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Basecamp Masai Mara
Basecamp is a small camp built on principles of ecotourism and environmental awareness. All water used is recycled and solar panels are used for heating and lighting. The camp features 16 spacious and luxurious tents hidden away on a lush peninsula embedded by trees on the banks of the Talek River and shaded by thatched roofs. You have your own veranda and bathroom ensuite with a solar heated shower under an open sky and an eco-toilet which some guests may need to get used to. View the wildlife from the comfort of your tent, the fig-tree platform, or while lazing over a drink in the open air bar.
Basecamp is a meeting place where guests can experience people, traditions and nature in an open and intimate atmosphere. Its genuine ambiance engages visitors, for example during the evening talks about Maasai life at the open fire which often lead to stimulating conversations and discussions.
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Bateleur
Camp
This exclusive safari camp is the epitome of private tented luxury. Bateleur Camp is a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World and comprises just nine tented suites set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. Lying at the base of the Olololo escarpment just below the spot where Out of Africa’s most famous scene was shot, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20s and 30s. The camp lies directly in the path of the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra and after a morning game drive, the pool offers relaxation during the heat of the day. Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable lounge and in-door/outdoor dining area, conjuring a classic safari ambiance. Each of the spacious and luxuriously furnished tents has a private deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, and service is rendered by a personal butler who attends to your every need. |
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Cottars
Camp
Cottar's Camp is situated in an extensive and exclusive concession between the Masai Mara und der Serengeti. This area has been untouched by any kind of tourism or development and offers the discerning guest a guarantee of privacy. The camp accommodates up to twelve guests in authentic white canvas tents which are spacious and luxuriously furnished with original safari antiques from the 1920's; all tents have a private en suite dressing rooms and bathrooms with old-fashioned showers and flushing toilets, a main bedroom and an outdoor veranda with panoramic views. The camp transports the guest back to the original spirit and essence of 'safari' - an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance."
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Dorobo Bush Camp
Dorobo Bush Camp is located on
private Maasai land in a secluded
setting outside the Mara Game
Reserve. The camp's common areas
include a mess tent, a common
shower and an eco-toilet. Accommodation
is offered in six basic tents
pitched in the open bush where
animals can freely walk through
as there is no fence around the
camp. At night the campfire under
the starlit sky sets the ambience
for interaction with your Maasai
hosts who gladly share stories
about their life in the wild.
One clear highlight of the camp
are the morning bush walks to
the nearby hill from where you
can enjoy the stunning 360 degree
view of the entire Mara plains
as well as the harmonious humming
and grunting of the accompanying
Maasai guides. |
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Duma Safari Camp
Duma Camp is located in the heart of Maasai country, bordering Kenya’s great Masai Mara Game Reserve. It is a traditional safari camp in true ‘Out of Africa’ style – and with ten beds one of the smallest upscale camp in the Mara. It is ideal for those guests who enjoy the privacy, personal attention and an informaland homely atmosphere.
Duma is an ideal base from which to enjoy the spectacle of the annual wildebeest migration from Serengeti in Tanzania to Masai Mara. It is while in Masai Mara that the migration is at its most concentrated.
The central dining area is under canvas and offers a view over the open plains a waterhole and salt lick. Weather permitting, dinners are often served al fresco under a canopy of stars, next to an open fire.
The camp is unfenced but Maasai askaris guard the perimeter against possible dangerous game that could wander through. Enjoy game drives, guided walks, bird watching, and cultural visits to a Maasai village. The weekly cattle market at Aitong is well worth a visit as Maasai from all over the area congregate to trade cattle, and market goods. |
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Elephant Pepper Camp
Elephant Pepper Camp is tucked
away right on the Northern Edge
of the Maasai Mara reserve within
the protected Koiyaki wilderness
area and looks out over the Mara
Plains which support a vast concentration
of game all year round. In order
to preserve the special area the
camp is dismantled for three months
of the year. This camp with only
eight tents maintains the atmosphere
of the traditional mobile safari.
