CRAWFORDX3, MARTHA & RUTH - KENYA SAFARI EXPERIENCE DECEMBER 2022

Charmed by the warmth and hospitality of the Irish on a visit to the Emerald Isle, in the last century,

the founder of Macushla House (Gaelic for ‘my beloved’) opened the doors to those seeking the

natural joys of life. 

Macushla House is an owner-managed guesthouse situated in lush gardens in the central Karen district in Nairobi. It has six comfortable en-suite bedrooms. The bedrooms are spacious and well appointed. During the colder nights you will often be pleasantly surprised to find a nice hot water bottle hiding underneath the cover. Macushla house is ideal for single travelers, couples or families spending the night in this bustling city.

The house is surrounded by indigenous bushland and offers privacy and space in an informal atmosphere. Public areas are home to an eclectic celebration of artifacts from countries as far flung as Yemen to Australia. Birdsong and wind chimes accompanied by flowing water from the swimming pool dragon are part of the daily concert.

Amboseli is best known for its unrivalled views of Kilimanjaro and the local elephant population. There are over 1000 elephants in the park’s eco-system, featuring some of the largest in Africa. Elewana Tortilis Camp is situated in one of Amboseli's areas of Acacia Tortilis woodland, with the majestic backdrop of Africa's highest mountain, and the World’s highest free-standing mountain, snow-capped Kilimanjaro. Game drives, walks, sundowners and bush meals take place both inside the park and within a private 30,000-acre game concession. The tents are all spacious, with king or twin beds and elegant ensuite bathrooms. There is a main lounge, bar and dining area, all exquisitely built with natural materials and thatched roofs.

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Your Stay

2 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Single Room

2x Twin Room

Fast Facts

5 Stars

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English, Italian, Swahili

No. Rooms: 20

Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli Credit: Elewana Collection Breakfast on the Private House verandah

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli Credit: Elewana Collection Private pool exclusive Family Tent and Private House

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli Credit: Elewana Collection Spacious double ensuite bedroom of the Private House

Safari Tents Private House Family Tent

With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, each of Tortilis Camp’s 16 tents has a glorious view of the mountain.

Each makuti-covered tent consists of a main bedroom with twin or double beds, en-suite bathroom and a spacious verandah. Let us know if you require twin beds or double bed.

[All tents can fit one extra bed, for children under the age of 16 yrs only]

With Mt. Kilimanjaro peering down over the entire camp, Tortilis Camp’s Private House has a glorious view of the mountain.

The Private House, newly refurbished 2014, consists of two en-suite double bedroom (one double & one triple) with a shared lounge and dining room with verandah.

Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.

With outstanding views of Mt Kilimanjaro, enjoyed from the comfort of your own private family verandah, Tortilis Camp’s new Family Tent is another great addition to this child-friendly safari camp in Amboseli.

The Family Tent consists of two en suite bedrooms (one double & one twin) and a spacious private verandah.

[Both bedrooms can fit one extra bed for children under the age of 16 years only]

Private House and Family Tent share a private swimming pool.

Property Facilities

Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary)

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, High Tea, Massages, Walks (Guided)

Activities Nearby

Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Walks (Guided)

Game Drives Guided Walks Sundowners Swimming pool Spa Treatments Cultural Visits

With only 10% of Amboseli National Park utilized by most safari vehicles, combined with Elewana Tortilis Camp’s unique location on the western edge of the park (most lodges are outside of the eastern gate of the park), guests can enjoy an almost private Amboseli. We also have private gamedriving within our own 30,000 acre Kitirua Conservancy, which is the western part of the Amboseli ecosystem.

Elewana Tortilis Camp boasts an elite fleet of custom-designed safari vehicles, and highly-qualified guides with intimate knowledge of their "backyards".

Game drives are included in Game Package.

Elewana Tortilis Camp’s walking guides are Masai from the local community, who have been walking over these plains since childhood.

Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – tracks, dung beetles, micro-ecosystems. The guides are happy to share their knowledge of the terrain, traditional uses of wild herbs and barks, and the Masai way of life.

Guided walks are included in Game Package.

“Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!

Sundowners are included in Game Package.

Enjoy the cool waters in the heat of the day!

Within the lush green gardens, the pool is shaded by palms and acacia Tortilis, and a haven for tropical birds. The swimming pool has bar service and board games.

Safari is also a holiday and a rest – a break from today’s frenetic lifestyle.

Tortilis Camp offers:
Massages – a wonderful way to ease the stress out of tired shoulders and backs.
Manicure and pedicure – compliment those tanned limbs!

Spa treatments are at an additional cost.

In the heart of Masai country, Elewana Tortilis Camp offers visits to local Masai homesteads. The Masai live in semi-permanent huts known as Manyattas and it is the role of the wife to construct the hut from cattle dung and grass. The families will show you round their home for a fee (payable separately, ask reception for details), and will want to take the opportunity to sell their traditional handicrafts – bargain hard!

