Breathtaking locations and an atmosphere of classic safari await guests at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp. Enjoy walking safaris and night drives on this private concession in the middle of the Masai Mara. During the Great Migration, the ample resident game, including elephants, hippos, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, and cheetahs; is boosted by vast herds of migratory wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, and topi. This is usually between July and October.
Laid out along the Sabaringo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp looks out onto the plains of the Masai Mara. Set on a private concession leased from Masai landlords in the north of the Mara; the camp offers total seclusion and abundant wildlife.
Guests can escape to the massage room to indulge in a relaxing treatment; or browse the Safari Shop, which offers the finest Kenyan handicrafts. The rim flow swimming pool is literally on the edge of the Masai Mara. Boasting one of the world’s most extraordinary views.
One of Kenya’s ‘best loved’ safari camps, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo is renowned for its gracious teams of Kenyan staff whose warm welcome, charming service, and effortless energy delight guests from all over the world. If you are looking for a slightly larger camp to stay in the Masai Mara with more of a relaxed social vibe, Kichwa Tembo is for you. If you want something more intimate with a more luxurious feel, then sister camp, Bateleur will be more suited for your stay in the Masai Mara. Both offer the same excellent game viewing.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp Accommodation and Rates
Thirty four spacious tents are laid out on immaculate grounds, with leisurely groups of warthogs feeding right outside the tent doors. &Beyond Kichwa Tembo has 26 x Superior Tents, and 8 x Superior View Tents. Including 3 family suites. Tents are 6 – 10 m / 20 – 33 ft apart and the camp can sleep 80 people in total.
Superior Tents at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
The spacious (52 m2 / 560 ft2) superior tents feature beautiful Maasai inspired interiors. That showcases a simple and contemporary use of local materials. Oversized beds are perfectly positioned to make the most of the views. While stained cypress wood furniture combines with tribal decorative elements. Indulge in beautifully roomy en suite bathrooms, and private verandas with comfortable day beds.
The superior view tents offer premium panoramic views of the Masai Mara. While the remaining superior tents offer either slightly interrupted views of the Masai Mara or glimpses of the Masai Mara through the shade of the forest or picturesque scenes of a nearby escarpment. Which is excellent for bird lovers.
Superior TentSuperior View Tents
All Superior Tents have views, however, the “Superior View Tents” are located on the edge of the Masai Mara. With wide unrestricted views.
Superior Family Tents
Three family units comprise two interconnected tents with an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda. That can accommodate two adults and two children (three on special request). They are 115 m2 (1 238 ft2).
Superior Family Tent
Masai Mara Family Safari
Children of all ages are welcome at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo. There are also three triple Superior Tents. One extra bed is set up for children 16 years or younger.
Child Policy at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo
Child sharing with 1 or 2 adults
Cost (excluding family suite)
Notes
0 – 2 years
Free of charge
Cots are subject to availability
3 – 5 years
Triple rooms are subject to availability
6 – 16 years
50% of the full adult rate
6 – 16 years in their own room
1st child will be charged the full adult rate.
2nd & 3rd children are charged 50% of the adult rate.
Maximum of 3 children per room (subject to triple room availability)
Children aged twelve years and older may go on the game drives. Children aged 6 to 11 are permitted on game drives; at the lodge manager’s discretion. Kids under 6 may go on game drives in a private vehicle (at an extra cost) or on children’s game drives (avoiding lion, leopard and elephant) outside of normal game drive time on request. Children under 16 can’t do walks outside of the lodge.
