|
Beyond Kenya Safaris
Olonana Camp
|
|
|
Sanctuary Lodges Kenya Masai Mara -Kenya
Situated on the banks of the picturesque Mara River is Sanctuary Olonana, a premier bush camp whose unique location on a private concession in the heart of Africa’s big game country The masai Mara offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. Olonana 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 Masai. Sanctuary Olonana is a small and exclusive camp, the first of Sanctuary's luxury safari properties, and was built along sustainable lines which, along with Sanctuary's innovative wetlands and tree-planting projects, have earned it a silver award from Ecotourism Kenya. The Masai Mara is the jewel in Africa's crown and is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 1510 square km's of open savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. 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. Accommodation at Sanctuary Olonana features 12 spacious permanent tents , each attended by a personal butler and all placed to offer maximum privacy and tranquillity.Each tent at Olonana is tastefully appointed with two comfortable queen-size beds, ensuite bathrooms with showers, and large, river view 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. The fourteen canvas tents at Sanctuary Olonana are extremely comfortable and spacious. All have parquet floors, four-poster beds and private verandas overlooking the river. Safari Activities at Sanctuary Olonana 1. Game Drives 2. Cultural visit to Maasai Village 3. Nature Walk 4. Sundowner , Bush Breakfasts, Picnics and Dinners 5. Visit to a School *All the above activities are included in the Olonana Rates Additional Optional Safari Activities 1. Spa 2. Hot Air Balloon Safari:Prices start at $435 per person per ride. 3. Flying Excursion to Lake Victoria:Prices starts at $495 per person per trip. 4. Flying excursion in a Vintage Bi-plane Olonana Child Policy:
|
|
|||||||||
|
All rights reserved @ Beyond Kenya Safaris PO Box 00200-56334 Nairobi Kenya Tel:254723434520 email info@beyondkenyasafaris.com
|