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Basecamp Masai Mara

Talek, C14, Masai Mara National Reserve 00100, Kenya
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Basecamp Masai Mara
5.0 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
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Cornwall, UK
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012
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We had the pleasure of staying at basecamp for two nights in early May which was the rainy season in Kenya. The staff were very helpful and welcoming and assisted us in everyway possible. The local massai warriors even walked us from our tents to dinner with umbrellas. The accommodation is simple and natural with open showers (a little cold... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 January 2012

We enjoyed a fabulous three night safari stay at base camp. How to describe the experience... From the welcome of cold refreshing scented facecloths and fresh juice aftr a very jarring and dusty journey there to the hot water bottles warming the beds after a delicious dinner, the staff had cared for every detail. We got everything we came for... More

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Austin, Texas
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012
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While volunteering in Maai Mahiu we took a quick to Basecamp for one night and it was, for a lack of a better word, magical. The drive was long and very, very bumpy. Be prepared and don’t expect for many stops along the way. The drive allows you to see how the locals live and soak in the Kenyan culture.... More

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Oslo
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

This trip was just fantastic. When arriving at Olkiombo Airstrip, my guides where greeting me a warm welcome before we through a gamedrive headed for the Basecamp. This Eco-camp was located just beside the Talek-river with breakfast-view over the Savannah with the animals grazing in the chilly morning. Also here the reception of guests was good. The hospitality of the... More

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Oslo, Norway
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

Masai Mara speaks for itself (just look it up at Flickr) - and Basecamp Masai Mara must be one of the absolute best choices. Surprisingly good food (although desserts could have been better, and we had a little too much company from bugs at one dinner due to the light at our table), spacious and romantic tents and a seemingly... More

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Dublin, Ireland
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62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 December 2011
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We saw some of our best game viewing while visiting this camp - the migrations across the river, unforgettable! Basecamp is a small, personal camp just outside the Mara. Yes it is close to a local community, but do not let this deter you - inside the camp you feel absolutely inside the Mara, and Basecamp's contribution to the community... More

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Quito, Ecuador
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2011
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Its has been a wonderful experience traveling in Kenya and Tanzania with Basecamp Explorer, it give us the chance of feeling Africa. Asante Sana

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 October 2011

This was the best holiday we've had in our life, the camp were in the best location and the quality was above expectetions. Very happy with the service and will visit again fore sure.

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San Diego, California
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011
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person found this review helpful

We had a wonderful time at Basecamp. Your camp is clean, safe, has internet access, and all the people who work there were very helpful, pleasant, and the food was excellent. The best part about staying at Basecamp was the very early morning (just before sunrise), we heard lots and lots of birds singing and welcoming the new day. Another... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 September 2011

I absolutely love the mission of the Basecamp foundation. The hotel's eco-friendly, sustainability, preservation vibe is fantastic. The staff are awesome and accommodating. The food was unexpectedly deliscious (3 courses, gourmet, varied; I was expecting much less from being in a nature reserve). The 'tents' are really comfortable too. Stay here if you can!

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