Tambare Camp

Tambarare Camp

Tambarare Camp is a luxury safari camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy on Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, set among fever trees in the shadow of Mount Kenya. The camp has just 10 luxury tented suites and one Private Villa, creating an intimate setting within the 90,000-acre conservancy. Its position beside a popular wildlife waterhole means guests can watch elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, rhinos, elands, and other animals from around camp, while twice-daily game drives and specialist conservation activities open up deeper exploration of Ol Pejeta.

Where Is Tambarare Camp Located?

Tambarare Camp is located within Ol Pejeta Conservancy on Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau, in central Kenya. The camp occupies a secluded area among fever trees with views towards a wildlife-rich waterhole, while Mount Kenya forms part of the surrounding landscape. Ol Pejeta covers approximately 90,000 acres and has become internationally recognised for its wildlife conservation work, particularly its protection of rhinos.

The location places guests close to some of Ol Pejeta's most important wildlife and conservation experiences. The conservancy supports the Big Five, more than 500 bird species, and Kenya's largest black rhino population. Guests can also visit Najin and Fatu, the last two northern white rhinos, making Tambarare Camp particularly relevant for travellers interested in conservation as well as conventional game viewing.

How to Get to Tambarare Camp?

Travellers can reach Tambarare Camp through Ol Pejeta Conservancy, with the camp located approximately five hours from Nairobi by road according to the property information. Guests can also arrive by air, with return transfers from the nearest local airstrip included in the stated camp inclusions. Travellers connecting from other safari destinations should arrange onward road or air transfers as part of their wider Kenya itinerary, since transfers to and from other camps and lodges fall outside the listed inclusions.

Accommodation at Tambarare Camp

Tambarare Camp has 10 luxury guest tents and one Private Villa, giving the property a deliberately intimate character. Each luxury guest tent has a spacious, airy design with billowing white curtains, a private veranda overlooking the plains, a super king-size bed, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and double basin. Individually decorated interiors use polished teak floors, locally sourced objects, natural textures, and colourful fabrics inspired by the surrounding region.

The Private Villa provides a more exclusive arrangement for travellers seeking additional privacy. According to the property information, the Private Villa includes exclusive use of a game vehicle, private safari guide, private chef, dedicated waiter, and housekeeper, making it particularly suitable for private family trips, special occasions, or travellers who prefer a fully personalised safari setup.

Facilities at Tambarare Camp

Guest Experience at Tambarare Camp

A stay at Tambarare Camp centres on wildlife, conservation, and an intimate safari atmosphere. Guests can start the day with a morning game drive, return for meals prepared using produce from the camp's vegetable garden, and spend quieter moments watching wildlife gather around the nearby waterhole. The camp also provides access to experiences that go beyond conventional game viewing, including meeting the northern white rhinos, lion tracking, visiting the K9 anti-poaching unit, guided bush walks, community visits, night drives, and meeting local neighbours.

The camp's setting also makes wildlife viewing part of everyday downtime. Elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, rhinos, and other animals can gather around the waterhole, while the surrounding conservancy supports a much broader range of species. After a day in the bush, guests can return to the lounge or Boma Bar, enjoy a sundowner, and settle into the relaxed atmosphere of this small safari camp.

Planning Your Stay with Olengugih Safaris

Olengugih Safaris can include Tambarare Camp within a tailor-made Kenya safari focused on Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the wider Laikipia region. The itinerary can be planned around your travel dates, number of guests, preferred accommodation arrangement, number of nights, safari activities, and transfers, with Tambarare Camp also fitting into a longer route connecting Laikipia with destinations such as Amboseli and the Maasai Mara.

When planning, we can help match the camp to your preferred safari style, including wildlife drives, northern white rhino encounters, lion tracking, guided bush walks, and other available experiences. For guests travelling as a private group, the Private Villa can provide an exclusive arrangement with its dedicated safari and hospitality team. Availability, accommodation category, meal arrangements, applicable rates, and transfer requirements should always be confirmed for your specific travel dates before booking.