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Governors' Camp
 
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Throughout Africa, one family of safari camps provides the standards by which all others are judged - The Governors' family of Camps. It all began in 1972 with Africa's first luxury safari camp, Governors' Camp built on the spot reserved exclusively for Kenya's colonial Governors. We have kept the name and the best of the traditions.Governors' Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River. The entire camp is under canvas with all the comforts of a luxury hotel. All the tents are in the classic safari style, spacious and tasteful with en-suite bathrooms. Guests staying at Governors' enjoy a wide variety of exciting activities, these range from daily game drives in our specially designed 4WD Landrovers, Hot air balloon safaris, big game walking safaris together with day trips up to the magical Lake Victoria. For those guests looking for something very special, Governors' has just opened Governors' IL Moran Camp. IL Moran is an a stunning all suite tented camp in the heart of the Mara with only 10 tents decorated with old olive wood furniture
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Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Perched on the saddle of a hill, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge has one of the most spectacular views imaginable across the vast plains, forests and rivers that make up the Masai Mara ? one of the world?s richest wildlife sanctuaries. It is on this very terrain that the annual migration takes place when millions of zebra, wildebeest and gazelle cross the plains below, on their way to the new grasses of the Serengeti. This is a spectacle that should be witnessed at least once in a lifetime. Safari Lodge, Walking, Game Drives, Swimming Pool, Balloon Safaris, Plane Safaris, Hippo Pool Breakfasts, Bird Watching. There are 74 room available. These rooms overlook the plains and you can see wildlife for kilometers by standing by your front door. The hotel has been designed to mirror a traditional Masai village or Manyatta and al the guestrooms are located in individual domed huts grouped in a circular manner. The furnishings of each room have been inspired by traditional Masai art and each has a private balcony with views that stretch over the vast African landscape. The lodge has a sky-blue swimming pool perched on the edge of the hill, a restaurant that overlooks a waterhole where wildlife gather and several treatment rooms where you can enjoy a range of relaxing massages. From the lodge you can organise a safari by balloon ? a truly breathtaking experience. Other activities on offer include bush barbecues, game drives, evening cocktail parties at the waterhole, watching the hippos and Masai dancing. No other lodge has such a spectacular view of the surrounding landscape or the game and birdlife that inhabits it. It is on this very terrain stretching endlessly before the lodge where the annual migrations take place, when millions of wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle traverse the landscape to feed on the rich new grass and give birth to their young. You can have breakfast, cocktail parties and dinners on the terrace that overlooks the waterhole where all the big game come to feed. There is evening entertainment which includes musicians, Masai dancers, wildlife films and talks given by the resident naturalist. Game drives across the plains and along the river in the Mara Triangle.
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Mara Intrepids
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Sitting above a sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Maasai Mara's four game-viewing areas, Mara Intrepids enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the world's best-known wilderness. Mara Intrepids is 298 kilometres due west of Nairobi - a five-hour drive on well-maintained roads - while our all-weather airstrip enables guests to be at the camp within 45 minutes of leaving the capital city. Three guided game drives every day, Escorted walking safaris outside the reserve, 'Night Sight' safaris with infrared binoculars, Bush breakfasts and dinners under the stars, Romantic sundowners on the Mara plains, Visits to neighbouring Maasai communities, Arrangements for dawn balloon safaris, Transfers for fishing trips to Lake Victoria, Private parties on the champagne terrace, Lectures and slide shows on culture and wildlife, and Heritage's Adventurers' Club for the kids. Our 30 luxury tents are widely spread across a large riverside site to ensure guests the optimum privacy and peace. Each tent is furnished in the classic style of the grand African safaris, with large four-poster beds and handsome reproduction furniture offset by modern en suite bathrooms with hot showers, flush toilets and all modern amenities. Each tent sits on a shady platform, with sweeping views over the riverbanks where a wide variety of animals come to drink. Mara Intrepids is divided into four distinct areas, each with its own open-air dining area and 'mess tent' where private meals and functions can be arranged. Dinner is usually served in a large dining room under a traditional makuti thatch roof, while breakfast and lunch are hosted on a breezy terrace beside the riverfront swimming pool. The main bar overlooks a suspension bridge leading to a leopard-baiting area, where our most exquisite residents make an appearance most evenings. Beside the bar is a fully equipped conference room, where our Maasai naturalists deliver evening slide shows on the local culture and wildlife - and where corporate groups can indulge in a spot of 'bush business'.
