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Kenya Camping Safaris
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Adventure Camping Safaris in Kenya
If you’re seeking an authentic experience in nature, our Kenya camping safaris could be the adventure of a lifetime that you are looking for. On an adventure camping safari, you will experience Kenya’s wild side up close.
During the day, you will explore the national parks with your guide in a Toyota Land Cruiser and scout for the Big Five and other animals. On exciting game drives, you experience impressive wildlife sightings and admire vast landscapes in famous parks like the Masai Mara National Reserve or Lake Nakuru National Park. As the sun sets, you will return to your campsite to spend the night in the great outdoors.
You will be camping under the open African sky, listening to the hyenas laugh at night, and discovering the soft tracks of antelopes on the dusty trail to the showers the following morning.
Our team, including a cook, and guide, will set up the camp and prepare dinner for you. This leaves you to take in the sights and sounds. Having enjoyed a refreshing shower at the public campsite, you can look forward to a three-course dinner on a long table lit by lanterns.
The night is an extraordinary time on Kenya camping safaris. Relax by the fire, sipping a drink and gazing at the endless starry night sky while chatting to your fellow travellers about the day’s adventures. You will notice how the sounds of the day fade and are replaced by the songs of the night birds, the snapping of branches and, with a little bit of luck, the roar of a lion in the distance.
We offer adventure camping safaris as private tours to Kenya’s best parks, including Samburu National Reserve and Aberdare, Lake Nakuru, Amboseli, and Tsavo East and West National Parks.
On a private Kenya camping tour, you can choose your dates and destinations. For a touch of luxury, you can even add a few days at a beachside hotel at the end of your experience.
When is the best time for Kenya camping safaris?
The best time for an adventure camping safari in Kenya is during the dry season, from June to October. This season offers excellent wildlife viewing and pleasant daytime temperatures, perfect for camping, game drives, trekking, and beach retreats. However, it’s the high season, so booking your trip months in advance is advisable.
Once the sun has set, temperatures quickly fall. Packing some warm layers is a good idea to stay comfortable during chilly nights and early morning game drives.
Popular parks can feel busy during the dry season, so another excellent time for Kenya camping safaris is January to February, a dry period with higher temperatures. It is also the shoulder season, with fewer visitors and slightly lower prices.
From November to mid-December, the short rains occur, and March to May experience the long rains, making these months less ideal for camping in Kenya.
Best Kenya Guided Camping Safaris & Tours
Private Camping Safari
Camping Adventure Kenya
Places Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park, Hell’s Gate National Park & Lake Naivasha, Masai Mara National Reserve
6 Days
from 2,300 USD (based on 7 persons)
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Accommodations
SPEND EVERY SECOND IN NATURE
A Kenya camping safari is characterised by an immersion into the wild, spending every moment outdoors. The canvas tents add to this sensation, connecting you to nature even while sleeping.
You will overnight in spacious, high-quality two-person tents (2.5m x 2.5m and 1.8m high), which our crew will set up and take down. We provide comfy sleeping mats and camping equipment such as tables, chairs, dishes and cutlery.
You won’t want for anything while you’re with us.
You will stay on public campsites in the national parks or private campsites just outside the national park’s borders. Without fencing, you can expect nightly visitors and will be surprised how quietly and light-footed an elephant can navigate guy ropes.
Spend day and night outdoors and experience an authentic safari.
You overnight in two-person dome tents with mosquito netting and mats on the floor. Our crew sets up and takes down the tents - we take care of all chores.
We bring tables, chairs, cutlery and tableware. You are also joined by a professional safari cook who makes all your meals.
On public campsites, you have access to basic ablution facilities, like this shower block in Lake Nakuru National Park.
On game drives with your experienced guide you get to know the ins and outs of Kenya's natural world.
At Sanctuary Farm in Naivasha, you can look forward to zebras joining you at the campsite.
What to expect on Kenya camping tours?
Just like any other adventure, planning for a Kenya camping safari is essential. Fortunately, we can assist you with the heavy lifting. Begin by reading our overview of where to go and the itinerary above.
If you’d like to explore different parks, contact one of our travel experts for a no-obligation chat. This way, you can quickly gather all the necessary information.
When you book with us at Kenya-Experience, an experienced travel expert will also recommend the best parks to visit and activities to enhance your experience. For example, they may suggest a guided walking safari and an unforgettable balloon safari at sunrise.
