Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp

Description: 

Kichwa Tembo is situated at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment on the western border of the Masai Mara Reserve in southwestern Kenya. Meaning "Head of the Elephant" in KiSwahili, Kichwa Tembo is located on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords in the exclusive western Mara - much less crowded than the eastern part of the Reserve. In addition to an excellent year-round concentration of animals, Kichwa Tembo lies directly in the path of Africa's spectacular Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti, Tanzania, to the Masai Mara in Kenya.This is indeed nature at her most theatrical, offering you an African wildlife experience unsurpassed in the world. Witness the migration of almost two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores - June to October - including Mara River crossing, Mara River crocodiles, huge herds of elephant, black-maned Mara lions and red- tailed monkey; Interpretive game-drives in open game viewing vehicles and bush-walks with resident Maasai naturalists, Night drives on private concession, Sundowners on rim of Great Rift Valley, Hot-air ballooning at nearby location (optional extra); Intimate camp featuring unique safari architecture of canvas, shingle and polished hardwood, Interior with fine antiques, a selection of library books and impressive views, Personal butler service, Pan-African cuisine often served in the bush - dinner and breakfast, Sweeping views over greatest grassland system on Earth; Maasai cultural village visits; Member of Small Luxury Hotels Of The World.

Highlights: 

Kichwa Tembo is situated at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment on the western border of the Masai Mara Reserve in southwestern Kenya.

Rates on request

Includes: 

accommodation
three meals daily
soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers
teas and coffees
scheduled safari activities
refreshments on game drives
return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers
laundry
emergency medical evacuation insurance

Excludes: 

telephone calls
Safari Shop purchases
champagne, cognacs, premium brand spirits, fine wines, cigars and cigarettes
gratuities and all items of a personal nature
transfers to/from the lodge
National Park fees

Itineraries: 

Limitations: family: triple tents are not possible and the rate for children, irrespective of their age, is the full adult rate

Facilities: 

The main guest area, shaded by a dense forest canopy, consists of a sitting area with jetmaster fireplace, dining area and veranda with a view of the endless game-filled Mara plains. Beautifully hand-crafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather-buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, crystal and candlelight will transport guests back to the heyday of the romantic classic safari. A unique feature is the tree-shaded rim-flow lap pool with a view of the Mara. An electric fence surrounds the camp. Guests are welcome to visit the craft gallery at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

Accommodation: 

Nine spacious tents with shingle roof, wooden doors and a private deck. Each tent is luxuriously furnished with gleaming wooden floors and wood-framed beds, ceiling fan, twin hand basins, shower, private w.c, cupboards, leather chairs and writing table. Nestled in a lush riverine forest, the tented suites epitomise classic elegance.

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