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.

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

NUMBER OF ROOMS:
10 luxurious and well-spaced tents.

Room Décor:
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 & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
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 sites' close 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 "bush".

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-foot' bathtubs
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.

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
Not available as it is a place for relaxation.

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