ILKELIANI CAMP
Masai Mara
Kenya

Introduction

Ilkeliani Camp is an eco-friendly permanent camp, centrally located in the Masai Mara. Ilkeliani is the name given to the age group of young Masai warrior. The young warrior is an ilkeliani before he becomes il Moran.

Camp Description

The camp has 15 tents with each guest tent positioned on the edge of the Talek River and looks out to the Masai Mara plains. Each tent is secluded with en-suite facilities and private veranda. The Ilkeliani Camp bar lounge and dining area are lit by hurricane lights, thereby ensuring a sense of bygone safari days. The culinary affair is a delight to the senses.

Game Viewing

The Masai Mara is considered to be African' s greatest wildlife reserve. The reserve boasts astonishing amount of game. Unfenced, the Mara borders the Ngama Hills in the east and the Olooloo or Siria Escarpment in the west. Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-maned Mara lions are possibly the stars of the Mara show. In earlier times the Masai were renowned lion killers and it is said that if lions scent approaching Masai on the breeze they move swiftly in the opposite direction. Cheetah, elephant, kongoni, topi, Thompson' s gazelle, waterbuck, hyena and the primates can also be found roaming the Masai Mara. Each year the Mara hosts the world' s greatest natural spectacle, the Great Migration. From July to October the promise of rain and fresh grass in the Masai Mara brings more than a half a million wildebeest together in one single herd.

Wildlife Activities

• Game drives in 4x4 vehicles

• Sundowners and campfire snacks

• Masai naturalist conducts nature walks and cultural talks

• Riverfront dining

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 KiomboPrivate charters also land at Ol Kiombo airstrip. Flights are subject to airline changes.

Child Policy

Children are welcome.

Electricity

240v

Seasons

Open all year round.