Bateleur Camp
Bateleur Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Bateleur Camp is located just outside the Olololo gate to the park, in a Maasai concession area.
Arriving in camp you can hardly see it, so hidden is it in the dense vegetation. Small paths wind between tall trees where you can often see blue monkeys. The plains in front of camp are often frequented by warthog and zebra and wildebeest are never far away. Overall it's a lovely position and very beautiful.
Bateleur Camp is small, personal and luxurious. It is split into two camps, Bateleur North and Bateleur South, each with their own lounge and dining areas, and an electric fence runs around the boundary of the whole camp. A shady pool area joins the two camps and is lovely for cooling off on a hot day.
The lounges are all about comfort and style; there are leather sofas and chairs, an open fire place, rich rugs on the floors and lots of beautiful touches such as ostrich feather lampshades, leather-bound books and cut glass decanters (full and ready for an evening liqueur around the campfire).
Leading from here tiny pathways wind through the trees to the nine luxury tents in each section of the camp. Each is raised on wooden decks and has an impressive carved four poster bed, beautiful leather chairs, rugs and large en-suite bathroom.
Activities from Bateleur include morning and afternoon game drives, nature walks and night drives. All the drives are in open 4WDs and guides are knowledgeable and friendly.
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Bateleur Camp, Masai Mara
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Bogani Cottages & Tented Camp
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Elephant Pepper Camp
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Governors' Camp
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Il Moran
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Kicheche Bush Camp
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Kicheche Mara Camp
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Kicheche Naboisho Valley Camp
A small, very comfortable tented camp, Kicheche Valley Camp serves as a good mid-level option for guests looking to experience the Mara in an authentic environment. You may even be lucky enough to see some incredible wildlife from the camp as animals venture close to the grounds.
Little Governors' Camp
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Naibor Camp
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Offbeat Mara Camp
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Speke's Camp
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Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Charity volunteering
ME to WE provides you with the opportunity to experience life with locals in rural Kenya, working on sustainable projects that benefit these communities in the longer term.
Hot Air Balloon Flight
Watch out for the giraffe hiding in the trees, antelope on the plains and roosting birds. As the sun comes up the views are superb - one of the most beautiful sights in Africa.