Immortalised through famous tales of olden day safaris, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is one of the richest and most diverse wildlife areas in the world. Known as the "spotted land" to the Maasai, the reserve is home to a vast number of resident wildlife, as well as part of the annual phenomenon of the Great Migration. The migratory wildebeest, zebra, kongoni and topi join abundant elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah in the Mara. Leopard and serval are frequently encountered, while endangered black rhino can be found in the dense bush thickets. The Mara River is also famed for its enormous crocodiles, which lay in wait for the wildebeest and zebra during the excitement and drama of the migration. Six species of primates and over 450 birds add to the Mara's incredible natural diversity.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is part of a huge conservation area that also includes the Serengeti National Park and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in neighbouring Tanzania. With no fences or man-made barriers, wildlife can move freely throughout this area, constantly recreating an ageless natural cycle.

Located on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords in the western Mara, Kichwa Tembo lies directly in the path of the Great Migration, and offers 2 luxurious accommodation options:

Bateleur Camp - Set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara, the elegant tents, each with its own private butler, reflect the style and glamour of vintage Africa.

Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp - Where forest and savanna meet, these elegant, spacious safari tents boast some of the most breathtaking views of the Masai Mara.

Bateleur Camp:

Experience classic safari style, where wildlife adventures by day blend with elegant panache under canvas at night, at Bateleur Camp. Commanding sweeping views over some of the premier game viewing regions in the world, this intimate camp reflects the ambiance of the Kenyan explorers of the 20s and 30s.

Verdant branches that open up onto an expansive panorama provide endless views of the Masai Mara as soon as you open your eyes in your vast wooden bed.

Let the untouched landscapes take you back to the style and glamour of vintage Africa. Slip into a world of hardwood floors, polished silver and sparkling crystal juxtaposed against the romance of the open Mara plains, with their abundant herds of wildlife.

Set just below the spot where the famous final scene from Out of Africa was filmed, Bateleur Camp overlooks the endless spaces of the Masai Mara, providing guests with sweeping views of this quintessential African landscape. Nestled deep in a belt of dense riverine forest, each tent is secluded by lush green vegetation, carving out a private, leafy enclave for every guest.

When the dawn chorus of birds and monkeys begins outside, a gentle knock on the door brings a morning tray of steaming coffee. Step out of your elegant tented suited onto the private deck outside and watch the bush around you come to life. The en suite bathroom with its stone shower and warm wood furnishings prepares you for the day's adventure. While away an hour or two in the deep leather chairs on the veranda, looking out onto the endless African plains. On a hot day, swap the shade of the forest for a dip in the sparkling lap pool.

Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp:

Known as Kenya's best loved safari camp, Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp offers a quintessential game viewing experience, with sweeping vistas of the magnificent vistas of the Masai Mara or the Sabaringo River.

Located where the riverine forest meets the sweeping plains in the path of the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the camp provides an authentic dose of African wilderness, delivered with legendary Kenyan hospitality.

Kichwa Tembo is renowned for its gracious teams of Kenyan staff whose warm welcome, charming service and effortless energy delight guests from all over the world.

Laid out along the banks of the Sabaringo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp looks out onto the seemingly endless plains of the Masai Mara. Set on a private concession leased from Masai landlords in the less populated northern part of the Mara, the camp offers total seclusion coupled with abundant wildlife. Forty spacious tents, twelve of them luxury suites, are laid out in immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthog feeding right outside the tent doors.

Classic safari interiors illuminated by soft lantern light open up onto majestic African landscapes. Each suite offers an en suite bathroom with stone shower, flagstone floors, soft lighting and separate w.c. in the luxury tents. Spacious private verandas provide a shady viewpoint onto the magnificent grasslands or the wooded banks of the Sabaringo River and the passing wildlife (luxury tents only). Hammocks strung in the grounds or around the gracious swimming pool invite you for an afternoon nap.

Your stay at Kichwa Tembo includes all meals daily.

Meals packed with fresh ingredients and flavoured with aromatic spices are served in elegant dining rooms, open to the warm breezes coming off the Mara or beneath a myriad stars looking out onto the African plains.

In addition guests at Bateleur Camp can be hosted for a bush breakfast or dinner on the banks of the Mara River or the slopes of the Oloololo escarpment.

The Masai Mara Nature Reserve is home to a vast number of resident wildlife, as well as home to the annual Great Migration. The migratory wildebeest, zebra, kongoni and topi join abundant elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah. Leopard and serval are frequently encountered, while endangered black rhino can be found in the dense bush thickets. The Mara River is also famed for its enormous crocodiles, which lay in wait for the wildebeest and zebra during the migration, when more than two million wildebeest and zebra move in search of prime grazing land.

The small and compact Thomson's gazelle follow the herds in their quest for life-giving water and grazing. Lion, and hyena, as well as the more elusive cheetah and leopard, mingle with the migrating masses, while vulture and jackal await the scraps of the more powerful predators. The Mara is famous for its magnificent, black-maned lion and guests stand a good chance of viewing these powerful animals. Up to six species of vulture are found in the Mara and one or more of them may often be seen on the sidelines of a lion kill.

At Kichwa Tembo, it is our passion to share our knowledge and understanding of the Masai Mara and its inhabitants with our guests. Our highly trained guides will do their utmost to delight our guests with a choice of the following adventures:

Twice daily game drives - explore the Masai Mara in an open 4x4 safari vehicle on early morning and late afternoon / evening game drives. An expert guide will share his knowledge of the surroundings and the local wildlife.

Full day game drives during the Migration - when the Great Migration moves through the Kichwa Tembo area guests can choose to enjoy full day game drive among the massed herds. A picnic lunch among hundreds of thousands of wildebeest is a never to be forgotten experience.

Interpretive bush walks - enjoy a leisurely walk within the camp grounds, taking in the sights and sounds of the African bush and not forgetting to watch out for the resident warthog! A longer excursion to admire the panoramic views along the Oloololo escarpment or on the lush banks of the Mara River in the company of an armed guide can be arranged (Bateleur Camp only).

Lectures on Maasai culture and sundowners offering spectacular views across the Mara can also be arranged (rate included for Bateleur Camp). Maasai community visits and hot air ballooning are available at an additional cost.

As Kichwa Tembo is in a private concession, night game drives can be arranged for a minimum of two guests. This thrilling experience allows guests a glimpse of the nocturnal world of the predators and provides sightings of animals that are not normally encountered in daylight.

Included:

• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers (Bateleur Camp only)
• Teas and coffees
• Refreshments on game drives (Bateleur Camp only)
• Scheduled safari activities (Bateleur Camp only)
• 2 game drives daily
• Return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance
• Laundry (Bateleur Camp only).

National park fees are not included in the above mentioned rates - these are charged per 24-hour period. All pricing is indicative and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.

Please enquire about frequent Special Offers.