Kenya Camping Safaris; Budet Wildlife Camping.

We conduct camping safaris in Kenya, wilderness camping and Mountain climbing camping; it’s a trip that you cannot afford to miss; an extraordinary camping adventure.

• 15 Days / 14 Nights: Private Wildlife Camping Safari
• 13 Days/12 Nights: Best of Kenya Wildlife Camping Adventure Safari
• 6 Days/ 5 nights: Wilderness Adventure safari
• 5 Days / 4 Nights: Budget Wildlife Camping Safari
  

15Days / 14 Nights: Private Wildlife Camping Safari

Trip highlights: Being a twelve day trip, the safari will take you through Samburu National Reserve, a unique reserve with wildlife species rarely found elsewhere such as the Reticulated Giraffe, the Maasai Mara, Kenya's greatest wildlife reserve, and finally end up in Tsavo East and West National park, famous for the. The man-eaters of Tsavo You will stay in tented Camps and travel in a 4x4 tour Land cruiser.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival - Nairobi
Shortly upon arrival, you will be met and welcomed by your tour manager who will brief you of your safari, thereafter transfer you to Safari Park hotel for lunch and overnight stay (Assuming you will arrive with the morning flight) After lunch you will have there rest of the afternoon at leisure, where you can enjoy the hotels facilities; an array of African Continental, French and Italian cuisine, swimming pool, 2 squash and tennis courts, fitness Health Club which includes an aerobic studio, Jacuzzis, steam room, gymnasium and sauna, not forgetting the Cats, nightclub if you like to enjoy a night out. All meals and overnight stay at Safari Park hotel or similar

Day 2: Safari Park Hotel - Nairobi- Samburu National Park
After breakfast, depart the hotel for Samburu National Park, arriving in time for lunch. On the way you will enjoy the scenic beauty of Ngare Ndare Forest as we will enter the park through the Ndare Gate. After lunch, go for an afternoon game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar.

In addition to Kamunyak, the renowned lioness famous for adopting oryx calves, Samburu National Park boasts of some of the unique species rarely found elsewhere like the Reticulated giraffes, Grevy's zebra, kuchi and Beisa Oryx’s, numerous species of birds also beautify the park; the unique ones being the Marabou Stork and Bateleur.

Day 3: Samburu National Park
Before dawn we head out in search of Africa's wild cats, after breakfast spend the morning exploring the slopes of Samburu. Have lunch which will be packed, and then in the afternoon visit to Samburu villages which can be arranged with our driver guide onboard. Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Samburu Camp or similar

The Samburu People are semi-nomadic pastoralists with amazing cultures; their dressing to start with is fascinating, they dress in very traditional clothing of bright red material used like a skirt and multi-beaded necklaces, bracelets and earrings, especially when living away from the big cities. Following closely is their special relationship with cattle, sheep, camels and goats thus milk is their main course, and at times mix it with blood, however, meat is only resigned to special occasions, the Samburu, whose language is also called Samburu, are known to make soups from roots and barks and eat vegetables if they grow within their vicinity.

Day 4: Samburu National Park- Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Pre-breakfast game viewing drive, return to the camp for breakfast, thereafter depart Samburu for Maasai Mara Game reserve, stopping for lunch in Nakuru, then proceed with the trip arriving in the afternoon then go for an afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Big time Camp or similar

Day 5: Maasai Mara
Depart after breakfast for a full day of game viewing in Maasai Mara with picnic lunch. This will include going up to the Siana Plains which hosts plenty of plain animals. Dinner and overnight at Big time Camp or similar

The Mara reserve has a vast array of wildlife species facilitative of its diverse fauna ranging from the big five, to the crafty hyena, which may be heard laughing at night, to the Mara River abundant in crocodiles and hippos. The banks of the rivers are covered in thick forest which is gradually makes way for bush and grassland thus the excellent availability of food for the diverse wildlife.

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Optional Balloon Flight
You can opt to carry your game viewing activity on an adventurous balloon flight over the spectacular Mara at an extra cost.

