| Kichwa Tembo is a large and well -maintained tented | | | | openings between stone pillars and also face this |
| camp just outside the national reserve to the | | | | marvelous vista. Afternoon tea and sandwiches are |
| northwest. Popular with its predominantly American | | | | served in the lounge with its heavy wooden chairs, low |
| clientele for its setting and high standards, Kichwa | | | | tables, and yellow lights in hanging baskets. The roof is |
| Tembo has an aura of permanence and quality. | | | | lovely-thatch lined with pale golden papyrus which |
| Although guests sleep in tents, the camp has the | | | | contrasts with dramatic black supporting beams. |
| trappings and comforts of a first-class permanent | | | | There is a secluded swimming pool, its unusual shape |
| lodge. There are notice boards in the lobby, a large gift | | | | edged by big boulders and gardens of cacti and palms. |
| shop, laundry service and carefully tended and fenced | | | | On the lawns surrounding the pool are chairs and |
| grounds. Most of the camp faces broad, park like | | | | comfortable lounges. It is quite luxurious to swim in the |
| lawns with dramatic cactus gardens. Beyond, there | | | | heat of the day, then lie in comfort with a cool drink |
| are wide open vistas of the Mara Savannah. | | | | and watch for wild animals which might be only a |
| One of Mara's largest tented camps with 45 | | | | stone's throw away. |
| well-appointed tents, Kichwa Tembo has also six | | | | Most guests fly to the Kichwa Tembo airstrip just five |
| rondavels to cater to those who prefer to sleep | | | | minutes from the camp. There are package rates |
| behind walls. The tents are set fairly close together, but | | | | which include game drives, (the camp operates 26 land |
| they all have private views from their verandas. Many | | | | cruisers). You can go on a nature walk or visit a Masai |
| face the long sweeping Mara view while others look | | | | manyatta. Picnic lunches are available, and there are |
| over more secluded forested areas alive with birds | | | | binoculars for hire. Masai dancers perform most |
| and monkeys. | | | | evenings, and it is possible to organize bush breakfasts |
| The tents are spacious with many screened | | | | or banquets-even a "black-tie" dinner which is served |
| "windows" and a large bathroom with stone floor. | | | | under the stars with crystal glasses etc. (P.S you don't |
| Kichwa Tembo means elephants head in Swahili, and | | | | really need a tie) |
| the elephant theme is reflected in the rugs and | | | | Accommodations |
| bedspreads. | | | | There are 45 tents and six cottages. Tents H5-H14 for |
| You approach the camp on a shaded dirt road through | | | | sweeping views, F, E, A and B for privacy, and D1-12A |
| a dense stretch of indigenous forest, home to an | | | | if you can't get the others. |
| interesting variety of monkeys. The circular lobby with | | | | Other offerings |
| its high thatched roof and red polished floor is cool and | | | | Game drives, balloon safaris by arrangement, nature |
| dark, a marked contrast with the view which greets | | | | walks, Masai manyatta visits, swimming pool, games |
| you out the other side-golden space stretching forever. | | | | available at reception, registered clinical officer. |
| The long dining room and circular lounge have wide | | | | |