I see this is camping. Can you tell me a bit about camping. What do I need to bring with me? Do I pitch my own tent? Who provides the tent? Is there an option to upgrade if weather is foul? Anything else I need to know please.

Camping in Kenya is truly an adventure. You will be able to get off the beaten track to get a first-hand experience of the beautiful wilderness and nature. While camping, we stay at designated campsites inside of and nearby the national reserves and parks. These campsites generally are very basic, and we carry tents to pitch at the public campsites. The campsite in Samburu is basic. You will have electricity the whole day and evening, with access to shared bathrooms with flush toilet facilities for males and females separated. Wi-Fi is available, though with a variable signal. The first 4 nights camping in Samburu and Nakuru will be in dome tents. At the Masai Mara, you will stay in a simple permanent tented camp. These are walk-in "safari tents" with single beds & mattresses. There is solar power electricity for lights during the nights and charging batteries. The facilities here are basic, though there are flush toilets and hot and cold water showers inside the tents. The idea of camping in Africa can be a daunting one. For those not accustomed to 'roughing it' for a few days, don't worry, your trip is a 'full service camping' experience. All tents are pitched for you, meals are prepared and served and the washing up is done by G Adventures staff. Sleeping bags are not required. This leaves you with more time to enjoy your surroundings and is ideal for first-time campers who may be worried about the challenges such a trip can entail.

Is this safari considered participation camping where tents have to be set up and taken down or do these accommodations include en-suite bathrooms?

This is a participation camping safari, which means travellers assist with setting up and taking down their tents. The accommodation is in two-person dome tents at designated campsites. Bathroom facilities are shared at the campsites and are not en-suite.

It is listed under the additional services, Camping service… do I need to pay extra for that? How much? Also do I need to pay for entrance fees on safaris?

This is a tour where the accommodation is camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout, so there will be no additional cost for camping. Entrance to Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are included.

What are the visa requirements for traveling to Kenya?

Visa requirements are the responsibility of the traveler. It’s recommended to verify all required documents well in advance through official channels.

If I prefer to sleep solo while camping, what are my options?

You can opt for a 'My Own Room' available at additional cost which provides you with your own tent for the duration of the tour.

Are there any payment methods or cards not accepted on the tour?

Exact details about payment methods or cards that are not accepted are not specified, but it's advisable to have multiple payment options.

What activities are included in the Kenya Camping Safari?

The tour focuses on experiencing the natural beauty and wilderness of Kenya, with activities that allow you to explore the national reserves and parks.

What amenities are available at the campsites during the Kenya Safari?

Amen execarry tents to pitch at public sites with gas lanterns, shared bathrooms featuring long drop toilets, and cold showers.

How secure are the tents at the campsites?

While the tents themselves cannot be locked, travelers are recommended to have locks for their luggage for an added measure of security.

What is the best time to see the wildebeest migration?

The optimal time to witness the wildebeest migration is typically at the end of the wet season, around May or June.

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Day 1
Nairobi
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Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel (The Landmark Suites Westlands)
Included Activities
- Meet Your CEO and Group
Optional Activities
- Karen Blixen Museum (34-75 USD per person)
- Bomas of Kenya Tour (120 USD per person)
- National Museum (1200-3000 KES per person)
- The Carnivore Restaurant (130 USD per person)
- Railway Museum (6-34 USD per person)
Day 2
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
Nairobi to Samburu National Reserve
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Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Samburu Campsite)
Included Activities
- Samburu National Reserve Wildlife Safari Drive
- Samburu Village Visit
Landmarks
Mt Kenya
Samburu National Reserve
Day 3
Samburu National Reserve
Samburu National Reserve
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Samburu Campsite)
Included Activities
- Samburu National Reserve Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks
Samburu National Reserve
Day 4
Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Samburu National Reserve to Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Nderit Campsite)
Optional Activities
- Local tea farm visit (weather and time permitting)
Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 5
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Nderit Campsite)
Included Activities
- Lake Nakuru Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 6
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara
Lake Nakuru National Park to Masai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Kenia Safari Camp Canvas Tents)
Included Activities
- Wildlife Safari Drive
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 7
Masai Mara
Masai Mara
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Camping (Kenia Safari Camp Canvas Tents)
Included Activities
- Wildlife Safari Drive
Optional Activities
- Maasai Mara Balloon Safari (480 USD per person)
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara River
Day 8
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Masai Mara to Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at Amani Ya Juu)
Accommodation
Hotel (The Landmark Suites Westlands)
Included Activities
- Amani Ya Juu Lunch
- Mara Area Drive
Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Day 9
Nairobi
Nairobi
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Mt Kenya
Samburu National Reserve

