Embark on a thrilling 3- to 5-day wilderness adventure with Gamewatchers’ Adventure Camp, where the focus is on raw, immersive wildlife experiences over luxury. This journey takes you deep into Kenya’s prime conservancies, bypassing the usual tourist trails and embracing the heart of the bush. You’ll sleep in tents under open skies, rise to the calls of the wild, and spend your days with expert guides tracking magnificent animals by 4×4, on foot, or even by light-aircraft transfers to maximize your time in nature. Expect a journey that is intimate, raw, and unforgettable — one that puts wildlife first and comfort second, but still with all the essentials handled by professional camp staff.

Each day brings new surprises: sunrise drives scanning for predators, guided nature walks led by Maasai trackers, night drives to glimpse nocturnal life, and cultural encounters with local communities. Over the course of the trip you move between exclusive private conservancies — from the Selenkay ecosystem in Amboseli to the Ol Kinyei or Ripoi Conservancies bordering the Maasai Mara — allowing you to experience very different habitats and wildlife. With fewer crowds, smaller groups, and a conservation ethos at its heart, this safari is for those who want to trade plush comfort for deeper connection with Africa’s wild soul.

The Camp

Your base will be Gamewatchers Adventure Camp, which operates in rustic tented style but with reliable service. One variant is Selenkay Adventure Camp (Amboseli ecosystem) and the other is Ol Kinyei Adventure Camp (Mara region). See more via Gamewatchers’ official site: Gamewatchers / Porini Camps gamewatchers.com+1

Camp Features & Accommodation

• Dome tents (approx. 10ft × 10ft) with insect-proof design and standing height.

• Each tent has a private bathroom cubicle just behind it (flush toilet, wash basin, safari shower)

• All meals prepared by experienced camp cook; staff handle tent setup, cleaning, water heating, etc.

• Solar lighting in paths, central charging area, outside dining under canopy, open fire evenings

• Eco-friendly, low infrastructure to minimize impact on the habitat

Typical Tour Highlights

• Transfer from Nairobi to Selenkay by light aircraft to save travel time and preserve your stamina.

• Game drives in private conservancies, with chances to see lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giraffe, antelope species, and smaller wildlife too.

• Guided nature walks with Maasai trackers, giving you closer insight into tracks, bush ecology, and smaller creatures.

• Maasai village visit to experience local culture, traditions, dance, and daily life.

• Night drives with a spotlight to seek out nocturnal species (e.g. hyena, genet, civet)

• Transfer to Mara region (Porini Giraffe Camp or Ol Kinyei area) and further drives in the Mara or conservancies around it to see the great migration (seasonally) or large predator action.

• Morning and afternoon game drives, sundowners in the bush, star-gazing over unpolluted skies.