Reviews of Naboisho Camp
Wildlife sightings and reviews
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"Naboisho Camp"
Service was top-notch, from the managers to the wait staff to a personal attendant during my stay. Meals were communal unless requested otherwise, something which i appreciated as I was a solo traveler. Communal dining allowed exchange of information with other travelers and interaction with the managers, of which there was at least one at each meal. There was also a teatime in the late afternoon.
There were two game rides per day, one at dawn and another at dusk when animals were most active. We saw plenty of animals including big cats, and by the third day, I felt as if I had seen everything. Nature walks were also an option although I wasn't aware of this until the last day so I did not go on one. I decided to unwind by the pool on my last afternoon, and though there was a bar at the pool, I did not see a bartender over those few hours." See all these reviews: 5n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wild dog
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
The camp standards are high, well designed rooms and excellent food. The service is professional yet relaxed.
I was delighted to be guided by Albert, who is knowledgeable, interesting and fun.
The vehicle was fantastic for photography!
The sightings were plentiful and excellent." See all these reviews: 16n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
Staff are very friendly and the communal dinning is a bonus if you are travelling solo. It allows you to meet other guests. Overall, it's a luxurious camp, sometimes a bit too luxury for me as you don't really get the bush feeling compared to other camp that I have been too. To me , Namiri was a bit more luxury but still retain that bush feeling.
The conservancy area is a mix of open plains and bushy area.
The wildlife is amazing and Naboisho is a really good place for cats especially lions. My guide Dan, is very friendly and knowledgeable.
The down side about the camp: I wanted to take a dip into the pool but the water was a bit "green" to me. But that didn't bother other guest to get in. I am used to swimming pool with a clear water and don't know what to expect from a pool in the bush.
Also, sometimes the food was a bit too salty or sweet to me. But again, that's just my taste and it doesn't really change the fact that overall the food was good." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya; 6n in Tanzania

Buffalo
3 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Elephant
1 sighting

Giraffe
1 sighting

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
7 sightings

Spotted Hyena
2 sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Naboisho Camp Does it All!!!"
Wonderful setting looking out across the grasslands. First class accommodations, including food, professional (yet fun) staff and abundant wildlife. Dining at a communal table made for a fun time with conversations with guests from other countries. A nice touch.
Naboisho is simply a wonderful place.
Lynnkoko was our guide for the 4 nights / 3 days we were there. Game drives were fun and educational with abundant wildlife, especially lions. We will always remember our stay at this wonderful camp.
If you are thinking about booking a stay at Naboisho, book it!!! You will not be disappointed." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya; 8n in Rwanda

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
5 sightings

Eland
8 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
Our tent was extremely comfortable and the outside shower was delightful but a low voltage hairdryer in the room, as we had in the previous two camps, would have been nice. There was one to borrow, which we made use of twice but one in the room would be easier than having to request one and wait for it to be delivered.
The two managers were on leave and so there was a relief manager, Esme, ably supported by Maggie, both of whom were very warm, efficient and professional, and we had some very lively, interesting chats around the communal table at dinner time. Lunch was a buffet which suits us very well and the food was always fresh and tasty.
The wildlife was wonderful, prolific and exactly what we had been hoping for. We saw large groups of buffalo, giraffes, hippos, zebra snd wildebeest, and the largest group of hyenas that we - and our guide - had ever seen, about 45 of them! Big cats were plentiful, to our delight, and we saw lots of different lions, one cheetah family with 4 cubs on several different occasions and a leopard with her cub. We couldn’t have asked for more!
Our guide was very enthusiastic and informative, clearly enjoying his job, and often managed to get us a prime position. On our last morning, we saw lions, the cheetah family and the leopard all in the space of two hours, and largely thanks to him." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Buffalo
5 sightings

Eland
2 sightings

Elephant
3 sightings

Giraffe
5 sightings

Hippo
2 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
6 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wildebeest
6 sightings

