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andBeyond Bateleur Camp
Maasai Mara, Rift Valley, Kenya · andBeyond · Grand Luxury
Opened in 1998 on the private Kichwa Tembo concession where the final scenes of the film Out of Africa were shot, the camp was established to provide an intimate and exclusive safari experience. It underwent a comprehensive reimagining in 2018, expanding its suites to include glass-encased bathrooms and modern luxuries while maintaining its vintage 1920s safari aesthetic. The property is split into two intimate nine-tent camps, each offering a secluded and personalized atmosphere at the base of the Oloololo Escarpment.
- 19 rooms
- Opened 1998
- Rooms from 936 sq ft (87 m²)
About andBeyond Bateleur Camp
- The camp sits on the private Kichwa Tembo concession where the final scenes of Out of Africa (1985) were filmed.
- A 2018 renovation reworked the suites with glass-encased bathrooms while keeping the 1920s safari aesthetic intact.
- The camp splits into two intimate nine-tent sub-camps at the base of the Oloololo Escarpment.
- Andrew Harper named it to its Members' Choice list for top travel experiences in 2025.
- Entry-level rooms start at 936 sq ft (87 m²).
History
Opened in 1998 on the private Kichwa Tembo concession where the final scenes of the film *Out of Africa* were shot, the camp was established to provide an intimate and exclusive safari experience. It underwent a comprehensive reimagining in 2018, expanding its suites to include glass-encased bathrooms and modern luxuries while maintaining its vintage 1920s safari aesthetic. The property is split into two intimate nine-tent camps, each offering a secluded and personalized atmosphere at the base of the Oloololo Escarpment.
The setting
5 km from Oloololo Gate entrance to the Masai Mara National Reserve.
Restaurants and bars
- Bar (gin and coffee bar) — Café
Experiences
- WILDchild programme — Activities for children including a Maasai bow and arrow competition, fire-making the traditional way, beaded artwork with Maasai women, traditional games, forest walks and soccer.
- Safari game drives — Twice-daily safari game drives in customised, semi-open safari vehicles, with plains game and predator interaction year-round.
- Bush walks — Privately guided walks following wildlife trails, tracking and interpreting signs and sounds of the bush; may incur an additional charge for groups.
- Bush dining — Open-air breakfasts or al fresco dinners set up in the wild, served as African explorers of old.
- Hot air balloon safari — About an hour's dawn flight over the Masai Mara National Reserve, followed by champagne and a full English bush breakfast; excluded from the rate.
- Maasai village visit — Visit to a traditional Maasai village and the Maasai Craft Centre; proceeds go directly to the community. Excluded from the rate.
Amenities
- Private butler service
- Two rim-flow swimming pools
- Fitness center and massage sala
- Gin bar (coffee bar by day)
- Complimentary Swarovski Optik binoculars for guest use
- Guided day and night game drives and bush walks
Awards
- Travel + Leisure World's Best Hotels (2026)
- Andrew Harper Members Choice (2025)
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