Olare Mara Kempinski Brochure

OUSR toryWe are a third generation Kenyan family with deep roots in Africa.We count ourselves lucky to live in Kenya and be able to enjoy itsnature and landscapes at every given opportunity. Our numeroussafari trips to one of the world’s greatest wildlife areas, the MasaiMara, are defined by countless happy memories but we have alsowitnessed the immense pressure and threats on wildlife there. Wecannot imagine these remarkable grasslands of the Mara without aroar of a lion.In 2011 an opportunity arose to invest in a safari camp inside apioneering private conservancy, Olare Motorogi, which was at theforefront of working with local Masai communities to protect theGreater Mara for wildlife. We jumped at the chance – it was ourtime to give back to this magical, irreplaceable corner of earth thathas enriched our lives immeasurably, forever! Popat Family

THE KEMFPIaNSctKoIrHoteliers since 1897, Kempinski is renowned for its luxury resorts,business hotels and spa retreats which blend the finest traditions ofEuropean heritage and service with local expertise and culture toprovide guests with a unique and immensely enjoyable stay throughoutthe world from Myanmar to Masai Mara.It was Berthold Kempinski who laid out the original blueprint forKempinski hotels, underpinning excellence with uncompromising levelsof service to establish a new standard in hospitality that continues tothis day.It is his exacting standards that guests of Olare Mara Kempinski willexperience during their stay. As our guest you can expect luxurious andsupremely comfortable accommodation, discerning service speciallytailored for you, imaginative food using the freshest of ingredientsand above all an outstanding safari led by a team of highly trained andexperienced guides.From inception it has been our mission to run the camp in anecologically responsible way and train as many staff as possible fromKenya, especially the Masai Mara region. We are proud to haveaccomplished this while ensuring that every person who works forus understands the huge responsibility that comes with working atKempinski to deliver high standards for our guests.Your safari at Olare Mara Kempinski will not bejust a safari – it will be an exceptional one.That is a Kempinski promise!

OLARE MOTCORoOnGsIervancy A landmark project to help Masai Mara’s WildlifeThe picture you see on the next page, of a solitary open 4x4 The Masai communities who own the land are at the heartvehicle close to a lion and its prey, is rare to see in the Masai of the conservation effort.Mara nowadays. An intimate encounter similar to that isperhaps only possible on a wildlife conservancy like Olare For a regular fee paid to them by the 5 partnering safariMotorogi which is still part of the vast Mara/Serengeti camps permitted to operate inside the 35,000-acreeco-system but is private and accessible to only a handful of conservancy, the Masai have agreed to limit cattle grazing insafari guests. the area.A few years ago the grasslands here were overrun by cattle, Today, as a result, our privileged guests are able to enjoydriving the wildlife away from these vital dispersal areas, prolific wildlife sightings of lions, leopards, cheetah andbut thanks to the vision and groundbreaking efforts of even wild dogs off-road, close-up, without the crowds, dayconservationists Jake Grieves-Cook and Samuel Warren, and night, with the additional benefit of being able to go ona great amount of wildlife has returned and is thriving guided walks with trained Masai naturalists.once again. Olare Mara Kempinski is proud to be a partner of this remarkable, restoredwilderness where guests can enjoy a very special safari because of conservation

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FEEL THE BEAT of Africa

The renowned elephant conservationistCynthia Moss has written recently:“The establishment of the conservancies inKenya has been the single most successfulconservation initiative since the creation ofnational parks in the 1940’s. Conservanciesprotect land for Kenya’s wildlife and evenmore important create sanctuaries of safety.In addition conservancies bring benefits inthe form of direct payments and jobs to thepeople who share the land with wildlife”.



TWELVE BEAUTIFUL Suites

SIMPLY THE BEfSoTr SthEAeTMigrationThere is no better view of the glorious Mara grasslands than from one of thetwelve luxurious and elevated tented suites perched along the Ntiakitiak RiverWhen over a million wildebeest and zebra migrate onto excitement, vultures circling above, with drama unfoldingthe Olare Motorogi plains and surrounding areas from the every hour, minute and second of the day right in front ofSerengeti in the south and the Loita hills up north between you. Even when the silence descends onto the plains as theJune and October, you will have a front seat with 360o view season turns drier, elephants, rhino, leopards, giraffes andto an amazing natural spectacle. Amidst the wildebeest every other wildlife continue to drift through this particularcries are lions and cheetahs hunting, hyenas pacing with corner, drawn by the river, the salts and the solitude.Without a doubt, you will be at the centre of one ofthe most extraordinary arenas in the natural world

Every Suite offersSpace, Privacy & thehighest LEVEL OF COMFORT No comfort has been spared when designing the 80 sq. m solar-powered canvas suitesYou will find large twin or king beds with mosquito The camp manager will gladly organise in-room diningnets and overhead fans, plenty of wardrobe space, to celebrate special occasions.several seating areas around the tent, and in-room While we consider luxury and food important elementscharging, safe and telephone. Each suite has a large of a safari, it is really our location, staff and guides thatbathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, bath, make Olare Mara Kempinski an extra special place. It isdouble basins, hairdryer and ample lighting. no wonder that many of our guests fall in love with the camp and stay for a week!

