Camping It Up in Kenya

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Where would you camp in Kenya? KWS Kenya Wildlife Service has a selection of unrivalled camping areas that are scenically located within national parks and reserves and in addition offer the best possible security services. There are 2 kinds of camp sites: Public campsites which are normally located adjacent to the main gate. They are open to everyone and normally don’t require you to pre book. Public campsites have the basic necessities: water, latrine, shower, sheltered cooking areas, picnic tables, benches and fire pits some have iron BBQ attachments.

 

The second type is the special campsites which are generally located far in beautiful spots; they must be pre booked. While camping is an adventure one cannot just wake up and leave for an evening or morning stroll. Only two national parks allow walking other than in the company of an armed KWS ranger; Saiwa Swamp and Hell’s gate national parks. The rangers need to be hired and arrangements can be made in advance.

 

Recommended campsites   

 

Hell’s Gate Naivasha

Mount Kenya National Park

Saiwa Swamp National park

Lake Bogoria National Reserve

Lake Nakuru National Park

Marsabit National Park

 

Budget watch

 

Public Campsites: They charge per person per night basis in addition to the fees payable to enter the park. The most popular parks include Aberdares, Amboseli, Nakuru, Tsavo and Meru National Park and advance booking is required.

 

Special campsites: Charge a weekly rate at a flat flee for the entire campsite which is non refundable and payable in advance. Water and security can be provided at a minimal charge if arranged in advance by a warden