LOCATION:
Shompole Mara Camp is located on the southern end of Ol Kinyei ranch between the Masai Mara Game Reserve and the Loita Plains. A seasonal camp in situ not longer than 4 months at a time, Shompole Mara Camp has the incomparable benefit of being in an exclusive area for walking and game drives during the day and night. The Ol Kinyei area is a Maasai Group Ranch of approximately 200,000 acres. The southern part of the ranch consists mainly of classic open plains with scattered acacia savannah, quartzite hills and a few perennial springs. The Camp is an hour and a half's drive from the nearest town of Narok, and approximately one hours' drive from the Siana Springs airstrip for the twice daily schedules and private charter flights.

DESCRIPTION:
Shompole Mara Camp itself is in a beautiful grove of fever trees, overlooking a natural mineral salt lick area, to which the game animals come. The camp area is locally known as Esinga and close to the only source of water, a large spring called Olare Lemuny, which means Rhino Salt Lick in the Maasai language.

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 6 tents; 5 doubles, 1 twin;

Room Decor:
Extremely tasteful, very spacious, classic safari tents concentrating on canvas, wood and neutral safari colours. This tented camp is located in an untouched glade of Acacia trees and along side a perennial spring. Constructed using naturally-occurring white quartz stone, pale thatch and other materials, and using water as a prime feature, each tented room provides a very shady oasis in this green desert environment.

Room Amenities;
All rooms are en-suite with a flush loo; pull shower plus a large airy seating area and veranda. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each room consists of a cool-pool, informal sitting areas and a bathroom with a view and a specially-designed tent which includes vast windows and a high canopied roof. Extra beds can be added.

Special feature:
Conservation & Wild-life: Ol Kinyei will become the first game conservancy in the Masai Mara area. The conservancy and surrounding area is home to many species of animals and bird life. The Masai Mara is renowned for its outstanding wildlife, in particular the "big 5" The African 'cats' living around Ol Kinyei include the leopard, cheetah, lion, civet and genet. The opportunity to see the enormous elephant, buffalo, rhino and hippo as well as an abundance of plains game such as the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, a host of gazelles plus many more. Not to forget the night animals (genets, porcupines, aardwolf etc.). The bird life is also extremely rich and varied. The wildebeest migration takes place between July and October, depending on when the rains appear.

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:
The main lounge and dining area consists of a high thatch roof overlooking Mount Shompole and the Rift Valley. Various levels accommodate seating areas and a lofted recess high in the roof provides an additional quiet area. Should guests wish to take meals by their tent, the main pool or in the bush, special arrangement can be made to provide for their individual needs.

GENERAL FACILITIES:
Bureau de Change and use of credit cards
Free safety deposit facility.
Laundry service (weather permitting).
Telephone and facsimile services are available at an extra cost.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:
Day & night game drives guided by professional guides, bush walks, fly camping, over night walking safaris, long walking safaris; unforgettable sundowners; visiting the Ol Kinyei Masaai to learn about their culture, old and way of life. All activities take place in the mornings and evenings while the middle of the day is spent relaxing in the camp to escape the midday heat.
Walking Safaris: Through the acacia plains, over rocky kopjes with spellbinding views and along perennial springs. You will encounter an expanse of wildlife, varied vegetation, fantastic bird life and an unforgettable experience of being at one with nature in the Masai Mara..

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:
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CLIMATE:
The camp has a beautiful climate, clear, warm days and cool nights. The camp is closed in April, May and November.