From the legendary Mara plains to the ancient Arabian island of Lamu, our Explorer portfolio offers an exceptional ecotourism experience in some of Africa’s most exclusive and remote locations.

Mara Explorer -Masai Mara Kenya
The Explorer Collection offers visitors an exceptional ecotourism experience in some of Africa's most exclusive and remote locations. Our flagship camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara and our enchanting desert-island hideaway on Lamu Island offer the very best of both beach and bush, while our private partners invite guests to visit some of Africa's most luxurious properties on wildlife reserves in Laikipia, Maasailand and the Great Rift Valley. On an Explorer holiday, the standards of luxury and adventure are matched only by the deep knowledge of your hosts - the most qualified people to introduce you to Africa.

Opened in early 2001, Mara Explorer has elevated the art of the African safari to spectacular new heights. This exclusive five-star camp, situated on a thickly forested river in the middle of the Maasai Mara reserve, offers guests the ultimate wilderness retreat, where you can watch elephants or giraffes drinking from the privacy of your verandah – or from your own outdoor Victorian bathtub! Situated in the heart of the reserve, Explorer enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration between June and September, and some of the world’s most rewarding Big Cat sightings during the remainder of the year.

 Accommodation

10 tents decorated in distinctive 'Explorer' style

Luxurious bathrooms with modern twin facilities

Outdoor claws-foot bathtubs

Personal tent attendants & radios for tent service.

Facilities

Open-air riverfront dining area

Intimate lounge and camp library

Swimming pool at sister camp

Full laundry and valet services

Telephone and e-mail services

Airstrip 2km from the camp

Activities

Private game drives with expert local guides

Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area

Riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners

Visits to local villages supported by the camp

Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides

Arrangements for Lake Victoria fishing safaris

Lectures and shows on Maasai culture and wildlife

Prices:

1Jun-30Jun2008: U$530 or €341 or £272 PP sharing

1Jul-31Oct 2008: U$592 or €381 or £303 PP Sharing

1Nov-23Dec2008: U$530 or €341 or £272 PP Sharing

Prices are subject to change incase of government levies