Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara

Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara is a luxury safari camp situated along the banks of the Talek River, the natural border to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, and in close proximity to Talek Village.

The lodge is located approximately 255 km from Nairobi and the driving time takes about 5 hours. Flights from Wilson Airport, Nairobi land at Mara Olkiombo airstrip followed by a 45-minute drive to Basecamp Masai Mara.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is just across the river, home to the highest density of wildlife in the world, the Big 5, and the 7^th wonder of the world- The Wildebeest Migration.

Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara offers 17 double riverside tents, and a family tent, all built along the banks of the Talek River, the natural border to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

The dense riverbed foliage allows for maximum privacy and comfort, without compromising the view of the Masai Mara National Reserve. With more than 286 identified bird species, you are certain to wake to a symphony of birdsong while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara.

The camp provides an excellent base for exploring nature conservation like the Basecamp Nature Forest and Community-based initiatives like the Masai Beading Center (Basecamp Masai Brand) to promote & preserve local culture and talent. While here experience a combination of authentic hosting and cultural immersion in the company of local Maasai hosts and guides.

All tents have thatched roofs, appealing tent interiors, fitted with bio-flush toilets, solar-heated safari showers, and a private balcony, where you have a direct view of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Each double tent offers king-size double or twin beds, a bathroom featuring bio-flush toilets and two solar-heated showers, one inside and one open-air safari shower, private deck with a view towards the river bed and Masai Mara National Reserve.

The family tent has two separate wings, each featuring a double bed with a shared bathroom area. The tent offers a larger deluxe balcony to give families or groups a chance to socialize in complete privacy

Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara activities include; balloon safari, bird watching, village visits, nature walks, and night and day game drives.

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Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include:

 Full Board Accommodation(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) & Guided camp walk

Notes

* Breakfast 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Extra Lunch 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Extra Dinner 30 US Dollars Per Person
* No child age limit at Basecamp Masai Mara
* Park Fees not included in the accommodation rate
* Children below 4 years sharing with adults stay free
* Lunch Box/ Picnic Lunch 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Bush Dinner – Minimum 4 Guests 50 US Dollars Per Person
* Bush Breakfast – Minimum 4 Guests 50 US Dollars Per Person
* Children aged 4 to 14 years sharing with 2 adults pay 50% of the adult rate
* Private Dinner at the Tower – Minimum 2 Guests 50 US Dollars Per Person
* Park fee for Masai Mara Reserve – 70 US Dollars per Adult and 40 US Dollars per Child up to 16 years
* Private Sundowner – Minimum 4 Guests (with selected drinks & biting) 50 US Dollars Per Person

Child Policy

* No age limit at Basecamp Masai Mara
* Children below 03 years stay free to share with adults
* Children’s dinner is served at 6.00 pm at Basecamp Masai Mara
* Children aged 12 years and above are allowed to join Walking safaris
* Children below 12 years sharing their own tent pay 75% of the adult rate
* Children above 03 to 12 years sharing a tent with 2 adults pay 50% of per adult rate
* Children 03 to 12 years sharing a tent with (1) adult pay 50% of adult rate & adult pays full single room rate

Base Camp Masai Mara Safari Activities Rates

* Balloon Safari 470 US Dollars Per Person
* Bird Walk Safari – 2 Hours 50 US Dollars Per Person
* Manyatta Visits – Masai Village 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Game Drives – 3 Hours Maximum 2 Guests 65 US Dollars Per Person
* Walking Safari – Half Day Maximum 2 Guests 75 US Dollars Per Person
* Walking Safari – Full Day Maximum 2 Guests 100 US Dollars Per Person
* Masai Guide – 1/2 Day (Only at Base Camp Masai Mara) 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Masai Guide – Full Day (Only at Base Camp Masai Mara) 60 US Dollars Per Person
* Game Drives – 1/2 Day Minimum 2 Guests (In Shared Vehicle) 85 US Dollars Per Person
* Game Drives – Full Day Minimum 2 Guests (In Shared Vehicle) 250 US Dollars Per Person
* Night Game Drive Minimum 2 Guests (Only at Base Camp Masai Mara) 75 US Dollars Per Person
* Walking Safari – Maximum 2 Guests (Morning 2 Hours – Only at Base Camp Masai Mara) 55 US Dollars Per Person
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Base Camp Masai Mara Explorer Information

* Breakfast rolls straight from the oven
* The Camp offers fresh-ground coffee at sunrise
* Three-course dinners in the open, thatched-roof dining hall
* Escorted walk with Masai guides in the conservation area
* Hot air balloon ride safari over the Masai Mara plains is available
* Sundowner drinks to watch the sunset from scenic viewing points
* Basecamp Masai Mara tents are mounted on fixed structures and covered by thatched roofs
* Hot tea or a nightcap accompanying stories of the day’s adventures around the evening campfire
* A sun-downer on the platform of the viewing Basecamp Masai Mara tower while silhouettes of elephants and giraffes wander slowly into the sunset
* Each Basecamp tent also has a veranda with a hammock and a sitting group. All this gives the camp a private and peaceful feeling and enables each guest to receive personalized service
* Total 17 tents, each tent stands on a platform with every deck facing the Talek River offering unique and exceptional views of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The tents have large double or twin beds with an adjoining bathroom and hot water shower

Basecamp Explorer Masai Mara Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

 Full Board Accommodation(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

Notes

* No age limit at Basecamp Masai Mara
* Children below 03 years stay free to share with adults
* Children aged 12 years and above allowed for walking safari
* Children’s dinner is served at 6.00 pm at Basecamp Masai Mara
* Children below 12 years sharing their own tent pay 75% of the adult rate
* Children 03 to 12 years sharing a tent with 2 adults pay 50% of the adult rate
* Children 03 to 12 years sharing a tent with (1) adult pays 50% of adult rate & adult pays full single room rate
* Park fee for Masai Mara Reserve  – 1,500 Kenya Shillings per Adult and 500 Kenya Shillings per Child up to 16 years

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