Looking For The Best Tented Camps In Kenya?
You're in luck! We have compiled a list of the top 10 Kenya safari tented camps across most budget ranges. These accommodation options are located all over Kenya, including Masai Mara, Laikipia Plateau, Samburu Reserve and Amboseli National Park. Kenya is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It's home to some of the best wildlife and nature reserves, with stunning landscapes that will take your breath away. So no matter where you want to go on your next Kenya safari, we can help you find the perfect camp for you!
There is nothing quite like waking up to views of Africa's wildlife grazing just meters away from your tent suite - especially when they're so close you can hear them breathing at night! There's no better way to experience this than at any of the below listed tented camps, where each day brings new adventures, new sights and new sounds.
Look at the listing below for our top 10 best tented safari camps in Kenya! So here we go and in no particular order.
PS: All camp bedrooms are purely 'under canvas'; none of these options has thatched roofing as we feel that that would be cheating :)
Kenya's Top 10 Tented Safari Camps
1. Porini Rhino Camp
Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Laikipia Plateau
Porini Rhino Camp is situated in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, which is located in the Laikipia Plateau of Kenya. It is a deluxe tented camp that offers guests an incredible safari experience. The camp has just eight tents, ensuring a personal and intimate experience for guests. Each tent has its own veranda with stunning views of the surrounding wildlife.
Camp Highlights;
- Well priced and excellent value
- Spectacular views of Mount Kenya
- Nearby Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary
- The Big Five games drives
- Lion Tracking excursion
- Night game drives
- Largest Black Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa
- Bushwalks
Click here to read more information on Porini Rhino Camp
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2. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
Ol Pejeta Conservancy - Laikipia Plateau
Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is a luxury tented safari camp located in the Laikipia Plateau. Ol Pejeta conservancy covers 30,000 acres of land. The bush camp offers tented suites adorned with hand-carved furniture, king-sized beds and spacious en-suite bathrooms. Guests can also enjoy guided game drives, walking safaris and bird watching from this luxury tented safari camp. The camp offers guests a unique and unforgettable bush safari experience.
Camp Highlights;
- Well priced and excellent value
- Only 7 tented suites
- Location on the Ewaso Ngiro River
- Visit the last two 'northern white rhinos' left on planet Earth
- Electric safari vehicle
- Family-friendly
Click here to read more information on Ol Pejeta Bush Camp
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3. Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
Loisaba Wilderness - Laikipia Plateau
Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp is located in the Loisaba Wilderness, on the beautiful Laikipia Plateau. The camp offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape, and guests can enjoy activities such as game drives, horse riding, camel riding, and nature walks. Loisaba is an excellent option for families and couples looking to combine luxury with personal attention. Loisaba Camp comprises twelve beautifully furnished tents, three of which are family tented suites, and four are more than suitable as honeymoon options.
Camp Highlights;
- Game drives and walking safaris
- Mountain bike trails
- Horse riding safaris
- Camelback safaris
- Stunning views over the Laikipia Plains
- Wildlife and birdlife photography
Click here to read more information on Elewana Loisaba Tented Camp
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4. Elephant Bedroom Camp
Samburu Reserve
Elephant Bedroom Camp is located on the border of Kenya's Samburu Reserve. This luxury safari tented camp offers an unforgettable experience with both wildlife and birdlife. Elephant Bedroom features twelve luxury tented suites, each with its own en-suite bathroom and viewing deck. Guests can enjoy game drives, guided nature walks and bush picnics, and let us not forget those fantastic sundowners.
Camp Highlights;
- Guided bush walks
- Game drives
- Lectures on Samburu culture
- Sundowners
- Bush breakfasts
- Cultural visits
Click here to read more information on Elephant Bedroom Camp
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5. Porini Amboseli Camp
Selenkay Conservancy - Amboseli National Park
Porini Amboseli Camp is a private wilderness camp located inside the Selenkay Conservancy in Amboseli National Park. The camp offers luxury camping facilities at affordable rates. The camp overlooks Mount Kilimanjaro and is close to the Selenkay Conservancy border. There are only ten tented suites in this camp so that guests can enjoy a more exclusive and personalized experience. The tents are spacious and have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets, hot showers, and eco-friendly products.
Camp Highlights;
- Well priced and excellent value
- Game drives
- Photography
- Escorted walks
- Visit traditional Maasai village
Click here to read more information on Porini Amboseli Camp
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6. Serian Nkorombo Camp
Masai Mara Reserve - Masai Mara
Serian Nkorombo Camp is located in the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve and offers guests an unrivalled safari experience. The camp is situated on the banks of the Nkorombo River and boasts spectacular views of the Mara River and the surrounding wildlife. The camp offers five luxury tented suites that feature en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. There are also plenty of activities at Serian Nkorombo Camp, including game drives, bush walks, and visits to a local Masai village.