Local community visit
Wildchild program:
The Wildchild program is especially for children visiting &Beyond’s lodges. WILDchild is filled with fun, interactive activities. That offers opportunities to learn and discover new experiences and cultures. Activities include:
Join a Maasai bow and arrow competition
Learn how to make a fire the traditional Maasai way
Create a beautiful beaded artwork with the Maasai women
Enjoy a range of traditional Maasai games
Go on a forest walk with a guide, looking for birds and animal spoor and tracks
Identify butterflies with a guide
Play soccer with the camp’s team
Kids safari program
Activities Offered at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp (Included)
Game drives in the Masai Mara are unforgettable due to the abundance of wildlife and the spectacular landscapes. With gently rolling hills and wide open plains, this is the quintessential African safari experience. Travelers can expect to encounter large numbers of animals all year round. Big herds of elephants, buffalo, and other plains game. It is also common to see predator interaction. The Great Wildebeest Migration passes through the Mara for approximately three months of the year. Between July and October. Game drives may last a couple of hours to the whole day, with a picnic breakfast and lunch.
Walking safari – game everywhere
The camp also offers a range of additional activities. Such as bush walks, community excursions, a well equipped gym, and wellness treatments in the massage sala.
Your guide will discuss your day with you the night before, confirming all available experiences beforehand. Please note, for added flexibility, a private vehicle must be booked in advance at an additional cost
Here’s what to expect on a typical day on safari in the Masai Mara National Reserve:
It all starts with your wake up call with a hot cup of tea or coffee in your tent or at the main guest area/bar.
Typical Day at Kichwa Tembo Camp
Early morning to afternoon
Depending on what you’d prefer and if the Great Migration is in season and the area, there are a few game drive options available:
Go on an early morning game drive with a tea and coffee stop. Returning to the camp for breakfast and lunch. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, indulging in a wellness treatment or an optional lodge activity. Savor high tea at the camp before heading out for an optional afternoon experience and/or game drive.
Go on a morning game drive with a packed picnic bush breakfast, tea and coffee. Before returning to the camp for lunch. Enjoy the rest of your day at leisure, indulging in a wellness treatment or an optional lodge activity. Savor high tea at the camp before heading out for an optional afternoon experience and/or game drive.
When the Great Migration is in season and in the area, enjoy breakfast at the camp before heading out on a full day game drive with a pre-packed picnic bush lunch.
Early to mid-morning (optional)
Be picked up from the camp for a balloon safari, followed by a bush breakfast and shortened game drive on the way back to the camp.
Optional activities
Go on a local Maasai village visit or spend time with the Impact Team learning about the Nyakweri Forest and the other Wild Impact initiatives.
These experiences need to be selected as per your game drive schedule
Evening
Sip on your favorite drink before enjoying dinner at the camp.
A Maasai dancing ceremony takes place every other night at the camp.
Late evening
Go on a pre-booked night game drive in search of the reserve’s nocturnal creatures
Hot Air Balloon Over the Masai Mara
Experience the beauty of the Masai Mara on a hot air balloon flight. Take off at dawn and float in whichever direction the morning winds take you. Your altitude may vary from treetop height or lower, which offers a unique perspective and great photographic opportunities. To 300 meters (1,000 feet), showcasing the vastness of the panorama. From time to time, the pilot must put more heat into the balloon with the powerful burners. In between these burns, there is silence apart from the natural sounds below.
Dotted in between this lush terrain, you can spot the heads of gentle giraffe foraging from the top of leafy trees. Slumbering elephants swaying in the cool breeze. Graceful gazelles leaping through the vast expanse. And pods of hippos splashing in the water. Look further and you may see prowling predators stalking across the savanna.
The hot air balloon flight lasts about an hour, followed by champagne and a full English breakfast.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Accommodation Rates
Here are &Beyond Kichwa Tembo’s published rates. You will never pay more than this. In fact, booking with us will open up a world of discounts and top booking advice and guidance.
