Overview
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve and offers an exclusive chance to spot the Big 5 of Africa in one spot. It is one of the most popular lodges of Kenya. The outskirts and zone are surrounding the camp host the annual migration of the wildebeest. The lodge offers game drives; nature walks in the wild and by the river. The lodge also provides you hot air balloon rides and also offers exclusive night drives.
Highlights
- Fantastic Masai Mara game experience
- Game drives in open-sided vehicles
- Bush meals, walks & balloon rides
- Migration river crossings (August to November)
- Friendly & attentive staff
- Views over Mara plains
- Pool with the best view in the Mara
Recent Press
Condé Nast Traveler – #15 in Top 20 Safari Lodges & Camps in Africa: Readers’ Choice Awards 2014, Condé Nast Traveler – #13 in Top 30 Resorts in Africa: Reader’s Choice Awards 2015
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Location
Kenya, Masai Mara
Type of Accommodation
Tented Lodge
Comfort Level
Comfortable
Facilities
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camps are equipped with a bunch of facilities for guests to enjoy. It features a bar, meals three times a day and a swimming pool. The dining area is both indoors and outdoors so you can choose your type. The camp overlooks the beautiful wild so you can soothe yourself with nature.
General Facilities
- Bar
- Beauty or wellness therapist
- Laundry service
- Wi-fi available
- Swimming Pool
- Babysitting service available
Dining
Enjoy delicious Pan-African cuisine served alfresco with lovely views of the surrounding area or in the main dining area of Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp.
Private dining and romantic candlelit bush banquets can also be arranged on request.
Rooms
Classic Tent
The Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp comprises of twelve Classic Tents. These are small tents which are secluded from the main lodge facilities. These are highly popular amongst safari enthusiasts who prefer peaceful wilderness adventures.
Superior Tent
There are in total of twenty-eight Superior Tents with Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp. These tents are spacious, and each tent has a splendid view. Sixteen tents overlook the Masai Mara, two views the Mara from a forest and six are located within the forest itself which provide an ideal setting for bird lovers. Rest have views to the ridges. The family tents are three pairs of connected tents which provide both security and privacy. Two out of three tents have private outdoor areas too. All tents have a verandah with a daybed, en-suite bathrooms along with double toiletries and showers.
Room Amenities
Classic Tent AMENITIES
- En-suite shower only
- Hairdryer
- Twin bed available
- Outdoor area
Other Room Types
The camp also has 12 Luxury Tents, which are slightly smaller than Superior Tents and further away from the central amenities, making them a favourite with safari goers looking for privacy and tranquility.
Activities
- Full-day safaris
- Game drives
- Guided walks
- Hot air ballooning
- Local village visits
- Guided walking safaris
- Specialist guides
- Bush dining
- Photographic safaris
- Bird watching
- Night drives