Day 6: Maasai Mara
Today spend a full day viewing and exploring the magnificent and scenic game reserve, where you may have the chance to see all the big five in addition to the numerous bird life found in the reserve. You will then stop for an early picnic lunch and go for a visit in the Maasai villages. Dinner and overnight at Big time Camp or similar

A Maasai Homestead (enkang popularly known as the Manyattas) is made from cow dung and wooden sticks from the leleshwa plant. Women are the ones responsible for putting up these magnificent homes. However, a homestead contains several Maasai houses which are surrounded by a fence made also by branches of the leleshwa plant where the herds of goats and cows are confined in during the night hours. There are other Manyattas made far away in the wilderness during their Morans as they prepare their headset, the motonyik, before they return home. They regard themselves not just as residents of this area but that they are as much a part of the life of the land as the land is part of their lives.

Day 7: Maasai Mara- Nairobi.

Pre-breakfast game viewing drive, return to the Camp for breakfast thereafter depart for Nairobi with lunch en-route, you will also have a brief visit of the coffee firm. Dinner and overnight at Safari Park Hotel or similar

Day 8: Nairobi- Arusha, Tanzania.
After breakfast, depart the hotel for Arusha via a shuttle bus with packed lunch, arriving Arusha in the evening. On arrival you will be met by our tour manager who will transfer you to Karama Lodge and SPA for a briefing on your safari. Dinner and overnight at Karama Lodge and SPA

Day 9: Lemosho Glades to Mti Mkubwa Camp

After breakfast at the lodge, you will depart for your mountain climbing which will start at Londorossi Park Gate at 2200m, home to a variety of flora and fauna which you will enjoy en-route such as you head to Lemosho Glades at 200m. You will then trek to the Mkubwa camp site.
Londorossi Park is endowed with fauna such as the black and white Colobus monkeys which like chasing each other around, the blue monkey as well as beautifully laid out flora amazing to look at.
DAY 10: Mti Mkubwa Camp to Shira Camp (3847m)

After breaking camp, we begin the hike up towards Shira Camp 1. located near a stream. We head through moorland shrub taking in view of Mt Meru in the distance.

DAY 11: Shira Camp- Lava Tower (4642m) - Barranco Camp (3985m)

After breakfast, you will head to Lava Tower. You will climb from the Shira Camp up to Lava Tower where you will get nearer to the peak, then down to Barranco camp. You may experience headache or shortness of breath by the time you reach Barraco as a result of altitude. After Lava Tower, your route will head down by almost 680m to the Barranco camping. This is the day where you will follow the principle of climb high and sleep low.

Day 12: Barranco Acclimatization

Today you will acclimatize, that is, climb high and sleep low coupled with rest and relaxation, as well as enjoy the serene environment by walking around the surroundings.

Day 13: Barraco Camp- Kibo Hut (4700m) - Mweka Hut

After breakfast depart Barraco camp for Kibo hut, which will include trekking up to the Great Barraco wall, then trek downwards towards Kibo hut. After a short break at Kibo hut, you will descend to Mweka Hut.

Day 14: Mweka Hut- Mweka Gate (1400m)

Early morning after breakfast descend through the forest as you enjoy the fresh morning aura, and after a four hour trek reach Mweka Gate. You will then drive to Arusha as you have packed lunch, arriving in Arusha late afternoon, check-in at Oasis Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 15: Departure- Kilimanjaro International Airport

After breakfast at the Oasis Lodge, you will depart for Kilimanjaro International Airport for your next destination.

Package Cost Shall Be Provided According To Group Numbers and Period of Travel

Costs include: pick up and drop up at the airports, all meals and accommodation while on the trip as stated by the itinerary, service of an English speaking guide/ driver
Cost Excludes: drinks, tips, international flights, airport taxes and visas, items of personal nature such as laundry, telephone calls.
Useful Equipment to carry: Hiking boots, pair of walking/ski poles, 1 pocket Swiss army knife, camera plus spare film (optional), gaiters: to keep mud, rock and snow out of your boots, 1 pair of binoculars, video camera and video tapes, sun block(optional).