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Rekero Camp is situated at what is widely recognised as the prime site within the Masai Mara Game Reserve, close to the confluence of the Mara and Talek River , ten minutes from the main Wildebeest crossings during the migration. The camp overlooks large pools populated with hippo and crocodile, and offers some of the finest big cat viewing in Africa.

A 7 tent safari camp, between July & October each year, Rekero Camp is in the prime location to witness one of the world's most amazing wildlife spectacles, as over a million wildebeest and two hundred thousand zebra come thundering north across the Tanzania border in search of fresh grasslands in Kenya's Masai Mara.

It is not unusual for wildlife to gaze in at you as you snuggle comfortably in your safari ten - but don't worry, there are numerous night watch men whose job it is to protect you from the game!

Between the morning game drives and the afternoon siesta, which you will definitely need because there is so much activity, sit at the lunch table and watch the circle of life taking place around the Talek River.

At the end of the day you'll join your fellow adventurers for drinks around the camp fire to reminisce about the wonders you have encountered.

You'll most likely see more animals in one day here than you have ever seen in your entire life. Like the wildebeest you'll need to watch out for the crocodiles though!

good for kenya

The Rekero Camp team feels very strongly about the preservation of Kenya's unique and precious wildlife and environment and aims to ensure the local Masai community derives direct financial benefit from tourism activity.

Rekero's goal is to improve the general standard of living of the local community through education and healthcare; encouraging sustainable use of natural resources and educating the community in using fuels that do not destroy local forests; and developing alternate income sources to help reduce the dependence on crops and livestock, which creates animal-human conflict.

The accommodation has no electricity, just solar lanterns and kerosene lamps.

Funds raised are divided equally between supporting education and conservation initiatives.

Rooms

Food

Rekero's safari chefs produce appetising 'farmhouse' meals, which are a skilful blend of flavours and cuisines from both East and West.

Special dietary requirements are catered for with advanced notice.

Three meals a day plus drinks are included in the rates.

Features & Facilities

• Seven spacious tents accommodating 14 guests comfortably.
• En-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and indoor safari showers
• An additional six mobile safari tents available at Rekero Kidogo from July to October.
• There is no electricity but power is provided through a solar powered inverter system which can be used to charge electrical appliances.
• No air-conditioning or room fans
• Satellite telephone available with 24 hours notice
• Activities include game drives, cultural excursions and nature tours and are included in the rates.
• Gift shop
• Laundry service
• Minimum recommended age for children is 8 years old; however this is flexible by arrangement.
• Rekero does not accept credit card payments for additional activities or purchases

See Local Info section for more info on activities.

Local Info & Activities

Game Drives and walks are included in the rates.

day and night game drives

Wildlife viewing and bird watching: Experience a safari on foot with experienced Il Dorobo and Masai guides, which allow intimate and unobtrusive access to the animals.

The migration: Witness the spectacle of over a million wildebeest and two hundred thousand zebra on their endless journey, with spectacular river crossings and a frenzy of predator activity following them.

Balloon Safaris: Dawn flights over the Mara are really the only way to appreciate the true vastness of the Masai Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Scenic flights are also available at the camp.

Go fishing: Take a day trip to Lake Victoria to fish in second largest fresh water lake in the world.

insider tips

The temperature never exceeds 85F/30C during the day and rarely drops below 60F/15C at night. The warmest time of year is in December and January and the coolest is in June and July.

Masai Mara is a malaria area and precautions should be taken.

Yellow Fever, hepatitis and tetanus vaccinations are also recommended for all of East Africa.

While in East Africa, only drink bottled water. It is recommended that at least four litres of non-alcoholic fluid be consumed each day to prevent dehydration.

African gastroenteritis 'bugs' are the next most common cause of stomach upsets and diarrhea. Generally, antibiotics will cure this illness within 24 hours.

There is a 15 kilogram luggage limit on the internal flights within Kenya.

An airport departure tax of US$40 per person, or its equivalent, is payable when leaving Kenya. A local departure tax of Kshs 200 (approx. US$3) per person, per flight, is payable for internal Kenyan flights.

Sustainability

Rekero's mission statement is "To promote Kenyan tourism through the provision of a high quality safari experience encompassing an insight into animal behaviour, flora, fauna, and local cultures."

Rekero's environmental policy is best summarised as follows:

"Take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints"

This area represents an important animal corridor and combined with the surrounding lands making up the Masai Mara Conservation Area provides an extended eco system which is vital to the preservation of the wildlife within Masai Mara National Park itself.

Rekero aims to foster an environment where wildlife and people live in harmony.

Preserving the Masai culture, and improving the health, education, and general well being of the people while developing awareness of the importance of protecting the wildlife and habitat to ensure a successful tourism future is core to its philosophy.

To date, donations from guests and funds from the camp have provided rainwater systems to enable clean drinking water for local school children as well as much needed basic educational materials such as desks and books.

The camp has also sponsored a number of pupils through secondary school and university.

Rekero's founder, together with the Koyaki/ Lemek Wildlife Trust has built and run a field internship school to enable secondary school students to be trained as professional safari guides, keeping the revenue from tourism in the community.

The camp, in collaboration with local Masai land owners, and tour operators have successfully created a new conservation area and is a great example of what can be achieved in harmony with the local community.

The camp aims to minimise it's carbon footprint by having the tents all free of electricity. Hot water showers are solar heated and limited to about 3mins per person.

Getting There

Getting to Rekero by road is the more environmentally sustainable option and full maps and directions will be provided to guests on booking.

Kenya is well served by major international airlines, which fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Nairobi) or Moi International Airport (Mombasa).

There are twice daily flights from Nairobi with Air Kenya and Safari Link and daily flights from Nanyuki to Ol Kiombo airstrip with transfers to Rekero Camp 15 minutes away.

Visit our Transport section for flights, hybrid car rentals and train bookings.

Rates & Bookings

Premium Season - Dec 24 to Jan2 / July, August & September

US$450 p/person sharing

US$560 p/person single occupancy

US$225 for a child under 12yrs

Park Fees: US$60 p/person per day or US$35 for children under 12yrs.

Regular Season - Dec 1 to 23rd, Jan 3rd to March 31st, June & October

US$425 p/person sharing

US$530 p/person single occupancy

US$210 for a child under 12yrs

Park Fees: US$60 p/person per day or US$35 for children under 12yrs.

• All rates include three meals per day, soft drinks, beers, house win, airstrip transfer, laundry.
• Game Drives, Guided Safari walks Maasai cultural visits are included in all rates.
• Open all year except April, May and November.

booking & cancellation policy

• A 25% deposit secures reservations and balance must be paid in full 45 days prior to arrival.
• Cancellation policy: Between 120 and 45 days before stay - 20% of total cost of stay is forfeited
• Between 30 and 45 days 40% of total cost of stay is forfeited.
• 100% is forfeited if cancelled 30 days prior to arrival.

Want to avoid cancellation fees? Visit our Insurance section for information on travel insurance.