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El Karama Wild is an intimate, seasonal, exclusive use tented camp sleeping 4 to 10 pax designed for walking, wildlife and meaningful experiences in the bush based in the Northern reaches of the very private El Karama Wildlife Conservancy. Known for its commitment to responsible tourism and true long term habitat stability, El Karama Wild is a sister camp to El Karama Lodge, Laikipia.
A unique off-grid experience for those who long to slow down and reconnect with nature. Step away from the noise of the modern world and into a private wildnerness where life is lived on foot, wildlife rhythms set the pace and luxury is found in space, simplicity and the natural rhythms of the day. Ideal for small groups or families who value privacy, and authenticity. El Karama Wild offers a rare opportunity to explore the wilds slowly, immersing completely and taking guests back to the best of the safari traditions. Hot showers under the stars, meals from the open fires, waking to the sounds of the dawn all around you. True connection.
Activities include: guided walking safaris, birding, botany, horse riding, game drives, night drives and plenty of time and space to read, relax and recharge. With limited connectivity, El Karama Wild invites you and your family to disconnect from screens and reconnect with presence. Days are guided by light, weather and wildlife, evenings by firelight and wood smoke, conversation and the stars.
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 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
A jewel in the heart of Laikipia. El Karama Wild is the perfect wild camp experience that can be combined with a stay at El Karama Lodge or experienced as a stand alone tend camp. Whether on foot, by car, on horses or by helicopter, your days will be filled with unforgettable experiences. Located in the North of the conservancy near a waterfall, camp activities are led by an expert guides who have grown up here and who know the landscape intimately. Awaken your senses and get out of your comfort zone. Activities include: walking, tracking, game drives, night drives, fishing, botanical foraging, bush picnics, beadwork, trips by air and off grid adventure.
Walking
Explore the wonders of this ecosystem at your own pace. Whether it's the whole day or just a few hours, 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 guides.
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.
Heli Trips
The ultimate luxury safari experience. Cover some ground and 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.
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