FIG TREE CAMP
Masai Mara , Kenya

Introduction

Fig Tree Camp is situated along the Tarek River on the northern border of Africa' s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara. The camp' s central location makes all areas of the reserve accessible during game drives, including large sections of the Talek and Mara Rivers that are most dramatic during the annual wildebeest migration between July and September.

Camp Description

This large camp has a choice of staying in one of the 38 single or double tents, 22 single or double garden chalets or superior Ngamboli tents on the banks of the Talek River. The Ngamboli tents are luxurious tents located on a private wing of the camp with open views of the Masai Mara game reserve. All rooms are en-suite and have their own private balcony. To ensure you have a comfortable stay, the camp also comprises of 2 bars, a main dining room, an open air dining area, tree house coffee deck, video room, conference facilities, swimming pool and curio shop. The camp has a resident nurse and medi clinic.

Game Viewing

The Masai Mara is Africa' s most famous reserve. It is home to Thomson' s gazelles, topi, eland, wildebeest and zebra that graze in large numbers. The Roan antelope and nocturnal bat-eared fox, rarely present elsewhere in Kenya can be seen within the reserve' s borders. Where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-maned Mara lions are possibly the stars of the Mara show. Hippopotami are found in large groups in the Mara and Talek Rivers. Like in the Serengeti, the wildebeest are the dominant inhabitant of the Masai Mara. Their numbers are estimated in the millions around July each year when these ungainly animals migrate in a vast ensemble north of the Serengeti plains in search of fresh pasture. The Great Migration is one of the most impressive natural events, involving an immense of herbivores: some 1 300 000 wildebeest, 360 000 Thomson' s gazelle and 191 000 zebra.

Wildlife Activities

• 4x4 Open Game Drives

• Bush walks with knowledgeable Masai guides and rangers

• Cultural visits to Masai villages, school or church

• Balloon Safari

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights to the Masai Mara' s airstrips.

To/From Nairobi:  There are twice daily flights on Air Kenya and Safari Link to Ol Kiombo.  Private charters also land at Ol Kiombo which is 30 minutes from Fig Tree Camp.

Scheduled flights or private chartered flights (40 minutes) from Nairobi to Keekorok Airstrip, followed by a 40 minute transfer to Fig Tree Camp.

All flights are subject to airline changes.

Child Policy

Children welcome.

ELECTRICITY

220V power is supplied by a generator from 05h00 – 09h00, 12h00 – 15h00 and from 18h00 – 00h00

SEASONS

Open all year round.