Leopard Hill is located in the heart of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy and next to a waterhole where lions, elephants and buffalo are some of the animals seen frequently. From your private terrace you can safely observe Africa’s wild nature coming very close. A unique feature of Leopard Hill is in the tents, the roof can be opened to present a breathtaking view of the African night sky that you can admire before going to sleep.
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Sample Itinerary
When you arrive in Nairobi you will be picked up by a driver for transfer to Wilson Airport for your domestic flight to Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a 50,000 hectare unspoilt wilderness. When you reach the camp, make yourself at home and enjoy the tranquility of the African bush before lunch is served. After lunch, take a short walk around the camp and get to know your new home the next few days, or help yourself to a favourite drink from the bar while enjoying the views and the animals passing the camp. During the afternoon, you will go on a safari and discover the wild animals. Return to the camp in time for dinner and stories around the campfire.
Start your day with a beautiful sunrise and off for an early game drive to explore the bush attractions. Mara Naboisho is home to a great variety of wildlife and birds, including several endangered species such as the black rhino. Return to the camp for a good breakfast. . Relax and enjoy the view, you can see incredible sightings right from the camp, so use the binoculars.
Afternoon tea is served in the lounge followed by an afternoon safari. Meet your experienced Maasai guide who will take you on an afternoon tour. Stop for a sundowner and witness a magnificent African sunset while enjoying a glass of your favourite drink. Expand your safari adventure to dusk to discover the fascinating nocturnal creatures. Back to the camp and dinner served at your choice of place and you can end your day enjoying some wine from your private campfire.
Wake up at dawn for an early morning safari. Your guide will take you through the savannah in search of the big predators and maybe even the lion cubs. Return to the camp for breakfast. Or enjoy a hot air balloon adventure with a Champagne breakfast as soon as you land.
Enjoy the rest of your morning. Lunch is served at the camp overlooking the wilderness around. After lunch you can enjoy a relaxing massage in a comfortable tent or on your private terrace. Alternatively, if you are an energetic traveler, you can choose to do a half-day hiking safari, stay in a scenic location to enjoy a bush lunch.
Enjoy dinner served at your choice of place and you can end it with a stargazing experience inside your tent where you have a retractable roof that gently slides back for a perfect nightly scene.
Today you go on a full day safari in the Naboisho Conservancy. Start the day with an early morning game drive. Your guide will drive to places where you can see large hordes of grazing wildlife, plus the elusive cheetah and leopard hiding in the midst of acacia branches. Start with your adventure with a bush breakfast in a scenic spot. The beautiful savannah will captivate you and give you memories for life. When it’s warmest, in the middle of the day you will find a suitable Acacia Tree where you can relax and enjoy a picnic lunch. After lunch, continue your safari, end your day’s adventure with a drink on Leopard Hill with the backdrop of the magnificent African sunset over the horizon.
Upon arrival at the camp, enjoy a well-deserved dinner and rest around the fireplace and reflect on your day’s experiences in nature.
On your last day on the savannah, choose between hiking safaris or 4 × 4 drive. During your adventure, your guide continues to take you to spectacular sites of outstanding natural beauty where you can observe wildlife. Or enjoy a private sunrise yoga on your terrace. Return to the camp for breakfast. Then you can enjoy a massage or a relaxed morning while watching the activity at the water hole in front of your tent. After lunch gather your belongings and say goodbye. One last game drive takes you to the Naboisho Air Strip in time for flights to Nairobi.
Your comfortable tent with a retractable roof and a private veranda.
Beautiful sunrise at Leopard Hill, Mara Naboisho.
Trip details
Eco rating: 4.5
Season: June – April
Airport: Nairobi international airport Jomo Kenyatta (NBO)
Length: 4 nights or as long as you wish.
Included: Full board, share in double, safari, walking safari, conservancy entrance fee, domestic flight return Nairobi-Masai Mara.
Not included: Travel Insurance, Visa, immunisation, beverages, activities, items of personal nature etc.
