Mobile camping safaris in Kenya

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A camping safari staying in small, private mobile-camps, is one of the best ways to experience Kenya's natural attractions.
Get off the tourist trail and experience the real Africa !
Transport is in 4x4 safari vehicles and accommodation in small but comfortable dome tents.
The camps are sited in private conservancies (off the main tourist routes) so that game walks and night game drives are possible. Our sites are also located conveniently close to some of the best game-viewing areas in Kenya - Amboseli, Nakuru and the Masai Mara game reserves.
Safaris are "fixed departure". Full itinerary and rates set out below.



6 night safari - departs Sunday returns Saturday
Days 1 & 2: Selenkay & Amboseli (camp in Selenkay Conservancy for 2 nights).
Days 3 & 4: Kigio & Nakuru (camp in Kigio Conservancy for 2 nights).
Days 5 & 6: Masai Mara (camp in Siana Wildlife Conservancy for 2 nights).
Prices include transport in 4x4 vehicle, accommodation in 2-person dome tent, all meals, mineral water, park fees, game drives and activities.
These safaris also suit those travelling on their own with a nominal single supplement.
Full Itinerary + Rates set out below (may be subject to change).
Details: Transport is in four-wheel-drive Toyota Landcruiser with roof hatches. Your driver-guide is a wildlife and nature expert and member of the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association. A safari cook travels with the safari. At each camp site we will have staff who do the washing up, heating water for showers, cooking and serving the food but clients also help put-up and take-down their tents. Equipment is carried in a trailer behind the vehicle - when in camp the trailer is removed and game drives are done in the vehicle. Tents are heavy-duty canvas dome tents for 2 persons. Clients bring their own sleeping bag and a towel but all other camp furniture and equipment is provided. Food is of the same quality as in a luxury camp - produced by our experienced safari cook- and is included in the price, (not bought through a "kitty" like some other camping safaris). Camps are set up on our own exclusive camp sites. Drinks other than mineral water are not included but a stop is made en-route to each camp to enable you to buy wine, beer or soft drinks as required. Park fees are included (note - park fees will be excluded on most other operators' itineraries and can add up to USD 240 to the cost of the trip!). In our opinion these are the best value and best run camping safaris in Kenya! Please email us for more details.
Duration: 6 nights / 7 days
Itinerary:
Day 1 Sunday: Meet and transfer to your safari vehicle to be driven from Nairobi to Selenkay Conservation Area (102 miles, 3 hours), arriving for a late lunch after setting up camp. Evening game drive to explore the Conservation Area. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
Day 2 Monday: Early breakfast and then drive through the bush into Amboseli National Park for good views of Kilimanjaro and close-up observation of elephants, as well as many other species. Return to Selenkay for lunch. Afternoon walk with Maasai trackers. Dinner followed by a night drive to seek out the nocturnal animals. Overnight in the camp at Selenkay.
Day 3 Tuesday: Morning drive back to Nairobi and on to Kigio Conservancy (165 miles), with a picnic lunch en route. Set up camp and then take an evening walk in the Kigio Conservancy. Dinner and overnight in the camp at Kigio.
Day 4 Wednesday: Early morning departure after a continental breakfast for a full day in Lake Nakuru National Park, with a picnic lunch. In addition to the spectacle of the masses of flamingo we expect to see rhino in addition to many other species and have an excellent chance of sighting leopard. Return to camp in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 Thursday: After breakfast, pack up camp and drive to Siana Springs Group Ranch in the Masai Mara (140miles) to set up camp. After lunch take an afternoon drive into the surrounding area to see some of the wildlife for which the Mara is famous. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 Friday: An early breakfast followed by a full morning in the Mara, taking a picnic lunch. Return to the camp for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 Friday : Breakfast, then pack up camp and return to Nairobi (180 miles, 5 hours), arriving about 13.00.
NOTE: itineraries may be subject to change and prevailing weather conditions may have to be taken into consideration.
Bookings - info@extreme-safari.com
Rates 2009
Prices:
Prices shown are all PER PERSON in a twin tent. For single occupancy of a tent a single room supplement (SRS) is added to the per person price.
6 Nights / 7 Days Mobile Camping Safari: prices are in US$ | |||
2 nights Selenkay/Amboseli, 2 nights Rift Valley/Nakuru, 2 nights Siana/Maasai Mara PRICES INCLUDE 4x4 and trailer safari in tough dome tents, high density mattress, all food and mineral water, park entrance fees, night game drives, qualified driver/guide. | |||
MOBILE CAMPING SAFARI | DEPARTURE DATES | PER PERSON SHARING | SINGLE OCCUPANCY SUPPLEMENT |
2009 | |||
January 11 & 25 | $1,875 | $225 | |
February 08 & 22 | $1,875 | $225 | |
March 08 & 22 | $1,875 | $225 | |
April 05 & 19 | $1,875 | $225 | |
May | CLOSED | ||
June 07 & 21 | $1,875 | $225 | |
July 05 & 19 | $1,875 | $225 | |
August 02, 16 & 30 | $1,875 | $225 | |
September 13 & 27 | $1,875 | $225 | |
October 11 & 25 | $1,875 | $225 | |
November 08 & 22 | $1,875 | $225 | |
December 13 & 27 | $2,125 | $225 | |
Note: Minimum age limit 08 years old | |||
Not included: Medical insurance (it is compulsory that you have your own medical and accident insurance). Bring your own sleeping bag and towel
Bookings - info@extreme-safari.com
