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

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