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Rates (per person per night)
Superior Tents
Superior View Tents
High Season: 1st July – 31st October 2026
$1,265
$1,480
Mid Season: 1st November – 20th December 2026
$785
$840
High Season: 21st December 2026 – 5th January 2027
$1,265
$1,480
Mid Season: 6th to 10th January 2027
$785
$840
Mid Season: 11th January – 30th June 2027
$810
$865
High Season: 1st July – 31st October 2027
$1,305
$1,525
Mid Season: 1st November – 20th December 2027
$810
$865
High Season: 21st December 2027 – 5th January 2028
$1,305
$1,525
Mid Season: 6th to 10th January 2028
$810
$865
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Superior Family Tent Rates
Per tent per night
High Season: 1st July – 31st October 2026
$4,430
Mid Season: 1st November – 20th December 2026
$2,750
High Season: 21st December 2026 – 5th January 2027
$4,430
Mid Season: 6th – 10th January 2027
$2,750
Mid Season: 11th January – 30th June 2027
$2,835
High Season: 1st July – 31st October 2027
$4,570
Mid Season: 1st November – 20th December 2027
$2,835
High Season: 21st December 2027 – 5th January 2028
$4,570
Mid Season: 6th – 10th January 2028
$2,835
andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Rates Include:
Rates Include:
Accommodation with three meals daily
Soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beers, teas and coffees, and refreshments on game drives
Laundry
Safari activities include game drives, night drives, nature walks, Maasai dance, Maasai talks, Wild Impact visits
Guides’ Journal with illustrated wildlife and vegetation checklist, and an area map with illustrated,
Emergency medical evacuation insurance
Transfers to and from the lodge airstrip
A complimentary pair of Swarovski Optik binoculars; per room for use during your stay
Rate Excludes:
Telephone calls,
Safari shop purchases,
Gratuities,
All items of a personal nature,
Champagne, cognac, fine wines, premium brand spirits, and cigars,
Park fees.
Single Supplement:
11th January to 31st May and 1st November until 20th December:
A single supplement of 50% is only charged from the third single room; per booking.
1st June – 31st October and 21st December to 10th January:
A single supplement of 50% applies; to all single rooms.
A single supplement will be charged when an adult is sharing with an infant.
Accommodation Special Offers at andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Camp
Milestone Celebrations Offer
Celebrate a significant birthday or wedding anniversary with us and receive a 20% discount on your accommodation
Applicable for the following special birthdays: 18th, 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th, etc.
Applicable for the following wedding anniversaries: 1st, 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, 30th, 40th, 50th and 60th.
Valid for 6 months before OR after your celebration date. You will need to provide your identification or wedding certificate as proof.
Valid for all room types.
May not be combined with other offers or long stay rates.
Offer can only be applied to the room the milestone guests will be occupying.
2026 valid dates: 11th January – 31st March, 11th April – 30th June and 1st September – 20th December.
2027 valid dates: 11th January – 19th March, 2nd April – 30th June and 1st September – 20th December.
Long Stay Rates
Stay 4, Pay 3 at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Valid 11th January to 30th April, and 1st November to 20th December 2026 and 2027.
OR
&Beyond Long stay rates are also available all year except June – September on stays of more than 3 nights. Therefore, you can combine Kenya with any andBeyond lodges in Tanzania, South Africa, Mozambique, Botswana, and Namibia.
Fly Me to the Masai Mara Safari Offer
Indulge in a Masai Mara safari for 4 nights at Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp and get your return flight from Wilson Airport to Camp. For free! It excludes airport taxes.
This Fly Me to the Masai Mara Kenya Safari Special Offer is valid in 2026 and 2027:
From the 11th January to the 31st of May, and 1st of November to the 20th of December. Plus 1st – 10th January 2027 and 2028.
One of the couple pays the full rate and the partner pays 50% of the accommodation rate.
Excludes family suites, family rooms, and villas.
The honeymoon offer is valid for stays of 2 or more nights.
Honeymooners can travel within 6 months of the date of marriage.
Valid from 11th January – 20th December every year.
We have many safari holiday offers. Check with us when you have your dates. Let us know your ideas so we can make the best suggestions. The Masai Mara combines well with Tanzania, Mozambique, South Africa, etc, and often we can combine specials. So you get the best value.
The award-winning Cottar’s Safari Camps are situated in the private conservancy, bordering Maasai Mara in Kenya and Serengeti, Tanzania – rates and offers
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Functional
Always active
The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics
The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing
The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes.