A MOST ROMANHTIConeymoonOur honeymoon tent is perhaps the most romantic, magical place on the plains Perched on the bend of the river, the tent offers unpararelled panoramic views and privacy, in addition to a plunge pool and day beds. A private butler ensures that all your needs are taken care of discreetly and professionally.

PERFECT FFOaRmily GroupsOlare Mara Kempinski is ideal for family groupsseeking quality time together on a safariEach of the two family units at the camp includes two fig trees which is popular between safari activities, duringspacious en-suite tents sharing the same platform, thus the heat of the day.families can dine or play together in private. Nothing is ever too much trouble for the camp. OurThe camp manager will gladly organise special activities staff is always on hand to make your family safari asfor children with the Masai or the resident naturalist, or personal, relaxing and thrilling as can only be possibleprivate bush dinners and picnic lunches. in an intimate camp with excellent infrastructure,There is also a lovely swimming pool under a canopy of professionally trained staff and a high staff to guest ratio.

YOUR PERSONALAfrica just you and the wildlife

CHILLoutIN THE RAISED VIEWING AREA

RELAX by the pool IN BETWEEN GAME DRIVES

Enjoy a breathtaking sundowner

PRIVATE DINNERSdon’t get better than this.

CONTINUE YOUR GAME DRIVE into the night THE PLAINS NEVER SLEEP

WARM AND ItNoVIuTnINwGiRnOdOiMnS.Olare Mara Kempinski guest areas are elegant, sophisticatedand exude the charm of a private clubSumptuous rugs, snug leather chairs, soft lighting and high standard but are also encouraged to be imaginativea warm, inviting fireplace create a wonderful “Out of with fresh seasonal produce and the finest ingredients.Africa’ feel in the heart of the bush. After your night They can easily adapt the food to your dietary and tastegame drive and an invigorating bath, join us for a requirements provided they have advance warning.pre-prandial gin and tonic or whisky, followed by a NB: Premium drinks cost extra.fabulous candle-lit dinner served with excellent wines. Kempinski chefs are classically trained to cook to a

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BRILLIANT Staff

4x4THRILLING, SGUPaEmRIeORDrives At Olare Motorogi you will not find vehicles jostling for space or people shouting over each other. The wilderness here belongs to the wILDLIFE.Our professional guides conduct the day and night game than elsewhere in the Masai Mara. During the migrationdrives inside the Olare Motorogi Conservancy since they season, however, our guides may venture into the mainare permitted to drive their open 4x4s vehicles off-road reserve specifically to view wildebeest and zebra riverfor close-up game viewing, there are significantly less crossings - that is when our guests often realise the truenumber of visitors here than in the main reserve and worth of being inside a conservation area focused on lowonly 3 to 4 vehicles are permitted at any sighting. The impact tourism.overall quality of game viewing is considerably higher

local communitiesGUIDES FROM MAKE A DIFFERENCEMany of our guides are from local villages and this Our guides are well spoken and friendly and the timeprovides an important link between the community you spend with them will be interesting, inspiring andand the conservation process. They are not just wildlife educational for your family.specialists – they are also the ambassadors of theconservancy. Born on the plains of the Masai Mara, they have anThrough their participation, they gain first-hand innate connection with nature from birth, they learnunderstanding of how conservation works and are quickly and are eager to reach the pinnacle by whichtherefore better able to explain its virtues to their the industry judges them – the gold-level guidingown community as well as our guests. The three-way qualification. However, they fully recognise that thedialogue between our guides, their community and our invaluable work they do every day for conservation ismanagement team helps to establish a bond of trust the only standard by which future generations willbetween the stakeholders which will ensure the success judge them.of the conservation project.

THEY BRING TO LIFEthe ups and downs OF EACH PREDATOR FAMILY

ENKOYONAI PrideON EARLY MORNING SCOUTING TRIP

and heArMfAaNmI ily TAKE STOCK

MonIGRyAoTuIOrNdoorstep crossing Ntiakitiak river Bed

EXPERIENCEthis magical place ON Foot with our experienced armed Masai naturalist



GET TO KNOWthe Masai Culture

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