Olonana

Situated on the banks of the picturesque Mara River is Olonana, a premier bush camp whose unique location offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. You will stay in the Masai Mara - the heart of Africa's Big Game Country - rich with hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, giraffe, an array of gazelle and famed prides of lion. Cheetah, leopard and rhino are also found in this remarkable wildlife haven.

LOCATION

Olonana, a luxury camp idyllically nestled in the Maasai Mara Conservation area on the banks of the Mara River (with resident hippo population!)

ACTIVITIES

Safari Lodge, Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Bird Watching, Day Trips, Balloon Safaris.

ATTRACTIONS

The jewel in Africa's crown, Maasai Mara is host to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 320 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.

FACILITIES

Accommodation is offered in twelve double tents, each attended by a personal butler and all placed to offer maximum privacy and tranquillity. Each tent has en-suite facilities and hot and cold running water; double basin and WC. Spacious wooden verandah overlooking the river and unique hand crafted furniture & fittings. The tents have floor to ceiling mosquito netting 'windows' and 2 queen size beds. Olonana offers a swimming pool, elegant lounge/dining cottage as well as a large deck outside lounge and dining area for breakfast, sundowners, afternoon tea & stargazing.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The western border of the park is the spectacular Siria Escarpment, and together with the acacia dotted plains, creates scenery of stunning beauty. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; male wildebeest sparring to attract females into their harem; or even a herd of elephant protecting their young from opportunistic predators. The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from August-October and at this time nature's dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn. As well as wildlife, the Maasai Mara tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day.

CHILDREN POLICY

Children of all ages are welcome.