Entim Camp
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Situated in the heart of Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Entim camp is right in the middle of the very best game-viewing areas. While many other visitors to the Mara will be staying in camps in the surrounding areas and conservancies, at Entim you don't have to drive for hours to get to the wildlife action because you are right there in the middle of it. Nor do you have to be hurried out of the Reserve before gates close at 6.30 pm: at Entim you can continue to witness the wild's most important and dramatic events, which often take place at dusk and dawn. There’s actually no obligation to go out on game drives because you can sit in camp and watch the animals passing by right in front of you.
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There's never a dull moment as you watch the daily events of the wild unfold before your eyes. The spectacular views from camp, and your experiences while you enjoy our hospitality will be gently absorbed into your memory to take home with you.
Entim meaning “forest” in Maasai is discreetly tucked away in the riverine woodlands. From the shaded seclusion of this attractively-designed camp, guests can relax in luxury and admire unforgettable views over the Mara River and across expansive plains, with the distant backdrops of undulating escarpments and volcanically-sculpted hills. From the veranda of each tent it is even possible to witness the breathtaking sight of thousands of Wildebeest crossing the river during their annual migration through this vast wilderness area.
Entim Camp Accommodation
We have kept the camp eco-friendly and small, with only seven, tastefully but differently furnished, well-equipped tents. Our decor aims to enhance the surrounding environment. All tents are well-placed, and en-suite with flush-toilets and hot showers. There is a cosy lounge area with a small library, separate bar and dining area, which is open-fronted allowing guests the unmatched experience of eating meals while watching the animals move to and from the river to drink and forage for their food. We are a semi-permanent camp, designed to give guests the feel that we are part of the landscape, although we offer real luxury, unlike many mobile camps in the Mara. We don't have a swimming pool or paved paths because the experience at Entim is not your average hotel or lodge experience: it's about being right in the hub of one of the most famous wildlife reserves in the world.
Your entertainment is provided, almost constantly, by the Mara's wild inhabitants. Entim is smaller than most camps. We believe that if there are too many people, you lose the interaction with the wild. At Entim you can hear the birds and animals, and perhaps a background rustle of wind. Thus you truly relax into the stillness of the wild.
Entim Camp Activities
The Maasai Mara is home to some of the most abundant wildlife populations in the world. Sightings of the “big 5” on game drives are almost guaranteed, while from camp the horizons are always busy with plains game. There are several prides of lion in the area, and it is even possible to see the more elusive leopard, who have established their territories around the camp. Our Maasai driver-guides are professional with excellent local knowledge, which they always enjoy sharing with our guests. Picnic lunches can be taken on longer game drives and enjoyed al fresco, while out exploring this vast and diverse area. Early evenings can be enjoyed over sundowner drinks in discreetly selected spots away from camp; or after a game drive and hot shower, around the campfire. The dining area offers a more intimate setting for our delicious home-cooked meals. We have a selection of house wines from the famous wineries of South Africa. Bread, cakes and pastries are all baked in camp, while fresh produce is flown in regularly. We aim to produce healthy, balanced and enticing menus, and are happy to cater to your individual requirements. If you wish you can dine privately on your own verandah, whilst enjoying the personal service of our helpful, well-trained staff.
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Game drives in 4-wheel-drive vehicles: Ideally these are at dawn and dusk, before and after the heat and stillness which prevails around the middle of the day when the animals (and most people) take a rest. You will be with our knowledgeable Maasai driver-guides. We carry bean bags for photographers and the camp is emerging as a leading base for professional photographers.
Bush meals: We can arrange for you to have breakfast or lunch al fresco, so you can feel the warm wind and hear hippo grunting in the background, while bright-coloured birds hop daringly close in search of crumbs, and a passing herd of Impala pauses to take a long look at you. Dining beneath the stars offers a completely different African experience that can be as romantic, peaceful, or sociable as you wish. Our staff are friendly but unobtrusive, while the food is of a high standard. |
Entim Camp Rates
From USD 230 per person per night sharing (fully inclusive)
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