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GOVERNERS CAMP
masai mara

The setting is magical. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with hippo and crocodile.

Governers Camp Location

Set in the best game-viewing area of the legendary Masai Mara, home to the biggest concentration of animals and birds in Africa, the entire camp is under canvas with all the comforts of a five-star hotel.

Governers Camp Activities

Fly-In Wildlife Game Drives Safari Ballooning Walking Culture Honeymoon Fishing Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Cuisine Day Tour Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Governers Camp Attractions

Governors' Camp is a site popular with both animals (who come to the river to drink) and people. As in the past, the camp emphasizes enjoying the wild splendors of Africa in the highest possible style. November 2002 – Featured once again in the 2002 Travel and Leisure Awards, where they were voted No. 6 Top Value Hotel in Africa and the Middle East.

Governers Camp Facilities

1. Governors Camp - the original camp. 2. Little Governors Camp - intimate & secluded. 3. Mfangano Island Camp - Beauty & quiet. 4. Loldia House - Peace & calm. Some of the 38 tents line the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the Mara River; others have views across the sweeping plains. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best. Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. Each morning a breakfast feast is prepared over blazing coals: mountains of bacon, eggs the way you like them, fresh milk flown-in daily, hot-baked croissants, exotic fruits, and freshly-brewed Kenya coffee. Lunch, like breakfast is a buffet, this time roast meats hot and cold, fresh salads and delicious desserts. Both meals are served on the shady riverbank with views across the Mara’s plains.

Governers Camp Additional Information

Our four-wheel-drive vehicles are built to our own specifications. Cut-away roofs give you better views. Our professional drivers will astonish you with what they find: a tell-tale vulture will lead them to a hyena kill, a warning cry from a mother wildebeest reveals a leopard stalking through the grass. For the experience of a lifetime, drift the dawn over the magnificent plains of the Masai Mara in a Hot Air Balloon. Once arriving at the landing sight, feast on a champagne breakfast, before returning to camp. Alternatively, leave your vehicle behind and take a walking safari with one of our armed-guides for the true thrill of the bush, down on the same level as the animals you’ll experience the untamed beauty of the Mara.

Nearest City: Nairobi

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM

KICHWA TEMBO BATELEUR CAMP
masai mara

Kichwa Tembo is set among the forests just below the spot where a famous scene from Out of Africa was filmed. This setting was also chosen to illustrate the motion picture's poster
Kichwa Tembo is set among the forests just below the spot where a famous scene from Out of Africa was filmed. This setting was also chosen to illustrate the motion picture's poster.

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp Location

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Reserve lies directly in the path of what is considered to be the greatest spectacle in the animal kingdom: the annual migration of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania.

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp Activities

Fly-In Wildlife Game Drives Safari Ballooning Walking Honeymoon Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $250 plus

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp Attractions

The unfenced Masai Mara covers 1 500km² and, together with the neighboring Serengeti (combined, they form one ecosystem), is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals on earth. The great migration of over two million wildebeest and other grazing ungulates every year is the Mara's foremost attraction and one of the greatest spectacles in the animal kingdom. Each year, far south in the vast Serengeti, the wildebeest raise their heads, sniff the air, and as if of one accord, start the long trek to the Kenyan border. An endless thunder of wildebeest and zebra enter the Mara around the end of July, drawn by the sweet grass. Add to this the richness of fauna, profusion of winged beauty and untouched landscape, and you have magical Masai Mara.

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp Facilities

Nine spacious tents with wooden floors and private verandahs grace this exclusive camp. Inside each tent, you will find every possible comfort, including an unexpectedly expansive en-suite bathroom. There is also a writing desk, subtle lighting and ceiling fans in each tent. The ultimate indulgence - a personal butler service - ensures you are pampered in style. The nine tented rooms reflect classic luxury. The tents feature safari architecture of sweeping canvas, traditional shingle and highly polished hardwood. Underfoot lie fine needlepoint rugs. The secluded, comfortable interiors of the camp are enhanced by fine antiques, leather- buttoned Chesterfield sofas, keepsakes of distant days such as polished compasses and cabin trunks with their original passage labels, as well as a wide selection of library books. The interiors transport you to the heyday of colonial safaris, to an epoch of romance, canvas and candlelight. The main guest area, which is shaded by a dense forest canopy, has a reception area and a comfortable lounge with a fireplace. While you are relaxing inside the camp, you can take in endless, game-filled plains with the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment as a backdrop. The tree-shaded lap pool, almost 13 metres long, is a refreshing feature. The camp has a small curio shop, and you are welcome to visit the larger shop at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. The dining area and verandah have views of the endless game-filled plains of the Mara. Pan-African cuisine is served with flair. After dinner, enjoy a glass of port in front of the fire.

Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp Additional Information

All walks and game drives are led by the Kichwa Tembo guides. They have all achieved the highest scores in the Masai Mara, in the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association examination. There are morning and afternoon game drives in open Land Rovers (night game drives are not allowed in the park). Fascinating night explorations traverse the private concession adjacent to the reserve in search of predators and other nocturnal animals.

Nearest City: Nairobi

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM

KICHWA TEMBO TENTED Camp
Masai mara
Kichwa Tembo, Meaning 'Head of the Elephant' in KiSwahili is an enchanting, luxurious tented camp in the north-western corner of the richest game park in Kenya.
Kichwa Tembo, Meaning 'Head of the Elephant' in KiSwahili is an enchanting, luxurious tented camp in the north-western corner of the richest game park in Kenya.

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Location

The Oloololo Escarpment and the Sabaringo River flank Kichwa Tembo. The camp lies deep in a monkey-rich forest on the exclusive western side of the Masai Mara National Reserve, far removed from the package tourism of the eastern Mara.

Wildlife Game Drives Safari Ballooning Walking Honeymoon Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Attractions

The unfenced Masai Mara covers 1 500km² and, together with the neighbouring Serengeti (combined, they form one ecosystem), is home to the greatest concentration of large mammals on earth. The great migration of over two million wildebeest and other grazing ungulates every year is the Mara's foremost attraction and one of the greatest spectacles in the animal kingdom. Each year, far south in the vast Serengeti, the wildebeest raise their heads, sniff the air, and as if of one accord, start the long trek to the Kenyan border. An endless thunder of wildebeest and zebra enter the Mara around the end of July, drawn by the sweet grass. Add to this the richness of fauna, profusion of winged beauty and untouched landscape, and you have magical Masai Mara.

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Facilities

Kichwa Tembo is an oasis of Hemingway-style tents shaded by dense forest canopy. Each luxurious tent has a private deck with sweeping views of the greatest grassland system on earth, the Masai Mara. Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp has 40 canvas safari tents, each with a private outdoor deck. There is an en suite bathroom with shower, stone floors and soft lighting. Each tent stands at least eight metres away from the next, ensuring absolute seclusion. Kichwa Tembo's main living area and all the tents overlook endless, game-filled plains and are shaded by dense forest canopy. In the background, the Oloololo Escarpment stretches into the distance. The main lodge has a curio shop and a reception. The courtyard is candlelit in the evening and you may relax in the bar/lounge area. Our palm-fringed swimming pool overlooks the plains of the Mara. Lawns surround the tree-shaded waters. At night, Askaris (Maasai warrior security guards) accompany you to and from your tent. The airy main restaurant is covered with Maasai thatch grass and overlooks the Mara plains. Dinner may be served alfresco style outdoors, weather-permitting. Private meals are also arranged on request.

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp Additional Information

Game drives and bush walks with resident guides and naturalists reveal the wonders of the Mara - as do bush breakfasts, visits to Masai cultural villages, sundowners on the escarpment or candlelit dinners beside the Mara River. And to top it all, game viewing from a hot-air balloon allows vast perspectives of the horizons and herds below.

Nearest City: Nairobi

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM

Fig Tree Camp

Fig Tree Camp is in the Masai Mara, Africa’s most famous game reserve. The Masai Mara is home of the “Big Five” and the magical spectacle of the wilder beast migration.

Fig Tree Camp is located on the banks of the Talek River and offers both luxury tents and chalet accommodation. A new addition at Fig Tree Camp is the Ngaboli tents, 10 presidential tents built on a private wing of the camp.
Services at Fig Tree Camp include, game drives and night safaris, game walks, bush black tie dinners and champagne breakfasts on the planes of the Masai Mara. Also based at Fig Tree Camp is Adventures aloft balloon safaris which flies daily from the camp.

