ABOUT CAMPING SAFARIS IN KENYA
Camping safaris in Kenya: Camping safaris are one of the best and breath taking holiday safaris that enable travelers on a Camping safari in Kenya to set up a tent or opt to reside in permanent camps. Most travelers who have taken on a camping safari in Kenya believe that it is one of the best ways to have maximum feeling of Kenya’s unbeaten nature. Some travelers as well believe that camping safaris are the cheapest way to enjoy Kenya.
Camping is basically a thrilling and fascinating activity to enjoy whether as a solo traveler, with family, friends, or even as a couple. Whichever way you choose to do, you will surely enjoy the experience at any given period of time.
Kenya has several campsites ranging to over 200 well distributed across various safari destinations thus travelers can choose which wilderness to explore for a camping safari.
Kenya wildlife services (KWS) is responsible for the management of various campsites especially the public campsites within different national parks thus tourist can set up their tent and be sure of maximum security by KWS which will ensure that every camper enjoys their stay in the wilderness of Kenya’s national parks.
In most cases, campers are able to find the camping equipment for hire at the campsites or else they are informed to carry own equipment. There are as well some companies in Nairobi that hire camping equipment, safari vehicles, chefs and many other items needed for any kind of Kenya safari.
Camping safari in Kenya is an all year round experience though it is always prudence to ensure that you avoid the rainy seasons which usually covers the months of March, April and May for heavy rain falls. At this time, the country experiences heavy rains which in most cases lead to closing of some of the campsites due to floods thus not favorable for camping. Kenya as well experiences short rains in October and November.
Well, whichever month you choose to do your camping safari in Kenya be sure to enjoy your safari.
Important to note while in preparations for a camping safari in Kenya;
- All you need is to be conversant with how best to set up your tent or else you may as well need someone to help you out in this.
- You as well need to look around for the best place to set up your tents which should be a nice place with shade. However, check out the tree you intend to camp under since most of the trees are actually climbed by predators and some even keep their meals up in the tree branches thus it is best that you camp under a thorny tree.
- You as well need to ensure that you avoid setting up your camp on a dry river bed since incase of rain, floods are likely to seep away your tent and end up ruining your entire camping experience.
- You also need to avoid camping along the trails of animals as this may disturb their peace while in their natural habitats.
- During dry seasons, try to ensure that you set up your tent in that the largest window is facing the side of the prevailing wind to enjoy a nature and cool fresh air.
- Ensure that your campfires are well controlled during your camping safari at any given period of time. You may choose to place some stones around the fire to prevent it from crossing and causing damages.
Checklist for Camping safaris in Kenya
Below are all items that you may need during your camping safari in Kenya;
Camping equipment: Obviously tents are the major camping items to think about while planning your next camping adventure in Kenya. The preferred tent should be well equipped with sheet, the window should be netted with a mosquito net since you will be in the wilderness where there are probably lots of insects and mosquitos thus the net will protect you against mosquito bites. The tent should as well come along with sleeping bags, bed sheets, blankets, pillows, torch/ light, a table and camping chairs depending on the number of people undertaking a particular camping safari, an air pump.
Kitchen wear/ equipment: you will require a stove and fuel or gas, you need water. In case there is no water at your campsite, you will need to carry own water though most campsites actually have water, need a match box/ lighter for starting fire, a saucepan and any other cooking pots, chopping board, serving spoon, forks, spoons, toaster, coffee maker, Knives, spatula, large bowl, water bottles, a cooler box large enough to accommodate your eats and drinks, a dish washer, kitchen towels, garbage bags since you need to pack well all your trash and dispose it off away from the park. You as well aluminum foil and re-usable containers in your kitchen.
Toiletries: For your precious body, you will require to pack towels, tooth brush and paste, hair brush, comb, lip bum, wipes, a mirror, an insect repellant, deodorant, sun screen, and shampoo among others that you really feel necessary to carry during your camping safari in Kenya.
Other items necessary during your camping safari in Kenya include;
A tool kit that includes a screw driver, a sewing kit, an army knife (You never know when you will need it). Other important items include a panga since you will need to cut firewood to set up the campfire and as well need the panga to clear the bush at the campsite where you intend to set your tent, a spade. Trust me you as well need to carry along your first aid kit, enough drinking water.
And finally the equipment you should never ever forget is a camera with fully charged batteries and you as well need to carry some extra batteries for your camera. Bird lover, I would advise you to carry your binoculars because there is abundant of birdlife to watch in the wilderness.
Conclusion;
Whichever safari one chooses to take be it camping safari or any other kind of safari, Kenya is an incredible travel destination and expect to enjoy your stay. Check out some of our best Kenya safaris. We as well offer memorable safaris to Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and DRCongo.
