Breathtaking locations and an atmosphere of classic safari await guests at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp. Enjoy walking safaris and night drives on this private concession in the middle of the Masai Mara. During the Great Migration the ample resident game; including elephant, hippo, buffalo, giraffe, lion, and cheetah; are boosted by vast herds of migratory wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, and topi; between July and October.
Known as Kenya’s ‘best loved’ safari camp, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo is renowned for its gracious teams of Kenyan staff whose warm welcome, charming service, and effortless energy delight guests from all over the world.
Laid out along the Sabaringo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp looks out onto the plains of the Masai Mara.
Set on a private concession leased from Masai landlords in the north of the Mara; the camp offers total seclusion and abundant wildlife.
Guests can escape to the massage room to indulge in a relaxing treatment; or browse the Safari Shop, which offers the finest Kenyan handicrafts.
The rim-flow swimming pool, which is literally on the edge of the Masai Mara, boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary views.
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andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp Accommodation and Rates
Forty spacious tents are laid out on immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthogs feeding right outside the tent doors. &Beyond Kichwa Tembo offers 3 types of accommodation – Classic Tents, Superior Tents, and Superior View Tents (including 3 family suites).
Classic Tents at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo
Traditional in style, the classic tents are in the forested part of the camp; with limited views of the Sabaringo River.
Comfortable interiors offer a traditional tented safari experience while secluded private verandas; offer a shady spot for you to while the afternoon away.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Classic Tents Rates
Rates are per person sharing per night
Mid Season: 11th January until 30th June 2024: $435
High Season: 1st July until 31st October 2024: $660
Mid Season: 1st November until 20th December 2024: $435
High Season: 21st December 2024 until 5th January 2025: $660
Mid Season: 6th to 10th January 2025: $435
Superior Tents at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
The larger and more spacious superior tents feature beautiful Maasai inspired interiors; that showcase a simple and contemporary use of local materials.
Oversized beds are perfectly positioned to make the most of the views; while stained cypress wood furniture combines with tribal decorative elements. Indulge in beautifully roomy en suite bathrooms and private verandas with comfortable day beds.
There are 8 x superior view tents and 20 x superior tents. The superior-view tents offer premium panoramic views of the Masai Mara. While the remaining 20 x superior tents offer either slightly interrupted views of the Masai Mara or glimpses of the Masai Mara through the shade of the forest (which is excellent for bird lovers); or picturesque scenes of a nearby escarpment.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Superior Tents Rates
Rates are per person per night
Mid Season: 11th January until 30th June 2024: $750
High Season: 1st July until 31st October 2024: $1,125
Mid Season: 1st November until 20th December 2024: $750
High Season: 21st December 2024 until 5th January 2025: $1,125
Mid Season: 6th to 10th January 2025: $750
All Superior Tents have views, however, the “Superior View Tents” are located on the edge of the Masai Mara; with wide unrestricted views.
Superior View Tents at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Superior View Tents Rates
Rates are per person per night
Mid Season: 11th January until 30th June 2024: $800
High Season: 1st July until 31st October 2024: $1,320
Mid Season: 1st November until 20th December 2024: $800
High Season: 21st December 2024 until 5th January 2025: $1,320
Mid Season: 6th to 10th January 2025: $800
Masai Mara Family Safari
Activities Offered at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Game drives in the Masai Mara are unforgettable due to the abundance of wildlife and the spectacular landscapes. With gently rolling hills and wide open plains; this is the quintessential African safari experience. Travelers can expect to encounter large numbers of animals all year round, with big herds of elephants, buffalo, and other plains game. It is also common to see predator interaction. The Great Wildebeest Migration passes through the Mara for approximately three months each year. Game drives may last from a couple of hours to the whole day, with a picnic breakfast and lunch.
The camp also offers a range of additional activities; such as; bush walks, community excursions, a well-equipped gym, and wellness treatments in the massage sala.
Hot Air Balloon Over the Masai Mara
Experience the beauty of the Masai Mara on a hot air balloon flight. Take off at dawn and float in whichever direction the morning winds take you. Your altitude may vary from treetop height or lower; which offers a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities; to 300 meters ( 1 000 feet), showcasing the vastness of the panorama. From time to time the pilot must put more heat into the balloon with the powerful burners. In between these burns, there is silence apart from the natural sounds below.
Dotted in between this lush terrain; you can spot the heads of gentle giraffe foraging from the top of leafy trees; slumbering elephants swaying in the cool breeze; graceful gazelles leaping through the vast expanse, and pods of hippos splashing in the water. Look further and you may see prowling predators stalking across the savanna.
The hot air balloon flight lasts about an hour; followed by champagne and a full English breakfast.
Accommodation Special Offers at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Long Stay Rates
Stay 4, Pay 3 at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Valid 11th January – 30th April, and 1st November – 20th December in 2024
OR
&Beyond Long stay rates are also available throughout the year (except from June until September in Kenya) on stays of more than 3 nights. Therefore; you can combine Kenya with any and Beyond lodges in Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia.
Fly me to the Masai Mara Safari Offer
Indulge in a Masai Mara safari for 4 nights at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp and get your return flight from Wilson Airport to Camp. For free! It excludes airport taxes.
This Fly me to the Masai Mara Kenya Safari Special Offer is valid from 1st January – 31st May 2024, 1st November – 20th December 2024 & 1st – 10th January 2025.
Masai Mara Honeymoon Safari offer
One partner pays the full rate and the other partner pays 50% of the accommodation rate.
Excludes family suites, family rooms, and villas.
The honeymoon offer is valid for stays of 2 or more nights.
Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.
We have many safari holidays offers so do check with us when you have your dates. Let us know your ideas so we can make the best suggestions. The Masai Mara combines well with Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, etc; and often we can combine specials. So you get the best value.
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