🐪 3-Day Maralal Camel Derby Weekend Adventure 2026
Travel with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya – Camel Derby Adventures Since 2013
🔥 The Fans Asked. We Listened.
The Maralal Camel Derby experience is now available as a convenient
3-day Friday-to-Sunday weekend adventure.
Travel from Nairobi to Maralal in Samburu County and experience one of Kenya's most exciting cultural and sporting events, combining camel racing, Samburu culture, northern Kenya scenery and adventure travel.
📅 Official 2026 dates are not yet confirmed.
Interested fans are encouraged to complete the registration form.
Once the official dates are announced, Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya will contact
registered travellers with confirmed dates, booking instructions and payment details.
No payment is required when registering your interest.
📅 3-Day Maralal Camel Derby Itinerary
Maralal Camel Derby 2026: Join Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya for a 3-day Friday-to-Sunday adventure from Nairobi to Maralal, featuring camel racing, Samburu culture and northern Kenya scenery. 2026 dates are yet to be announced. Register your interest now and pay once dates are confirmed.
🚙 Day 1 – Friday: Nairobi – Nyahururu – Maralal
Depart Nairobi at 6:00 AM for the scenic road journey north towards Maralal.
Travel through Kenya's central highlands before stopping at Thomson's Falls Lodge in Nyahururu for lunch.
After lunch, continue north towards Maralal, enjoying the changing landscapes and scenery of Kenya's northern frontier.
Arrive in Maralal in the evening, check into the hotel and enjoy dinner.
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Overnight: Hotel accommodation in Maralal
Important: Nairobi to Maralal is a long road journey. Travellers should be prepared for a full day of travel with scheduled comfort stops.
🐪 Day 2 – Saturday: Maralal Camel Derby Experience
After breakfast, spend the day enjoying the atmosphere of the Maralal Camel Derby.
Depending on the official programme released by the event organisers, activities may include:
- Camel racing and derby activities
- Amateur camel races
- Sporting and endurance events
- Samburu cultural performances
- Traditional dances
- Music and entertainment
- Photography opportunities
- Interaction with local communities and visitors
- Local food, crafts and souvenirs
- Optional camel riding activities
Guests will have time to explore and enjoy the event during the day.
Saturday lunch is not included, allowing travellers to choose where and what they would like to eat within Maralal.
Return to the hotel later in the day for dinner and overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner
Lunch: Own arrangement
Overnight: Hotel accommodation in Maralal
🌄 Day 3 – Sunday: Maralal – Gilgil – Nairobi
After an early breakfast, check out of the hotel and begin the return journey to Nairobi.
Travel south through northern Kenya and the Great Rift Valley before stopping in Gilgil for lunch.
After lunch, continue towards Nairobi.
Expected arrival in Nairobi is approximately 7:00 PM, depending on road and traffic conditions.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
💰 2026 Maralal Camel Derby Package Rates
| Traveller Category | Package Price |
|---|---|
| 🇰🇪 Kenyan Citizens | KES 36,800 per person |
| 🌍 African Citizens | KES 36,800 per person |
| 🌎 International / Non-Resident Visitors | USD 330 per person |
📌 Please do not make payment yet.
The official Camel Derby dates are still awaited. Interested travellers should first complete the registration form.
Once the official dates are announced, registered fans will receive:
- Confirmed travel dates
- Departure information
- Booking instructions
- Deposit and balance payment information
- Payment deadlines
- Any updates to the official Camel Derby programme
Registration of interest does not constitute a confirmed booking. Places will only be confirmed after the official dates are announced and the required booking payment has been received.
✅ Package Inclusions
- 2 nights hotel accommodation in Maralal
- Road transport from Nairobi to Maralal
- Road transport from Maralal back to Nairobi
- Transport in the designated Cruzeiro Safaris tour vehicle
- Friday lunch at Thomson's Falls Lodge, Nyahururu
- Friday dinner in Maralal
- Saturday breakfast
- Saturday dinner
- Sunday breakfast
- Sunday lunch in Gilgil
- 1 litre bottled drinking water per person per day
- Transfers between the hotel and designated Camel Derby event areas according to the final programme
- Services of Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya driver / trip coordinator
- Trip planning, organisation and logistical coordination
❌ Package Exclusions
- Camel Derby event entrance fees, where applicable
- Camel race participation fees
- Camel riding charges
- Triathlon or sporting activity participation fees
- Separately charged cultural show entrance fees
- Saturday lunch in Maralal
- Alcoholic beverages
- Soft drinks
- Extra bottled water beyond the package allocation
- Snacks and meals not specifically mentioned as included
- Travel insurance
- Medical expenses
- Personal purchases and souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Laundry
- Telephone and data expenses
- Optional activities not specifically listed under the inclusions
- Additional accommodation before or after the trip
- Expenses arising from personal itinerary changes
🧳 What to Bring
- Warm jacket or fleece for cooler Maralal evenings
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light daytime clothing
- Hat or cap
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Small day bag
- Personal toiletries
- Camera or mobile phone
- Power bank
- Personal medication
- Gloves if you intend to participate in camel riding
- Spending money for lunch, refreshments, activities and souvenirs
📲 Register Your Interest – Pay Later
There is currently no payment required.
Complete the interest form and Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya will contact you when the official 2026 Maralal Camel Derby dates are announced.
Kenyan & African Citizens: KES 36,800 per person – payable via M-PESA when booking opens.
International / Non-Resident Visitors: USD 330 per person – online/card payment details will be provided when booking opens.
💬 WhatsApp Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya
Have questions about the 3-Day Maralal Camel Derby Weekend Adventure? Speak directly with our team on WhatsApp.
🐪 Three Days. One Legendary Kenyan Weekend.
Friday morning we leave Nairobi.
Saturday belongs to Maralal.
Sunday evening we are back in Nairobi.
Experience camel racing, Samburu culture, northern Kenya landscapes and one unforgettable Kenyan road trip with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya.
Register your interest today. We will contact you as soon as the official 2026 Camel Derby dates are announced.
Terms & Conditions
Please read the Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya Terms & Conditions before confirming your booking.
Important: The itinerary, event dates and Camel Derby activities remain subject to the official programme issued by the event organisers. Event organisers may change dates, schedules, activities and entrance charges independently of Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya.
🐪 Looking for the Maralal Camel Derby 2026? Turn it into an unforgettable 3-day weekend adventure from Nairobi with camel racing, Samburu culture and the spectacular landscapes of northern Kenya. Dates coming soon — register your interest with Cruzeiro Safaris Kenya today.