Each spacious en suite canvas
tent nestles under a grove of
giant Ebony and Elephant Pepper
trees. Meals are offered in candle
light and family style. A barbecue
by the campfire, dinner in the
mess tent, or a bush breakfast
on the open plains are some of
the lasting memories to take home.
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Entim Camp
Entim Camp is an exclusive tented camp accommodating just 10 guests in utmost comfort. Each of the luxury en-suite tents has been individually decorated to provide the ideal blend of colour, texture and ambience.
The camp offers an intimate setting of an African night with flickering candles, a glass of wine and a spectacular view. The dining area provides a romantic background for delightful gourmet food. Alternatively guests can choose to dine privately on their own verandah whilst enjoying the personal service of the local staff.
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Fig Tree Camp
Fig Tree Camp is situated along the Talek River on the northern border of the Masai Mara game reserve. While it caters mainly for large groups and therefore offers less personalized service, its central location makes all areas of the park accessible during game drives. It has two bars, a main dinning room, an open-air dining area, a tree house coffee deck, a video room and a swimming pool. Accommodation is provided in 38 tents and 22 cabins."
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Governors Private Camp
Governors Private Camp is ideal
for those who seek exclusivity
in their own private camp. Guests
are accomodated in eight luxurious
tents with handmade furniture.
The camp can only be booked by
one family or group at a time
which means that they have a beautiful
bend of the Mara River entirely
to themselves, in a spot where
animals come to drink, hippos
laze in the shallows, and elephants
bring their calves for a playful
dip. The forest around the camp
is home to many beautiful birds,
from rare trogans and turacos
to nesting hornbills. Personal
attention is the hallmark of a
stay here. The camp manager is
also your host and is on hand
to see to all your desires and
answer all your questions. |
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Il Moran
With the atmosphere of the original
hunting camps and hidden deep
in the forest, Il Moran's ten
tents line the winding banks of
the Mara River. The spacious tents
all have a very private location
and a large veranda from which
you may see furtive bushbacks
and dozing crocodiles on the banks,
as well as families of hippos
in the shallows. They’re
designed so you can take dinner
in private at your tent if you
wish, or just relax and enjoy
the sights and sounds. Birds and
butterflies abound, elephants
wander through the camp, at night
leopards call nearby. At the end
of the day, guests can enjoy a
hot bath in the luxurious ensuite
bathrooms, then sink into a huge
knotted olive-wood bed in preparation
for another day of excitement
and pleasure. |
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Ilkeliani
Ilkeliani is a permanent tented
camp located by the Talek River
in the Masai Mara. It features
17 tents with verandas that are
well spaced from each other to
ensure privacy. The tents are
quite dark as they are set under
the shade of indigenous trees
on the edge of the Talek River
looking onto the Masai Mara plains.
All tents are ensuite with flush
toilets and hot water showers. |
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Karen Blixen Camp
Karen Blixen Camp is situated on the northwestern border of the famed Masai Mara Reserve on a 66 acres concession of private land leased from a Masai landlord. Set on the bank of the Mara River, the location is spectacular, with the great Mara plains behind the camp and the impressive escarpment and Mara River in front.
The camp comprises 22 spacious tents set on large mahogany platforms – each with a veranda from which one can enjoy an afternoon siesta taking in the wonderful surroundings. The tents are furnished with comfortable furniture for the ultimate camping luxury. 19 tents are placed along the riverbank, whilst 3 units are situated on raised platforms offering incredible views of the area. Each of the tents has private toilet and shower.
Camp facilities also include a restaurant, a bar and a swimming pool, as well as wellness treatments are offered by the resident masseuse. Being situated in one of the most densely populated wildlife areas in the world, game viewing is never a disappointment. A night drive allows you to discover nocturnally active species. |
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Kicheche
Kicheche is a classic bush camp
hidden in a grove of wild olive
and croton trees in the northern
Koiyaki Lemek region of the Masai
Mara Reserve. Unfenced and secluded,
the camp impinges so little on
the natural inhabitants of the
Masai Mara reserve that animals
wander through the grounds at
any time. To ensure an intimate
feel, a maximum of 22 guests are
accomodated in the camp's 11 spacious
ensuite tents. The majority of
the tents are in secluded positions
overlooking the plains and nearby
hills, while others are closer
together for families or friends.
