• Mass wildebeest migration (typically between July and October)
• Spectacular wildebeest river crossings, with waiting predators
• Big Five, including black-maned Mara lion
• Large populations of Thomsons and Grants gazelle
• 453 bird species
• Abundance of raptors and grassland birds
• Exciting birdwatching excursions

Mammals at Kichwa Tembo:
The Masai Mara is the location of the BBC television documentary Big Cat Diary. Resident lion prides hold and defend territories throughout the Mara. Open grasslands provide ideal hunting terrain for cheetah - the planets fastest land mammal. Elephant numbers are increasing rapidly after severe poaching in the 1980s. Over one million wildebeest - along with hundreds of thousands of zebra - occupy the Mara plains when their Serengeti breeding grounds dry out. Large resident populations of antelope (Topi, Thomsons gazelle and Grants gazelle) can be found roaming the savanna. Impressive buffalo bulls accompany breeding herds. Blue monkey and red-tailed monkey live in the evergreen Kichwa forest. Troops of pugnacious banded mongoose patrol the savanna and woodlands and large rafts of hippo are found in the Mara River.

Birds at Kichwa Tembo:
There are 453 species (including escarpment forest birds north-west of the Masai Mara). Large numbers of vultures (six species) feed on predator remains and natural mortalities. Impressive martial eagle, long-crested eagle and bateleur dominate the skies. Grasslands are home to stout cisticola, Jacksons widowbird, white-bellied bustard and many others. Thousands of European migrants, including white stork, northern wheatear, winchat, yellow wagtail, Montagus harrier and pallid harrier are present in grasslands between September to April. Colourful bush birds include superb starling, Usambiro barbet, Von der Deckens hornbill and purple grenadier. Spectacular Rosss turaco, Schalows turaco and African blue flycatcher are resident in the forest surrounding the camp.

Other African Wildlife:
Enormous Nile crocodile reside in the Mara River, preying on wildebeest and other animals which attempt to cross. Brightly-coloured flat-headed mwanza agama live on rocks at the Sabaringo River crossing. There is an abundance of beautiful butterflies in the shady forest around the camp, including mocker swallowtail, noble swallowtail and little commodore. After rain showers, swarms of flying termites attract a host of predators from eagles and rollers to bats and toads.

Twice-daily game-drives
Discover the Masai Mara on interpretive morning and afternoon game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles led by experienced CC Africa guides all of whom have achieved the highest scores in the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association examination.
(Game-drives included in the rate for both Bateleur Camp and Tented Safari Camp.)

Fascinating night game-drives in Kichwa Tembos private concession will reveal a host of interesting nocturnal creatures.
(Night game-drives included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)

Interpretive bush walks
Led by highly skilled guides and traditionally-attired Maasai naturalists, wilderness walks along the Mara River and up the Oloololo Escarpment one of the steps of the Great Rift Valley will bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best.
(Bush walks included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)

Masai community visits
Daily lectures by a Maasai naturalist and visits to a Maasai cultural village offer an incredible insight into the fascinating lives of the brilliantly-clad Maasai people.
(Included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)

Spectacular bush banquets
Early morning bush breakfasts, romantic sundowners featuring spectacular views across the Mara and dramatic candlelit dinners beside the Mara River add an unforgettable dimension to your safari experience.
(Included in the rate at Bateleur Camp; optional extra at Tented Safari Camp.)

Hot-air ballooning
This once-in-a-lifetime experience gives you a unique perspective of the Mara grasslands and its exceptional wildlife.
(Optional extra for both Bateleur Camp and Tented Safari Camp.)