Landmarks
Samburu National Reserve

Landmarks
Great Rift Valley
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Lake Nakuru National Park

Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve

Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara River

Landmarks
Masai Mara National Reserve

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Additional Services
Transport

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Where You'll Stay

The Landmark Suites Westlands
Hotel
Days 1, 8
Samburu Campsite
Camping
Days 2, 3
Nderit Campsite
Camping
Days 4, 5
Kenia Safari Camp Canvas Tents
Camping
Days 6, 7

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4.8

Overall rating based on 26 Reviews

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5.0
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4.3
Guide
4.9
Accommodation
4.0
Food
4.3
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4.7

Enrique5.0•August 2024
After a bad start, where I has not been communicated of a new hotel accommodation in Boulevard Hotel, I first took a...
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us, Enrique. We regret the rocky start to your tour but are delighted it turned around for you. We hope to welcome you on another adventure in the near future!
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Fabio5.0•October 2022
It was my first G-Adventure Tour and I liked it very much! Thank you!
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Cyrill5.0•October 2022
Very nice camping safari with the possibility of visiting three very different national parks where the big five and...
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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to send through your feedback! Much appreciated.
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Chantal5.0•October 2022
It was perfect
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Thanks so much for your feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your trip with us.
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Johannes5.0•November 2022
A wonderful tour in great national parks. Excellent support from the entire GAdventures team (CEO Joseph, drivers...
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Hi There - Thanks for the positive feedback. So great to hear!
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Mark5.0•June 2022
It was a great experience , our leader and my driver were fantastic. The food was excellent Francis did a great job...
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Carina5.0•July 2022
Great opportunity to see and experience the beauty of Kenya with awesome animal views in good amount of time
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Victoria5.0•April 2022
This was a fantastic tour if you like safaris (which I do). I wouldn't change anything in the itinerary. Our drivers,...
This was a fantastic tour if you like safaris (which I do). I wouldn't change anything in the itinerary. Our drivers, James and Patrick, were great - safe and flexible, they found us great spots and helped to find animals. The jeeps were cleaned wuthout us even noticing - great service! Also Francis, our wonderful chef, took fabulous care of us abd was always smiling and happy, despite the long hours he worked.Show more
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Our world deserves more you!
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Rikke5.0•July 2022
Wonderfull.
Traveled in September 2022
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Harriet5.0•July 2022
I loved the trip and the experience. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything promised and...
I loved the trip and the experience. Everyone went above and beyond to ensure our trip was everything promised and more. The food was good - kudos to our chef, Francis, for providing such great meals. Our driver, Patrick was amazing and made sure we got as close as possible to the animals. The price was good and well worth every penny. A camping safari is not really good for older adults (e.g. in our 70s) but we did well and chalked it up to experience. This was a bucket list trip for us and it lived up to everything we hoped for.Show more
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Great to hear! Can't wait to have you back.
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Samantha
Asked on June 18th, 2026
I see this is camping. Can you tell me a bit about camping. What do I need to bring with me? Do I pitch my own tent? Who provides the tent? Is there an option to upgrade if weather is foul? Anything else I need to know please.
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Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Camping in Kenya is truly an adventure. You will be able to get off the beaten track to get a first-hand experience of the beautiful wilderness and nature. While camping, we stay at designated campsites inside of and nearby the national reserves and parks. These campsites generally are very basic, and we carry tents to pitch at the public campsites. The campsite in Samburu is basic. You will have electricity the whole day and evening, with access to shared bathrooms with flush toilet facilities for males and females separated. Wi-Fi is available, though with a variable signal. The first 4 nights camping in Samburu and Nakuru will be in dome tents. At the Masai Mara, you will stay in a simple permanent tented camp. These are walk-in "safari tents" with single beds & mattresses. There is solar power electricity for lights during the nights and charging batteries. The facilities here are basic, though there are flush toilets and hot and cold water showers inside the tents. The idea of camping in Africa can be a daunting one. For those not accustomed to 'roughing it' for a few days, don't worry, your trip is a 'full service camping' experience. All tents are pitched for you, meals are prepared and served and the washing up is done by G Adventures staff. Sleeping bags are not required. This leaves you with more time to enjoy your surroundings and is ideal for first-time campers who may be worried about the challenges such a trip can entail.
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  Samantha
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  So can I confirm that all bedding, pillows and tests are provided.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes, this is included along with the tents.
- S
  Samantha
  Traveler•Written June 2026
  Do you think doing these 2 tours one after the other would work? Also, any advice or suggestions if trips that can be done back to back would be appreciated.
- G AdventuresOperator•Written June 2026
  Yes - you can certainly do tours back to back if the dates align. Generally like these 2 tours, if one ends Jan 13 then you can extra nights after the first tour then head to the 2nd tour, or finish the first tour on the 13th then add extra nights before the second tour.
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Victor
Asked on February 27th, 2026
Is this safari considered participation camping where tents have to be set up and taken down or do these accommodations include en-suite bathrooms?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  This is a participation camping safari, which means travellers assist with setting up and taking down their tents.
  
