OLONANA CAMP

An exclusive camp in the Masai Mara

Olonana is a partnership between the Masai Community and the Lodge
Enjoy close cultural experiences with a trip to Masai Village
Big five game viewing in the Masai Mara
Fantastic tented accommodation with ensuite facilities, built on the Mara River
Friendly and professional Kenyan staff who are trained to look after your every whim

From :
ZAR R2747 per person

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Olonana Camp

Olonana Camp Information

Olonana is situated on the banks of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya's Big Game country. This unique setting offers a world of remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. In addition to big game viewing in the Masai Mara Reserve, visitors are offered a rare glimpse of the day-to-day lives of the Maasai people in the adjacent Maasai village or 'engang'. No other lodge in the Mara offers such a close cultural experience with the Maasai.

Olonana features 12 spacious permanent tents, each tastefully appointed with two comfortable queen-size beds, ensuite bathrooms with showers, and large, riverview verandahs. Enjoy a quiet evening drink, cozily seated on your verandah, watching the hippo frolicking just before heading out for their nightly grazing. The chefs will delight you with exquisite cuisine, which can be served al fresco perched on the Siria escarpment overlooking the Mara plains or as a picnic deep in the bush. Or you can sink into the comfortable sitting area with some books from the camp's library lounge, and then enjoy a delicious dinner in the dining room overlooking the private section of the Mara River.

Olonana: Wildlife & Game Viewing

For guests on the Full Game Package, two game viewing drives in open-topped 4 Wheel Drives vehicles are included in the package. The jewel in Africa’s crown, Maasai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 320 square kilometers of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. The western border of the park is the spectacular Siria Escarpment, and together with the acacia dotted plains, creates scenery of stunning beauty.

Lion are found in abundance throughout the park as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find rhino. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; male impala sparring to attract females into their harem; or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators. The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from August-October and at this time nature’s dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn.

12 Double en-suite tents
2 Queen Beds per tent
Private butler service
Mosquito netting ‘windows’
Swimming pool
Elegant lounge/dining cottage
Library
Large deck outside
Lounge & dining area
Excellent cuisine
Electricity
Generator
Laundry service
Gift shop

Olonana Camp
Masai Mara
Kenya

Olonana makes use of the Kichwa Tembo airstrip, which is 15 minutes away from the camp. There are twice daily flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport . Rhino Africa can organise flights and transfers on your behalf. Olonana is also accessible by road.

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