Private Safari Travel

Lodges

Bateleur Camp

Location

On a private concession which neighbours the Masai Mara Lodge airstrip is a 30 minute drive from camp

Accommodation

2 camps of 9 tented suites in each (including one family tent) Indoor showers and outdoor showers; bathtubs; his and hers basins; personal bar and coffee station in room

Amenities

Camp pool at each camp; gin bar; complimentary laundry; private butler service; WI-FI in tents and guest areas

Wellness

Massage sala In-room massage Fully equipped gym

Family

Children of all ages welcome WILDChild programme Childminders available (at an additional cost)

Safari Experiences

Twice daily game drives; night drives; bush walks; Hot air ballooning; interaction with the Maasai; Maasai dancers; Maasai talks

Set among forests on the very edge of the Masai Mara

The spirit of Bateleur Camp

Tucked away at the foot of the scenic Oloololo escarpment (the rim of the Great Rift Valley) in Kenya’s iconic Masai Mara National Reserve, is the classic and elegant Bateleur Camp.

Here, amidst the reserve’s astounding year-round concentration of animals, including the Great Wildebeest Migration, guests can experience an unsurpassed wildlife experience.

This romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan safaris of the ‘20s and ‘30s and is situated below the scenic location where the famous final scene of the movie Out of Africa was filmed.

Adventures at Bateleur Camp include twice-daily game drives, including spot-lit night drives. The camp also offers a range of additional activities such as bush walks, hot air balloon safaris and community excursions that include soul-tickling interactions with the Maasai.

Why we love it

Day and night game drives, bush walks and hot air ballooning available nearby
Breathtaking views over the Masai Mara – set just below the spot where Out of Africa’s famous final scene was filmed
Ambiance of classic Kenyan safari
Community visit, including interaction with the Maasai
Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts, first time and repeat travellers, nature lovers, photographers, birders

The camp

Set among forests on the very edge of the Masai Mara, the intimate Bateleur Camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan explorers of old.

Guest areas bring in the vast open spaces, adding a touch of vintage safari elegance. Intriguing antiques, hand-crafted artefacts and keepsakes of bygone times mingle with cushy sofas and polished leather chairs. Shiny brass compasses, leather trunks and framed maps bring a poignant reminder of old world travellers on a similar journey, while bookshelves of bound tomes entertain and inform. The warm glow of torches and candles welcome you home from your evening drive. Fine china, crystal and silver sparkle in the torchlight as the aromas of delicious meals waft on the breeze.

A deep, refreshing lap pool provides cool comfort in between game viewing adventures. Delicious meals are served in a memorable setting beneath the stars, followed by fireside port and cigars. Bush breakfasts and romantic sundowners on the edge of the Rift Valley offer an unforgettable African experience.

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Contact us and we will prepare your trip according to your requirements

Roman Baláž, personal advisor, photographer and animal rescue. Call +420 734 863 169 or write to e-mail.

Office and markets for USA and Great Britain - Nico Van Zyl, General Manager. Call +44 7849 911 362 or write to e-mail.

You can also use the query form. I look forward to meeting you.

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