The camp offers a friendly and
relaxing stay, with the hosts
providing very personal attention
to each guest. |
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Kichwa Tembo
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp lies
deep in a monkey-rich forest on
the exclusive western side of
the Masai Mara on a private concession
leased from Maasai which is much
less crowded than the eastern
part of the Reserve. It has an
excellent year-round concentration
of animals and lies directly in
the path of Africa’s spectacular
Great Migration of hundreds of
thousands of wildebeest and zebra.
The camp features forty tents
which appear to be a bit aged
but offer sweeping views of the
rolling Mara plains. The main
thatched guest areas include a
bar and sitting area, indoor and
outdoor dining areas and a swimming
pool which is perfect for laid-back
game viewing whilst cooling off. |
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Kilima Camp
Kilima Camp is a private tented Camp bordering the Maasai Mara Conservation area. It offers a true African adventure in style and comfort. Game viewing, whether by car or on foot, around the Camp is superb all year round.
The camp consists of twelve tents and is located on top of the Siria escarpment with a phenomenal view of the Mara River. Each tent has its own verandah and en-suite bathroom. Enjoy the stunning view over the Mara plain and river from the comfort of yout own terrasse. The bathrooms are fitted with flush toilets and a safari shower with hot water.
The spacious, central dining tent is Kilima Camp's meeting place where guests gather to eat, drink, talk, play games, read, or just enjoy the view. The experienced chef provides excellent international cuisine, supplemented by a selection of fine wines. Dinner is served under canvas in the dining area or under the stars, weather permitting. Before and after dinner, guests can relax by the campfire or at the bush bar and listen to the magical sounds of the African bush. |
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Leleshwa Camp
Leleshwa Camp is situated on Siana Conservation Area, half an hour drive outside of the Masai Mara Game Reserve and, therefore, guests are not bound by reserve rules and can experience bush walks and night game drives.
The camp consists of 7 well-appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms of flushing toilets and hot showers. Each tent has either 2 single or 1 king-sized bed with soft duvet bedding and, if required, an extra canvas cot bed can be provided for children. The large tents are insect-proof and pleasantly furnished with thoughtful touches for your comfort. Outside at night, hurricane lamps bathe the camp in a soft, warm light and Maasai warriors are on patrol and escort you to and from your tent. The camp offers a pleasant variety of food that the chef prepares from his simple safari kitchen. Attached to the large dining tent is a comfortable lounge area, which houses the bar and a small library where you can relax and read about the fascinating wildlife you have seen. Every night the roaring campfire is lit by the mess tent, and you can relax under the expansive African night sky and let the sounds of the bush wash over you.
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Little Governors Camp
Getting to the intimate and secluded Little Governors Camp is an adventure in itself. You first have to cross the Mara River by boat, then walk a short distance beneath the canopy of indegenous forest trees. The camp has just 17 tents tucked around a large watering hole where animal and bird life abound. From every verandah the view changes constantly as different animals come to drink or graze. Beyond, the changing colours of the Olololo Ridge melt into the vast African sky. All tents are comfortable, tastefully furnished and lit with gas and kerosene lanterns or candles providing the old safari feel. Dinner is served in a communal setting, allowing for ""the good natured rivalry of who saw what"". As dusk falls, the flickering lights in the forest coupled with the Camp's exquisite and romantic setting cast a spell over all who visit.
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Main Governors Camp
Governors Camp nestles in the
forest on a site which was originally
reserved exclusively for the colonial
Governors of Kenya a century ago.