  The accommodation is in two-person dome tents at designated campsites. Bathroom facilities are shared at the campsites and are not en-suite.
S
Sandra
Asked on February 16th, 2026
It is listed under the additional services, Camping service… do I need to pay extra for that? How much? Also do I need to pay for entrance fees on safaris?
Accommodation
Price / Availability
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2026
  This is a tour where the accommodation is camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout, so there will be no additional cost for camping. Entrance to Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve are included.
H
Héctor Hugo
Asked on February 3rd, 2025
What are the visa requirements for traveling to Kenya?
Visa
- G AdventuresOperator•Written February 2025
  Visa requirements are the responsibility of the traveler. It’s recommended to verify all required documents well in advance through official channels.
R
Rania
Asked on January 1st, 2025
If I prefer to sleep solo while camping, what are my options?
Accommodation
Single supplement
- G AdventuresOperator•Written January 2025
  You can opt for a 'My Own Room' available at additional cost which provides you with your own tent for the duration of the tour.
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Ellen
Asked on October 9th, 2024
Are there any payment methods or cards not accepted on the tour?
Payments
- G AdventuresOperator•Written October 2024
  Exact details about payment methods or cards that are not accepted are not specified, but it's advisable to have multiple payment options.
F
Fanni
Asked on September 29th, 2024
What activities are included in the Kenya Camping Safari?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  The tour focuses on experiencing the natural beauty and wilderness of Kenya, with activities that allow you to explore the national reserves and parks.
S
Stéphane
Asked on September 6th, 2024
What amenities are available at the campsites during the Kenya Safari?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written September 2024
  Amen execarry tents to pitch at public sites with gas lanterns, shared bathrooms featuring long drop toilets, and cold showers.
L
Léa
Asked on August 9th, 2024
How secure are the tents at the campsites?
Accommodation
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  While the tents themselves cannot be locked, travelers are recommended to have locks for their luggage for an added measure of security.
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Mouglimed
Asked on August 8th, 2024
What is the best time to see the wildebeest migration?
Tour Details
- G AdventuresOperator•Written August 2024
  The optimal time to witness the wildebeest migration is typically at the end of the wet season, around May or June.

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