Mara Explorer

This exclusive five-star camp offers 10 luxurious and well-spaced tents, each with its own private river frontage and views over the Talek’s wildlife-rich southern banks.

The tents have been specially designed to open up to the sky and, on a deck on one side, a Victorian claws-foot bathtub offers secluded open-air bathing – and a unique new perspective of the African bush.

Normal checkout time is 10.00 am.

Mara Explorer is 298 kilometres and a six-hour drive from Nairobi, while our all-weather airstrip, Ol Kiombo, enables guests to be at the camp within 45 minutes of leaving the capital. The airstrip is serviced twice daily by both Safarilink and Air Kenya from Wilson Airport in Nairobi.

S 1 24.739; E 35 07.414

The Board basis is usually all inclusive, which includes three lip-smacking meals, alcoholic and soft beverages, accommodation in our en-suite luxury tents, three game drives a day in our open-sided Land Rover jeeps, laundry and either a bush breakfast or bush dinner during the duration of stay.

A normal stay is usually 3 days (2 nights) but a longer stay is advised for better incursion in the Maasai country and immersion into their culture and to fully enjoy the safari experience.

• Riverfront dining area and luxurious lounge
• Private bar with well-stocked guests’ library
• Large secluded verandas with chaise longues
• Custom-built four-wheel-drive safari vehicles
• Personal radio communications in each tent
• Board games, playing cards and other pastimes
• Reliable 240-volt generator electricity supply
• Safety deposit boxes for guests’ valuables
• All-weather airstrip 2km from camp
• Boutique with souvenirs and safari essentials at our sister camp
• Swimming pool at our sister camp

• Personal butler on 24-hour call
• Mineral water and insect repellent in tents
• Telephone, e-mail, fax and postal services
• Foreign currency exchange at Reception
• Single-day laundry and valet services
• Early morning calls with tea or coffee served with cookies
• Complimentary airstrip transfers
• Wet towels and drinks on check-in
• Resident doctor available 24 hours
• Flex body therapy for half or one hour.
• Flex body therapy for half or one hour.

• Private game drives with experienced personal guides
• Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area
• Bush breakfasts and dinners under the stars
• Romantic sundowners in spectacular selected sites
• Visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp
• Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides
• Astronomy with resident naturalist with cultural interpretations
• Lectures and slide shows on Maasai culture and wildlife
• Catering for private parties and special occasions.

Airport departure taxes are now included in price of the international flight ticket for all three East African countries. It is also the policy of most travel agencies to quote domestic fares inclusive of airport taxes. They can be paid in either local or foreign currency.

The equator divides Kenya: Seasons run as follows
Summer: September - April 34˚C/194˚F 20˚C/68˚
F Winter: May - August 25˚C/77˚F 11˚C/52˚F
Rainfall: April - May (long rains), November - Mid December (short rains)

It’s 220/240 v 50hz.
Plugs are 3 point square.

Those coming from North America with IIOv/60hz appliances should be sure to use an appropriate transformer.

In our tented camps and lodges it is usually possible to re-charge video camera batteries in your room. Extra batteries, chargers and camera memory cards can be bought at the hotel’s boutique.

Vaccines commended for travelers to Africa include those against – check with travel agent at time of travel

• Tetanus
• Diphtheria
• Polio
• Typhoid
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Yellow fever*
• Rabies
• Meningitis

Certificate required for entry into, or travel between, some African countries.

Several of these vaccines require more than one dose, or take time to become effective. Seek advice on immunisation well in advance, best 6 weeks before departure.

Malaria: this is a disease spread by the female anopheles mosquitoes that bite mainly at dusk and at night. It is advisable that every traveler to Africa consult with their doctor before arriving. We provide mosquito nets for night protection, as well as repellants for use during the day.

Please check the validity of your insurance against personal injuries and any loss. Heritage Hotels will not accept liability against injury or loss.

Kenya is GMT + 0300 hours.

The official languages of the Republic of Kenya are Kiswahili and English.

The official currency of the Republic of Kenya is the Kenya Shilling (Ksh).

Major currencies like the US Dollar, British pounds and Euro are accepted (enquire at the hotel for daily exchange rates). However, US Dollar bills printed between 1996 and 1999 are generally not accepted in Kenya due to excessive forgery.

Major credit cards are accepted in most hotels and restaurants in the city. At Heritage Hotels, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Pay Pal.

Landlines do not work, but cell phone reception for GSM phones is good in most parts of the camp.

Enquire at the Reception for email or internet services.