Base Camp Explorer 

Winner of the Esok Eco warrier Award 2005, Base Camp Explorer offers the ultimate eco friendly safari experience. This was one of the the first camps to recognise the importance of preserving the natural environment whilst offering guests the ability to view game. Every aspect of your stay has been considered to minimise the impact on the local eco system

It is highly recommended for a 2 night stay to fully enjoy this eco experience and as a base to explore the Maasai Mara National Park

Itinerary - Duration: 2 nights / 3 days

Itinerary

Day 1

Fly from Wilson Airport, Nairobi straight into Maasai Mara (50 minutes). On arrival you will be transferred to Base Camp Explorer. Evening game drive for a first view of the wildlife species for which the Mara is famous

Day 2

A full day in the Mara with morning game drive followed by lunch at your safari camp and then evening game drive and overnight

Day 3

An early morning game drive followed by breakfast and then transfer to the airstrip for your Air Kenya flight to Wilson Airport, Nairobi

Access and Distance

• The property is best accessed by air from Nairobi (50 minutes) or from other National Parks
• Alternatively 250km from Nairobi by road taking at least 4 hours

Accommodation

• 16 permanently sited insect-proof safari style tents
• Adjoining wooden en-suite bathrooms with open air shower
• Outside decked seating area with hammock

Facilities

• Main building incorporates a lounge, bar, and Migration Restaurant with upstairs viewing terrace
• Lookout observation platform overlooking the river
• Family tent

Activities and Excursions

• Children’s Club
• Morning and afternoon Games drives in 4 wheel drive vehicles
• Participation in various eco projects including reforestation and fair trade crafts
• Nature walks
• Walking safari
• Talik community visit
• Maasai dancing