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Mara Explorer Camp

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 04****

Situated on a broad, forested bend of the Talek River in the centre of the Maasai Mara National Reserve at the confluence of the reserves four major game-viewing areas, and enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration.

Location

At Masai Mara National Reserve, in the centre of the park on the banks of the Talek River... The distance from Nairobi is about 298 Kms (05 hours). The Ol- Kiombo airstrip is serviced by daily scheduled flights in the mornings from Nairobi, Nanyuki, Samburu and in afternoons from Nairobi.

Climate

The camp is at an altitude of 5,300 feet above sea level. Warm during the day and cool at night. Short rains in November and December and long rains in March, April and May. d long rains in March, April and May.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms

10 luxurious and well-spaced tents.

 

Room Dcor: Each luxurious tent is specially designed to open up to the sky and, on one side, an open-air bathtub, and has a private river frontage with views over the banks of the Talek River frequented by animals. The "Explorer" tents have been individually furnished with old wooden chests, tin trunks and historic prints.

 

Room amenities: Giant double/twin beds with hand-carved mahogany furniture, writing desks, personal closets and luxury individual bathrooms with all modern amenities, mineral water and insect repellants.

 

Special features: Luxurious with 24-hour personal butler on call

Food & Drink

An intimate dining area looks out over the river close to the camp entrance. Meals can also be enjoyed on the private verandah, or at one of a series of specially selected ˜bush sitesclose to camp. The camp bar offers sweeping views over the river, and a quiet place for reading and swapping safari tales. Private parties arranged in the œbush.

General Facilities

  • Personal butler on 24-hour call serving each tent
  • Private riverfront dining area and ˜bar with a view
  • Secluded terrace in front of each tent with chaise lounges
  • Bush-enclosed platforms with Victorian ˜claws-footbathtubs
  • Luxurious custom-built 4WD safari vehicles
  • Telephone and e-mail at Mara Intrepids Camp by arrangement
  • Safety deposit boxes for valuables
  • Laundry and valet service
  • Credit Cards and foreign Exchange facilities
  • All weather airstrip - less than 2km from camp.
  • Private dispensary and professional doctor at the Mara Intrepids Camp
  • 240V electricity from generators
  • Sockets for battery recharging, electrical shavers and recharging video

Recreational Facilities

  • Private game drives with professional safari guides
  • Walking safaris in the Maasai Mara Conservation Area
  • Visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp
  • Hot air ballooning
  • Fishing at Lake Victoria
  • Swimming pool at the sister Camp Mara Intrepids
  • Guest Africana Library
  • Board games, playing cards, etc.

Current Situation
19.05.2012


partly cloudy
29°C
Sunrise 06:22:00
Sunset 18:13:00

Today's Forecast
19.05.2012


fair
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
20.05.2012


partly cloudy
24 °C (Low)
30°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.