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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Tipilikwani Mara Camp

You'll want to be in the iconic Masai Mara National Reserve between June and October to witness the Great Migration, as hundreds of thousands of wildebeest and zebra brave the crocodile infested waters of the Mara River and cross into Kenya. And you'll most definitely want to be at Tipilikwani! The pretty thatched lodge is perched on the banks of the Talek River and offers some of the best seats in the house for the thundering herds. There aren't many lodges that can boast one of the natural world's greatest phenomenons in their back yard, that's for sure...

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From $240 person/night

Lodge

20 Rooms

Masai Mara National Reserve, Masai Mara, Kenya

What you'll love

The view from the main area feels like a private movie screen of the African wilderness - you won't be able to take your eyes off it.

Insiders tip

If you’d like a soak in a tub after a hot day in the bush, then book a family room complete with clawfoot bath.

Something to think about

With its location on the Talek River, this is a very popular spot so be prepared to book well in advance, especially for a visit during the Great Migration.

The property

Set under thatch, the large dining and lounge area is filled with heavy-set couches and grand armchairs, just crying out to be lounged upon. Outside, there's a swimming pool for laid-back afternoons and a fire boma to chase away the chill in the evening. The restaurant has tables indoors and outdoors, and each has fantastic views across the river. Dining brings three-course meals and a dazzling selection of wines, all served with a smile.

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The rooms

The twenty luxury tents are wonderfully spacious with rich earthy tones in the decor - particular favourites are the handcrafted wooden furniture and beautiful writer’s desk. Otherwise each room comes with double bed, tiled bathroom with shower, flush loo and splashy his and hers washbasins, and a pretty patio with a view.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Walking safari

Night Drives

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Game drives set off early in the morning and again in the afternoon, but full-day drives in the Mara ecosystem are also a popular choice. When in Rome as they say...! There will only ever be six guests per safari vehicle at Tipilikwani, which means more silence at sightings and individual attention from your guide - always a good thing. If you’re interested in a balloon safari over the Mara, then this is the place to do it...

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About Masai Mara

Masai Mara

A safari classic filled with the Big Five, wildlife-dotted landscapes and vibrant Maasai warriors.

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Wildlife in Masai Mara

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Masai Mara is Kenya's flagship conservation region: a place of rolling plains, bush scrub and acacia thicket— known for the seasonal great wildebeest migration, a mass movement of more than two million, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, topi and gazelle. As exciting as this phenomenon is, there is so much more to this wilderness. Encounter elephants, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, crocodiles and a variety of cats including lion, cheetah, leopard and the shy serval during a stay in these parts.

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