Shompole Mara Camp :: Holiday Destinations

ABOUT SHOMPOLE MARA CAMP :

Shompole Mara Camp is a luxurious, spacious and stylish tented camp.

LOCATION :

Maasai Mara, Southern Kenya. On the periphery of the Maasai Mara game reserve, in the 'Ol Kinyei Wildlife Conservancy'.

ACCESS :

There are scheduled daily flights from Nairobi to the Maasai Mara or private charter flights from other locations around Kenya.

ACCOMMODATION & STYLE :

Stylish, very spacious, classic safari tents concentrating on canvas, wood and neutral safari colours. This tented camp is located among grass plains and glades of Acacia trees.

6 tents - 5 doubles, 1 twin; all rooms are en-suite with a flush - loo, pull shower plus a large airy seating area and veranda.

CLIMATE :

Clear, warm days but nights can be cold. The camp will be closed in April, May and November due to the high amount of rainfall.

ACTIVITIES :

Day & night game drives guided by professional guides, bush walks, fly camping, over night walking safaris, long walking safaris; beautiful unforgettable sundowners; visiting the Ol Kinyei Maasai & Ndorobo tribes to learn about their culture and way of life. The knowledge and bushcraft of our Maasai guides plays an extremely important part in the experience that we offer.

All our activities take place in the mornings and evenings while the middle of the day is spent relaxing in the camp to escape the midday heat.

WALKING SAFARIS :

We are able to offer walking safaris for up to 5 nights; through the acacia plains, over rocky kopjes with spellbinding views and along perennial springs. You will encounter an expanse of wildlife, varied vegetation, fantastic bird life and an unforgettable experience of being at-one with nature in the Maasai Mara. The accommodation will be simple, comfortable and warm; each guest will have a "thunderbox" loo, and a hot shower.

CONSERVATION & WILDLIFE :

The Ol Kinyei conservancy and surrounding area is home to many species of animals and bird life. The Maasai Mara is renowned for its outstanding wildlife, in particular the "big 5". The African 'cats' living around Ol Kinyei include the leopard, cheetah, lion, civet and genet. Guests will have the opportunity to see the enormous elephant, buffalo, rhino and hippo as well as an abundance of plains game such as the wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, a host of gazelles, not to forget the night animals (genets, porcupines, aardwolf etc.). the bird life is also extremely rich and varied. The wildebeest migration takes place between July and October, depending on when the rains appear.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Health Precautions:

Shompole Mara Camp is situated in a malaria area and so guests should take appropriate medication / prophylactics. Comprehensive medical insurance is also advisable when travelling to destinations in Africa.

What to bring:

A hat and sun-cream is essential. Clothing should be limited to informal, plus comfortable walking shoes, light trousers and along-sleeved shirt, shorts and t-shirts plus warm clothes for the evening and early mornings ... layers are advised. Plus cameras, camera films, binoculars and anything else to help you remember this once-in-a-lifetime experience.