• Up, Up And Away - See the Mara come to life on an early-morning hot air balloon ride.

• Cultural Experience - Get to know the people in the area on a visit to the local villages.

• The Great Migration - Thousands of wildebeest surge up the plains in search of fresh grazing.

Mara Explorer has elevated the art of the African safari to new heights. This exclusive 5-star camp, situated on a thickly forested river in the middle of the Masai Mara reserve, offers you the ultimate wilderness retreat, where you can watch elephants and giraffes drinking from the privacy of your veranda - or your own outdoor bathtub.

Situated in the heart of the reserve, Mara Explorer enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration between June and September, during the remainder of the year you can take advantage of the rewarding game viewing opportunities on private game drives with expert local guides and walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area.

Mara Explorer is situated in the heart of the Masai Mara, in Kenya.

• Notes from the Masai Mara
• Maasai - into the future
• How the Migration Works
• Safaris to Suit You

• Children Welcome
• Laundry Service

Wholesome meals are served from the kitchens, using fresh vegetables and herbs grown in the camp gardens. Enjoy meals served in Mara Explorer's open-air, riverfront dining area. For a unique experience you can choose to get closer to nature and have breakfast, sundowners or dinner in the bush by the riverside.

Accommodation at Mara Explorer is in 10 tents decorated in distinctive 'Explorer' style with luxurious bathrooms fitted with modern twin facilities. With the tents specially designed to open up to the sky, each boasts an outdoor claw-foot bathtub. You will have a personal tent attendant and can use radios for tent service.

• 1 November 2008 - 23 December 2008
  
  From € 341 £ 272 R 4298 $ 530 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.