Mobile camps have been part of Kenyan safari tradition for over a century. Instead of staying in a fixed lodge, you get a private camp set up just for your group, wherever the adventure is. Here's how modern mobile camp setup works.
Mobile camps defined
A mobile camp is a temporary, fully equipped campsite that a camping outfitter transports, pitches and later removes. It can serve a family for one night or a company for a week, and it can move with you from one park to the next.
Types of mobile camps
- Basic mobile camps: sleeping tents, mattresses, sleeping bags, chairs, a kitchen and lanterns.
- Serviced mobile camps: adds dining shelters, shower and toilet tents, and catered meals.
- Luxury mobile camps: canvas tents, real beds and furnished lounges. See glamping in Kenya.
- Event and corporate camps: large layouts with meeting shelters. See corporate team-building camps.
- Production camps: base camps for film crews. See film outfitting.
How mobile camp setup works
- Brief: location, dates, number of guests and the comfort level you want.
- Site plan: the outfitter checks access, water and permissions, and plans the tent layout.
- Transport: equipment travels by truck from Nairobi.
- Pitching: the crew sets up sleeping, dining, kitchen and bathroom areas before guests arrive.
- Your stay: you enjoy the camp, with catering if you booked it.
- Takedown: everything is packed up and the site is left clean.
Where can you have a mobile camp?
Popular locations include the Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Laikipia, Samburu, Amboseli, Tsavo and private ranches. Many sites need a booking or permission from the park, conservancy or landowner, so arrange this early.
Why choose a mobile camp?
- Privacy: the whole camp is yours.
- Location: stay where lodges don't exist.
- Flexibility: you choose the size, comfort and budget.
- Experience: it's the authentic Kenyan safari feeling.
Plan yours with our mobile camp setup service.
Need gear or a full camp setup?
Tell us your dates, location and group size. Kifaru Kampers will recommend the right equipment and send you a quote.
Request a quote Call +254 738 201701 WhatsApp usFrequently asked questions
What is a mobile camp?
A mobile camp is a temporary, fully equipped campsite set up for your group at a location of your choice, then removed after your stay.
How long does it take to set up a mobile camp?
It depends on the size and location. Small camps go up in a few hours, while large serviced camps are usually pitched the day before guests arrive.
Are mobile camps expensive?
They range from budget camps with basic equipment to luxury camps with catering, so you can scale the setup to your budget.
Who sets up the mobile camp?
Kifaru Kampers transports, pitches and dismantles the camp with its own crew.