Bateleur Camp

Accommodation is arranged across two camps of nine luxury tents each, with a luxury family tent also available. The accommodation has en-suite bathrooms, private verandas and butler and housekeeping service. Interiors combine campaign furniture with contemporary comfort rather than treating canvas as basic camping. The family arrangement links two tents by an enclosed walkway. A private veranda belongs to the accommodation; the camp swimming pools are shared facilities, rather than private pools for every tent.

Game drives are the central activity, with access to the Maasai Mara’s resident wildlife and seasonal visiting herds. Guided walks and night drives take place on the private concession where permitted, rather than being presented as unrestricted activities inside the national reserve. Balloon flights and Maasai community visits can be arranged separately. Birdwatching is also rewarding in the woodland around camp. Migration positions and river crossings cannot be guaranteed.

The family tent links two sleeping tents through an enclosed walkway, making it useful for parents travelling with children. The room arrangement, children’s programme and safari vehicle allocation should be matched to ages and group size before choosing between the accommodation options.

Consider Bateleur when you want classic safari style with a fuller range of camp comforts. A stay of several nights allows time for wildlife drives without losing the slower afternoons. It can be combined with Laikipia or the Kenyan coast for a broader journey.