Half of its 38 tents look out
over the rolling golden grasslands
of Africa's great plains, with
views of herds of elephants, zebras
and gazelles; the rest line the
banks of the Mara River. From
their private verandas guests
can enjoy the wild splendours
of Africa with animals grazing
nearby and cheetahs hunting and
share the authentic traditional
safari atmosphere and dramatic
landscape that magnetised adventurers
across the world. |
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Mara Bush Camp
This is an intimate semi-permanent camp discreetly ‘tucked away’ in a riverine forest on the banks of the seasonal Olare Orok River, in the path of the annual migration. It is a great choice is for the guest who appreciates simplicity and privacy away from mass tourism and wants to enjoy an authentic ‘safari’ experience rather than a large, crowded lodge with swimming pool & entertainment.
Mara Bush Camp offers personalized services while providing all amenities to make guests feel at home. After an exhilarating day out in the bush, get back to your luxurious walk–in tent with a spacious verandah overlooking the Olare Orok and its numerous hippos.
Guests sleep under canvas in the wild. All 10 river front tents have been placed far enough apart to guarantee complete tranquility and privacy. All the river facing tents are equipped with comfortable four-poster bed with a mosquito net, en-suite flush toilet and sink unit in the bathroom with running water, hot bucket shower, clothes rack and storage chest, writing desk and verandah furniture.
A fully equipped ‘Mess tent’ is situated close by, where all meals are served. Adjoining, is a luxurious and comfortable ‘Lounge Tent’, where you can meet up with other guests to exchange safari experiences and highlights of the day or read a book from the library.
A ‘Sundowner cocktail’ will help you unwind in front of a cozy campfire under the African stars with all its sounds of nature. All meals at the camp are freshly prepared by the camp's head chef, offering buffet lunches and set a’ la carte dinners. Mara Bush Camp is not fenced, therefore Maasai warriors look out for your safety while you are sleeping. |
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Mara Explorer
Mara Explorer is a luxury tented
camp set on a thickly forested
bend of the Talek River in the
heart of the Masai Mara Reserve.
It enjoys prime views of the wildebeest
migration between June and September,
and rewarding game viewing for
the rest of the year. It features
a canvas covered dining area which
looks out over the river close
to the camp entrance, a bar with
splendid river views, a well-stocked
library and a lounge area with
luxurious sofas which is an ideal
place to read or share the day's
experiences with other guests.
The camp's traditional safari
ambience is enhanced by the decor
comprising old African artefacts
and memorabilia from the early
days of the African safari. Accommodation
is offered in ten luxurious and
well-spaced tents. Each tent has
its own deck overlooking the Talek
River as well as an outdoor Victorian
bathtub from which guests can
watch the animals drinking in
privacy. |
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Mara Intrepids
Mara Intrepids Camp sits above
a bend in the Talek River, at
the confluence of the Maasai Mara’s
four game-viewing areas and enjoys
one of the most spectacular locations
in the entire Mara ecosystem.
Intrepids is a short drive from
the Mara River, where up to one-and-a-half
million wildebeestes and zebras
make their perilous migration
crossing between July and October.
Guests are accomodated in 30 tents
which are spread over a large
riverside site. An Intrepids safari
offers three daily game drives
with experienced guides, educational
outings and trips to Maasai villages. |
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Mara Porini Camp
Mara Porini Camp is set under
the shade of Acacia trees along
the banks of the permanent Laetoli
River in the Maasai owned Olkinyei
Conservancy in Masai Mara. It
features a wide variety of animals
including a large resident pride
of lions.
Accommodation is offered in six
spacious tents with ensuite bathrooms.
A maximum of twelve guests are
hosted at a time to ensure that
their experience in this pristine
wilderness is not only authentic,
but also exclusive, private and
intimate. |
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Mara Safari Club
The Mara Safari Club is set by
the Mara River at the foot of
the Aitong Hills bordering the
Masai Mara Game Reserve. Surrounded
on three sides by the Mara River,
all forty tents have their own
private river frontage with a
viewing deck from where guests
can enjoy watching hippos climb
the banks as well as listen to
them as "talk" to each
other. Occasionally elephants
wander past to drink the water
and during the migration period
large herds of wildebeest can
be sometimes observed attempting
to cross the river nearby. The
main building with lounge, bar
and dining room also provides
a superb vantage point to view
the resident hippos and the amazing
riverine birdlife. |
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Mara Serena
The Mara Serena Safari Lodge commands
a prime location for the annual
migration of the wildebeest and
zebra. It is located high on hill
above the Mara River with spectacular
360 degrees view of of the Mara
Plains. The lodge's architectural
style is inspired by the traditional
Maasai cultural motif of a cluster
of domed, mud-coloured huts encircled
by a “Boma” of brushwood
and complimented by ethnic decor
which features a unique selection
of Maasai art creating the look
and feel of a traditional bush
encampment. The relatively small
rooms each have their own balcony
and splendid views of the sweeping
grasslands teeming with wildlife.
