Kenya Camps & Lodges
Tumaren Camp, Laikipia, Kenya
A Tented Camp in Kenya
Camp Details
Positioned at the western side of wildlife-rich grassland this elegant tented camp was originally the home of Kerry Glen, James Christian, the owners of Karisia Walking Safaris. The camp overlooks a salt lick that attracts almost all of Laikipia’s large game. Tumaren Camp offers seven spacious sleeping tents thoughtfully equipped with convenient lighting, ensuite bathrooms, and modern flush toilets as well as expansive views of the country below and the visitors to the salt.
Tumaren is a place where you can immerse yourself in a variety of activities, from guided walks to leisurely camel rides and delightful picnics that connect you with Laikipia’s ecology and natural history . Guests can also indulge in top rope rock climbing, visiting the local markets and schools and play ultimate frisbee against our local team of primary school students. Wildlife enthusiasts and photographers can embark on exciting game drives or sit by the waterholes watching the animals coming to water. For those wanting a little more there is a fantastic 20 metre pool facing the plains and often there is wildlife sauntering past.
WHY CHOOSE TUMAREN CAMP?
- Your stay at Tumaren camp is filled with activities that include rock climbing, fishing, birdwatching, camel riding, tracking, visit to Baboon project and Mpala Research, football, and game drives.
- Karisia Walking Safaris specialises in walking safaris supported by camels.
- Trips offer a unique perspective of not just the animals but the land they live in.
Questions about Tumaren
What makes the walking here different from walks at other camps?
Tumaren was the home of Kerry Glen and James Christian, who own Karisia Walking Safaris, and camel-supported walking is what the camp is built around. Camels carry the kit while you walk, which gives you a feel for the land as much as the animals. Guided walks, camel rides and picnics all sit within the rate.
Do children pay a reduced rate?
They do. Children under 16 pay 50 per cent of the adult rate along with the conservation and community fee. Alongside walking there is top rope rock climbing, fishing, birdwatching, tracking, visits to the Baboon project and Mpala Research, football, and a game of ultimate frisbee against the local primary school team.
What is camp itself like, and is it good for game viewing from base?
It is a tented camp of seven spacious sleeping tents with lighting, en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets, set above a salt lick that draws almost all of Laikipia's larger game. There is a 20-metre pool facing the plains with wildlife often passing by. The 2026 rate is from US$795 per person per night.
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Tumaren Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | January - December | – | US $ 795 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Tumaren Camp rates include: drinks, walks, camel rides, rock climbing, market visits, school visits and drives.
Questions about Tumaren
What makes the walking here different from walks at other camps?
Tumaren was the home of Kerry Glen and James Christian, who own Karisia Walking Safaris, and camel-supported walking is what the camp is built around. Camels carry the kit while you walk, which gives you a feel for the land as much as the animals. Guided walks, camel rides and picnics all sit within the rate.
Do children pay a reduced rate?
They do. Children under 16 pay 50 per cent of the adult rate along with the conservation and community fee. Alongside walking there is top rope rock climbing, fishing, birdwatching, tracking, visits to the Baboon project and Mpala Research, football, and a game of ultimate frisbee against the local primary school team.
What is camp itself like, and is it good for game viewing from base?
It is a tented camp of seven spacious sleeping tents with lighting, en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets, set above a salt lick that draws almost all of Laikipia's larger game. There is a 20-metre pool facing the plains with wildlife often passing by. The 2026 rate is from US$795 per person per night.
Activities
Child Policy
Children under 16 pay 50% of the adult rate and the conservation / community fee.
Questions about Tumaren
What makes the walking here different from walks at other camps?
Tumaren was the home of Kerry Glen and James Christian, who own Karisia Walking Safaris, and camel-supported walking is what the camp is built around. Camels carry the kit while you walk, which gives you a feel for the land as much as the animals. Guided walks, camel rides and picnics all sit within the rate.
Do children pay a reduced rate?
They do. Children under 16 pay 50 per cent of the adult rate along with the conservation and community fee. Alongside walking there is top rope rock climbing, fishing, birdwatching, tracking, visits to the Baboon project and Mpala Research, football, and a game of ultimate frisbee against the local primary school team.
What is camp itself like, and is it good for game viewing from base?
It is a tented camp of seven spacious sleeping tents with lighting, en-suite bathrooms and flush toilets, set above a salt lick that draws almost all of Laikipia's larger game. There is a 20-metre pool facing the plains with wildlife often passing by. The 2026 rate is from US$795 per person per night.
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