Kenya Masai Mara Safari Camps
Masai Mara National Reserve is part of a huge conservation area that also includes Serengeti National Park in Kenya and Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Tanzania. Wildlife move freely throughout the area and from August to October, with the Great Migration taking place with large numbers of wildebeest, zebra, kongoni and topi. Other animals in this verdant park include elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion and cheetah, six species of primates and 450 species of birds. Leopard and serval are frequently encountered, and endangered black rhino can be spotted in the dense bush and large crocodiles in the Mara River.
With classic game viewing, sweeping vistas and legendary hospitality, Kichwa Tempo Tented Camp is one of the most beloved camps in Kenya. Voted the “Best Lodge in Africa for Families” by the readers of Travel + Leisure Magazine, this is an optimal location for family safari. The camp consists of 28 spacious tents and twelve luxury tented suites, all ideally situated along the banks of the Sabaringo River overlooking the endless golden plains. The tent interiors include private bathrooms with showers and overhead fans, and outside you will find private shady verandas. The larger luxury tented suites offer the best views over the grasslands. Only the luxury tented suites have electricity.
Daily game drivers, bush walks with resident Maasai naturalists, and optional activities such as ballooning, fill your days. Relaxing by the tree-shaded pool, enjoying the fantastic food, and napping in one of the many hammocks around the camp round up the experience. Charming common areas are tastefully decorated with comfortable furniture, antiques and local art, and there is a gift shop and a massage spa. Kichwa Tembo is renowned for its gracious Kenyan staff whose warm welcome, charming service and effortless energy delight guests from all over the world.
The beautiful Bateleur Camp commands sweeping views of one of the premier game viewing regions in the world. Come here to experience the yearly migration in classic safari style with daily wildlife activities combined with elegant dining under canvas at night. Exquisitely furnished and decorated with hardwood floors, polished silver and sparkling crystal, this camp reflects the ambiance of bygone era of Kenyan safaris.
The intimate camp has two separate areas, each with nine private tented accommodations with private bathrooms with stone showers. 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. 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. 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. After the morning game drive, relax on your deck or take a dip in the sparkling lap pool. The camp offers ballooning, onsite massage and visits to Kichwa Tempo’s well-stocked gift shop.