|  | Kichwa Tembo Tented Safari Camp is situated on the western border of the Masai Mara National Reserve in south-western Kenya on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords.
- Game drives
- Bush walks
- Night drives
- Campfire dinners
- Masai land
| 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. |
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Main guest area includes a reception, bar/sitting room and indoor/outdoor dining area, all of which overlook endless, game-filled plains and are shaded by a dense forest canopy, with the Oloololo Escarpment in the background. There is a large sparkling swimming pool set among trees and surrounded by lawns. A crafts shop is situated in the reception area. An electric fence surrounds the camp. | Accommodation
40 Hemingway-style safari tents with en suite bathroom, two thatched rondavels with en suite bathroom. The tents are spacious and have a shower, hand basin, w.c, dressing table and wardrobe. Each tent has two extra-length three-quarter beds. | Family
Regretfully, children 5 years and younger cannot participate in the regular game-drives. Child minders can be booked at an additional cost. Children aged 6 to 11 years are accommodated on game-drives at the Camp Manager's discretion. Should parents wish to be close to their children, the rondavels are recommended for family accommodation. An extra bed can be arranged for a child 11 and younger sharing with their parents. No more than three triples per camp at any one time | Rate includes
. Accommodation
. Three meals daily
. Teas and coffees
. 2 Game Drives daily
. Return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers
. Emergency medical evacuation insurance | Rate excludes
. Telephone calls
. Safari Shop purchases
. Bar account
. Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
. National park fees
. Transfers to/from the lodge
. Laundry | Access
Scheduled flights:
- Wilson Airport (Nairobi)
Charter flights:
- Approximately 60 minutes flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo's private airstrip (two per day)
Road transfers:
- Approximately 30 minutes drive from Kichwa Tembo airstrip to Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp | Safari category:
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 We certainly did have a great time in Kichwa Tembo. I read somewhere in the blurb that it would be beyond our wildest dreams and that was so, particularly for my Mum who never imagined she would have that opportunity. So thank you for your assistance in making it happen.
Everything went very smoothly. We were particularly happy with our accommodation. It was extremely comfortable. The food was fantastic and plentiful and the service excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable and most helpful and the game drives were a treat. Each had it's own highlight. We did the dawn balloon ride which I think was Mum's absolute highlight and which I truly enjoyed.
I have attached a photo. It was hard to choose which to send as we saw the big 5 - yes even a leopard who was eating his kill up in a tree - and we have some really good photos.
Dianne Longson (Australia) - March 2006 |
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