Kenya Hotels

::  Mara Intrepids

 

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4****

 

 

LOCATION:  The Mara Intrepids Club is located in the center of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, on the banks of the Talek River near one of the major annual wildlife migration crossings. It lies at an altitude of 5,300 ft above sea level 298 Km from Nairobi.

 

DESCRIPTION: Mara Intrepids Club is where the real safari begins. This luxurious tented camp has its own landing strip and as you fly in to the 'Out of Africa' plains the view is breathtaking. 

The moment you set foot in the camp you will realize the privilege of this unique location. Mara Intrepids Club is set on the banks of the Talek River within the famous wildebeest migration corridor, right in the heart of the world’s greatest wildlife sanctuary in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.  The luxury tents are arranged under the shade of trees in small clusters ensuring privacy and comfort. The evenings are enchanting with the sounds of the bush under the wide plain's skies. Mara Intrepids is divided into four distinct areas, each with its own open-air dining area and ‘mess tent’

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 30 modern tents of a capacity of 60 persons.

 

ROOM DÉCOR: Large poster beds and reproduction furniture with modern en-suite bathrooms with hot showers. The secluded raised platforms enjoy views over the river.

 

ROOM AMENITIES: Tents are either twin or double bedded and are arranged in groups of two, three or four units to make individual mini-camps. All tents are self-contained with own bathrooms with shower flush, wash hand basin, hot and cold water and electricity.

 

 

SPECIAL FEATURE: The camp has private lounge/dining tent for each two, three or four tent units, private bar equipped with refrigerators in each of the 'mini-camps', comfortable four wheel-drive vehicles for game drives, swimming pool, residents' reference library, video room with wildlife video library, Gift Shop, elevated viewing tower for cocktails, suspension bridge over the Talek River, safe deposit facility for valuables, baited tree for leopard, and indoor games are available from reception.

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Breakfasts and lunches are served on champagne terrace overlooking the Talek River.The dining room has a seating capacity of 70.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

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  Room service for snacks and beverages.

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  Bottled water and insect repellent in tents.

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  Telephone, e-mail, fax and postal services.

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  Foreign currency exchange at reception.

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  Single-day laundry and valet services.

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  Early morning calls with tea or coffee.

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  Welcome cocktails on check-in.

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  Resident doctor available 24 hours

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

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  Three game drives daily with experienced guides.

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  Escorted walking safaris outside the reserve.

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  ‘‘Night Sight’’ safaris with infrared binoculars (additional charge).

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  Romantic sundowners overlooking the plains.

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  Arrangements for dawn hot air balloon safaris.

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  Lectures and slide shows on culture and wildlife.

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:  Conference room with business and video facilities.