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Tumaren Doubleroom

- James Christian

Tumaren Pool House

- Ivo Horsey

Tumaren Poolhouse

- James Christian

Tumaren's Chef Gertrude
Tumaren Poolhouse

- James Christian

Tumaren's Waiter Thomsd
Tumaren Camp

- James Christian

Tumaren's View

- James Christian

Tumaren Double Room
Tumaren Double Room
Tumaren Double Room

- James Christian

Tumaren Mess
Tumaren Bar
Tumaren Livingroom Tent

- James Christian

Tumaren Saltlick

- James Christian

Tumaren Double Room
Tumaren Livingroom

- Kerry Glen

Tumaren Enterance

- James Christian

Tumaren Poolhouse

- James Christian

Tumaren Poolhouse

- James Christian

Tumaren Poolhouse
Tumaren Bathroom
Tumaren Livingroom

- James Christian

Tumaren Livingroom

- James Christian

  • Tumaren Doubleroom
  • Tumaren Pool House
  • Tumaren Poolhouse
  • Tumaren's Chef Gertrude
  • Tumaren Poolhouse
  • Tumaren's Waiter Thomsd
  • Tumaren Camp
  • Tumaren's View
  • Tumaren Double Room
  • Tumaren Double Room
  • Tumaren Double Room
  • Tumaren Mess
  • Tumaren Bar
  • Tumaren Livingroom Tent
  • Tumaren Saltlick
  • Tumaren Double Room
  • Tumaren Livingroom
  • Tumaren Enterance
  • Tumaren Poolhouse
  • Tumaren Poolhouse
  • Tumaren Poolhouse
  • Tumaren Bathroom
  • Tumaren Livingroom
  • Tumaren Livingroom

All you need to know

Intro

Situated at the eastern periphery of a wide plain, Tumaren looks westward toward a series of granitic kopjes that define eastern Laikipia. In the foreground, you might expect to see Giraffe, Oryx, Grevy's Zebra and other plains game that seek the safety of the open grassland. 

This luxury tented camp was originally the home of Kerry and James (owners of Karisia Walking Safaris) and it has 6 beautiful sleeping tents, solar lighting and running water. Each tent can fit a family of 4 if needed or else kept as a double / twin. Guests staying here do walks, camel rides, picnics, go rock climbing and game viewing from the camp and come back to the camp each day. This camp does not move location.

Highlights

Walking, Camel rides and camels, rock climbing

Need To Know

Your stay at Tumaren is tailor made.

Safaris

Tumaren is a base to do your walks, camel rides, bird watching etc from.  It is also a good place to end your walking safari if you want to do this.

Wildlife

Mammals: Guenther’s Dikdik, Steinbuck, Klipspringer, Thompson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle, Gerenuk, Impala, Highland Hartebeest, Beisa Oryx, Waterbuck, Eland, Bushbuck, Lesser Kudu, Reticulated Giraffe, Elephant, Common Zebra, Grevy’s Zebra, Hippo, Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Caracal, Serval
Cat, Wildcat, Spotted Hyena, Striped hyena, Aardwolf, Wilddog, Black-backed Jackel, Bat-eared Fox, White-tailed Mongoose, Dwarf Mongoose, Slender-tailed Mongoose, Genet Cat, Bushbaby, Aardvark, Porcupine

Birds: Ostrich, Kori Bustard, Von Der Decken’s Hornbill, White-bellied Go-away Bird, Vitelline Masked Weaver, Spotted Thickknee, Rosy-patched Bushshrike, Eastern Chanting Goshawk, Tawny Eagle, Bateleur Eagle, Marico Sunbird, Red-fronted Warbler, Rufous Chatterer, Arnaud’s Barbet

Reptiles and Amphibians: Garmani Toad,Bubbling Kassina, Cryptotsis Sandfrog, Picturatus Dwarf Gecko, Brooks Gecko, Variable Skink, Red-headed Agama, Elementaita Agama, Long-tailed Lizard, Side-striped Chameleon.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

2 - 5 nights

Average Price

US$ 500 per person per night

Child Policy

50% rate for children under 16 years

Infants welcome at the camp.  We have a nanny if needed.

Accommodation

This lovely tented camp was originally the home of Kerry and James (owners of Karisia Walking Safaris) and it has 6 beautiful sleeping tents, solar lighting and running water. Each tent can fit a family of 4/5 if needed or else kept as a double/twin. Guests staying here do walks, camel rides, picnics, go rock climbing and game viewing from the camp and come back to the camp each day. This camp does not move location. Full board accommodation with drinks, walks, camel rides, rock climbing, market visits, school visits, drives included.

Accolades

A very peaceful place where you can spend many days happily.  The food is excellent and freshly prepared each day.

Season

Open all year

Region
Africa
Safari Operators
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
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Best Family Safari Experience

A great way to experience the Kenyan bush. The guides are great with kids!

27-04-2024 @ 9:19am
Best Walking Safari Experience

Having done loads of safaris in Kenya, I keep coming back to Tumaren and their walking safaris- always unique and fun. Well trained staff and amazing food!

27-04-2024 @ 9:19am
Best Walking Safari Experience

We had an absolutely incredible time at Tumaren last year. Incredible camp, walking safari and guides.

27-04-2024 @ 7:37am
Best Value Safari Property

What an incredible place! You are welcomed like family when you arrive and treated with complete love and respect. The property is amazing and the people are even better!

27-04-2024 @ 5:39am
Best Value Safari Property

Just spent four days here

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Community Focused Safari Property

Loved watching a football match with local school pupils

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Safari Cuisine

Very healthy delicious dishes

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Family Safari Experience

We all loved it

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Walking Safari Experience

The camel walking safari the best experience

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Safari Guiding Team

Team knows so much and tracking of all animal footprints

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29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Most Romantic Safari Property

Sunset overlooking a beautiful swimming pool and brilliant yellow/orange sky with giraffe in distance. Tents all facing a waterhole and salt lick. So beautiful!

AC
29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm
Best Safari Experience

We all had the very very best time and experience at Tumaren camp and Karisia Walkkng Safaris

AC
29-02-2024 @ 2:51pm

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