Once all the details are planned to perfection, you just have to wait for the adventure to begin.
A guide will pick you up from your accommodation in a 4×4 Toyota Land Cruiser with charging points, a roof hatch, and large windows. As you’ll discover, your camping team will be one of the highlights of your experience. Your safari guide will reveal nature’s secrets, and your camping cook will ensure your comfort by pitching the camp and preparing the food.
Due to Kenya’s vast size, driving distances can feel quite long. However, watching the world go by gives you an exhilarating sense of being a traveller, harking back hundreds of years to the original camping safari. Therefore, you can expect an authentic experience on our Kenya camping tours.
Later, you arrive at your first campsite, where you’ll be amazed at how quickly our team sets up the camp and starts to prepare dinner.
What does a typical day look like on a Kenya camping tour?
The excitement of your first dinner in a stunning ecosystem like Amboseli National Park is palpable. Be amazed at how fast the sun sets on the equator and nocturnal calls begin. Being so deep in nature is an exciting experience if it is your first time in Africa.
You’ll discover that your normal rhythms of life will quickly sync with nature. After a delicious dinner, sitting around the fire, sharing stories and listening to the calls of the night, you retire early, ready for an early start.
Sunrise gently wakes you from a deep sleep. Movement outside means you aren’t the first person awake. Emerging from your tent, the smell of sausages, eggs, and coffee fills the air. Friendly smiles from our team mirror yours as you excitedly know you are in for a delicious breakfast.
Game drives begin early because most of the action on the plains occurs alongside the rising sun. The soft morning light is ideal for photography and spotting wildlife, as light illuminates the colours of animals’ hides. There is no better example than golden-coloured lions.
With Kenya’s rich concentration of wildlife, you can expect exceptional animal sightings during early morning game drives.
As the morning chill wears off, you’ll seek the shade of a large tree to enjoy a picnic lunch. Here, you can reflect on your recent sightings and engage with your guide, asking questions about what you’ve seen.
You hit the road to the next destination if the itinerary calls for it. Alternatively, another exciting afternoon game drive awaits.
After a long day out and about, you can look forward to a three-course dinner prepared by our creative safari chefs. Satisfied by your day’s experience, a refreshing shower prepares you for another unforgettable evening under African skies.
What will you see and do on a Kenya camping safari?
Adventure camping safaris are experiences that will take you far from your everyday lives, creating memories that will last forever. Being disconnected from the bustling world and undergoing a technology detox can provide deep satisfaction as you immerse yourself in the wild.
In the bush, each one of your senses is heightened. You see, hear and feel everything. Sharing such an intimate experience is a special time to be with friends and family.
After sunset, this is especially true. With your companion’s faces lit by a crackling campfire, sharing stories can make you contemplate life, laugh until you feel exhausted, and even shed a tear listening to one of life’s tales.
Nature provides the final spectacular of the night. As you gaze into the night sky, millions of stars capture your attention.
What makes a camping safari so special?
A Kenya camping safari also enhances the wildlife experience. Unfenced campsites allow you to see nocturnal visitors, such as wide-eyed bush babies hunting in the trees around the camp. At dawn, sip your coffee while examining the tracks of the nightly visitors.
Moreover, no game drive is ever the same. You will be destined to see wildlife experiences unique to you, and being in the park means game drives start from the moment you get in the vehicle.
The final highlight is living every second in Kenya’s best parks. Enjoy one of the highest wildlife densities at parks like the Masai Mara National Reserve and Lake Nakuru National Park. Revel in beautiful scenery at Amboseli National Park, which is famous for elephants and views of Mount Kilimanjaro. Discover unique species and Kenya’s largest elephant herds at Tsavo East and Tasvo West National Parks.
Finally, conclude your experience at fishing villages, spectacular reefs, and beautiful tropical beaches in Malindi and Watamu on the north or Diani Beach on the south coast.
Contact one of the travel experts to book a Kenya camping safari where you live, laugh, and love during an experience deep in nature, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
‘We went on safari in August and it was an unforgettable experience for us. We had the camping option for eight days. Everything went smoothly and professionally. During the safari we saw all the Big Five and learned a lot about the animals and the local environment.’Jaroslav and Šárka | Czech Republic
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