Nairobi Tented Camp , Nairobi, Kenya
Deep within a riverine forest minutes from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Wilson Airport and Nairobi City is a true wilderness experience. Visitors can arrive into Kenya and get ‘straight under canvas’ within 30 minutes of leaving the airport. Nairobi Tented Camp is an authentic tented camp in the heart of Nairobi National Park.
It is the first accommodation of any sort to be allowed in this unique safari destination. It is also the first tented accommodation in Nairobi. There isn’t anywhere else in the world like it; a wilderness escape where you can savour the thrill of camping in the heart of thick bushland right on the doorstep of Nairobi.
With sweeping plains on one side and Nairobi city on the other, Nairobi National Park is a wildlife haven unlike any other, with guaranteed sightings of rhino a reason in itself to visit, and Nairobi Tented Camp offers guests the opportunity to really get to know this unique destination and its wildlife. International visitors will leave Jomo Kenyatta airport and within ten minutes start their wildlife encounter, with the last 20 minutes of their short half an hour journey filled with the excitement of their first game drive in Kenya.
Whether you are in Nairobi for tourism, a night stopover, international business or conferences, films or simply looking for a weekend break as a resident, Nairobi Tented Camp has something for everyone.
A safari that will take your breath away
Your day in Nairobi Tented Camp starts with a freshly brewed hot drink bought to your tent before setting off for that infamous safari tradition – an early morning game drive. Be lucky enough to catch the first rays of early morning sun as they burn off the nightly dusting of dew and stirs the plains game gently to life.
After a morning potentially filled with sightings of giraffe, buffalo and leopard return to camp for more warming cups of coffee, freshly baked breads and a hearty cooked breakfast. The camp is made up of eight double accommodation tents and a central mess tent, from which meals will be served. In the afternoon backgammon games might be enjoyed or a good read can be found from one of the many books in the library.
All meals are carefully crafted to compliment bush living without sacrificing on quality and there is nothing more blissful than sleeping off your three-course lunch in a swaying hammock under the shade of an olive tree.
As the day cools and the sun starts its journey West it will be time for another game drive – a chance to catch that evasive moment where a lion might decide it’s time to feast. Return to camp to drinks and stories around the campfire, before dinner under the vast African star lit sky and ultimately retreating to bed.
Your tent
Each of our eight tents house accommodation for two people and have their own toilet and shower, so you can enjoy the luxury of en-suite living ‘safaris style’, with hot water heated over a log fire and bought to your shower when you’re ready.
Low watt LED lighting in each of the tents will be run off rechargeable batteries and solar panels, otherwise guests can enjoy the romance of candles and lanterns… a truly authentic tented camp experience.
Comfortable beds are wrapped in cosy blankets and soft towels are at the ready after you’ve washed away the red Nairobi dust from the day. Each of the tents has the following:
• Twin or double bed
• Bedside tables
• Torch
• Gas and kerosene lanterns
• Wardrobe for hanging your clothes
• En-suite toilet with bucket shower and basin
• Writing desk with lamp
• Carpets of sheep skin rugs on the floor
• LED lighting
• Chairs and table on veranda for relaxing
• Luggage rack
• View into the valley and forest
Gourmet meals made from the freshest ingredients
All meals at Nairobi Tented Camp are crafted to compliment the authenticity of the safaris experience guests will have the pleasure of enjoying. All meals will be served on a set menu basis, with warming hearty breakfast in the morning. Light invigorating lunches best served in the speckled shade of an olive tree. Ice cold drinks available from the fully stocked bar in the central mess tent will accompany melt in your mouth camp cooked meals. Tantalising dinners of light as a feather soufflés and tender beef fillet are served under the star filled sky. Everything at Nairobi Tented Camp is homemade and cooked with love. If you have any special dietary requirements please let us know at the time of booking. The Chefs have a wealth of experience with Vegetarian, Halal and other dishes.
