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OFFICIAL
CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism
Classification): 04****
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LOCATION:
North West
of Masai Mara in the “Ol-Choro Oiroua”
conservation area at the foot of the
“Aitong Hills” - approximately 275 Kms.
by road and 45 minutes by air from
Nairobi and Nanyuki. Served by Ngerende
airstrip.
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DESCRIPTION:
Set on the
ox-bow of Mara River, all tents have
their own private footage of the
hippo-filled river. The main building
is made of natural material that blends
with the surrounding – housing the
lounge, bar and the dining room, which
is cantilevered out over the river.
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NUMBER OF
ROOMS:
50 Tents
(42 twins, 08 doubles, includes 05
Premium Tents with sunken baths
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Room décor
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Room
amenities: Each room in this tented
accommodation is superbly furnished,
four-poster beds and verandas
overlooking the hippo-filled river,
private bathrooms (hot/cold water) and
all en-suite facilities.
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Special
features:
Platform
for game viewing and private dining
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FOOD &
BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
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Dining Room
– Capacity – 90 Seating, in the main
building, hewn out of wood beams and
glass thus natural light filters in to
the high-ceiling spacious room. Evenings
softly lit thus cosy.
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Lounge &
Main Bar Capacity 80, in main building,
partitioned off to create private
seating areas, décor with African
flavour with woven wall hangings and
Masai Artefacts, extended veranda
adjoins lounge for a superb view of the
Mara River. Fire lit every evening and
is venue for Masai dancers, slide shows
and lectures.
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Pool Bar –
At the swimming pool in a shaded area.
Ideal location for barbecues & lunches.
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GENERAL
FACILITIES:
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Access for
the disabled
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Bureau de
Change and use of
Credit
Cards
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Diesel and
Mechanical Services
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Driver/Maid
accommodation
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Electricity
generator
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220/240 V +
3-point square pin sockets available at
the reception
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Family
Friendly: 2 baby cots are available.
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Free shoe
cleaning
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Hair-Dryers
and adapters
available
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Laundry
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Lunch Boxes
on request
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Medical
services
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Radio
Contact with 4x4s, neighbouring lodges
and office in Nairobi.
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Safety
deposit boxes
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Secretarial
services + Telephone and Facsimile
services
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Curio Shop
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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
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Balloon
Safaris
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Bird Walks
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Early
morning/mid-morning and evening game
viewing drives
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Fishing
Safari to the nearby Lake Victoria
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Walking
Safaris
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Wildlife
Library
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Masai
Dances
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Slide Shows
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Swimming
Pool
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Table Games
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Talks on
Maasai Culture
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Wildlife
Videos
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Visit to
Masai villages
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CONFERENCE
FACILITIES: Not available
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CLIMATE:
Altitude is
1,616 metres (5,300 feet).