Keekorok Lodge[ Masai Mara, Kenya ]

Keekorok Lodge is situated in the direct path of the migration, and it was the first lodge to be built in the Masai Mara. At the height of the migration, the area
around Keekorok is surrounded by animals which you can view from the
lodge itself especially from the walkway leading out into the open
area near the lodge.

The lodge has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years. Keekorok's charm is its setting, its ease of access from Nairobi and the liberal use
of local sand river stone and cedar wood in its construction.

There is a lounge furnished in leather and tartan and a dining room open terrace allowing fresh breezes and views of the Mara.Rooms at Keekorok are simply but tastefully furnished, many with views of the Mara.

Early morning and afternoon game drives offer animal encounters unparalleled in the
world all the year round.

95 species of mammals, amphibians & reptiles have been recorded and over 400 bird species. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant.

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge – maasai mara

Relaxing outside your own tent listening to the Orchestra of rasping Cicadas, croaking Tree Frogs and the intermittent call of birds and monkeys is a memorable symphony.

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Location

Situated inside Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, which is indisputably the richest game sanctuary in Kenya. The great expanse of plains set against the distant hills provides a unique backdrop from which to enjoy the magnificent wildlife.

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Activities

Game Drives Ballooning Walking Culture Conference Facility Photography Birding Luxury Tented Camp Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $080 - $149

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Attractions

The area is world-renowned for it’s annual wildebeest migration from the Serengeti in Tanzania. The camp boasts an extensive collection of exotic birds and butterflies that have taken up residence in the lush surroundings. An attractive alternative to a game drive is to take a memorable hot air balloon ride. Take off at the crack of dawn for a bird's eye view of Africa's wildlife as you float across the Mara. The game, unaware of your presence, pose undisturbed for the family album. Land for the unique experience of a Champagne Breakfast in the bush.

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Facilities

The camp is set on an elevation surrounded by two streams and hidden amidst wide gardens with manicured lawns and exotic flowers. Facilities include a dining area that has internal and external seating and two bars, one internal with a fireplace and the other near the poolside. There is a swimming pool and curio shop. There are three tents, which can be used to seat up to 300 conference delegates. The camp consists of 75 tents, of which three are permanent triple rooms. All rooms have 24-hour electricity and a private en suite bathroom with a shower and hot and cold running water.

Sarova Mara Tented Lodge Additional Information

Game drives are done in a four-wheel drive vehicle, and bush dining and sundowners are offered. Evening entertainment includes two resident guitarists who play by the fireside and traditional Masai dancers. Balloon safaris can be arranged at an additional cost.

Nearest City: NAIROBI

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 10:00:00 AM

MARA SERENA SAFARI LODGE
Rift Valley Lakes

This masterful interpretation of a traditional Masai village offers panoramic views of the Serengeti plains below.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Location

An interpretation of a traditional Masai Manyatta village of domed huts, Masai Mara Serena Lodge is set on the saddle of a hill where it overlooks the 1800 sq km of rolling plain, woodlands, and rivers that make up the Masai Mara Triangle - one of the world’s richest wildlife sanctuaries.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Activities

Fly-In Safari Lodge Wildlife Game Drives Ballooning Walking Culture Photography Birding Day Tour Swimming Pool Tour Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Attractions

No other lodge has such a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape or the game and bird life that inhabits it. It is this very terrain stretching endlessly before the lodge where the annual migration takes place, when millions of wildebeest, zebra and gazelle traverse the landscape to feed on the rich new grass and give birth to their young.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Facilities

Mara Serena comprises of 74 rooms, with a swimming pool ideally situated for those hot and balmy nights out in Africa. Breakfasts, cocktail parties, and dinners on the terrace overlooking a waterhole where big game comes to feed.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Additional Information

The evening entertainment includes musicians, Maasai dancers, wildlife films and talks given by a resident naturalist. Game drives across the plains and along the Mara Triangle and safaris by balloon or plane are also offered.

Nearest City: NAIROBI

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM