Kenya Camping Safari (Budget & Luxury) Adventures

A Camping Safari to Kenya is a wonderful choice for adventure. Kenya is located within the wildlife-rich East Africa, bordered by Uganda, Tanzania, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Somalia. Kenya has been remarkably one of the growing tourist destinations in East Africa, with the country having a wide variety of wildlife to offer.

The mesmerizing beauty of the country, rich in flora and fauna, the beautiful landscapes spiced with the savanna, Lakelands, the mountain highlands, the Great Rift Valley, manifest the plethora of wild animals such as the lions, buffaloes, hippos, elephants, and rhinos to mention but a few, that are found in the country.

Oh my! (Hi there!) To be clear, this camping safari in Kenya is going to be your first. Another possibility is that it’s a rerun. I guarantee you, you won’t regret making the trip. So that you may envision the excitement that lies ahead in Kenya, allow me to construct a mental picture.

Standing beside the magnificent pool at Kibo Safari Camp in Amboseli National Park, you can see the snowcaps on top of Mount Kilimanjaro. A barrier separates you from the elephants and the rest of the Big Five clan, who are just a few meters away.

You may watch them graze, pursue prey, or stare back at you. During your camping vacation in Kenya, you can expect that one-of-a-kind experience.

You can get up close and personal with wild Africa on a tented safari in Kenya, where you have a once in a lifetime chance to see the big five in their native environment. Being immersed in nature and seeing the vibrant culture of Kenya’s 43 indigenous tribes is another perk.

But there are certain things you should know before going on a camping safari in Kenya so that you can have a memorable experience. These topics will be covered in this post, but first, here is how to arrange for the most enjoyable camping safari in Kenya.

The Masai Mara National Reserve

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A camping safari to the Masai Mara National Park is worthy and rewarding while in Kenya. Masai Mara National Park was established in 1961, situated in the enormous game park in Narok County, Kenya, that is adjacent to the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The Game Reserve was named after the Masai folk, the original occupants of the region. The look of the park from the distance, with circles of trees, thickets, savanna, and the cloud shadows that seem to dot the park also contributed to the name of the park.

Masai Mara National Reserve is famously known as one of the greatest and most popular wildlife habitats in Africa. The Reserve is an incredible place to site wildlife, with the park habituating all the cats that is to say the lion, leopard, and the cheetah, the reserve also hosts one of Africa’s natural wonders that is the Great Migration, where over 1.5 million wildebeest, thousands of zebra and hundreds of thousands of gazelles enter the Reserve from the south, that migrate from Tanzania’s Serengeti. A visit here is a wonderful choice that will offer you the great feel of the African wilderness.

A camping safari to Lake Nakuru. Lake Nakuru is one of the country’s natural pleasures and in recent years one of the ranking tourist destinations in the country. Lake Nakuru is remarkably known for habituating the pink flamingos and thus a perfect destination for birding activities.

A camping safari to Lake Nakuru offers a great chance for travelers to watch the large numbers of flamingos that gather together to feed on the lake’s large algae. The pink flamingos in Lake Nakuru are one of the rare scenic beauty, where the flamingos move spectacularly back and forth as they feed, and occasionally take a flight, which creates a rosy drama that African legends are made of.

A visit to Lake Naivasha – in Kenya, the Lake Naivasha region is an outstanding agriculture region in the country. The region is surrounded by plenty of sources of water supply, and has fertile soils this secures it as one of the important regions in the country. Lake Naivasha is predominantly one of the leading birding destinations in the world, however, other wildlife exists here that includes animals such as the buffalo, giraffe, Colobus monkeys, hippos, zebras and much more can be spotted here.

Best Time for Camping in Kenya

Good weather is a year-round occurrence in Kenya. The rainiest months are April and December, however the weather is still mild overall. The rain and dirt of these months could make outdoor activities less appealing.

Wet season or dry, Kenya is still home to many exciting destinations. Take Diani Beach, which has won the title of best beach in Africa for the past six years running. Here, you can relax on powdery white sand and let the soothing winds of the Indian Ocean wash over you.

Other year-round attractions for camping safari fans in Kenya during off-peak seasons include the Masai Mara, Nairobi, David Sheldrick, the Giraffe Center, and Fort Jesus. The country experiences its driest months from July to October, which also happens to be the season when the wildebeest migrate in the Mara.

Wildlife safari aficionados go to these months due to the enchantment of the migration, the biggest land migration on Earth, as well as game viewing in other parks and plenty of sunshine.

The parks will be extremely busy and priced higher during these months because Kenya is experiencing its peak tourist season. Consequently, the off-season months of January through May are ideal for those looking to save money on safari.

There will be far fewer people and much lower prices in the parks and campgrounds. The animals and their offspring are most visible at this time as well. Babies abound in the parks because there is an abundance of food.

The Lesser Known Destinations Are a Top Choice

The Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo parks are well-known among tourists, as they are the most popular in Kenya. For anyone visiting Kenya for the first time, these parks offer an ideal wildlife safari experience.

Other parks and reserves in Kenya, however, provide much more of the country’s natural beauty. Seeing the world opens up new experiences. In the east, you’ll find the flourishing and inviting Meru National Park.

Elephants, lions, and other wild animal populations have increased in the park, which was formerly decimated by poaching. While visiting the park not long ago, we managed to spot three of the big five in little under an hour!

Nairobi City to Meru takes six hours by car. Along the way to the park, you’ll pass through bustling little villages, rice fields, pineapple orchards, and coffee and tea plantations that stretch for kilometers.

If you are seeking for an affordable safari in Kenya, Meru is an excellent choice. This region is known as the country’s agricultural heartland. Spend a fraction of what you would at the famous parks on lodging and game drives, so you can bring the whole family.

Embark on a bike journey at Ndeiya Camp in the Ngong hills if you’re looking for a change of pace. From the outskirts of Ngong town, you may cycle all the way to Ndeiya Camp.

Climbing Suswa and exploring the Kedong valley are two of the best things to do in the region. From Nairobi, it takes two hours to reach Ngong Town. The journey will lead you up Suswa and via the Kedong valley, where you can go hiking.

If you’re up for a difficult climb on neighboring Mount Suswa, Ndeiya Camp, which lacks amenities, is a fantastic place to stay.

Pitch a Tent by the Beach

You can’t go camping in Kenya and not see the breathtaking Kenyan Coast. The pristine sands and palm palms of a Kenyan beach are a sight to behold.

Beaches with names like Diani and Nyali are known to be pricey, but that’s to be expected from a location that has won the World Travel Awards twice in a row.

North Coast Mombasa is a must-visit destination. It is ideal for Mombasa camping safaris since it is lined with beautiful beaches, little towns, villages, and eco-lodges. A tent can be brought along or rented from the lodge.

A great spot for cheap camping is the Distant Relatives Lodge. In their unspoiled state, the beaches and waterways offer the ideal setting for a peaceful night by the water.

Outdoor camping is just one kind of camping. Explore the area and hike to the nearby settlements. Soak up some rays while listening to the birdsong in the nearby woods.