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Situated within the home of the classic safari, Kichwa Tembo, Kenya is ideal for first time travellers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. Safaris in Kenya are truly a wondrous wilderness experience. For first time safari traveller’s this is a place to see it all and truly marvel at some of Africa’s most prized possessions, Kenya’s wildlife. A safari in Kenya also marks the climax of the annual Great Migration, a truly special wilderness experience.

• Explore the very best of Africa in the world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve
• Embark on the luxury safari of a lifetime and witness year round Big Five sightings, and the climax of the phenomenal annual Great Migration in the heart of Kenya
• Located on a private concession leased from Maasai landlords in the Western Mara, where night game drives and bush walks are permitted
• Spectacular wildlife sightings including 6 species of primates and over 450 birds add to the incredible natural diversity of the Mara

LUXURIOUS SAFARI CAMPS – STYLE AND GLAMOUR OF VINTAGE AFRICA
Intimately located, Bateleur Camp marks the spot below where the infamously iconic final scene of Out of Africa was filmed. Two intimate camps consisting of 9 suites each are elegant and cleverly tucked away within the very heart of Kenya’s wilderness, among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. Africa’s wilderness at its best makes for extraordinary scenery against the pure luxury of this romantically set camp. Private butlers, brass, silver and leather interiors, Bateleur Camp is classic and luxuriously comfortable.

Kenya’s best loved safari camp, Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is located in the remote north western area of the Masai Mara Reserve. Views of both savanna and forest are breathtaking and truly give you a spectacular Kenya safari experience. These luxurious safari tents offer private verandas and are laid out on immaculate grounds for the ultimate luxury tented safari experience in the great outdoors.

The Masai Mara and its inhabitants offer wealth of extraordinary Kenya wildlife safari adventures. A safari in Kenya is not complete without a privately guided game drive in the world renowned, Masai Mara. Expect to be mesmerised by the romance of the wilderness and the incredible views stretching for miles everywhere you look.
Essential activities at Kichwa Tembo to partake in include games drives, available twice daily and interpretive bush walks. Our specialist guides, rangers and trackers will impart the most fascinating knowledge about this classic safari area with much passion and interest. Full day game drives are also available among the mass herds of the Great Migration when passing through Kichwa Tembo.

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES AT KICHWA TEMBO
Safaris in Kenya are pure luxury, both in wildlife opportunities and accommodation. Enjoying this remarkable area can be done in several extraordinary activities that are sure to leave a special imprint on your heart. Make an adventure out of your stay and participate in some extraordinary additional activities on offer including:

• Explore the wilderness in the company of an experienced guide and capture Kenya’s wildlife, preserving their memory in spectacular photographs with a photographic safari
• Have a bird’s eye view of the Masai Mara in an incredible hot air ballooning experience
• Take a walk on the wild side with a specialist guide, exploring the wilderness and her fascinating inhabitants, great and small with a walking safari
• Seeking a truly intimate safari experience? A private safari offering you a personalised game experience of Kenya’s wildlife is just for you! See Kenya’s wildlife by night with a thrilling night game drive too!
• Experience and learn about the local community with an authentic Maasai village visit, guided by an English speaking Maasai
• Dine in the bush with either a private breakfast and / dinner served in memorable settings amidst Kenya’s wildlife
• Be enthralled by the incredible beauty of the Maasai as tall warrior men dance in traditional dress chanting melodies that will remain with you long after

Guest Stories

GUEST

STORIES

BATELEUR CAMP

“I walked into Bateleur Camp feeling extremely tired and weary, and was automatically transported into a luxurious haven. Friendly, helpful faces catered to my every need.”

I sat outside my beautifully appointed room to watch an array of animals wander aimlessly and peacefully just metres in front of me. The guides skillfully navigated me through the Mara with a passion and enthusiasm that was infectious! And what better than to lie by the lovely pool in an idle heap for the afternoon processing the morning’s drive, soaking up the African sun and preparing for the evening’s delicacies? I only wondered in awe how they could produce such fabulous cuisine in such a remote and breathtaking spot.
– Camilla Smith

FANTASTIC AND AMAZING!!!

“There are no words to describe our journey at Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara! Everything about it was perfect … romantic, adventurous, exciting, peaceful … absolutely incredible!”

The Great Migration began early that year and we were fortunate enough to begin our stay along with the plethora of beasts. Our guide was wise and educated … he was Maasai and had been guiding for many years. He took us out for a night drive, which was one of the most exciting experiences of our lives. The dining was out of this world, and our two (not ONE, but TWO) servers stayed with us the entire time for every meal and we were treated with kid gloves. I would return in a second and cannot stop telling anyone who will listen about Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara!
– Lisa Young

MIGRATION ON MY DOORSTEP

“Kicwha Tembo (located in the Masai Mara in Kenya) is one of the few places we have ever visited that we’d return to tomorrow if we could – its just that magical. From our guide (Mempe) to our Butler (Elias) to our room steward (Titus) to the head chef (George) everyone we met at Kichwa Tembo was wonderful, welcoming, and friendly. In all of my travels, I’ve never felt as “at home" as I did at Kichwa Tembo.”

