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Ol SEKI - Cordia Monoica Maasai Mara
Ol Seki – Cordia monoica – the sandpaper tree and a symbol of peace. The Maasai have many uses of the Ol Seki – edible fruit, useful timber for bows and special walking sticks used by elders during significant rites of passage.
Set on a wonderful rocky promontory, overlooking the sweeping Isupukiai River, our luxury seasonal Ol Seki Mara Camp enjoys panoramic views in a gorgeous wilderness area teeming with game. Eastern Koiyaki, north of the Mara, provides a rare opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewing, in a pristine setting.
This oasis of inspired and beautifully designed tents is nestled amongst Cordia and Acacia trees attracting an abundance of wildlife and birds, many of which are seen from the tents in the valley below.
Elegant candle lit dinners, romantic dining for honeymooners, a resident masseuse – a delight for all senses! With privacy in mind, the ambience of the traditional mobile safari camp has been extended to heights never dreamed of in this peaceful and magical setting.
Accommodation
The simple modern architecture creates an exciting living space in the six light and roomy tents, each with a double and a single bed, crisp linen, thoughtfully designed lighting, a changing room and en suite hot showers and flush toilets. Extra double tents to accommodate families, have breathtaking views and all are designed to meet environmental demands and complemented by the minimal and fine décor of the comfortable library and dining tents. Indulge yourself in the luxury – live and breathe this space that is Africa!
Activities
- Game viewing with experienced driver/guides in immaculately maintained Landrovers and Landcruisers equipped with roof hatches
- Bush picnics and sundowners in the Maasai Mara Reserve, on the plains and to the nearby Hippo Pools
- Visits to the local and unspoilt enkangs or villages
- Scenic walks on the nearby plains and Bardamat Hills – a botanist’s paradise
- Visits to an ancient Ndorobo cave below the camp with our resident Ndorobo tracker
- Game viewing from your private verandah, binoculars in hand and star gazing at night
- Visits to the newly established Koiyaki Guiding School where skills of effective tourism and wildlife management and incentives to conserve the bio diversity of the area are taught. Ol Seki Mara Camp pledges a bed night fee to support both their mission and those who live and protect this area.
Optional Extras
Balloon Safaris or a day fishing visit to Lake Victoria.
Hosts
The camp is hosted by Sue Allan and Adrian Hughes.
Meal Plan
Full board accommodation, house-wines, beers and soft drinks with meals.
Access
Twice daily scheduled flights or private charter flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport, to Siana airstrip (forty mins away) or Koiyaki airstrip (20 mins away), giving an opportunity of game drives through teaming wilderness.
Seasons
July to October, December to March. Warm during the day and cool at night. July - August – bring a fleece and warm socks and always bring a lightweight raincoat – in case.
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