.

Moreover, we promote the “leave no trace” concept. Camps are off the grid, and all from biodegradable soaps to waste management are selected with Mother Earth in mind. Travelling with us implies supporting the very spots that make Kenya wonderful.

A Personalised, Story-Led Journey

Every Ajabu Wild trip is a customized experience that starts with a chat. We get to know your likes, tempo, and what you expect before we make a custom itinerary. Maybe you are attracted to the tough trail, or maybe you would like to go at a slower pace with photography, birdwatching, and visiting local families. No matter what your style is, we create a trip that gives you the right mix of adventure, comfort, and your own purpose.

Our trips may be wild, but they are not dangerous. Each journey is led by professional guides and RSPCA-accredited rangers who are always there to give you a sense of security, even when you are venturing to the farthest parts of Kenya.

Ready to Step Off the Beaten Path

Are you itching for a safari that isn’t just about spotting animals? Ajabu Wild provides an exceptional option. Our custom trips throw you into pristine landscapes, passionate people, and an incredible tranquillity that is rapidly vanishing.

Swap the noise of vehicles for the soothing sound of wind through acacia trees. Viewing elephants strolling on the vast plains while you enjoy tea at your tent. Hiking on old paths that meander through valleys shaped by nature. Northern Kenya is a place of mysterious secrets that hardly any travelers discover and they are there for you.

Plan your adventure today

Schedule a free conversation with the Ajabu Wild team and start crafting a safari that reconnects you with nature, culture, and yourself.