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Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

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About Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Subtle hosting at this river-fronted camp in the central Masai Mara
Visitors flock to Kenya each year to witness the thundering spectacle of the Great Migration – when wildebeest and zebra travel huge distances, risking life and limb in pursuit of fertile grazing. At the heart of the action, in the central Masai Mara National Reserve, is Mara Ngenche Camp. It's neatly tucked away in an indigenous riverine forest, peering over the confluence of the Mara and Talek Rivers. With minimal impact on the surrounds, the camp accommodates a small number of guests in relatively spacious facilities. It's ideal for discreet travellers, looking for warmth, simplicity, luxury, intimacy, and subtle hosting.
Masai Mara National Reserve , Masai Mara , Kenya
From $690 per person/per night
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10 Rooms
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The property

A cluster of three tents form the camp's main area, containing a lounge, bar and dining area. The lounge is furnished with chunky wooden furniture and leather sofas. The style may appear rather heavy, with its soft furnishings of deep-red Masai blankets and animal-print fabrics, but comfort is guaranteed. The wooden bar has a distinct pub feel and is sufficiently stocked like one. The dining tent is smart and practical, with woven carpets and several individual tables, and excellent meals.

The rooms

Ten tented rooms are discreetly spaced across the forest, each partially surrounded by its own reed fence, or boma. Fronting each is a private plunge pool and hammock, and a furnished patio for between-activity lazing. Inside, the rooms are enormous, with net-draped beds, two cushioned armchairs and a writing desk/vanity. The en-suite bathroom is set behind a partition, and has a flush toilet, double basin, and a deep roll-top tub. Just outside there's an outdoor shower. You'll be comfortable!

Activities

Bear in mind that the Great Migration follows a varying path through Tanzania and Kenya, depending on rainfall, fresh grazing and, it appears, instinct. Nevertheless, you're in for a treat. River crossings make for emotional viewing, as do lions stalking across the savanna, elephants sweeping the horizon, an elegant leopard moulded to a tree. Twice-daily game drives are rewarding; spa treatments and village visits come at additional cost. The camp is open 1 June–31 March, and is closed in November.
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How to book Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

How do I book Mara Ngenche Safari Camp?

Mara Ngenche Safari Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Mara Ngenche Safari Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp?

Stays at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp start from around $690 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

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