BEST AND AFFORDABLE CAMPING SITES NEAR NAIROBI
Living in a big city like Nairobi can be stressful, from hectic traffic, city noise, tight work deadlines, and the hustle and bustle on the streets. Life feels overwhelming, with a nagging headache having to deal with this for almost 365 days year after year.
Do you know you can make a habit of escaping this hallowing life on weekends, without long road trips or expensive getaway? Camping is one of the best ways to reconnect with nature, which heals your body and mind and keeps you energized for days ahead.
The best part is that there are numerous camping sites near Nairobi that are less than two hours’ drive, giving you more time to spend in nature. The list consists of great places that you could have ever imagined existed at affordable prices.
- ACACIA CAMP SWARA PLAINS.
A real hidden gem on the edge of Nairobi with a beautiful wilderness experience. Just 36 km from the city, Acacia Swara plains consist of 300 game animals and 320 bird species, and it’s something that’s not seen so close to the town.
There are 13 little bandas offering comfortable rustic experience with en-suite bathrooms. The Savannah provides immense views of the big skies, Mt Kenya to the north and Kilimanjaro to the south. I never imagined that I could see both very famous at one time near the city.
Acacia Swara plains offer authentic bush experience, a connection to nature with high flexible rates.
- Rapids Camp Sagana.
Rapids is a paradise for campers and offers the best water glides, kayaking, fishing, and canoeing and zip liner right above river Sanaga. It’s an excellent place to test and overcome your fears.
Camp next to a river frontage of 650m with a grat area for team building. You can hear the water passing by at night.
Magnificent landscape, scenic surrounding, and a spectacular waterfall gives you a calm atmosphere for re-energizing your body after a stressful week.
- Tigoni Waterfalls.
Not known to many, Tigoni waterfalls are located in Kiambu County with a beautifully serene environment. Situated 7000 feet above sea level, and 5 degrees chiller than Nairobi with a view of high Gong hills.
It offers the best camping atmosphere if you are looking for a quiet place, with beautiful green grass—well-marked trails for trekking surrounded by tea estates.
It’s tranquil and calm, birds singing, and you can hear the air whistle through trees. You can enjoy reading a book with a panoramic view of Nairobi City, especially at night and changing colors of the sky with a hot cup of coffee. The best part you can carry your cooked meal.
- MALEWA BUSH CAMP.
For a quick getaway in a serene environment furnished with splash vegetation, then Malewa bush camp is the place to be.
It is located near Naivasha next to Kigio Wildlife conservancy in Gilgil. Just two hours from Nairobi, Malewa offers a variety of activities like rock climbing, boat riding and fishing, game drive, and trekking.
Are you looking for a great place to have fun with friends and family at an affordable price? Malewa Bush Camp is the place to be. Carry a good camera as it’s a photogenic area. You can pitch your tent or rent a cottage. The site is chilly; remember to pack warm clothes.
Camping is the best and cheapest way to experience nature. With just short drives from Nairobi to entirely another world surrounded by flora and fauna helping your body and mind relax and energized for busy days ahead. It’s a great way to get a break from technology, social media, and movies and reflect on your life.