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Camping
is not only exciting and very close to nature, but it is also ideal for visitors
who want a low budget holiday which does not sacrifice on the superb locations
that Kenya has to offer. With more than 200 campsites in well-chosen wilderness
areas throughout Kenya, camping safaris are ideal for those who enjoy the rugged,
outdoor life. Listed below are some tours organized for those who wish to experience
camping in Kenya.
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| Popular
Camping Locations |
| Masai
Mara: One
of the prime game viewing park in Kenya with plenty of wildlife to be seen. Many
campsites can be found in the park |  |
| Lake
Nakuru: A
World Heritage Site and popular for its millions of pink flamingoes. |
| Amboseli:
This
safari takes you to the park set at the foot of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro
with the biggest population of elephants.
| | Beach: A
safari taking you to the pristine white sandy beaches in Mombasa. |
| Mount
Kenya Region: An
exciting safari to the region of the breathtaking snow capped Mount Kenya |
| Lake
Turkana: A
safari to the jade green and untouched Lake Turkana. |
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| Camping
Safaris in Kenya |
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CS01-
2 Days Amboseli | |
Amboseli
is located on the Kenya Tanzania border at an altitude of 1155m under the slopes
of Mt.Kilimanjaro. Amboseli is one of the oldest parks in Kenya, and is famous
for its dramatic scenery & open plains. | |
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CS02
- 3 Days Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru |
| Lake
Naivasha, is the highest of the Rift lakes. This beautiful freshwater lake has
large floating islands of papyrus & diverse birdlife. Lake Nakuru is famous
for its flamingoes & large flocks of pelicans. The park is also home to many
animals. | |
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CS03
- 4 days Beach Camping In South Coast |
| Mombasa,
Kenya's second largest city, is a steamy, tropical, low-rise city with a diverse
and intriguing population. Heading from Mombasa to South Coast, travellers have
to use the Likoni Ferry. The coastline which extends from Mombasa town to the
Tanzania border is generally less developed than the North Coast and the beaches
are quite clean. | |
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CS04-
6 Days Masai Mara And The Great Rift Valley Lakes |
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camping safari to the world famous bird sanctuaries of Lake Baringo, Bogoria and
Nakuru, then south to the world famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve. This trip is
ideal for game viewing since all the featured locations are known for their wildlife
as well as the vast varieties of African birds. | |
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CS05
- 8 Days Turkana Truck Via Lake Baringo |
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eight day safari will take you to Lake Baringo, South Horr and onwards to the
jade green and untouched Lake Turkana.The journey will be in a purpose-built truck
tackling the slightly rough roads, crossing dusty deserts and high mountains.
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CS06
- 14 Days Wildlife Trail |
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safari to see the best game parks in Kenya and the Great Rift Valley Lakes, before
going down to the Coast to enjoy the sun-kissed
beaches of Mombasa. | |
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| Information
on Camping |
What
to bring on a Camping Safari
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Sleeping bags can be hired.
- A small case or rucksack ( 20kgs)
- A
pair of long trousers and jersey for the cool mornings and evenings. Also take
light clothes for hot days, not forgetting a hat,
- swim suit, good walking
and biking shoes and sweets.
- Torch, sunglasses, suntan lotion, insect repellent
/ spray
- Mineral water for drinking
- Camera, films, binoculars, maps,
guide-books
- Toilet paper, towel, soap, toothbrush and toothpaste
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All personal travel insurance
- Travel Emergency Assistance cover for emergency
evacuation covering 30 days worldwide.
- It is advisable to carry extra drinks
as they are not always en-route your safari. |  |
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What
is included in the price:
-Transport
by special safari vehicle
- Services of an English speaking driver cum tour
guide and cook
- All campsite fees
- All camping equipment including
use of our three-person tents, stools, foam mattresses except sleeping bags
- Three meals a day while on safari whether vegetarian or non-vegetarian prepared
by the cook
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What
is not included in the price:
- Park entrance fees
- Personal travel
insurance
- Sleeping bags
- Hotel accommodation in Nairobi
- All
airport/hotel/airport transfers(can be arranged at an extra cost)
- Airport
taxes
- Visas
- Personal expenses i.e. laundry, telephone, tips, porterage
etc.
- Any other extras not mentioned above. | |
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| Camping
Safari Menus |
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menus are based on many years of experience in safari catering. They are prepared
by methods with produce rich and highly flavoured dishes served with accompaniments
to meet our clients appetite. In the event of changes in the menu, allowance should
be given as most of the raw materials are seasonal and also depends on the location
of the ‘safari’ |
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| Itinerary
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| CS01
– 2 Days Amboseli |
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Day
1 – Depart Nairobi in the morning. Arrive Amboseli before lunchtime.
Game drive. Picnic lunch at Observation Hill. Afternoon gamedrive towards Sinet
Causeway. Arrive campsite before dusk. Dinner & overnight at the campsite.
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2 – breakfast.
