Kichwa Tembo, Luxury Safari Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya, Migration

Kichwa Tembo is situated at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment on the western border of the Masai Mara Reserve in southwestern Kenya. Meaning ‘Head of the Elephant’ in KiSwahili, Kichwa Tembo is located on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords in the exclusive western Mara – much less crowded than the eastern part of the Reserve.
In addition to an excellent year-round concentration of animals, Kichwa Tembo lies directly in the path of Africa’s spectacular Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti, Tanzania, to the Masai Mara in Kenya.

This is indeed nature at her most theatrical, offering you an African wildlife experience unsurpassed in the world.
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya

Kenya's best-loved lodge, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp (40 Hemingway-style safari tents), is situated in Masai territory on the western boundary of the Masai Mara National Park, famous for its abundance of resident game throughout the year, and from July to October, the annual climax of the Great Migration. Experience the Mara from the gentle vantage point of a hot air balloon, on game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, or enjoy a guided nature walk with a Maasai naturalist.

Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo
Masai Mara, Kenya
Set in a riverine forest on the edge of the Masai Mara National Park in Kenya, Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo - a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World - is the epitome of private tented luxury. Blessed with an astounding year-round concentration of wildlife, the Park lies directly in the path of what is considered to be the greatest spectacle in the animal kingdom - the annual Great Migration of tens of thousands of wildebeest and zebra from the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania.

The Camp comprises nine luxurious safari tents overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara, each with private butler service. The spacious tented suites under wood-shingled roofs are luxuriously furnished with wooden-framed beds, ceiling fans, and en-suite facilities comprising twin hand-basins and glass-walled showers with forest view, and toilet. Guest areas include a sitting room with beautifully hand-crafted artefacts, venerable leather sofas, safari antiques and books. There are also indoor/outdoor dining areas, and the shaded 12.5m lap pool is an unusual Kenyan bush camp feature. Interpretive game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by our experienced and highly trained rangers on the Camp's private concession and into the Masai Mara, guided nature walks, Masai community

visits and lectures, and spectacular sundowners on the Escarpment with panoramic views across the Mara are included in the rate. Hot air ballooning may be arranged at an additional cost.
With an incredible year-round concentration of animals and the climax of the phenomenal Great Migration of hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra, Kichwa Tembo’s location on the border of the Masai Mara Reserve offers a range of exciting safari activities.
Twice-daily game-drives
Discover the Masai Mara on interpretive morning and afternoon game-drives in open

4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced CC Africa guides – all of whom have achieved the highest scores in the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association examination.
(Game-drives included in the rate for both Bateleur Camp and Tented Safari Camp.)
Fascinating night game-drives in Kichwa Tembo’s private concession will reveal a host of interesting nocturnal creatures.
(Night game-drives included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)
Interpretive bush walks
Led by highly skilled guides and traditionally-attired Maasai naturalists, wilderness walks along the Mara River and up the Oloololo Escarpment – one of the ‘steps’ of the Great Rift Valley – will bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best.
(Bush walks included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)
Masai community visits
Daily lectures by a Maasai naturalist and visits to a Maasai cultural village offer an incredible insight into the fascinating lives of the brilliantly-clad Maasai people.
(Included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)
Spectacular bush banquets
Early morning bush breakfasts, romantic sundowners featuring spectacular views across the Mara and dramatic candlelit dinners beside the Mara River add an unforgettable dimension to your safari experience.
(Included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)
Hot-air ballooning
This once-in-a-lifetime experience gives you a unique perspective of the Mara grasslands and its exceptional wildlife.
(Optional extra for both Bateleur Camp and Tented Safari Camp.)