 is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer’s own all-weather airstrip means you can be in the camp less than an hour after leaving the bustle of Nairobi. The well- maintained road from the capital provides a scenic ride of just under five hours. Private game drives with experienced personal guides, Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area, Bush Breakfasts and dinners under the stars, Romantic sundowners in spectacular selected areas, Visits to Maasai communities supported by the camp, Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides. Arrangements for fishing safaris to Lake Victoria, Lectures and slide shows on Maasai Culture and wildlife, and Environmental activities and tree-planting with local residents. Accommodation The camp has seven tents which have giant double beds, while three have twin beds. All are furnished in a classic blend of ancient and modern, with fine hand-carved mahogany furniture, rich African artifacts, and luxurious bathrooms with twin basins and all modern amenities. Each tent reflects a distinctive 'Explorer' style, with old wooden chests, tin trunks and historic prints, - 10 tents decorated in distinctive 'Explorer' style
- Luxurious bathrooms with modern twin facilities
- Outdoor claws-foot bathtubs
- Personal tent attendants & radios for tent service.
Facilitie and Activities The camp has a variety of facilities and activities which include the following: - Open-air riverfront dining area
- Intimate lounge and camp library
- Swimming pool at sister camp
- Full laundry and valet services
- Telephone and e-mail services
- Airstrip 2km from the camp
- Game drives with expert local guides
- Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area
- Riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners
- Visits to local villages supported by the camp
- Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides
- Arrangements for Lake Victoria fishing safaris
- Lectures and shows on Maasai culture and wildlife
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