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Mara Explorer

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Mara Explorer is a luxurious permanent tented camp based on the game rich banks of the Talek River in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Being so close to both the Mara and Talek rivers, the Mara Explorer provides guests with an ideal opportunity to view the annual migration crossings from the comfort of their verandah armchair. Outside of the migrations season the area offers some of the worlds most rewarding big cat sightings.
 
Game drives from Mara Explorer discover quiet, undeveloped areas of the Mara ensuring that guests are provided with a truly memorable wildlife experience. The local landscape is predominantly rolling grassland hills, interspersed with riverine forests. Grazing animals such as elephants, buffalo, impala, topi and various gazelle are common in this area while it is not unheard of for leopard, cheetah, lion and rhino all to be spotted on a morning game drive.
 
This small and exclusive camp consists of just 10 tents each of which has uninterrupted views of the Talek riverbank. The emphasis is to provide a personal service that meets the individual needs every guest.  The spacious and well-appointed tents are furnished to a very high standard including an open yet secluded Victorian style bathroom suite. The luxurious tents lead out onto a private decking which provides glorious views of the river.  Additionally meals can be taken here in private or alfresco near the central campfire or the open-air riverfront dining area.  Personal tent attendants ensure guests receive the highest standard of personal service. The camp also benefits from an intimate lounge, camp library and access to a swimming pool so you can cool off after a hard days game viewing.
 
Fair Trade / Responsible Travel:
The Mara Explorer endeavours to uphold the highest standards of social and environmental responsibility - the camp being run on strict eco-principles. Together with its sister camp, they run a Community Development Fund that channels a percentage of their fees into local community initiatives, including environmental awareness training, the establishment of medical clinics, and financial support for the local Talek Primary School.

Highlights

  • The camp is located within the Masai Mara reserve offering convenient and superb game viewing.
  • Riverside location draws the wildlife near to the camp during the dry season.
  • Access to quieter areas of the Mara reserve.

Viewpoints

Situation

The camp is situated at the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It is set on the forested banks of the Mara river allowing guests the opportunity to watch elephants or giraffes drinking from the privacy of your verandah – or from your own outdoor Victorian bathtub!

Activities

Game drives with local guides; walking safaris; riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners; village visits; hot air balloon rides; Lake Victoria fishing safaris.

Facilities

A semi-permanent camp providing guests with 10 luxury ensuite tents. The camp offers an open-air riverfront dining area and an intimate lounge and camp library as well as the services of personal tent attendant.

Child policy

The camp accepts children from 8 years of age upwards

Open

Closed April until mid-May.

Meals

Full board including house wines, beer and soft drinks.

Best times to go

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. The arival of the Migration in the Masai Mara usually starts towards the end of July with the animals staying in the Mara until October.

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Included

Three daily game drives; a game walk and bush meals.

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