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Olonana
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Situated on the banks of the picturesque Mara River is Olonana, a premier bush camp whose unique location offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. You will stay in the Masai Mara - the heart of Africa's Big Game Country - rich with hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, giraffe, an array of gazelle and famed prides of lion. Cheetah, leopard and rhino are also found in this remarkable wildlife haven. Olonana, a luxury camp idyllically nestled in the Maasai Mara Conservation area on the banks of the Mara River (with resident hippo population!) Safari Lodge, Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Bird Watching, Day Trips, Balloon Safaris. The jewel in Africa's crown, Maasai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 320 square km's of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. Lion are found in abundance throughout the park as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find rhino. Accommodation is offered in twelve double tents, each attended by a personal butler and all placed to offer maximum privacy and tranquillity. Each tent has en-suite facilities and hot and cold running water; double basin and WC. Spacious wooden verandah overlooking the river and unique hand crafted furniture & fittings. The tents have floor to ceiling mosquito netting 'windows' and 2 queen size beds. Olonana offers a swimming pool, elegant lounge/dining cottage as well as a large deck outside lounge and dining area for breakfast, sundowners, afternoon tea & stargazing. The western border of the park is the spectacular Siria Escarpment, and together with the acacia dotted plains, creates scenery of stunning beauty. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; male wildebeest sparring to attract females into their harem; or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators. The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from August-October and at this time nature's dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day.
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Kicheche Mara Camp
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Kicheche Mara camp is a classic luxury bush camp. It is hidden in a grove of wild olive trees in a prolific wildlife area. Kicheche Mara Camp is about five hours from Nairobi. Unlimited Game Drives, Guided Walks, Bird Watching. 11 spacious, fully insect-proof tents. Your ensuite private bathrooms have a central dressing area and separate compartments for the shower and toilet. Hot water for showers or washing is available at any time. There are canvas director's chairs on the veranda and hammocks slung between nearby trees to relax in. Our Nyati tent with its comfortable local furnishings and informative collection of reference books is a delightful place to relax between game drives or other activities. Our bush hideaway in Kenya welcomes you to a different world, a world centred at the heart of the African Wilderness that is the Masai Mara. A world of majestic animals, dazzling birds, sweeping grasslands, flat-topped trees and breathtaking sunsets. Unfenced and secluded in a thicket of Euclea and African Olives, the camp impinges so little on the natural inhabitants of this prolific reserve that animals wander through the grounds at any time unperturbed. Stayingin a bush camp doesn't mean compromising on comfort, the food and service are first class, as are the warmth and experience of Kicheche's staff. The reserve is one of the very few areas left in Africa where wildlife can be seen in the large numbers that existed a hundred years ago. Between July and October the plains darken with wildebeest and zebra, unending columns from the adjoining Serengeti passing through on their hazardous annual journey in search of fresh pastures, unaware that they themselves are prime targets for the relentless native predators - lions, leopards and cheetahs. But there is more to the Mara than its prolific wildlife - towering escarpments, acacia-dotted grasslands, blazing sunsets and towering rain clouds provide photo opportunities at every turn.
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Kichwa Tembo
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
There is an enchanting, luxurious tented camp at Kichwa Tembo, in the north-western corner of the richest game park in Kenya. Meaning 'Head of the Elephant' in KiSwahili, Kichwa Tembo is flanked by the Oloololo Escarpment and the Sabaringo River. 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. Each luxurious, en suite tent is completely private, tucked away in its own little piece of wild Africa. Adjacent to Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp lies the self-contained Bateleur Camp, which opened its doors in May 2000. The unfenced Masai Mara covers 1 500km? 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. Here, the pastoral Ilkarekeshe Maasai proudly maintain their traditional lifestyle as cattle-herders. In contrast to almost everywhere else on our planet - where man has displaced wildlife - here, in south-western Kenya, there is a remarkable level of tolerance which allows both to exist side-by-side. Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp is an exclusive enclave of nine elegant tents. The magnificent appointment of the camp ensures shade from a dense forest canopy and unobstructed views of the game-rich plains. On hand is the ultimate indulgence - a personal butler service. Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp consists of 40 Hemingway-style safari tents shaded by dense forest canopy. The camp's two thatched rondavels overlook the Sabaringo River, shaded by tall Fig and Ebony Trees. The main living area and all the tents overlook endless plains of the Masai Mara. The camps are set among the forests just below the spot where a famous scene from the film Out of Africa was shot.