The food was outstanding, the location seemed superior to any of the other camps in the Mara, and the accommodations were perfect – we loved the luxurious tents and beautiful communal spaces. The great migration is literally at the doorstep of the camp – we enjoyed cocktails while watching herds of Zebras at the pool one evening and woke up from a nap to see elephants parading by our tent one afternoon between game drives. The wildlife in the Mara was by far the best we saw in Africa (we did game drives in four countries on our trip). We saw the entire Big 5 in our first 2 hour game drive the afternoon we arrived. You just can’t beat experiences like having breakfast literally in the middle of millions of wildebeests and zebras, watching lions feast on their overnight kills, or standing across the river from a family cheetahs drinking. The scenery was also breathtaking. One of the highlights of our stay at Kichwa Tembo and entire African safari was visit ing a local Maasai village (actually the family of our guide). We saw where the children went to school, how the villagers lived, and how the &Beyond foundation was supporting the local woman by helping them become entrepreneurs.
– Ben & Molly Lawder

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Safaris in Kenya are filled to the brim with as much drama and exciting wildlife sightings as romantic scenery and views. Expect to be swept off of your feet as you experience the true treasures of the Masai Mara’s wilderness and a luxurious stay at either Bateleur Camp or Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.

Awake at dawn to a breathtaking sunrise and a soft knock at your door delivering fragrant tea or coffee accompanied by morning biscuits or rusks to enjoy this mesmerising sight with. Next on the menu is an awaiting open 4 x 4 safari vehicle ready to take you on a luxury safari adventure made to thrill and remain in your memory forever. A short break for a hot drink and snack serves as that extra little something special whilst you stop to take in this incredible wilderness landscape.

Enjoy lunch, quick siesta style, after lazing in one of the hammocks strung around the grounds. A refreshing dip in the camp’s pool offers yet another opportunity to take in the magnificent views around you. A late afternoon tea serves up some delicious treats before heading out for another exhilarating game drive or bush walk. Dinner is served under the stars where much chatter about the day’s adventures can be shared.

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Reserve Rates: 2012

RESERVE RATES: 2012

Reserve Rates: 2012

RESERVE RATES: 2012

Reserve Rates: 2012

RESERVE RATES: 2012

andBeyond Bateleur Camp Masai Mara
01 Apr - 15 Jun, 01 - 20 Dec	$ 755
01 - 31 Mar, 16 Jun - 15 Jul, 21 Oct - 30 Nov	$ 950
01 Jan - 29 Feb, 16 Jul - 20 Oct, 21 - 31 Dec	$ 1,095

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Tents: 01 Apr - 15 Jun, 01 - 20 Dec	$ 215
Tents: 01 - 31 Mar, 16 Jun - 15 Jul, 21 Oct - 30 Nov	$ 310
Tents: 01 Jan - 29 Feb, 16 Jul - 20 Oct, 21 - 31 Dec	$ 400

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Luxury Tents: 01 Apr - 15 Jun, 01 - 20 Dec	$ 265
Luxury Tents: 01 - 31 Mar, 16 Jun - 15 Jul, 21 Oct - 30 Nov	$ 360
Luxury Tents: 01 Jan - 29 Feb, 16 Jul - 20 Oct, 21 - 31 Dec	$ 450

Rates are quoted per person per night sharing

Price Includes:
• Accommodation
• Three meals daily
• Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers (Bateleur Camp only)
• Teas and coffees
• Laundry (Bateleur Camp only)
• Refreshments on game drives (Bateleur Camp only)
• Scheduled safari activities (Bateleur Camp only)
• 2 scheduled safari activities daily (Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp)
• Return Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers
• Emergency medical evacuation insurance

Two scheduled one hour flights operate from Nairobi’s Wilson airport on a daily basis. Either Air Kenya or Safari Link will ensure a safe flight to Kichwa Tembo’s private airstrip overlooking the incredible Masai Mara. Once you have landed in this extraordinary “spotted land”, an exhilarating 30 minute game drive will see you to your luxury safari camp.

Travel times

TRAVEL TIMES

Route	Approximate Time	GPS co-ordinates	Mode of Transport
Nairobi to Kichwa Tembo	45 min	S 01°16' E 035°02'	Flight

RECENT SIGHTINGS FROM WILDWATCH.COM

7 Lions, 1 Leopard, 1 Hyena & a herd of Buffallo! - 15 July 2008
After I received my guests from Kichwa Tembo airstrip, I came across a very beautiful relaxed leopard on my way to the camp. As we were watchinc the leopard, I saw a pride of lion. Two dominant males of the area and three female with two cubs. The...
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Exciting Migration Update!! - 8 August 2007
They've arrived! Yesterday at around 3.30.pm, my guests and i witnesses over 10,000 wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River - the first of the large river crossings this season! Witnessed with my guests Davidson & Kopp Timothy Kiok and Lucy...
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Buffalo Birth! - 29 June 2007
It was 5th June 2007 - we were taking a game drive along the Kichwa Tembo plains with guests KC Schutes, Brendan Kelly, and Jim, Laura, Annie, Casey and Laurie Hunt; when we came across a herd of buffalo. As we watched, one of the females woke up...
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