7-Day Kenya Wild Trails Camping Safari

Your adventure begins in Nairobi with a morning departure, driving southwest to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Along the way, admire rolling farmlands, scattered acacia trees, and sweeping views of the Great Rift Valley.

On arrival, check in at Lenchada Tourist Camp, where dome tents with foam mattresses and shared washrooms offer simple but cozy accommodation. In the afternoon, set out on your first game drive across the golden plains—spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and zebras before returning to camp for dinner and a lively campfire under the stars.

📍 Travel Tip: Masai Mara sunsets are spectacular—keep your camera ready.

Meals: B, L, D | Accommodation: Lenchada Tourist Camp
Distance: ~270 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours

Wake early for a sunrise game drive, the best time to spot predators in action. Search for lions, cheetahs, leopards, elephants, wildebeest, and zebras roaming the endless savannah.

Enjoy a picnic lunch in the wild before continuing your exploration with an afternoon game drive. Your professional driver-guide will share fascinating insights into wildlife behavior and Maasai conservation efforts. Return to camp for dinner and storytelling around the campfire.

Photography Tip: Morning light is perfect for capturing lions and elephants in their natural environment.

Distance: N/A (full-day game drives within Masai Mara)

After breakfast, drive north to Lake Nakuru National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its endangered black and white rhinos. Enjoy a picnic lunch on arrival, followed by an afternoon game drive with chances to spot Rothschild’s giraffes, buffalos, waterbucks, and over 400 bird species. Panoramic viewpoints offer stunning photo opportunities across the lake, often dotted with seasonal flamingos.
Check in at Lanet Matfam Resort, a budget hotel with en-suite rooms and hot showers—a welcome change after two nights of camping.

Optional Extra: Maasai village visit before leaving the Mara—learn about Maasai traditions and dances.

Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours

After breakfast, drive (~90 km | 2–3 hours) to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake fringed with papyrus and acacia woodlands. Take a boat safari to see hippos, fish eagles, and abundant birdlife. Continue with a walking safari on Crescent Island, where giraffes, zebras, and antelopes roam freely in a predator-free environment.

In the evening, check in at Chambai Safari Resort, a simple but comfortable budget hotel, and relax after a day of nature and adventure.

Travel Tip: Early mornings on Crescent Island are the best time for birdwatching.

Distance: ~90 km | Drive Time: ~2–3 hours

Depart early for Hell’s Gate National Park, renowned for its dramatic cliffs, narrow gorges, and geothermal features. Explore the park by walking or cycling safari, or take a short game drive to spot zebras, giraffes, buffalo, and gazelles.

Continue toward Amboseli National Park (~250 km | 5–6 hours), stopping en route for a picnic lunch. Amboseli is world-famous for its huge elephant herds and postcard-perfect views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Check in at Amboseli Mountain View Camp, where dome tents offer a simple and cozy overnight stay.

Travel Tip: Sturdy shoes are recommended for light walking in Hell’s Gate’s gorges.

Distance: ~250 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours

Spend the day on morning and afternoon game drives in Amboseli. Marvel at vast elephant herds, spot lions and cheetahs, and photograph giraffes, zebras, and buffalo grazing against the dramatic backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Return to camp for meals and relax by the campfire under a sky full of stars.

Photography Tip: Amboseli’s elephants silhouetted against Kilimanjaro at sunset are iconic.

Distance: N/A (full-day game drives within Amboseli)

Start your final day with a sunrise game drive in Amboseli—your last chance to photograph elephants, lions, and birdlife against Kilimanjaro’s snowy peak. Afterward, enjoy a picnic lunch on the way back to Nairobi (~240 km | 5–6 hours).

Arrive in Nairobi by late afternoon, marking the end of your 7-day Kenya budget camping safari filled with memories of wildlife, landscapes, and authentic African adventures.

- Leave inspired, with stories of Africa to last a lifetime.

Distance: ~240 km | Drive Time: ~5–6 hours