Camp Highlights;
- Not the cheapest, but well worth the money
- Close to one of the main migration river crossings
- A small and intimate classic tented camp
- Surrounding wildlife and birdlife
- Game drives are exceptional
- Views of the Mara River
- Only five tented suites
Click here to read more information on Serian Nkorombo Camp
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7. Mara Nyika Camp
Naboisho Conservancy - Masai Mara
Mara Nyika Camp is located in the Naboisho Conservancy of the Masai Mara. The camp overlooks the Oloololo Escarpment and offers stunning views of the Mara River Valley. The camp features five of the most luxurious tented suites money can buy, each with its own en-suite bathroom and private veranda. The tents are spacious and elegantly furnished, with king-sized beds, Persian rugs, and antiques. The camp offers a range of activities, including game drives, nature walks, and bird watching.
Camp Highlights;
- The private Naboisho Conservancy
- Outstanding wildlife sightings
- Night game drives
- Intimate and luxurious tented suites
- Guides and staff are fantastic
- For families, the family suites are perfect
Click here to read more information on Mara Nyika Camp
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8. Mara Toto Camp
Masai Mara Reserve - Masai Mara
Mara Toto Camp features just five luxury tents, each with its private veranda. The tented suites are all pitched on wooden decking and feature en-suite bathrooms with a flush toilet, shower, and basin. While at the Mara Toto, you can enjoy a variety of activities, including guided walks, game drives, community visits, or relax in your tented suite. The surrounding area offers many different species to see, such as lions, cheetahs, elephants, hippos, zebras and wildebeests.
Camp Highlights;
- Only 4 tented suites
- Being surrounded by forest at night
- Game drives and wildlife are amazing
- Staff are amazing
- The sounds of Africa when sitting at the fire at night
- The annual migration
- Almost complete privacy when staying here
Click here to read more information on Mara Toto Camp
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9. Mara Expedition Camp
Olare Orok Conservancy - Masai Mara
Mara Expedition Camp is one of the premier camps in Kenya, located inside Mara North Conservancy. The camp comprises six luxury tented suites, which ensures the ultimate in privacy and exclusivity. Mara Expedition Camp is situated in the Mara North Conservancy, one of Kenya's most wildlife prolific areas with a huge number of wildlife, including great herds of migrating wildebeests.
Camp Highlights;
- Surrounding wildlife
- Game drives and guiding
- Walking options
- Almost a private camp
- Two annual migrations
- Remote and wild location
- Cuisine and meal locations
- Birdlife around the camp
Click here to read more information on Mara Expedition Camp
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10. Governors Camp
Masai Mara Reserve - Masai Mara
The famed Governors Camp is located within Masai Mara Reserve, on the banks of the Mara River, offering guests stunning views of the wildlife that surrounds. With 37 luxury tented suites, Governors is one of the bigger camps in the area but does offer exceptional value. Some of the wildlife that one can expect to see include lions, elephants, and hippos. Governors Camp also provides a wide variety of activities, including game drives, nature walks, optional balloon safaris and fishing trips.
Camp Highlights;
- Exceptional game drives
- Stunning wildlife photography
- Balloon Safari (optional)
- Professionally guided game walks
Click here to read more information on Governors Camp
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We've got some fantastic camps for you to explore in Kenya. There are so many different things to do and see; it can be hard to know where to start! So we did all the research for you and present our personal and favourite top 10 Tented Safari Camps in Kenya.
Don't worry about booking your accommodation right away; these unique tented camps will still be here when you're ready!
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Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
A quintessential classic safari experience awaits all guests when staying at AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, with sweeping views out across the surrounding plains and the Sabaringo River.
A fantastic option for single travellers, couples, families and small groups.
Satao Elerai Camp
Satao Elerai Camp with 9 Luxury tents is located in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on a 5000-acre private conservation area 12 km southeast of Amboseli National Park at the foot of Africa's Largest mountain, Mt Kilimanjaro.
One of the better lodges in Amboseli National Park with outstanding views of mount Kilimanjaro from the swimming pool.
Saruni Samburu
Perched on the top of the Kalama mountains with an all-round view of Northern Kenya all the way to snow-covered Mount Kenya, Saruni Samburu is a design lodge that is introducing a fresh concept to a well-known safari destination.
Giraffe Manor
Travellers worldwide now make The Giraffe Manor (and the giraffe centre) part of their East African safari, the only place where you can enjoy the breathtaking experience of feeding and photographing giraffes over the breakfast table.
Without question, one of the best and most popular boutique guest house options in Nairobi, a must-visit and stay for all.
Governors Camp
With its 37 tented suites, Governors' Camp is situated on the banks of the Mara River in the west of the Masai Mara; this is undoubtedly one of our most popular lodges in the Masai Mara for good reason, location, location, location.
Keekorok Lodge
Keekorok Lodge is located in the very heart of Kenya's fabled Masai Mara National Reserve, all kinds of animals and birds abound: 95 species of mammals and reptiles, and an astonishing 485 species of birds have been recorded.
Serena Beach Hotel
Serena Beach Hotel is set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns.
Serena is one of the more popular beach resorts due to located and service levels. Scuba diving here is spectacular.
Nairobi Serena Hotel
Nairobi Serena Hotel is considered by many to be the finest Nairobi accommodation; the Serena stands amidst lush tropical gardens with panoramic views over Nairobi's Central Park and the glittering downtown skyline.
When looking for a good all-round hotel with an outdoor pool in Nairobi, this option should tick all the right boxes.