Kenya's Kichwa Tembo
Kichwa Tembo
Kichwa Tembo, means 'Head of the Elephant' in Kiswahili. This is an enchanting, luxurious tented camp in the north-western corner of the richest game reserve in Kenya. Renowned as Kenya’s best-loved safari lodge, Kichwa Tembo Tented Safari Camp nestles below the Oloololo Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, affording spectacular views of the Maasai Mara’s game-filled plains. Each tent stands at least eight meters away from the next, ensuring absolute seclusion. The airy main restaurant is covered with Maasai thatch grass and overlooks the Mara plains. During the night, Askaris (Maasai warrior security guards) accompany you to and from your tent. Kichwa Tembo offers 28 classic safari tents and 12 luxurious tents all with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas facing out onto the plains.
In each tent is an en suite bathroom with shower, stone floors and soft lighting. The spacious canvas tents offer magical views over the Maasai Mara grasslands or the Sabaringo River. The main thatched guest areas include a welcoming bar/sitting area, indoor and outdoor dining areas. You can relax in the candlelit bar in the evening before enjoying delicious Pan-African cuisine served alfresco style, outdoors or in the main dining area. Private dining and exciting bush banquets may be arranged on request.
