Maremma Safari Club is an Italian walking tour company based in Tuscany. Founder Rudston Steward operates this small local company like a club, leading expertly crafted guided hiking trips throughout Italy. Regions include the Dolomites, Calabria, Piedmont, Sardinia, Sicily and Tuscany. Tours are offered on pre-selected dates but are also available as privately guided and can be customized for the individuals or group.
Review of Maremma Safari Club Website
Maremma Safari Club offers very few details on their site but it’s beautifully designed in a simple storytelling format. We’re guessing the concept is to tease just enough to entice you to contact them directly, which makes sense as this is a personal hands-on tour operator who also happens to be a darn good writer. Read his Field Notes for an impression of what type of experiences you can expect from him. You’ll find info about the founder and what makes this company special. Scheduled tour dates with bare-bones itineraries are provided. No pricing, no walking route or lodging details — you’ll have to work a little to get this treasured intel.
A note about the name: the term “safari” refers to the broader Swahili/Arabic definition meaning simply “to travel.” These tours are not hunting expeditions.
Things to like about Maremma Safari Club
- Expert guide with 20+ years of experience and knowledge of Italy and guided hiking worldwide
- Listed multiple times on Conde-Nast’s Top Travel Specialist for Italy
- Experts at creating unique walking holiday experiences that you won’t find elsewhere
- Careful consideration paid towards authentic fully immersive culinary experiences; meals are all inclusive
- Some trips include snorkeling, boat tours and other active adventures
- Lodging is often the highlight, including agriturismos, castles and private vineyard estates
- Airport transfers can be provided (additional cost)
For all these reasons and more, Maremma Safari Club earns our Local Choice for guided hiking in Italy. For different itineraries and self-guided options, see MONT Trekking or Genius Loci Travel which also earn our Local Choice for Italy. For easier leisure group walking, see Walk About Italy.
Route Types
- Inn to inn hiking
- Trekking
Destinations include
- Italy
Great choice for
- Those seeking out-of-the-ordinary guided walking holidays in Italy with routes that can’t be found anywhere else
- Anyone who likes a little serendipity and is seeking an individual guide that they can trust to deliver something surprising and extra special
- Travelers seeking to book directly with local tour operators
Established in 2016
last reviewed March 7, 2023
