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Base camp Masai Mara
The Mara
camp is a different kind of accommodation in the Masai mara due to
its close cooperation with the local Maasai people. Cultural and social
commitment and the environmental work done here is second to none.
Base camp
Masai Mara is located on a loop in the Talek River, fairly
close to the main masai Mara gate. Majority of Base camp masai Mara
tents have spectacular waterside locations with views of the Mara plains
as well as the Talek River’s where you find crocodiles and hippos.
Wildlife will be heard at night close to the camp at night and the Masai
(wardens) are always keeping a watchful eye.
The base camp has 15 spacious tents with double or twin beds. The tents
are tastefully built - thatched roofs, a veranda with a hammock and a
sitting area. All materials used to build the camp were sourced locally.
This gives the camp a private and peaceful feeling. All tents are
en-suite including a highly distinctive outdoor shower with stunning
views out over the river and plains and all entirely private.
Basecamp is a place to relax and explore the Masai Mara, but it is also
a place to develop an understanding of the local culture as well as the
surrounding wildlife. This is in part due to the close ties the camp
fosters with their Maasai neighbors; the latest community open day was
roaring success.
Evening meals are of a high standard and incorporate fresh baked bread,
and African and international influences. Dining can be taken under the
stars weather permitting or in the open, thatched-roof dining hall. The
viewing tower offers spectacular views of the sun setting over the masai
mara plains.
Basecamp is a families friendly environment, with a small number of
tents set up slightly closer and with easier access to the camp grounds.
Children’s activities include butterfly catching and footprint casting.
In addition activities can involve the local school and the Maasai
women’s’ craft group which is operated under fair trade principles.
Base camp operations are set with minimal environmental impact in mind,
such as recycling of waste, solar generated power and hot water etc -as
well as through substantial support for important community projects.
Base camp is an eco-friendly lodge award winner. *See other
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