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LOCATION:
Kichwa Tembo Bateleur Camp is situated on the border of the
Masai Mara National Reserve in south-western Kenya. It is
approximately 302 km (177 miles) or 7 hours and 15 minutes drive
from Nairobi Airport to Bateleur Camp (about 30 minutes by air
transfer)
DESCRIPTION:
Set in a riverine forest on the edge of the Masai Mara National
Park in Kenya, Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo - a member of Small
Luxury Hotels of the World - is the epitome of private tented
luxury. Blessed with an astounding year-round concentration of
wildlife, the Park lies directly in the path of what is
considered to be the greatest spectacle in the animal kingdom -
the annual Great Migration of tens of thousands of wildebeest
and zebra from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The main
guest area, which is shaded by a dense forest canopy, has a
reception area and a comfortable lounge with a fireplace. While
you are relaxing inside the camp, you can take in endless,
game-filled plains with the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment as a
backdrop. The tree-shaded lap pool, almost 13 meters long, is a
refreshing feature.
NUMBER OF ROOMS:
The Camp comprises nine luxurious safari tents overlooking the
plains of the Masai Mara
ROOM AMENITIES:
Wooden floors and private verandahs grace this exclusive luxury
camp. Inside each tent, you will find every possible comfort,
including an unexpectedly expansive en-suite bathroom. There is
also a writing desk, subtle lighting and ceiling fans in each
tent. The ultimate indulgence - a personal butler service -
ensures you are pampered in style.
Room Décor: The nine-tented safari rooms reflect classic luxury.
The tents feature safari architecture of sweeping canvas,
traditional shingle and highly polished hardwood. Underfoot lie
fine needlepoint rugs. Fine antiques enhance the secluded,
comfortable interiors of the camp, leather - buttoned
Chesterfield sofas, keepsakes of distant days such as polished
compasses and cabin trunks with their original passage labels,
as well as a wide selection of library books. The interiors
transport you to the heyday of colonial safaris, to an epoch of
romance, canvas and candlelight.
SPECIAL FEATURE:
Kenya's best-loved lodge, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp (40
Hemingway-style safari tents), is situated in Masai territory on
the western boundary of the Masai Mara National Park, famous for
its abundance of resident game throughout the year, and from
July to October, the annual climax of the Great Migration.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
The dining area and verandah have views of the endless
game-filled plains of the Mara. Pan-African cuisine is served
with flair. Pan-African cuisine is often served in the bush at
both dinner and breakfast. Dinners are served in a clearing in
the bush under a star-studded sky. The incredible effort, the
surprise, the spectacular settings, visual impact and
fairytale-like atmosphere of dining under the stars are an
unforgettable African bush experience.
GENERAL FACILITIES:
Personal butler service
Laundry services
Library.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Daily game-drives: Discover the Masai Mara on interpretive
morning and afternoon game-drives in safari vehicles led by
experienced guides (Game-drives included in the rate for both
Bateleur Camp and Tented Safari Camp.)Fascinating night
game-drives in Kichwa Tembo's private concession will reveal a
host of interesting nocturnal creatures.
Interpretive bush walks: Led by highly skilled guides and
traditionally-attired Maasai naturalists, wilderness walks along
the Mara River and up the Oloololo Escarpment - one of the
'steps' of the Great Rift Valley - will bring you face-to-face
with wild Africa at its best.
Masai community visits: Daily lectures by a Maasai naturalist
and visits to a Maasai cultural village offer an incredible
insight into the fascinating lives of the brilliantly clad
Maasai people.
Spectacular bush banquets: Early morning bush breakfasts,
romantic sundowners featuring spectacular views across the Mara
and dramatic candlelit dinners beside the Mara River add an
unforgettable dimension to your safari experience.
Hot-air ballooning: This once-in-a-lifetime experience gives you
a unique perspective of the Mara grasslands and its exceptional
wildlife.
Swim: at the deep lap pool
Shop: There is a small African gift shop
CLIMATE:
Altitude of 5,360 feet above sea level. The climate is
temperate, with warm days and cool nights. There are two rainy
seasons, short rains in November and December and long rains in
March, April and May.
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