Zebra
6 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
So many lions, and vultures, and hyena. Different varieties of giraffe, ostrich, zebra etc and many different species. made a very good pair of camps to visit. Sun downers every day. Though we abandoned one to stay with a lion hunt.
Very wet when we arrived and paths just mud but the early rains meant the landscape was totally different from Samburu.
Restricted number of jeeps per lodge in conservancy meant that sometimes there were up to 5 people in each vehicle, but we had several drives to ourselves too.
The company actively discourage visits to the Mara for the Crossing etc. Mara Reserve is so crowded with tourists now they think it is unethical for the animals. Will soon ban completely?" See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
Multiple sightings

Eland
3 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Leopard
2 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
The food was consistent and well prepared and the staff extremely hospitable and engaging. There is a "family feel" to the camp which they try to encourage amongst the guests as well by doing communal dining. Some days we were happy to go along with that and others we wanted to dine separately - you need to give the staff notice in advance as they have set up an extra table.
The conservancy is reasonably small so the guides seem to know it very well and where the animals reside so you are not being driven for ages before finding a sighting - that is a plus or a minus depending on your point of view. Our guide was superb, he knew huge amounts and was keen to share his knowledge about the animals and local life. He was an excellent communicator and attentive to our needs.
I would recommend this camp for cats, we saw several lions and a lot of "action" including fighting and communication within the pride. We also saw cheetahs. Overall I would not hesitate to recommend if a traveller was looking for a luxury experience." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
5 sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
We found our guide Lucas highly knowledgeable but sadly he was rather arrogant and full of his own importance which meant that we enjoyed our drives more when he was leading walks and we had different guides who listened to what we wanted to do." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
8 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
3 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Naboisho Camp review"
The camp is beautifully placed overlooking wide plains and feels very remote. The main areas are beautifully designed and the pool area is lovely and a real treat - with game viewing possible from the pool. The tented bedrooms were stylish, comfortable and spaced out. The camp is closing for 3 months in March 2023 and all bedrooms are being completely upgraded so expect a significant upgrade.
The managers, Lewis and Becky, do a fantastic job as well as being really friendly, interesting and consummate professionals. The staff are uniformly wonderful and nothing is too much trouble. There are a myriad of small touches that together combine to make the experience first rate such as the hot water bottles on your seat in the jeep every morning to keep you warm before the sun came up.
The guides are experts and work together (as well as with guides on the other conservancy lodges) to identify what game has been spotted and to ensure that guests are given the best experience possible. Our lovely guide (Karia) did an amazing job and nothing was too much trouble - we learned so much from him and saw so many wonderful things as well as laughing a lot. He was an expert at finding the absolute best place to position the land cruiser to view game. We were particularly impressed that one of the five guides is female (Evelyn) and there is a new trainee female guide as well. Other guests visited a Masai village with Evelyn and said it was wonderful to see the villagers being amazed to see a female guide and wanting to ask her questions - a real role model.
The food was top quality with a great choice and innovative menus. The bush breakfast picnics were wonderful (great range of food, beautifully presented and served in a wonderful new setting every day) and ensured that we were out at first light. Lunch was a buffet with lots of choice and wonderful salads. Dinner was smarter, usually convivial communal dining although one night we had a romantic meal in the pool area (which has a separate lounge area and fire). Bush drinks were so great that we continued wrapped up in the waterproof ponchos provided despite a downpour.
And the highlight is the game: the Mara ecosystem is amazingly rich in wildlife and birdlife. I lost count of how many lions we saw, but must be in the region of 80-100. This is the place to come to see every type of lion behavior out there at close hand from stalking/eating prey to cubs playing or suckling from their mother. We also saw cheetah and had wonderful leopard sightings including following a mother and her 17 month male son on two occasions once for about 30 minutes whilst they walked through a rocky outcrop and stalked impala. On a night drive we were lucky enough to see male lions fighting for territory and an aardwolf which even Karia was excited to see.
There are vast herds of game of all sorts, the birds are amazingly diverse and the hippo pools were full of hippo as well as some large crocodiles. I particularly enjoyed the interaction with seeing a pride of lions eating their zebra kill, with jackel, hyena and vultures trying to steal a piece of the kill. Every game drive brought something wonderful to see and on the walking safari lions were encountered safely.
Overall we can't fault anything and had an amazing time at this camp." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Cheetah
2 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Leopard
5 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
10 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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