An intimate tented camp with simplistic elegance, luxury and style providing an astonishing safari experience.

​Elephant Bedroom Camp offers luxury in a setting of breath taking beauty. It is set along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River and shaded by Doum palms and other trees that make up this green belt of riverine forest in Samburu National Reserve.

The surrounding Samburu National Reserve is an area of spectacular scenery; its dry plains bisected by the meandering river, with the backdrop of Africa's dramatic mountains, including Mt Kenya.

The 14 spacious tents have rustic and colorful African touches, offering all the comforts; including a private plunge pool on the deck, hot and cold running water, electricity (and complimentary herbal shower and bath products.)​

​The lounge and dining area is decorated with vibrant safari style, its soft intimate lighting assuring that this is the ultimate place to relax in between exciting game drives. Elephant, Monkeys, Impalas are amongst the camp's many regular wild visitors, whilst Samburu National Reserve has a good number of lions and leopards and offers the opportunity to see many species endemic to northern Kenya.

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Your Stay

4 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

Tea, Coffee and Soft Drinks Included

Your Rooms

1x Luxury Tents 1x Luxury Tents

Fast Facts

5 Stars

Lodge

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 12

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Watersports, Wildlife

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Elephant Bedroom Camp - Samburu

Luxury Tents Deluxe Suites

King Size Double Beds and Queen Size Twin Beds each with a private plunge pool

Ensuite deluxe tented rooms each with private plunge pool

Property Facilities

Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Lounge Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

24-hour Security, Disability, Room Service

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Walks, Safaris, Wildlife Tours

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Hiking, Safaris

Situated along the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya on a secluded and picturesque site. The camp enjoys stunning views over the Sand River and out to the neighbouring grassy hills and plains of Tanzania.

The camp sits on the migration route for the millions of wildebeest, zebra and Thompson's gazelle that move between Serengeti and Maasai Mara every year. Guests enjoy the privilege of exclusive views of the plains and hills dotted with thousands of animals as well as being in the thick of the excitement of frenetic and famed river crossings, all from the comfort of camp.

Comprising of 16 tented accommodations, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.

Divided into two separate but adjoining campsites of 10 and 6 tents, each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, Elewana Sand River Masai Mara provides an atmosphere of exclusivity and class.

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Your Stay

3 Nights

Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Single Room

2x Twin Room

Fast Facts

7 Stars

Camp

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 16

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Family Tent

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam A decadent bath await after a day of safari.

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam A lavishly and traditionally furnished safari tent.

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Dining out by the river

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Classically furnished, the lounge room invites relaxation with a book and whiskey.

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Dinner with a view over the plains and under the stars

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam A bush lunch on the Masai Mara plains

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Lounge and deck with spectacular views

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam View from luxury safari tent

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Family Tent Exterior

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Game drive

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Bathroom room

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Double Room

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Room

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Wildebeast Migration

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Sunset Cheetah

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Breakfast by the Pool

Sand River Masai Mara Credit: Samy Ghannam Breakfast by the Pool

Safari Tents Family Tent

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara has 16 luxury tented accommodations divided into two separate but adjoining campsites of 10 and 6 tents. Each "camp" possesses its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy.

The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly, reminding all who visit of those countless Hollywood movies that have paid homage to a classic era of African adventure.

There are 4 twin and 11 double tents.

An expansive Family Tent comprises of double and twin ensuite rooms adjoined by a lounger area. The family tent enjoys views over the Sand River.

Property Facilities

Bar, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Vegetarian

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Fan, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah

Available Services

24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Room Service

Activities on Site

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Gourmet Picnic, High Tea, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Safaris

Game drives Sundowners Bush Meals Swimming Cultural Village or School Visit

The Masai Mara is renowned for its spectacular game viewing and wildlife interactions. Why not enjoy it with the most traditional of safari activities - a game drive! With a knowledgeable guide, a custom-designed car and a car fridge full of cold drinks, enjoy a morning, afternoon or full day out in the grassy plains, and riverine forest of the Masai Mara.

Game drives are included in Game Package

A sunset over the Masai Mara plains enjoyed with a drink in hand is an age-old safari tradition. Sit back in comfy camp chairs, with the waiter to bring you your tipple of choice, and some delicious bitings.

Sundowners are included in Game Package.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or lunch surrounded by the sights and sounds of the African bush. Under the shade of the custom-designed awning on the safari vehicle sit at a fully-laid table with home-cooked gourmet food.

Bush meals are included in Game Package.

Take a refreshing dip in the enticing infinity pool.

The Masai Mara is famed for is red-adorned Maasai tribe, who have lived in this area for centuries. While at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara guests can visit a local village or school and witness the traditions of the Maasai people that still hold strong today.