Kenya Camping Tours - Everything You Need To Know

So, you are going to make your maiden camping safari in Kenya? Or, this is going to be a repeat? Either way, you will get that ecstatic feeling that you came. Let me draw a mental picture so you know the adventure that awaits you in Kenya.

You arrived in Amboseli National Park at Kibo Camp and are now seeing the snow caps at the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Isn’t it beautiful? Giraffe and other members of the Big Five clan are at a distance of few meters from you separated by an electric fence. This will be a unique experience that awaits you during your Kenya camping safaris.

Kenya camping safaris bring you close to untamed Africa bestowing a rare opportunity to catch the members of big five clans in action in their natural habitat. You’ll also savor the rich culture of Kenya’s 43 tribes.

However, to enjoy Kenya camping safaris, there are a few things you need to know.

1. Kenya camping tours aren’t dangerous
If you thought a cheetah would literally wake you up in the morning while on your Kenya safari camping, you are wrong. You will have your tents are in the wild, meaning the animals can see you as well as you can with fences keeping them on their turf. The Masaai will be there guarding the camp and the camp’s management will give you clear orders on your do’s and don’t’s for your safety.

The Masaai are a community that shares the border with the famed Masaai Mara National Reserve and is said to have an understanding of the animals. Kenya wildlife safari will take you deep into untamed Kenya for a chance to experience the magic as it unfolds.

2. Kenya camping safaris mean going off the beaten path
Kenya safaris are like nothing you have encountered before. A 7 days Kenya camping budget tour will give you the chance to venture into remote areas of Kenya and see more wildlife than you have ever seen. Start at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki and head to Samburu National Reserve where you will catch the three wild cats in their natural habitat - leopard, cheetah, and lions. You will also catch buffalo and elephants. But if you want to see the largest land migration in the world, Masai Mara should be your next on your list. The classic camping safaris in Kenya are completely off the beaten path.

3. Best time for Kenya budget camping safaris
Kenya enjoys good weather all year round. You will experience the most substantial rain in April and December, but the atmosphere remains relatively warm. So this may not be the best to be in the wild with the rain and mud.

But as we all know, even during the wet season, Kenya has so many intrepid places to visit. The Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Park, Masai Mara Reserve are examples of year-round travel destination for the off-peak safari enthusiasts.

The wildebeest migration in the Mara occurs between July to October which are the dried months in the country. These months are the peak tourism season in Kenya which means the parks will be crowded and the prices hike up. Between January and May is the best time for a budget safari in Kenya. Prices are at a great discount, and the parks and campsites are less crowded. This is also the perfect time to see the animals with their little ones.

With all the above know-how, you can go ahead and experience great Kenya camping tours in this beautiful country. Please get in touch with us, if you need any help with planning a Kenya camping safari.