Kenya Safaris: Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo (A CC Africa property)

Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo (A CC Africa property) ~ Vintage 5 Camp

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.

Bateleur Camp at Kichwa Tembo:

Situated below the location where Out of Africa's famous final scene was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambience of Kenyan safaris of the 20s and 30s.

Nine exclusive tented suites, nestled in a lush riverine forest. The tented suites epitomize classic elegance with polished wooden floors, en-suite bathrooms with glass-walled showers, twin hand-basins and a separate flush W/C and ceiling fans. Each tent has a private deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara, and a personal butler will ensure your every need is catered for.

Beautiful antiques adorn the comfortable sitting area and indoor/outdoor dining area, transporting you to the heyday of classic safaris. The camp also features a deep lap pool and a small African gift shop. Your private butler will serve you delicious Pan-African cuisine in the dining area, on the veranda or in a romantic setting under the stars. Bush breakfasts and candlelit dinners offer an unforgettable experience of the African bush.

All photos courtesy of CC Africa