Bateleur Camp is situated on the western border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya. Set of a private concession leased from the Maasai landlords, the camp lies at the base of the Oloololo escarpment just below the spot where Out of Africa,s most famous cene was shot.
Bateleur Camp has sweeping views of the plains and has a private feel as it is nestled into the trees, in the safe haven of a fence to keep wildlife out. The lodge is decorated in old fashioned safari style with large comfortable sofas situated around roaring fires. Bateleur Camp helps to manage the area known as the Mara triangle, famous for its abundant game. Bateleur Camp provides valuable support for the anti poaching team.
Bateleur Camp is also involved with monitoring invasive alien plants, and makes bricks from waste paper and coal dust, as well as providing a community owned vegetable patch which provides fresh salads and vegetables to the lodge.
Bateleur Camp also supports the Kawangware Street Kids and Youth programme with helps children in impoverished areas, developing their skills so they can become employed members of communities.
Room
There are nine exclusive tented suites in each lavishly decorated with polished wooden floors, fine antiques, leather- buttoned Chesterfield sofas, needlepoint rugs, polished compasses and cabin trunks with their original passage labels, as well as a wide selection of library books. The interiors remind you of the colonial times. To top it up, you are provided with your own personal butler to ensure you live in style and comfort.
Tented Suites
Each tent is luxuriously furnished with gleaming wooden floors and wooden-framed beds, overhead fan, twin hand basins, shower, en-suit bathroom, cupboards, leather chairs and writing table.
Dining
There is an onsite restaurant and bar where Kenyan cuisines, as well as non-alcoholic and alcoholic drinks. The restaurant offers regular and buffet breakfast and a full board meal plan.
Restaurant
Bateleur Camp serves delectable Pan-African cuisine in its elegant dining area or on the spacious veranda, with its magnificent views over the plains.…
Restaurant
Bateleur Camp serves delectable Pan-African cuisine in its elegant dining area or on the spacious veranda, with its magnificent views over the plains. One of the Camp’s delightful traditions is stopping at a scenic spot for sundowners during the late afternoon game drive. On request, the staff take pleasure in arranging romantic, candlelit dinners served al fresco in a forest clearing under the stars, or sumptuous bush breakfasts prepared to order at a scenic spot.
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Recreation
You can enjoy a refreshing swim in the tree shaded lap pool, go on a game drive in search of Lion, Elephant of the other big five in open 4x4 safari vehicles, attend lectures on the local Maasai culture, hike on guided nature walks with a Maasai naturalist, or relax to a private massage in the comfort of your own room. At a extra cost enjoy a once in a lifetime experience hot air balloon ride, which gives you a unique perspective of the Mara grasslands and its exceptional wildlife.
Pool
Relax in the outdoor pool during your stay.
Pricing
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heckhardt
Bateleur for our honeymoon 10/10
This place is unlike anywhere we’ve ever stayed - not just in Africa, but ever. We stayed at Bateleur North for the last leg of our honeymoon, and even just walking into the lobby, you’re blown away...
melissa b
Absolutely Magical Experience
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Smart_Olivia
And Beyond Bateleur truly marvellous!
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