About this trip
Nine days camping across Kenya's savannahs and the Great Rift Valley, tracking wildlife by day and sleeping under open skies at night.
You travel in small safari vans, which keeps drive times down and puts you closer to the action when the Big Five show up. Full-service camping means the tents and gear are sorted, so you can focus on the landscape and the wildlife rather than logistics.
It's a trip built around getting off the main tourist routes and into the rhythm of the land, with the Masai Mara's plains and hills as the main stage.
What you'll do
- Search for lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino in the Masai Mara
- Camp under the stars in the Great Rift Valley
- Cross the open plains and rolling hills of the Mara in small safari vans
- Spend time in areas away from the main tourist trails
- Full-service camping — tents and camping gear are provided, but expect a more rugged style of accommodation than hotels
- Small vehicle groups, which helps with wildlife spotting and photography
Worth it if you want stellar wildlife viewing with genuinely excellent staff. Think twice if pre-trip communication matters to you or you're uncomfortable with basic camping conditions.
- Chef Francis and drivers Patrick and James consistently praised for skill, flexibility, and going well beyond expectations daily.
- Three distinct national parks with reliable big five sightings and exceptional game drive experiences from knowledgeable drivers.
- Hotel accommodation details not communicated pre-arrival, causing unnecessary taxi costs and confusion on arrival day.
- Camping safari format physically demanding; not ideal for older adults, though some manage it with realistic expectations.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £1,500, about 43% below the priciest month (Feb).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Nairobi · 17 Sept – 18 Sept
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