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The Camp: Our Mission
At El Karama Wild, luxury is measured differently.
Our mission is to create an exclusive use, tented experience that brings our guests back down to earth. Whether as a combination experience with our Lodge or a stand alone safari: El Karama Wild is for guests who want to reset themselves and step into a different rhythm away from normal life and into the wild world of under canvas living. Bucket showers under the moonlight, paths lit by kerosene lanterns, sleeping to howl a hyena and crisp dew of morning.
This camp is designed to connect you more deeply to the natural world without any of the distractions of modern life.
Immersive experiences in nature and a complete digital detox, there are no permanent structures here, no bright lights or noise. Just traditional under canvas living that prioritises deep rest, adventure and the slow safari. With up to 5 roomy bedroom tents, a large living space under canvas and open air, guests can 'bookend' their day with activities on the conservancy and spend the rest of their down time in this dreamy setting, reading, writing, learning and playing.
On our shelves we have games like chess, drafts and playing cards and art supplies and beadwork to ensure that guests get creative and use the slower moments in camp the old fashioned way .
The kitchen tent is not far and guests can learn how to bake and pick up some of our unique open fire charcoal recipes, learn how to make fire and forage for plants. Use the local knowledge of our staff to get to know the wild space around you. Settle into slower pace and a let your mind rest.
There are charging points in the camp for cameras but otherwise there is no electricity or wifi.
Sleeping
Relax in up to 5 light and spacious bedroom tents designed with a natural, organic aesthetic to maximise comfort and serenity. Lit with solar lanterns inside and romantic safari lanterns outside, these roomy tents allow the bush to speak for itself. Each tent has their own adjoining shower tent with an African bush shower and a separate toilet tent ensuring complete privacy. Each tent has two beds, luggage rack, hanging rail, mirror, veranda with table and safari chairs.
We find the most picturesque locations to ensure total privacy, views and game watching from your bed.
Eating
Savour our home-grown, organic food brought to camp from our very own shamba at the lodge with meat reared on the land. Enjoy innovative, hearty menus that celebrate our climate and culinary heritage. Each meal is prepared in a bush kitchen with a smile. We cook on cast iron pans and over open fires or on charcoal.
All dietary needs can be catered for given a little advance warning.
Our dining room and living area are under canvas, open air and designed for comfort in the bush. Lit with candles and with the sounds of bush around you, every meal is a bush meal and every evening a memory for life.
Activities
The activities at El Karama Wild are designed to meet the rhythm of the sun, we wake early, we sleep under the stars and by the firelight. The goal is to immerse and connect our guests to the earth. Whether on foot, by car, on horses or by helicopter, your days will be filled with unforgettable experiences. Our activities are led by an expert guide and hosted by a small team who have grown up here and who know the landscape intimately. Awaken your senses and get into that slow safari mindset.
Activities include: walking, tracking, game drives, night drives, fishing, botanical foraging, bush picnics, beadwork, farm visits and trips by air and off grid adventure.
Walking
Explore the wonders of this ecosystem at your own pace. Whether it's a morning walk at dawn into breakfast or a half day with a small day pack. Take the opportunity to slow down and immerse yourself in the rhythm of this landscape. Connect with and learn about the geology, botany and ornithology of El Karama with our expert guide.
Riding
Adventure and a new perspective. Team up with our partner horses and ride out every day from camp experiencing this incredible landscape on horseback. The thrill and contentment that comes with full days outdoors on horseback and evenings spent under the stars. Adventure, immersion and connection. Book early to avoid disappointment. For experienced equestrians only. 12 years or older and 85 KG weight limit.
Heli Trips
The ultimate luxury safari experience. Cover some ground and use the camp as your base to go explore the amazing scenery of this country by helicopter, stopping at hidden waterholes for a swim, reaching the top of remote pinnacles just in time for a coffee or visit an inspiring community-owned elephant sanctuary where you can see conservation stories in action. Then come back to camp, a hot shower and fireside cocktails. Book with us and we will share the best of Kenya.
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