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Light aircraft from Nairobi Wilson (~1 hr flight) to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, then ~30 min game-drive transfer to camp, private charters welcome, road transfer from Nairobi ~5–6 hrs.
Guests often single out North Camp for a quieter, tucked-away feel and broad plains views from higher-set tents, South Camp suits those who like being closer to the gym, shop and gin bar with an easy pool outlook, the Family Tent in North Camp links two tents via an enclosed walkway and books up fast in peak months.
A camp “theatre” of bush breakfasts on the escarpment, fireside port after dinner and a coffee bar by day, gin bar by night, menus lean shamba-to-table with produce from the garden next door, think nyama choma from the coals, sukuma wiki and chapati, slow-braised lamb or Kenyan curry nights, Chef Joseph and team are often mentioned for warm, tailored service and thoughtful dietary care.
Breathable layers for warm days and crisp dawns, a light windproof for night drives, closed shoes for sandy and rooty forest paths, a small headlamp and a soft duffel if you’re hopping light aircraft.
Ask your guide for sundowners on the escarpment where “Out of Africa” bowed out and book one first-light balloon over the Mara River during crossings. If you are a foodie, ask the chefs for a traditional dish- mouthwatering!
Low-impact operations, sensitive off-road protocols and guided walks keep pressure light on the concession while enabling close-but-considerate sightings, stays contribute to park management via fees and support community projects through &Beyond’s Wild Impact in neighbouring Maasai areas, brand-wide, &Beyond also co-founded Rhinos Without Borders to bolster regional rhino security.
