KICHWA TEMBO TENTED CAMP
Masai Mara
Kenya

Introduction

Nestled below the Olooloo Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is Kenya' s best loved safari lodge.The camp is situated on a private concession leased from the Masai landlords on the western border of the Masai Mara Game Reserve.The camp lies at the base of the Olooloo Escarpment which lies directly in the path of the Annual Wildebeest Migration.

Camp Description

There are 40 Hemingway style safari tents, 28 classic safari tents and 12 luxury tents.All tents have a shower, hand basin, W.C., extra length three quarter beds and private veranda.Hairdryers are available in the luxury tents. The guest area includes a reception, curio shop, bar/sitting lounge, indoor/outdoor dining area and swimming pool.

Game Viewing

The Masai Mara is widely regarded to be Africa' s greatest wildlife reserve.It boasts 200 sq miles of open plains, woodlands and forest, teeming with wildlife.Contiguous with the Serengeti plains, the reserve is home to a breathtaking array of life.The vast grassland plains are scattered with herds of zebra, giraffe, gazelle and topi, birdlife, monkeys, elephants and buffalo.; The Mara and Talek rivers brim with crocodiles and hippos.

Each year the Masai Mara hosts the world' s greatest natural spectacle, the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti.From July to October, the promise of rain and fresh grass on in the Mara attracts more than 1.3 million wildebeest together in a single massive herd.At the Mara River they mass together on the banks before plunging forward through the raging waters, fighting against the currents and waiting crocodiles.

The famous black-mane Mara lions roam the plains and 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.

Wildlife Activities

• Day and night game drives

• Hot air balloon safaris

• Nature walk with a Maasai guide

• Private massage in your room

How To Get There

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

To/From Nairobi:

Air Kenya and Safari Link operates twice daily scheduled flights from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Kichwa Tembo' s private airstrip.The flights are approximately one hour.The lodge collects guests and returns them to the airstrip which is a 30 minute game drive. Kichwa Tembo airstrip is registered and the coordinates are: S 01 16' and E 35 02' .

Child Policy

Children welcome. Regretfully children 5 years and under cannot participate in regular game drives.Child minders can be booked at an additional cost.

Electricity

220V is available during certain hours in luxury the tents.

Seasons

Open all year round.