The lodge has a fantastic pool
with equally breathtaking views
of the entire Mara Game Reserve.
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Mara Siria Camp
Mara Siria Camp has a great location
on the Siria Escarpment with dramatic
views over the Masai Mara plains
the the Mara River. The breakfast
spot right on the ridgeline has
been chosen in a way that the
morning omelette is likely to
get cold as guests will forget
trivialities such the food while
they admire the ""world""
below.
Eight spacious and comfortable
tents with en-suite bathroom and
their own private veranda are
spread across the escarpment line.
The camp is solar powered and
well integrated into the existing
landscape without harming the
beauty of the natural wilderness.
The camp's location just outside
the reserve boundary opens up
the opportunity for bush walks
with local Maasai naturalists,
either to a spectacular sundowner
point or down to the Mara River
and Hippopool." |
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Naibor Camp
With its combination of contemporary
style, comfort and muted bush
colours, Naibor Camp comes close
to what might be called a designer
camp. The seven spacious tents
with king-size beds of fig-wood
and large sofas with soft cushions
have an aura of rustic simplicity
mixed with elegance and pose a
challenge even to the most extreme
wildlife enthusiast as they are
a difficult-to-escape temptation
to just relax. The main 'mess'
tent overlooking the Talek River
and beyond has cushions, rugs
and sofas making it an ideal venue
for relaxation and drinks before
dinner. The camp is set in a grove
of riverine forest on the banks
of the Talek River within the
Masai Mara Game Reserve in southern
Kenya. From this strategic location
close to all the major Mara River
crossing points, guests can view
the wildebeest migration as well
as a wide array of game all year
round. Game viewing can also be
done on foot or on mountain bikes
outside the reserve. |
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Offbeat Mara Camp
Offbeat Mara Camp is set away
from other lodges north of the
Masai Mara Game Reserve on the
Olare Orok group ranch on the
banks of a small seasonal river.
In the cosy lounge guests can
read, relax or just savour the
sights and sounds of nature in
this wild and serene setting.
Accommodation is offered in seven
solar lit tents with ensuite bucket
showers, flush toilets, wash basins
and huge cedar beds. While the
camp does not offer the same breathtaking
views as other camps, it has excellent
service, very knowledgeable guides
and a very personal and homely
ambiance as it is personally hosted
by the owner, Piers Winkworth
who works closely with the local
Maasai community. A bush walk
to the neigbouring village and
a visit to the weekly Maasai market
in Aitong offer close and authentic
cultural encounters that hard
to find in other camps and lodges
in the Masai Mara. |
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Ol Seki
Ol Seki is a luxury tented camp
set on a rocky hill overlooking
the plains in the Koyiaki conservancy
north of the Mara. The comfortable
and cosy lounge tent with a small
library and a deck has spectacular
panoramic views of the plains
while the dining tent has a charming
'hat tree' where guests can borrow
hats for outdoor use. Guests sleep
in six round, spacious, airy and
cosy light-coloured tents which
are elevated from the ground on
a wooden platform. They are tastefully
decorated to complement the wild
and pristine setting and have
a very relaxed and inviting ambience.
