BEST CAMPING SITES IN NAIROBI

There are quite a number of peaceful places to go for camping in Nairobi.  The warm temperature and great landscapes have made it a great camping destination.  Below are Nairobi’s best camping sites.

Nairobi Tented Camp

The tented camp offers visitors the opportunity to get to know this unique destination and its wildlife.  The park has a diversity of environments with characteristic fauna and flora

Locating Nairobi Tented Camp 

Nairobi Tented Camp is located at Nairobi National Park.  Nairobi National Park is approximately 8km from the Nyayo Stadium Round about.  To visit the site using public means; Board Matatu No.15 at Bus Station (BS) near Afya Centre, or Matatu No.125, 126 from Railways Station.

Entry Requirements

The Park is accessed at a fee, for more information please visit their website.

Oloolua Nature Trail

There is a cave, a papyrus swamp further down the river and a secure campsite complete with tap water, drop toilets, and firewood for lighting a bonfire but you will have to bring your own tent, food and cooking utensils though. There is also is a 20-foot waterfall close to the forest entrance.

 

Locating Oloolua Nature Trail

Oloolua Nature Trail is located in Karen. For those who would like to visit the site using public means; board Matatu No.24 at Railways Bus Terminus or at Kencom House bus terminus and alight at the junction of Bogani Road and Karen Road near Karen Blixen Museum.  Oloolua Nature Trail is 600 meters to your left.

When to Visit

The Nature Trail can be visited any day from 9a.m to 6p.m

Entry Requirements

There is a fee charged for one to enter, the fee is varied on whether one is a citizen, student or Resident. The fee is also charged depending on whether people are going to camp, Team building, or other activities such as church, commercial, meetings, parties e.t.c

Wildebeest Campsite

It is Nairobi’s great permanent tented camp.  It has peaceful tropical gardens with a variety of plants and birds, it is close to shops, markets, banks and transport links.  You can use your own tent or hire one from the site.

Locating Wildebeest Campsite

Wildebeest Campsite is located along Mokoyeti Road, Langata.  If using public means board Matatu No.15 from Central Bus Station near Afya Centre. 

When to Visit

The campsite can be visited any day from 9a.m to 6p.m

Entry Requirements

Price is for the camping pitch and there is an additional cost in case you are using their tent and beddings.  Facilities include: restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and snacks.

Paradise Lost

It has this ancient caves eroded by the waters of Gichi River and a spectacular waterfall.  The activities at the site include; boat riding, fishing on the small lake, Ostrich feeding, Horse riding, camel riding, camping, taking a walk on  nature trails.

Locating Paradise Lost

Paradise Lost is Located off Kiambu Road just after the Evergreen Centre.  For those who would like to visit the site using public means, board matatu No.100 from opposite St Peter Claviers Catholic church or near OTC /Salvation Army areas

Entry Requirements

Visitors are required to pay an entrance fee.  All activities are included in the entrance fee except for the pony, boat riding, horse riding, and camel riding.

It is advisable to avoid going camping during a rainy season.  Be sure you know of the security of the place before you decide to go camping.