Bush classics
Mobile Camping Safari in Kenya
Real canvas, real bush, real firelight. A mobile camping safari is Kenya at its most authentic.
Key takeaways
- Private mobile camps move to remote, exclusive sites.
- En-suite tents with bucket showers, three-course dinners.
- From $650/day pp for shared; $1,200/day pp private.
- Best in Laikipia and Mara conservancies.
What 'mobile' means
A full crew moves your camp between locations while you game-drive. You arrive at sundown to a new site — tent up, fire lit, drinks poured.
Level of comfort
Not roughing it. Real beds, en-suite bucket showers with hot water, three-course dinners, waiter service. It's genteel bush camping, not backpacker gear.
Recommended operators
Cottar's mobile, Alex Walker Serian, Karisia (Laikipia walking mobile). All work with us.
FAQ
Frequently asked
- Toilet setup?
- Ensuite chemical loo per tent.
- Shower?
- Bucket shower with heated water, ensuite.
- How many tents?
- Typically 2–4 tents per mobile camp.
- Any wildlife concerns at night?
- Night watchmen and a fire ring around camp. Very safe.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your Kenyan safari.
Tell us your dates and interests — we usually send a tailor-made itinerary within 24 hours.