Game drive. Drive to oltukai & Olkenya swamp. Picnic lunch in the park. Depart
for Nairobi. Arrive by 5 pm. |
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| CS02
– 3 Days Lake Naivasha & Lake Nakuru |
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1 - Depart
Nairobi in the morning. Arrive campsite, unload vehicle and leave for Hell’s
Gate National Park for game drives. Picnic lunch at a cliff top overlooking the
park. Boat ride on L.Naivasha after lunch. Set up camp and enjoy evening’s
tea at dusk. Dinner & overnight at the camp.
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2 – Depart for Lake Nakuru after breakfast. Arrive Lake Nakuru
in 1 ½ hours & start gamedrive along the lake shore. Arrive Makalia
falls for lunch. Afternoon gamedrive. Drive to Campi ya Nyuki & Campi ya Nyati
to trek leopard & Hippo. Return to camp for evening tea. Dinner & overnight
at campsite.
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3 –
Early morning game drive. Breakfast. Leave for Nairobi after breakfast. Arrive
Nairobi by lunchtime |
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| CS03
– 4 Days Beach Camping In South Coast - Mombasa |
| Day
1 – leave Nairobi in the morning for Mombasa. Arrive Mombasa in
7 hours.
Day 2 – Breakfast. Tour of Mombasa. See the crocodiles at Mamba
Village. Lunch. Visit Fort Jesus in the afternoon. Dinner & overnight at campsite.
Day 3 – Spend the whole day on the beach.
Day 4
– Depart at about 8 am to leave for Nairobi. Arrive Nairobi at
3pm. |
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| CS04
– 6 Days Masai Mara And The Great Rift Valley Lakes |
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1 – Depart Nairobi in the morning. Lunch at Nakuru and camp at
Lake Baringo, a world famous bird sanctuary, later in the afternoon.
Day 2 – A 30km drive south to the spectacular Lake Bogoria with
the hot springs. Beware not to fall in!! Lunch and then proceed to Lake Nakuru
National Park famous for its birdlife. Overnight in a campsite.
Day 3 – Head south to Narok, camping along the Talek River which
is at the edge of the Park. Accommodation is in large tents with beds. Showers
are available in the Camp and meals are served in the dining mess or in the open.
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4 and 5 – From the base camp, explore the Mara region and see
all kinds of game. Maasai dancers will be there to entertain you on your last
evening.
Day 6 – Drive to Narok and then to Nairobi by late afternoon. |
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| CS05
– 8 Days Turkana Truck Via Lake Baringo |
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1 – Depart Nairobi in the morning. Lunch at Nakuru and arrive
at Lake Baringo late afternoon. Camp overnight at the campsite.
Day 2 – Start climbing out of the Rift Valley in the morning towards
Maralal and meet the Samburu people. Then another spectacular climb up Losiolo
and down past Baragoi to South Horr where you camp next to a small stream.
Day 3 –
Break early in the morning
for Lake Turkana. We arrive at our permanent beach campsite just outside Loiyangalani
soon after lunch and settle in the traditional Turkana huts with a cool breeze
blowing from the lake.
Day 4 – Spend the day relaxing and visiting the Turkana manyattas
for traditional dances under a star studded sky at an extra cost if you wish.
Day 5 – Up the Horr valley and back to Baragoi, camping further
South at Maralal.
Day 6 - Arrive at Samburu park around lunch time and settle in your
campsite set under a canopy of trees on the edge of Uaso Nyiro River.
Day 7 – Spend the day viewing game like Elephants, Lion, giraffe,
gerenuk, zebra and Oryx in the park.
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8 – Return to Nairobi by late afternoon having lunch on
the way. |
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| CS06
– 14 Days Kenya Wildlife Trail |
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Day
1- Depart Nairobi in the morning passing through the slopes of Mount
Kenya to the open Savannah plains of Samburu Game Reserve. Accommodation in campsite
beautifully set on the edge of the river under a canopy of trees.
Day 2 – Spend the day viewing game in the park.
Day 3 – Leave Samburu early in the morning and drive west across
the Lerochi Plateau, Lunch enroute and later descend to the floor of the Great
Rift Valley, arriving at Lake Baringo in the afternoon.
Day 4 – Head south via Lake Baringo in the morning. After lunch,
proceed to Lake Nakuru. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside town.
Day 5 – Head further south to Narok, camping along Talek River.
Day 6 & 7 –
Explore Mara region from the base camp. Rest of the day at leisure.
Day 8 – Drive to Nairobi. Dinner and overnight in a campsite outside
town.
Day 9 – Morning drive via Namanga on the Tanzania boeder and reach
Amboseli in the afternoon. Proceed to the campsite.
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10 – Spend the day exploring the park and snow-capped Mt.Kilimanjaro
in the background.
Day
11 – Leave after breakfast for Tsavo West National Park. Visit
the Chyulu Hills and the Mzima Springs. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day
12 – Spend the day exploring the park.
Day
13 – Drive to Tsave East early in the morning. Visit Lugards Falls,
Mudanda Rocks and Aruba Dam.
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14 – Early morning gamedrive. After breakfast proceed to Mombasa
town arriving there in good time for clients to choose their hotel and the tour
ends. |
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