Good to know about Kenya & Masai Mara: It is a big nature reserve in southwestern Kenya that is the continuation of the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Masai Mara is named after the Masai people (the indigenous people in the area) and they once described their land, while looking from a far distance, as: “Maa” (Masai language) which represents “Mara” and means “Spot”. It is a compelling description of trees, shrubs, savannah and cloud shadows that marked the area of never ending steppes.
Travel Ethics: In Masai Mara, water is a short supply. Therefor, use it sparingly. Masais are proud people, always ask before photographing. Bring small notes in local currency to shop for local crafts outside the villages. Shake hands with those you meet – a courtesy code here.
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access are available at the lodge. The mobile network works well. Basecamp management ask guests to use it discreetly.
Visa: Visitors to Kenya require a visa (some countries that are exempt). The passport must have at least two blank pages, six months’ validity. Single-entry visas are available upon arrival at Kenyan airports; however, Kenyan Immigration plans to end visas upon arrival in the near future. The traveler is responsible for the visa application.
You can either obtain a visa before departure or apply for a Kenyan visa online.
Currently, the application online is for “Single entry”. Visitors are requested to register their application in good time, as approval may take up to seven business days to process.
E-application: Applications for visitors to Kenya can be done via www.ecitizen.go.ke
Time zone: GMT + 3
Vaccinations: Read more about what vaccinations you need here.
Packing: On safari In Masai Mara you are usually 13-1500m above sea level, nights and evenings can be chilly. Bring a warmer sweater and good walking shoes. It’s advisable to bring a smaller backpack for water, binoculars, camera. Soft bags are easier to pack in the cars you travel in, please note that domestic flights have a max luggage allowance of 15kg pp.
Mosquito nets are available, but please bring mosquito spray.
Local Currency: Kenyan Shilling
Note: Kenya has recently introduced a ban on plastic bags and your bags will be checked as you enter customs upon arrival. Carrying plastic bags or bringing them into the country can cause big fines.
Weather: Weather Masai Mara
Water: Clean water is available at the camp.
Security: Your security is our priority. In Nairobi, do not walk around alone and avoid some places in Down Town.
More information at: Travel Advice Kenya
Ecorating: 4.0
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This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Your journey supports the safari lodge using the best eco technical solutions: all lighting, water, heating and electricity in the camp comes from solar energy. Water saving sceptic toilets are used to conserve water. They work with waste separation and recycling in the best possible way. All organic material such as food waste is composted in place and used to fertilise Obama tree plantation. Irrigation of tree plantations is done with “grey water” (left over water from bathing, showers, dishwashing and laundry). This water is almost pure because the camp only uses biodegradable soaps and detergents.
This safari camp offers experiences that differ significantly from many other safari companies/hotels. Apart from classic jeep safaris where you interact with your Maasai guide, you can meet the women behind Basecamp Maasai Brand – a fair trade art project, learn how to make your own bracelet and understand how the women benefit. You will be able to visit the local community with a visit to a school, to a health clinic to the local market. Many of Basecamp’s adventures in the beautiful surroundings of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy are done by foot. Your Masai guide will give you a true experience and a deeper understanding of the Mara, its culture and wildlife.
Your journey will help by creating jobs, 85% of the employees at the camp are local Maasai from the nearby area. The camp invests in social programs such as water, health, education, culture and craft business that produces and sells handmade Masai jewellery. It protects and preserves natural areas through the largest native tree nursery in the Mara where over 80,000 trees have been planted in and around the camps. Ecospheres Forest was initiated in 2016.
As a guest here, you leave a positive footprint by getting involved in these projects. Mara Naboisho Conservancy includes a 26,000 acres large wilderness area. The conservancy area is managed by the Naboisho Masai Community and consists of more than 500 land owners. Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a longterm, transparent and equitable model that ensures that tourism really pays for itself by creating long-term benefits to all. Parts of your park-fees goes directly to the Maasai landowners and their families.
