Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp is situated on the western border of the Masai Mara National Reserve in south-western Kenya. Set on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords, the camp lies at the base of the Oloololo escarpment just below the spot where Out of Africas most famous scene was shot.
The camp overlooks the plains of the Masai Mara and lies directly in the path of what is considered to be the greatest spectacle in the animal kingdom -- the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania. The migration is not predictable but usually arrives during June or July and departs in October.
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.
Guest Areas
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.
Access
Air Kenya operates two scheduled flights a day from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembos private airstrip. The flight takes approximately one hour. The lodge collects guests from and returns them to the airstrip, which takes 30 minutes
Why Bateleur
Witness the migration of almost two million wildebeest, zebra and other herbivores from 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.
Activities
- Morning and afternoon game-drives in open game-viewing vehicles.
- Night game-drives on the camp's concession,
- guided nature walks with a Maasai naturalist,
- Maasai community visits and lectures
- sundowners at a location offering spectacular views across the Mara.
- Hot air ballooning at an additional cost