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Mara Explorer
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer?s own all-weather airstrip means you can be in the camp less than an hour after leaving the bustle of Nairobi. The well- maintained road from the capital provides a scenic ride of just under five hours. Private game drives with experienced personal guides, Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area, Bush Breakfasts and dinners under the stars, Romantic sundowners in spectacular selected areas, Visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp, Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides, Arrangements for fishing safaris to Lake Victoria, Lectures and slide shows on Maasai Culture and wildlife, and Environmental activities and tree-planting with local residents. This exclusive five-star camp offers 10 luxurious, well-spaced tents, each with its own private deck overlooking the Talek River. Seven of the tents have giant double beds, while three have twin beds. All are furnished in a classic blend of ancient and modern, with fine hand-carved mahogany furniture, rich African artifacts, and luxurious bathrooms with twin basins and all modern amenities. Each tent reflects a distinctive 'Explorer' style, with old wooden chests, tin trunks and historic prints, complemented by a fascinating collection of 'Africana' books in the camp?s library. The tents have been specially designed to open up to the sky, and each boasts a private open-air bathing platform, from which guests can enjoy a unique new perspective of the African bush. An intimate canvas covered dining area looks out over the river close to the camp entrance. Meals are served from our own kitchens, using fresh vegetables and herbs grown in the camp gardens. (Meals can also be enjoyed on your verandah, or at one of a series of specially-selected ?bush sites? close to the camp.) Next door, the camp bar provides beautiful river views and a well-stocked library, while the lounge area offers luxurious sofas for reading, playing board games, or swapping safari tales. All the public areas are decorated with old African artifacts and memorabilia from the earliest days of the African safari. Has personal butler on hand 24 hours a day, full laundry and valet service, early morning calls with tea and coffee, has safety deposit boxes for personal belongings, foreign currency exchange service and a resident doctor who is on call 24 hours a day. There is riverfront dining area and luxurious lounge, a private bar with well-stocked guests' library, has large secluded verandahs with chaise longues, there is personal radio communications in each tent and has a reliable 240-volt electrical supply.
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Bushtops
Masai Mara: Masai Mara National Reserve
'Perfect for those who wish to experience the Maasai Mara from the seclusion of their own private valley.' Maasai Mara. A private and secluded valley four kilometres from the Eastern border of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Safari Lodge, Game Drives, Walking, Fishing, Tracking, Fly Camping, Bonfire Sundowners, Maasai Cultural Activities, Bird Watching. The Bushtops area has always been known for its abundance of lion, and most nights the valley echoes with the vibrations of the king's call. The valley is full of game and ideal for walking and exploring by foot or by car. Guests will be in the company of leopards, elephant, plains game and of a nighttime within the sight and sounds of roaring lions. Bushtops is the only private house in the Mara, and was home to the Cottar Family for years. The interior is warmly decorated, and it accommodates up to ten guests comfortably. It is perfect for those seeking to get away from large crowds. The bedrooms are cosy and comfortable with full bathrooms en suite. A new house has also been built within the same valley, and by the end of 2001, will be fully refurbished. Guests will then have the choice in 'Ole Cottars' house (The Cottars Home) or the new house. Ideal for families, couples and anyone who wants a home in the bush, Bushtops has an intimate atmosphere and the friendliest staff in the Masai Mara. Reminiscent of a rustic hunting lodge, it is quaint, informal and relaxed. Bushtops is situated by a natural salt lick-spring in its own private valley. Abundant game continuously visits the salt lick, offering visitors an ever-changing view of African wildlife without ever leaving the Bush Tops verandah.
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