Lodge
Nairobi Tented Camp
About the lodge
An overview of Nairobi Tented Camp.
Nestled within a serene riverine forest and just a short drive from Jomo Kenyatta Airport, Wilson Airport, and Nairobi City, Nairobi Tented Camp offers a truly immersive wilderness experience. Located in the heart of Nairobi National Park, it provides a seamless transition into Kenya’s natural beauty. Within half an hour of your arrival, you can settle into an authentic tented safari experience.
Highlights
- Outdoor dining in a mess tent
- Private chef for each cottage
- Accommodation set within Nairobi National Park
You Must Know
Child Policy
Two children in their own tent pay 75% of the per-person sharing rate each. The third child in the same tent also pays 75% of the per-person sharing rate. For children aged 12 years: one child sharing with one adult pays 75% of the adult sharing rate, while the adult pays the full adult sharing rate. One child sharing with two adults pays the above child rate, but adults pay double tent rates. Children below three years stay free. Only one child sharing with two adults is allowed in each tent due to size constraints.
The Details
As the first accommodation allowed in Nairobi National Park, the camp offers a unique blend of untamed landscapes and urban proximity, with plains on one side and the city skyline on the other. The park is a wildlife haven, renowned for near-guaranteed sightings of rhinos, making it a must-visit destination.
Accommodation
The camp offers nine spacious and inviting guest tents, each designed to accommodate two people. Locally sourced materials and vibrant textiles create an exotic yet cozy atmosphere. Comfortable beds are equipped with warm blankets and hot water bottles to ensure warmth and comfort during the night.
Dining
All meals are homemade and served on a set menu. Special dietary needs can be accommodated with advance notice. Drinks, including ice-cold beer, wine, and gin and tonics, are available at the fully stocked bar in the central mess tent. Meals at Nairobi Tented Camp are carefully curated to complement the safari experience.
Breakfast: A hearty and warming start to the day.
Lunch: Light and refreshing, served under the shade of olive trees.
Dinner: Gourmet options like soufflés and beef fillet, enjoyed under the stars.
Game Drives
Begin your safari adventure with an early morning wake-up call accompanied by freshly brewed coffee or tea. Early game drives offer the perfect opportunity to witness the sunrise and spot a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, buffalo, zebra, impala, and eland. The park is home to both black and white rhinos, lions, and, with some luck, the elusive leopard. After the drive, return to camp for freshly baked bread, coffee, and a hearty breakfast.
Price Includes
- Full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Two airport transfers
- Two shared game drives or one extended game drive
- Visit to the Elephant Orphanage
- Complimentary drinks (beer, wine, gin, and tonic)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Nairobi Tented Camp personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
Full Board — All meals, water and soft drinks.
$180
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
Full Board — All meals, water and soft drinks.
$190
Shoulder
1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board — All meals, water and soft drinks.
$180
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Gamewatchers Safaris's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Offer
50% off for the Bride (25% off in August & September) when staying 4 or more nights
When honeymooners book 4 or more nights at any Porini Safari Camp (including Nairobi Tented Camp), the bride receives 50% off her per-person rate year-round, except in August and September when the discount reduces to 25%. Proof of wedding is required and travel must occur within 12 months of the wedding date. The offer cannot be combined with any other promotions.
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights
- Booking
- Valid for travel within 12 months of wedding
- Proof
- Proof of wedding required
- Combinable
- Not combinable with any other offer
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Nairobi Tented Camp: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- 3+
- Game drives
- 3+
- Walking safari
- 3+
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Accommodation
No dedicated family unit.
Child rates
Child rates apply ages 3–12. Under 3 stay free. 1 child sharing with 2 adults pays child rate (adults pay double tent rates); max 1 child per tent when sharing with 2 adults due to tent size. 1 child sharing with 1 adult: child pays 75% of adult sharing rate, adult pays adult sharing rate. 2 children in own tent pay 75% of per-person sharing each; a 3rd child in the same tent also pays 75%. 6-night offer: child 3–12 sharing with 2 adults pays 50% of rates (under 3 free).
Notable exceptions
- No dedicated family tent at Nairobi Tented Camp — the camp has nine two-person guest tents, and tent size limits sharing to a maximum of 1 child with 2 adults per tent (2 or 3 children may share their own tent). Sister Porini camps (e.g. Porini Mara) do offer dedicated Family Tents, but that does not apply here. Note also that the child age band at Nairobi Tented Camp is 3–12 years, which differs from the Porini bush camps (8–16). Rate-sheet mechanics differ between the rack sheet (child pays child rate while adults pay double tent rates) and the 6-night offer (child sharing with 2 adults pays 50% of rates) — confirm which applies at quoting.
Horseback
Saddle up.
Horseback riding options at Nairobi Tented Camp. Rider experience and age requirements vary; check the details on each ride before booking.
Guided ride
Horse Riding Around the Community
A guided horse ride around the community surrounding Olepangi Farm, priced at US$70 per person. This offering provides guests with a chance to explore the local area on horseback.
Cost: US$70. Valid 2 nd Jan 2026 – 1 st Jan 2027. No further details on duration, group size, or age limits stated in the excerpt.
- Cost
- US$ 70
- Availability
- subject to availability
Riding lesson
Horse Riding Lesson
Cost: US$65 adult. US$45 child. Valid 2 nd Jan 2026 – 1 st Jan 2027. No further details on duration or group size stated in the excerpt.
- Cost
- US$ 65 adult. US$ 45 child
- Availability
- subject to availability
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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