Kenya Camping Safari
Ride on the wild side as you embark on a Kenya Camping Safari. This epic adventure visits Nairobi, Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve. Highlights include "big 5" drives, an insightful Samburu village visit, lunch with a purpose at Cafe Ubuntu, marvel at Africa's second highest peak-Mt. Kenya and stay in thrilling tented campsites.
Nature lovers will enjoy a thrilling opportunity to immerse yourself in the magical wonders of this African Safari. Unique full-service campsites enhances your stay. Fall asleep under the stars to the lullaby of locals. Visit a Samburu village, meet the members of this proud warrior tribe and learn about their lives. In addition to the 'Big 5," keep your eyes peeled for other wildlife only found here including Grevy's zebra, the majestic reticulated giraffe, long-necked gerenuk and others. While traveling into the Great Rift Valley marvel at the incredible escarpment. Bird watchers will also have ample and amazing opportunities to witness pelicans, cormorants, grebes, white winged black terns, stilts and avocets. Must-see, Masai Mara welcomes visitors with its acacia trees and wide open plains. See the animals grazing, drinking from watering holes, strolling across the vehicle's path and lazing in the shade. The memories made on this journey will forever hold a special place in your heart and mind.
9 Days • fr. $2,569
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- G FOR GOOD MOMENT: Café Ubuntu, Maai Mahiu
- VISIT a Samburu village
- EXPLORE the Masai Mara National Reserve
- MARVEL AT views of the Great Rift Valley
- GUIDED safari in Lake Nakuru National Park and Samburu National Reserve
- LOOK FOR Africa’s "big five"
- FULL-SERVICE camping
- WITNESS traditional Samburu dancing
- LEARN about Samburu tribal life and customs
- EARLY MORNING safari drive
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- 7-seat 4x4 safari van
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, certified driver/guide, camp crew
- AGE REQUIREMENT: 12+: All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Included
- Tips for personal services and to tour directors and drivers are not included in tour cost and left to your discretion.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION - PLEASE READ: Allow USD$60-$80 for meals not included
Hotel Details
- Hotel Boulevard in Nairobi, Kenya (2 nights)
- Samburu Campsite in Samburu National Park, Kenya (2 nights)
- Nderit Campsite in Lake Nakuru National Park, Kenya (2 nights)
- Kenia Campsite in Masai Mara, Kenya (2 nights)
Day 1
NAIROBI Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.
Hotel Boulevard
Day 2
NAIROBI/SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Depart Nairobi and drive north through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people, passing Mt Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain at 17,060ft. Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
Location Information Description
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Just outside the national reserve, visit a local Samburu village. Similar in appearance to the Masai but less known, the Samburu are a proud warrior tribe. Watch traditional Samburu dancing, and learn about Samburu tribal life and customs. The walk within the village is run by Samburu tribesmen for the benefit of the community.
Continue to Samburu National Reserve, a wildlife haven to many species rarely found elsewhere. Enjoy an afternoon wildlife safari drive in search of large elephant and big cat populations living within this wild part of Kenya.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Samburu Campsite
Day 3
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE Location Information Description
Samburu National Reserve, Kenya
Spend a full day on safari in search of Samburu's special five. A full day wildlife safari drive to spot a group of animals only seen north of the equator, such as the beisa oryx, Somali ostrich, Grevy's zebra, the majestic reticulated giraffe, and the long-necked gerenuk, a graceful antelope that stands upright on its hind legs to feed on tall bushes.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Samburu Campsite
Day 4
SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE/LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way. Nakuru, meaning “dusty place” in the Maasai language, is a cheerful and vibrant agricultural town with a variety of colourful local markets. Camp outside the town at the edge of Lake Nakuru National Park, the area’s principal highlight and best natural attraction. Time and weather permitting, there may be an opportunity to visit a local tea farm and see how the tea is grown, picked and produced.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nderit Campsite (East Africa)
Day 5
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK Location Information Description
Lake Nakuru, Kenya
Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of the elephant, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard. Additional wildlife sightings may include rhinos, impalas, hyenas, lions, pelicans and cormorants. The park is also rich in other bird life, including grebes, white winged black terns, stilts, avocets, and ducks.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nderit Campsite (East Africa)
Day 6
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK/MAASAI MARA Location Information Description
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Depart for the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve. With its vast open plains and distinctive flat-topped acacia trees, no visit to Kenya would be complete without a visit to this reserve. Arrive in the afternoon and get settled at the permanent tented camp, the base for exploring the Mara. Head into the reserve and search for the "big five" on an afternoon wildlife safari drive.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kenia Campsite
Day 7
MASAI MARA Location Information Description
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Rise early for a wildlife safari drive during the best time to spot animals and criss-cross the rolling hills of the African savannah. With a full day to explore the area, you group can cover a lot of ground. If time allows, visit the Mara River area. Opt to go for a balloon safari for a new perspective over the beautiful landscape.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kenia Campsite
Day 8
MASAI MARA/NAIROBI Location Information Description
Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Enjoy a final wildlife safari drive before the journey back to Nairobi. It's one last opportunity to spot the "big five".
Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Before heading back to Nairobi, visit the G for Good supported Ubuntu Cafe for lunch. In the rural settlement of Maai Mahiu is the very special, Ubuntu Café. A true social enterprise, this initiative empowers the community, creating over 400 sustainable local jobs for mothers of children with disabilities, and supporting pediatric health and education programs in the region. In Nairobi there's some time to buy local handicrafts or check out a bit of the city.
Breakfast, Lunch
Hotel Boulevard
Day 9
NAIROBI Location Information Description
Nairobi, Kenya
Depart at any time.
Breakfast
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