Mara Explorer

Lodge 

Description

Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer’s own all-weather airstrip means you can be in the camp less than an hour after leaving the bustle of Nairobi. The well- maintained road from the capital provides a scenic ride of just under five hours. 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 areas, Visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp, Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides, Arrangements for fishing safaris to Lake Victoria, Lectures and slide shows on Maasai Culture and wildlife, and Environmental activities and tree-planting with local residents. This exclusive five-star camp offers 10 luxurious, well-spaced tents, each with its own private deck overlooking the Talek River. Seven of the tents have giant double beds, while three have twin beds. All are furnished in a classic blend of ancient and modern, with fine hand-carved mahogany furniture, rich African artifacts, and luxurious bathrooms with twin basins and all modern amenities. Each tent reflects a distinctive 'Explorer' style, with old wooden chests, tin trunks and historic prints, complemented by a fascinating collection of 'Africana' books in the camp’s library. The tents have been specially designed to open up to the sky, and each boasts a private open-air bathing platform, from which guests can enjoy a unique new perspective of the African bush. An intimate canvas covered dining area looks out over the river close to the camp entrance. Meals are served from our own kitchens, using fresh vegetables and herbs grown in the camp gardens. (Meals can also be enjoyed on your verandah, or at one of a series of specially-selected ‘bush sites’ close to the camp.) Next door, the camp bar provides beautiful river views and a well-stocked library, while the lounge area offers luxurious sofas for reading, playing board games, or swapping safari tales. All the public areas are decorated with old African artifacts and memorabilia from the earliest days of the African safari. Has personal butler on hand 24 hours a day, full laundry and valet service, early morning calls with tea and coffee, has safety deposit boxes for personal belongings, foreign currency exchange service and a resident doctor who is on call 24 hours a day. There is riverfront dining area and luxurious lounge, a private bar with well-stocked guests' library, has large secluded verandahs with chaise longues, there is personal radio communications in each tent and has a reliable 240-volt electrical supply. Children over the age of 18 only.