Location:
Fig Tree Camp is located on the banks of the Talek River in the world
famous Masai Mara game reserve. The Camp is situated on the northern
border of the game reserve and its central location makes all areas of
the park accessible during game drives. To make an evening a real adventure,
at the Fig Tree Camp one can choose to stay in a tent or a chalet, giving
the best of both worlds. The rooms spaciously line up along the Talek
River, overlooking the plains of the game reserve.
Accommodation:
Total rooms: 70
Comprising of,
1.38 Safari Tents overlooking the Talek River, each with a double and
single bed.
2. 22 Garden Chalets with double and single beds.
3. 10 Superior Ngamboli Tents on the banks of the Talek River.
The Ngamboli tents are the super luxury tents located on a private wing
of the Camp with open views over the Mara game reserve.
All rooms are ensuite and have their private balcony.
Facilities:
The camp has several facilities and services to ensure you have a comfortable
stay. These include two bars, a main dinning room, an open-air dinning
area and tree house coffee deck. Also available is a video room, guest
lecture facilities, swimming pool and curio shop. A fleet of four-wheel
drive vehicles with expert drivers is available at the camp. The camp
has a resident nurse and medical clinic. Power is supplied by generator
from 5.00am to 9.00am, 12.00pm to 3.00pm, and from 6.00pm to 12.00am.
New additions at Fig Tree Camp include new conference rooms, driver/guide
accommodation and a new dinning area overlooking the Talek River.
Activities:
- Game drives: - The Camp has a fleet of 4 wheel vehicles with driver
guides and is able to offer game drives for clients. The Camp also
organizes “fly
in” packages from Nairobi and Mombasa.
- Guest lectures – Our local naturalist is available to give
guest free lectures and slide presentations on the Masai Mara. Local
Masai
dancers also entertain clients in the evening.
- Game Walks – For a small charge, Masai Morans are available
to take clients on game walks allowing them to walk freely enjoying
the
openness and beauty of the park.
- Champagne Bush Dinners – Only from Fig Tree Camp can one enjoy
the special experience of moonlight “Champagne Bush Dinners”.
This excursion involves a Night Game drive and a barbecue dinner on
the Mara plains.
- Balloon Safaris – Based at the Fig Tree Camp is Adventures Aloft
with daily Balloon departures. There is little to beat the bird’s
eye view of the Masai Mara. To top of this special occasion, a full
Champagne breakfast complete with open bar is organized on the landing
site to
celebrate the flight.
Distance and Time of Major Places to Fig Tree Camp.
| Location |
Distance on Kms |
Time |
| Nairobi |
240 |
4/2 hrs |
| Narok |
110 |
2 hrs |
| Keekorok Airstrip |
24 |
40 minutes |
| Ol-kiombo Airstrip |
14 |
30 minutes |
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