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Nomad Nation Car & Travel Meet #4 - The Gathering
Masai Lodge
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Kajiado
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Mara Nomads Presents · Edition IV
NOMAD NATION IV
Car & Travel Meet · The Gathering
East Africa's premier overlanding and adventure travel community comes home.
Date: Sunday, 5 July 2026
Venue: TBA
Hours: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
About the Event
The Gathering
Three editions in, Nomad Nation is no longer just an event — it is a landmark. Every July, East Africa's most passionate overlanders, 4x4 enthusiasts, campers, and adventure travellers converge at one of Nairobi's most spectacular outdoor venues to celebrate the culture, the community, and the open road.
Edition IV is our biggest, most ambitious chapter yet. Deeper programming. More curated exhibitors. The greatest builds in East African overlanding on display. And the same unapologetic love for what this community represents — freedom, adventure, and people who actually go.
3,000+ Nomads
60+Expeditions Completed
7 Countries Explored
"Missing Nomad Nation isn't just missing an event. It's missing the moment when your community reminds you why you go."
— Kamaa, The Delica NomadWhat to Expect
A Day Built for the Tribe
Edition IV goes deeper on programming. Beyond the exhibitors and the builds — there are anchored moments that will define this year's Gathering. Come early. Stay all day.
Build Showcase
The most impressive overlanding and 4x4 builds in East Africa, curated and on display. Story cards. Behind the build. Real machines with real history. This is what we came to see.
Exhibitor Village
30+ carefully curated exhibitors across gear, vehicle services, travel, camping, solar, apparel, and adventure experiences. Shop, try, book — on the day.
The Nomad Panel
A live stage conversation led by the Chief Nomad on where East African overlanding is going. Real voices. No filters. The kind of conversation that doesn't happen online.
The Content Wall
A curated visual journey through 2025–2026: Desert Run II, Alpha II, Primal, and more. On loop. All day. If you weren't there, you'll wish you were.
Family Zone
Masai Lodge's green grounds create a natural stage for connection. Kids roam free. New Nomads find their people. The community does what it does best. Children under 18 enter free.
Vibes All Day
A curated soundtrack for The Gathering — laid-back, soulful, and right. The kind of music that makes you linger longer than you planned.
Food & Drink Village
Quality food and craft beverage vendors hand-picked for the vibe. This is a ten-hour event. You will eat well.
Tickets
Secure Your Spot
Nomad Nation IV is a ticketed event. Entry is per person — vehicles enter free. Children under 18 enter free. Tickets sell out. Early Bird is the smart move.
Best Value
Early Bird: KES 2,000
Available now until allocation runs out.
- Full day access — 8 AM to 6 PM
- All stage programming and events
- Exhibitor village access
- Children under 18 enter free
- All vehicles enter free
Gate: KES 2,500
Walk-in rate on the day, subject to capacity. We will sell out. Don't bank on gate entry.
- Full day access — 8 AM to 6 PM
- All stage programming and events
- Exhibitor village access
- Children under 18 enter free
- All vehicles enter free
Tickets available via MOOKH
Exhibitor/vendor enquiries: travel@maranomads.com or WhatsApp +254 794 897 226.
For Brands & Businesses
Exhibit at the Gathering
Nomad Nation IV puts your brand in front of a buying-ready audience of overlanders, 4x4 owners, campers, families, and adventure travellers — across a full day at one of Nairobi's most striking outdoor venues. This is not a trade fair. This is a community moment, and your brand becomes part of it.
- Adventure Gear
- Overlanding, camping, recovery
- Vehicle Services
- 4x4, fabrication, tyres, accessories
- Off-Grid Power
- Solar, batteries, portable power
- Travel & Camps
- Safari, conservancies, lodges, camps
- Apparel & Lifestyle
- Outdoor and nomadic wear
- Food & Beverage
Quality vendors, curated for the vibe
The Venue
[TBA]
Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Ngong Hills, [TBA] is Nomad Nation IV's home. Lush green grounds, open air, natural surroundings — and wildlife that reminds you why you became a nomad in the first place. There is no better setting in Nairobi for a gathering like this.
Address: [TBA], Ongata Rongai, Kajiado
Date & Time: Sunday, 5 July 2026 · 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Access: All vehicles welcome · Ample on-site parking
Setting: Outdoor, open air · Conservancy grounds
Distance from Nairobi CBD: Approximately 20km · Under 40 minutes
FAQs
Absolutely. Nomad Nation IV is a fully family-friendly event. Children under 18 enter free. [TBA] grounds give them space to run, explore, and enjoy the outdoors safely. This is an event for the whole family.
Anyone who loves adventure, overlanding, 4x4 culture, travel, camping, or the outdoors — and anyone who wants to. Whether you drive a fully kitted Land Cruiser or a compact city car, you belong here. Nomad Nation is open to all vehicles, all people, all experience levels.
Early Bird: KES 2,000 · Gate: KES 2,500. Tickets are available via MOOKH — link [TBA]. Children under 18 enter free. All vehicles enter free. Nomad Nation sells out. We strongly recommend buying early.
No. Vehicle entry is completely free. Ticket pricing is per person only. Bring your build — we want to see it.
Email us at travel@maranomads.com with your brand name, product or service category, and any setup requirements. Exhibitor spaces are limited and allocated on a first-confirmed basis. For urgent enquiries: WhatsApp +254 794 897 226.
Yes. The event will take place on a large, very green field with plenty of space. The facility is also well fenced with electric fence. Security will be available but cars will be parked at owner's risk.
You will get tickets here at MOOKH: [TBA]
Any car can attend. All cars are welcome. Adventure bikers, cyclists, are also welcome.
[TBA], Ongata Rongai, Kajiado. Pin: [TBA]
Mara Nomads is East Africa's leading overlanding and expedition community, founded in 2019. With 3,000+ registered members and 47+ expeditions completed across 7 countries — including Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and Botswana — Nomad Nation is where the community gathers between expeditions. And where the next ones are announced.
Tickets are non-refundable. However, you may transfer your ticket to another person before the event date. Contact travel@maranomads.com to arrange a transfer.
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