They all have decks from which
guests can enjoy deeply moving
sunrise or sunset moments that
will last in their memories. Occasional
leopard sightings on the rocks
just below the camp, elegant candle
lit dinners, romantic dining on
the tent terrasse and a resident
masseuse make Ol Seki a delight
for all senses. |
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Olonana
Olonana is a small luxury camp
harmonically nestled on the banks
of the Mara River. Accommodation
is offered in twelve double tents,
all placed to offer maximum privacy
and with a verandah where you
can watch hippos frolicking just
before heading out for their nightly
grazing. Its beautifully decorated
and furnished lounge area with
a wooden outdoor deck overlooks
the Mara River and is the setting
for memorable open air breakfasts,
lunches and dinners. In addition
to big game viewing in the Masai
Mara Reserve, visitors are offered
a glimpse of the day-to-day lives
of the Maasai people in the adjacent
Maasai village. |
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Olpidir Safari Camp
Located at the Siria escarpment looking down on the Mara River, the camp is only ten minutes away from the Musiara Gate of Masai Mara. Guests greatly enjoy the natural, rustic style perfectly blended with African vastness. Expect soothing tranquility during your adventurous stay in the African bush, exciting game drives and superb game viewing around the camp and in the nearby Masai Mara.
The camp consists of five simple tents that are furnished with typical safari beds and thick, comfortable mattresses. There are communal toilets and bush showers utilizing warm water. Dinner is served in the open, spacious mess tent where not only mouthwatering food is prevalent, but also stunning views of the Masai Mara and the wildlife at the Mara River. In order to preserve the authentic, rustic bush atmosphere, There is no generator and electricity in the camp. After all, candle-lit bush dinners taste by far the best!
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Porini Lion Camp
Porini Lion Camp is located in the private Olare Orok game conservancy which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve and is home to an abundance of animals including the Big Cats for which the Mara is famous.
The small, intimate tented Camp is situated along the banks of the Ntiakatiak River, a seasonal river with some permanent hippo pools near the camp. With 10 luxury guest tents the camp is very exclusive and gives guests a real bush experience. The tents are very spacious and have private verandahs along the length of the tent, providing a secluded and private 'space' for you to relax and enjoy the beauty of this African wilderness. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet and hot shower.
Guests enjoy morning, evening and night game drives in custom built 4x4's, sundowners at scenic viewing points, from where you can enjoy a drink watching the sun set over the Mara and escorted bush walks with Maasai warriors and safari guide, where one can get an insight into the Maasai people, their way of life and also learn more about the animals, birds and plants of the Mara.
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Rekero Tented Camp
Rekero Tented Camp is a secluded haven of peace and tranquillity, providing a friendly welcome and an impressively personal service. Gerard and Rainee Beaton and Jackson Ole Looseyia, a Maasai from the local area and their safari crew cater for your needs. The standard of guiding is exceptional, as the professional Maasai safari guides seek isolated spots for game drives and ensure that guests experience wildlife without another soul to be seen. The camp’s wild riverside setting is at the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Being so close to both the Mara and Talek rivers, the camp provides guests with an ideal opportunity to view the annual migration crossings from the comfort of their armchair. Each of the seven tents has an uninterrupted view of the Talek riverbank, ensuite bathrooms with bucket showers and flush toilets and has small and tasteful finishing touches such as flowers, glass bottles for water and magazines. Dining is generally open air and in dinner party style with guests exchanging experiences and sights over a glass of wine. The chefs produce appetising 'farmhouse' meals while special dietary requirements can be catered for. The camp is unfenced meaning that during the night elephants, hippos and even leopards are known to wander amongst the tents.
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Richard’s Camp
The Royal Mara is located on the Mara River in Western Koyiaki Conservation Area, near the Koyiaki-Kichwa Migration River Crossing 15 miles from the other well known crossing point at Mara Serena.
All six luxury guest suites are built on raised wooden decks with mahogany floors, hand-carved furniture and private balconies overlooking the Mara River and her resident hippos.
Several lion prides are within proximity of the lodge and in contrast to the National Reserve area, the Koyiaki conservation area allows game walks and night game drives enabling the property to offer guests a more fulfilling safari experience.
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Sala's Camp
Sala’s Camp is located on
the convergence of two rivers
close to the Tanzanian border.
