G-Adventures logo

Kenya Camping Safari

9 days, Nairobi to Nairobi

From dramatic savannahs to the Great Rift Valley, experience Kenya in all its glory. Travel the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara and scour the wilderness for Africa’s "big five." Full-service camping under the big African sky will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and gets you off the beaten path so you can really experience this land's unique culture. Our small safari vans minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of some of the most amazing animals on the planet.

From dramatic savannahs to the Great Rift Valley, experience Kenya in all its glory. Travel the vast open plains and rolling hills of the Masai Mara and scour the wilderness for Africa’s "big five." Full-service camping under the big African sky will bring you closer to the region’s wildlife and gets you off the beaten path so you can really experience this land's unique culture. Our small safari vans minimize drive times and improve your chances of snapping that perfect shot of some of the most amazing animals on the planet.

Is this tour for me?

Travel Style: Classic

All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.

Service Level: Camping

Camping most nights with some hotel/hostel stays to start and throughout; affordable public and private transport.

Physical Rating: 2 - Light

Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.

Trip Type: Small Group

Small group experience; Max 14, avg 10

Age requirement: 12+

All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Check Your Visa Requirements

Before booking, use our handy entry requirements tool so you know which documents you need to enter and travel through the countries on your trip.

View our Entry Requirements tool

See how your trip uplifts communities

In a number of impactful ways, your adventure directly benefits the local people and places we visit.

Trees for Days

Help us spread love around the world — with trees! Together with Planeterra, we'll plant one tree in your name for every travel day.

Trees planted for this trip: 9

Ripple Score

Want to create ripples that change lives? The higher the Ripple Score percentage, the more money stays in the local communities you visit.

Ripple Score for this trip: 100

Map of the route for Kenya Camping Safari

Places visited

Itinerary

Day 1Nairobi

Arrive at any time.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group

Day 2Nairobi/Samburu National Reserve

Travel to Samburu National Reserve in time for an afternoon wildlife safari drive. Visit a Samburu village en route.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 3Samburu National Reserve

Spend a full day on safari in search of Samburu's special five.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 4Samburu National Reserve/Lake Nakuru National Park

Descend into the Great Rift Valley enjoying stunning views of the escarpment on the way.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 5Lake Nakuru National Park

Embark on a safari within Lake Nakuru National Park, in search of the elephant, buffalo, impala, and the elusive leopard.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6Lake Nakuru National Park/Masai Mara

Travel to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Search for the "big five" on an afternoon wildlife safari drive.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 7Masai Mara

Enjoy a day on safari. Opt to take to the skies on a balloon safari.

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 8Masai Mara/Nairobi

Enjoy a final wildlife safari drive before the journey back to Nairobi.

Exclusive Inclusions:

Your G for Good Moment Amani Ya Juu Lunch

Meals included:

Breakfast | Lunch

Day 9Nairobi

Depart at any time.

Meals included:

Breakfast
View full itinerary

What's Included

  • Your G for Good Moment: Amani Ya Juu Lunch, Nairobi
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Samburu village visit and wildlife safari drives
  • Safari in Lake Nakuru National Park
  • Wildlife safari drives in Masai Mara National Reserve
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Accommodations

Simple hotels (2 nts), full-service camping (4 nts), permanent tented camps (2 nts).

Meals

8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners
Allow USD60-80 for meals not included.

Transportation

7-seat 4x4 safari van.

Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, certified driver/guide, camp crew.

Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)

Maasai Mara Balloon Safari - From $3539.00

The adventure begins just before dawn and lasts an hour in the sky. Fly over the Mara River, plains, and forests of the Maasai Mara. Toast your return to earth with a champagne breakfast, cooked wherever you land. Please note that single passengers can book on this activity, the balloon will require a minimum of two passengers to take flight. In the rare case that this minimum is not reached by the time of your flight, passengers will be refunded for this activity.

Make it a private tour

Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.

Kenya Camping Safari

| 9 days - Nairobi to Nairobi - from $15622 HKD