Stunning location, comfortable accommodation, excellent food and good service - what else can you wish for in your holiday! - Chris

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Location
The lodge is located within the world-famous Masai Mara Game Reserve (Narok County Council), approximately 45 minutes from either Keekorok or Olkimbo airstrip, which in turn is a 21/2 hours or 45 minutes flight from Mombasa and Nairobi respectively.

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Getting there

By Road: Appr. 4 ‐ 5 hours drive from Nairobi.

By Air: There are scheduled flights from Nairobi (45 min) and Mombasa (2 1/2 hours).

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Climate
Temperatures range from 18 – 37 degrees Celsius. Generally the climate is that of equatorial desert which is hot and dry and fanned by a cool breeze, especially in the evenings. The nights are also cool. This makes it suitable to have safaris all year round.

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Health

We have a fully equipped clinic that caters for staff and guests whenever emergencies arise. The nurse will provide assistance at a nominal fee and make referral to a larger well equipped hospital if need be.

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Ashnil Mara Camp now open!Ashnil Mara Camp, with 40 luxury tents, is located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River famous for the wildebeest migration.

Many millions of years ago, Kenya’s shape and form was dramatically remodeled in a series of massive earth movements and volcanic eruptions. Joined with other fissures, the main crack formed the Rift valley, stretching from Jordan to Mozambique.

Ashnil Mara Camp sits on the 25 million year pre-historic land which spans virtually all stages of life’s evolution and the fossil record. It comprises 30 luxury tents, located within the Maasai Mara National Reserve adjacent to the Mara River famous for the wildebeest migration.

The Mara, more often than not has been described as Kenya’s finest wildlife reserve due to the abundant flora and fauna and the gentle rolling grasslands that ensure the animals are never out of sight. Everything about it is outstanding. After 4 ‐ 5 hours drive from Nairobi, this is the perfect place to make a stop‐over for a night or two. There are scheduled flights from Nairobi (45 min) and Mombasa (2.5 hours).

The much anticipated property comprises 40 luxury tents overlooking the plains of the Maasai Mara and includes luxury ensuite bathrooms, walk-in closets and a sun deck for relaxation while watching game. Its opening does not only add another dimension to the Mara, already a famous national reserve in the world, but it also becomes another important landmark in the travel destination.

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Restaurant & Entertainment

Try the surprising international, oriental and African traditional cuisines. The restaurant serves set buffets, while the open-air bar serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails and liquors.

Nearby is our modern lounge, with its décor perfectly done to give it an African touch. This is great for business talks or a place to pass time and relax. In the evenings, enjoy the breathtaking sunset after taking a game drive to this truly heavenly place.

In the morning start the day with an early morning game drive in the quite serene wilderness.

An open sitting restaurant located in the main building. The buffet platforms, hot and cold, will sit in the middle of the restaurant for easy access by all.

Meal plans: Full board accommodation basis. Buffet setting is the preferred serving style but request out of the normal buffet served can be arranged for an a la’ carte menu to suit your needs at an extra fee.

Menus: A variety of menus to choose from mainly oriental, international cuisine and a taste of African traditional dishes. There will be other available options in place that can be arranged on request like bubbly bush breakfast and picnic lunch boxes.

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Lounge bar

The lounge will be located in the main building sectored away from the main dining area. The décor will have an African touch that will make it a wonderful place to pass time and relax. There will be a variety of drinks served and these will include liqueur, soft drinks, cocktails, wines, and spirits, local and international beers.


Clinic/Infirmary

We have a fully equipped clinic that caters for staff and guests whenever emergencies arise. The nurse will provide assistance at a nominal fee and/or make referral to a larger, well equipped hospital if need be.


Conference Facilities

With the MICE concept picking ground in the industry, Ashnil hotels has embraced the idea by putting in place conference facilities in all the three units to compliment professionals whose line of duty demands conferencing events. We have put in place a conference facility with a revolutionized modern technology which include LCD projector for clear vision, good sound system, and other facets of building success in conference tourism.


Business services

E‐mails, internet browsing and general services will be available at the reception.


Swimming pool

After a grueling game drive you can take a dip in our swimming pool or simply relax by the pool. This is the perfect place to relax and laze around in the calm afternoons.


Souvenir shop

The souvenir shop stocks curios, African clothing, jewellery and accessories as well as other basic items like toiletries etc. It will be open from 6.00 am – 10.00 pm with permissible lunch break.


  • Guided Nature Walks
  • In-house naturalist
  • In-house Cultural activities
  • Balloon safaris
  • Sundowners
  • Sundowner evenings
  • Hippo pool breakfast with 'Bubbly' (Sparkling Wine)
  • Bush & riverside dinners
  • Weddings
  • Massage services
  • Picnic lunch boxes available
  • Internet facilities available
  • Conferencing facilities available

GAME DRIVES

For any traveler who has interest in flora and fauna, the drive to go on a safari is triggered by the desire to see wildlife and vegetation in their natural habitat. We give you an opportunity to spot wildlife on a running commentary of information given by our experienced driver guides. Our game drives are conducted in 4x4 vehicles, which are equipped to cover the rough terrains associated with safaris.

GUIDED NATURE WALKS

In our spirit to get you closer to nature, we have guided nature walks bookable at the reception and conducted by our qualified naturalist. This journey will take you around the property identifying all species of flora and fauna giving details of botanical and scientific names respectively.

BREAKFAST BY THE HIPPO POOL

Ever dreamt of breaking your fast amidst hippos? We set a location by the hippo pool along the Mara river to enable you enjoy a sumptuous breakfast as the hippos do their thing.

PICNIC LUNCHES

Break the tradition of sitting in our beautiful restaurant by picking on a day to carry a lunch box to an area designated as safe and comfortable as our guides usher you to a sitting under a tree. Here our guides will give you a brief geographical talk on the landscape and the features therein.

BUSH DINNER

A table shall be set for in the bush for at dinner time on the theme nights as per the camp program. In a securely set ground under the African sky lit by the moon or candles, give us your bet, enjoy your dinner!!!! Would it not be better if your meal was served in the jungle without diluting the quality with less technology?

EVENING ENTERTAINMENT

Traditional dances, fairy tales, riddles and cultural talk dominate the air. Be part of it, sitting by the bonfire telling us your good past, (or even the worst tales of your lifetime) all surrounded by culture.

 

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  • Annual migration of over one million wildebeests and thousands of zebras
  • Host to an amazing concentration of wildlife
  • Cultural tours to the Maasai villages
  • Loita hills
  • Soit Ololol Escarpment
  • Talek and Mara River - famous for lots of the hippos and crocodiles
  • Rhinos of Ol Choro
  • Dupoto Forest - a walk through an indigenous Maasai forest
  • Leganishu hills which stands at 2,191 meters above sea level

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