GAME PARKS AND RESERVES
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Destinations
hippopotamuses and crocodiles sun themselves on the banks of the Mara River. Elephants, Cape buffalos, giraffes, gazelles, and topis abound. And, from July to September, the wildebeest and zebra migrations overflow into Maasai Mara from Tanzania.
Wildlife viewing in the early morning from a hot air balloon delights the eye. Accommodations vary from simple lodges to luxury camps and ranch homesteads
Adjoining the Serengeti National Park of Tanzania, a land of undulating hills and rolling grasslands supporting a huge animal population, Maasai Mara National Reserve is one of East Africa's best-known game viewing areas. Often the casual visitor will be treated to the sight of a cheetah roaming the plains to run down its prey; a lion pride, numbering as many as 20, led by a handsome black-maned male; or a leopard devouring its kill in the lower branches of the sausage tree.Hundreds of
As you plan your date with the Wildebeest Migration in the Maasai Mara,we recommend a choice of three accomodation facilities that will certainly cater for you whether travelling with your family, want to be spoilt with modern luxury while still in the bush or looking for a more active and adventurous trip.
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Mara Intrepids
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Cottars 1920's camp
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Mara sopa Lodge
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Keekorok
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Mara Intrepids Safari Camp
Mara Porini Safari Camp
Cottar's 1920's Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara returns you to the original spirit and essence of 'safari', reminiscent of a golden era - an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance, in a timelessly unspoiled setting with panoramic views and boundless game. The Cottar Safari tradition began in 1919. Nearly 90 years on, the camp continues to provide an unparalleled safari experience to discerning clients in Africa.The camp accommodates up to twelve clients in
Cottars 1920's Safari Camp
authentic white canvas tents, which are spacious and luxuriously furnished and incorporate original safari antiques from the '20's; private en suite dressing rooms and bathrooms (with old-fashioned showers and flushing toilets), the main bedroom and an outdoor veranda.
Mara Porini Camp has recently been set up in the exclusive wildlife conservancy of Ol Kinyei, one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system with open savannah plains, riverine forest, springs, streams and rivers, rolling hills and spectacular views across the Mara. Ol Kinyei belongs to the Maasai community who have recently set aside the conservancy as a sanctuary for wildlife. The camp has 6 spacious guest tents each with an en-suite bathroom with flush
toilet and safari shower sited in the shade of Yellow-barked Acacia trees along the banks of a permanent spring. Food is excellent with home baked bread, fresh salads and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef. Within the Ol Kinyei conservancy guests enjoy morning, evening and night game drives, sundowners at scenic viewing points and escorted walks with Maasai guides.
Mara Intrepids Camp is set in deliciously wild country. Built on the banks of the Talek River, which joins the Mara River and eventually drains into waters of the Victoria, Africa's largest freshwater lake and source of the mysterious Nile, the Mara Intrepids is for the intrepid traveler who wants to be away from the crowds and explore Africa's wild kingdom.
Every tent is raised on stilts, and opens to the Talek River with that signature view of the
endless plains. Recently refurbished to accommodate the modern, discerning safari traveler, the tents are large and spacious with private verandahs to enjoy the river and the plains, giving infinite views of the Mara. It's luxury in the wild. In addition there are two family luxury tents, gorgeous homes under canvas.The Mara is home to the stars of BBC's Big Cat Diary and Big Cat Live following Shakira the cheetah, the Marsh lions and Bella the leopard with their families as they try to raise them in a world defined by predators and prey; by the hunters and the hunted.
Mara Porini
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