This secluded spot offers tranquillity
and tremendous views along the
Sand River towards the Serengeti.
The camp is owner hosted and offers
a very homely ambiance, impeccable
service and fantastic food. During
the Great Wildebeest Migration
between July and October, Sala’s
Camp is ideally located since
many of the animals move back
and forth from the Serengeti in
search of lush grasslands in the
Mara. The views from the camp
during this time is exceptional
as the migrating wildebeest and
zebra pass just opposite the camp
on the other side of the Sand
River. The mess tent extends onto
an inviting 'lounging' area with
an Arabian feel which is ideal
for reading, relaxing and unwinding
while enjoying the views. Accommodation
is in seven spacious tents which
have ensuite bathrooms with flush
toilets and bucket showers. As
an alternative to game drives,
the more active guests can join
in the daily afternoon volleyball
match with the camp staff in the
Sand River's dry bed - a more
pristine and wild setting for
a volleyball game is simply unimaginable. |
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Saruni
Saruni is a deluxe and intimate lodge set in a private conservation area outside the Masai Mara National Reserve. With accomodation for only 12 guests in six spectacular cottages, it offers an experience which combines the elegance and safety of a permanent accommodation with the thrill of sleeping in close contact with nature and Saruni's equally luxurious fly camp Campi ya Tembo will bring you even closer to nature. The rooms are furnished with colonial antiques, Persian carpets and African art and the atmosphere at the camp is informal but elegant. Riccardo Origgio, owner and host of Saruni, is a fascinating person to exchange views of the world with and will make you feel like you are at home. A sundowner on the top of a windy hill while watching the brilliant hues of sunset and overlooking the entire Masai Mara provides you with divine memories. Or how about a candlelit dinner in the privacy of your verandah as a full moon lends a soft glow to the ‘cough cough’ of a leopard barely 10 feet away? Truly the stuff dreams are made of. |
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Serian Camp
Serian is one of the few real bush homes in the Masai Mara, with a fantastic location blending into the surrounding vegetation in a secluded valley overlooking the Mara River.
The eight marquee tents are set in the shade of large trees and are furnished in rich warm textures mixed with natural hard woods. Comfortable colonial style furnishing with a little eastern “spice”. They are constructed of canvas and supported by hardwood poles with the interior walls and ceilings made from Kenyan canvas. The verandah is furnished with two comfortable chairs and a small table for drinks.
The “bedroom” area is fitted with a king-size bed flanked by twin writing desks. The “bathroom” area includes a shower, soaking tub and separate toilet. The dressing area contains the cupboards with hanging space and twin basins. Hanging swathes of cotton and canvas walls provide complete privacy. Furniture is minimal and unobtrusive, mimicking the traditional safari camps of an earlier time.
The experience at Serian is focused on viewing wildlife. In addition to game drives in the Masai Mara, the highly qualified guides of the camp lead game walks in the various group ranches bordering the Masai Mara. Enjoy intimate outdoor dining after an adventurous day in this amazing part of Africa. |
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Tipilikwani Camp
Tipilikwani Camp is set on the banks of the Talak river, right on the border to the Masia Game Reserve.
The twenty tents are mounted on raised wooden decked platforms, all furnished in rustic African style. All tents are en-suite with hot and cold powered showers and all the amenities that one would expect of five star luxury accommodation. All the tents face the river and look onto the savanna expanses of the Mara allowing for beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Included in the twenty tents are two family tents each comprising of two interconnecting en-suite tents, sharing a beautiful deck area.
The size of the rooms allows for the twin tents to comprise of two queen size beds and the double rooms, a king size bed and divan. All rooms can also easily accommodate another single bed and baby cot.
The lounge and dining areas are built structures with views of the Savanna plains and sit right above the Talak river. They have huge couches surrounding the bar area and tranquil lighting setting the ambiance. Night game drives, visits to Masai village and guided nature and bird walks are the activities which the camp can offer. The menu overseen by the gourmet chef offers a la carte menus where guests will indulge in an active breakfast, a three lunch and a five course dinner. |