Welcome to a place where the Great Rift Valley fades into golden grasslands, and wildebeest dot the horizon like ancient stories in motion. This is &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Campa sweeping sanctuary on the edge of the legendary Masai Mara, known as “the place of the head of the elephant.”
At Eagle Soul Adventure, we call this camp a gateway to greatness. Set on a private concession within the wild and uncrowded Mara Triangle, Kichwa Tembo offers front-row seats to the Great Migration, but also space, silence, and depth for those who wish to reconnect with the rhythms of the Earth.
Location:
Western Mara Triangle, Masai Mara National Reserve- Kenya
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Overlooks the Oloololo Escarpment
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Located on a private 8,000-acre concession
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Adjacent to the Great Migration crossing points on the Mara River
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Just 30 minutes from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip
Best Time to Visit:
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July – October: For dramatic migration river crossings
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January – March: Calving season with excellent predator activity
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November & June: Quieter, greener months perfect for photographers
Accommodation Options:
With 40 safari tents, Kichwa Tembo is larger than Bateleur but no less intimate. It offers a tiered luxury experience that caters to every kind of traveler from romantic couples to adventurous families and first-time safari-goers.
Tent Categories:
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Classic Tents: Stylish, comfortable, ideal for value-conscious travelers
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Superior Tents: Enhanced views, ensuite showers, and Maasai-inspired décor
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Superior View Tents: Premium positioning with uninterrupted Mara plains vistas
All tents offer:
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Ensuite bathrooms with showers
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Private verandas with safari chairs
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Wi-Fi access (in-room and lounge)
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Earthy interiors infused with Kenyan culture
Perfect For:
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Couples seeking affordable luxury with big wilderness access
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Multi-generational families and small groups
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First-time safari travelers
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Guests who love spacious settings with wide views
Signature Experiences:
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Twice-daily game drives in the Mara Triangle, rich with lion, cheetah & elephant
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Access to private concession areas offering low-vehicle-density encounters
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Seasonal hot air balloon safaris with champagne breakfasts
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Guided nature walks along the Oloololo Escarpment
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Interactive Maasai village visits & cultural storytelling
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Swimming pool with views over the Mara plains
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Safari shop with local artisan goods
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Maasai Warrior School for kids (family favorite!)
Culinary & Service:
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Farm-to-table meals with ingredients from the camp’s organic garden
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Stylish indoor/outdoor dining areas
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Themed dinners with Maasai entertainment
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Attentive, warm Kenyan hospitality blended with &Beyond’s world-class service
Why We Love It at Eagle Soul Adventure:
While Bateleur whispers of exclusivity and vintage glamour, Kichwa Tembo sings of open skies, family joy, and timeless wonder. It’s a place that feels like home in the wild—where the scale is grand, but the feeling is personal.
Kichwa Tembo is perfect for those who seek a luxurious but approachable safari: one that balances adventure with comfort, conservation with community, and quiet moments with bucket-list wildlife encounters.
With sweeping views, a playful spirit, and deep-rooted connection to the land, this camp is not just a stay—it’s a starting point for safari hearts to awaken.
Come Join Us in the Masai Mara National Reserve:
Let Eagle Soul Adventure guide you into the Masai Mara where elephants roam, sunsets blaze across the plains, and every game drive writes a new chapter of your wild story.
Whether you’re traveling as a couple, with family, or as a solo explorer Kichwa Tembo is where safari dreams begin.
Book with Eagle Soul Adventure. We don’t just guide safaris. We guide souls.
