children 5 years and younger cannot participate in regular game drives; children aged 6 to 11 can participate in regular game drives at the lodge manager’s discretion
childminding available at an additional cost
Bateleur Camp
Situated below the scenic location where the famous final scene of the movie Out of Africa was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan safaris of the ‘20s and ‘30s. The epitome of tented luxury.
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Reviews5/6
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Vacation Style Relaxed and social family atmosphere
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Camp Size 36 guests
All about Bateleur Camp
Situated below the scenic location where the famous final scene of the movie Out of Africa was filmed, this romantic and totally private camp reflects the ambiance of Kenyan safaris of the ‘20s and ‘30s. The epitome of tented luxury, Bateleur Camp comprises just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each, set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. The tented suites boast an easy, classical elegance, with polished wooden floors and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor stone-walled showers and a copper bathtub. Each tent has its own deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara and a personal butler ensures that every need is catered for. Beautifully handcrafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, crystal and candlelight adorn thecomfortable sitting and dining areas, transporting guests back to the heyday of classical safari.
Deep, refreshing swimming pools provide cool Comfort. Delicious meals are served in 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.
About the camp
Activities
Included
- Twice daily game drives
- Night drives
- Bush walks
- Bush functions – including dinner, breakfast and sundowners
- Maasai Dance
- Maasai talks
- WILDChild programme
- Africa Foundation community programme visit (accompanied by Africa Foundation representative when available) At an additional charge
- Hot air ballooning available nearby
- Community visit, to a traditional Maasai boma including interaction with the Maasai
- Maasai dancers (Only charged for private functions)
- Horse riding safari (approximately a 2 hour drive from the camp. A private vehicle must be booked – dependent on availability)
- A soothing selection of Healing Earth Wellness treatments
Camp Facilities
- Two intimate camps of 9 tented suites each (including 1 Family Tent)
- Overhead fans
- Private butler service
- 2 Swimming pools (one for each camp), both with excellent views of the Mara
- Large private verandas withcomfortable chairs and a daybed in each suite
- Ensuite bathrooms comprising both indoor and outdoor showers as well as a ‘star bath’ which is weather protected but with sky-views from the bath-tub.
- The Family Suite comprising a twin and double room with adjoining interior corridor and private guest area.
- Gym with views of the Mara, massage sala and Safari Shop shared between the two camps
- A ‘coffee bar by day, gin bar by night’ featuring a selection of Kenyan coffees and international gins
Accomodation
The epitome of tented luxury, Bateleur Camp comprises just two intimate camps of nine tented suites each, set among the forests on the edge of the Masai Mara. The tented suites boast an easy, classical elegance, with polished wooden floors and ensuite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor stone-walled showers and a copper bathtub. Each tent has its own deck overlooking the vast game-filled plains of the Masai Mara and a personal butler ensures that every need is catered for. Beautifully handcrafted artefacts, fine antiques, leather buttoned Chesterfield sofas, books, crystal and candlelight adorn thecomfortable sitting and dining areas, transporting guests back to the heyday of classical safari.
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Number of tents
- Two camps of nine tents each (including one Family Suite at North Camp)
Suite Descriptions
- 2 triples (children 16 years and younger)
- guide’s accommodation available
- twin beds all convertible to double
- overhead fans
- bath
- lodge swimming pool in each camp
- indoor shower
- outdoor shower
- separate w.c
- in-room safe in-room telephones are available. intermittent gsm mobile reception
- hairdryer
- laundry included
- wheelchair access , with prior notification wifi in guest areas and guest tents
- massage and wellness
- treatments in room and massage sala
- fully equipped gym - technogym. Each room also has gym in a basket.
Electricity & Water
Child Policy
Weather
The Masai Mara experiences warm to hot summers from December to March and cool winters from July to September. Night-time temperatures can be cold throughout the year due to the altitude.
Rain is generally expected from Mid-March to May and again in November to early January
Summer: 28˚C / 80˚F to 32˚C / 92°F Winter: 12˚C / 52˚F to 24˚C / 75˚F
Other
The camp is situated in a low-risk malaria area
Please note that park fees and government charges may apply. Speak to your travel consultant for more details.
Drones are not permitted at Reserves and Lodges.
US dollar bills printed prior to 2000 are not accepted in Kenya or Tanzania, as there was a large amount of illegal processing of dollar bills in East African during that time. Travellers cheques are no longer accepted in Kenya due to fraud
220v AC 24 hour electricity