ABSOLUTE KENYA SAFARI EXPERIENCE AUGUST 2023

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.

Galdessa Camp is located on the banks of the Galana River within the Tsavo East National Park in Kenya. The camp features five luxury tents set on raised wooden decks under thatched shade. The camp is fully staffed and includes a trained chef. Area activities include embarking on bush breakfasts, game drives, and wildlife spotting.

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Your Stay

3 Nights

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

All Drinks (excl Premium Brands) Included

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Safari Lodge

Mudanda Sagala Arruba Ndii Tundani Custom Room

Tent Number 1 - Mudanda is close to the lounge area and has a slight flank view of the pool

Tent Number 2  - Second room from the Lounge area 

Tent Number 3 : Third and center room/tent

Tent Number 4: 

This is Tent number 5, the furthest from the lounge area closest to the last tent which is the Gym Tent flr those who love fitness

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Overlooking the Yatta Plateau, Galdessa Camp invites guests to immerse themselves in the untouched corners of Tsavo. Shaded by doum palms, each tent is elevated and situated under thatch roofs. Guests can take advantage of the breathtaking vistas from the bedroom’s front deck or enjoy a shower under the stars. The rooms are a combination of twin and double beds, and each includes an en suite bathroom. Under the thatched roof, the airy mess area provides ample, communal space for guests to gather and immerse themselves in Tsavo’s natural beauty. The combined living and dining room gives way to wooden decks and an infinity swimming pool perched on the river’s edge. From every room and outdoor space, guests can enjoy uninterrupted views of the Galana River and beyond. The experienced and attentive staff offer discreet service, ensuring that all guests are well taken care of and fully informed about all that camp and the surrounding Park has to offer. The property is composed of two separate camps, and it comes with a trained chef, waiters, room stewards, and guides. The well-appointed kitchen is fully equipped with two generous fridges, a freezer, gas cooker and oven, gas BBQ, and an ice cream machine. Activities include game drives, guided walks, bush breakfasts, and sundowners.

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Tamarind Tree Hotel is ideally located southwest of Nairobi within the spacious Carnivore grounds, offering easy access to the city, Nairobi National Park, and Wilson Airport. The hotel features spacious rooms with modern amenities such as flat-screen TVs, air conditioning, and ensuite bathrooms. Dining options include the Carnivore Restaurant, where meats are roasted on traditional Maasai swords, the Tamambo restaurant with international cuisine, and the elegant Dawa Lounge. Additional amenities include a heated pool, a fitness centre, and meeting facilities.

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1 Night

Bed and Breakfast

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Hotel

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Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River, is just a few kilometers from its sister camps - Mara Plains Camp and Mara Expedition Camp – and pairs perfectly with Mara Nyika Camp in the private Naboisho Conservancy.

This Réserve-Collection safari camp is tucked away into the shade of old trees, the perfect place for you to return to after a morning, afternoon or full day’s exploration within Kenya’s Maasai Mara ecosystem. We use open safari vehicles for the best viewing and bird watching.
Mara Toto Tree Camp’s design draws from Africa’s original explorers but with all the modern comforts needed for those wanting to spend days or weeks with us and still live in a camp inspired by East Africa’s romantic safari era.
Wildlife here is spectacular, as we have access to the Maasai Mara Reserve and the more private 28,000-hectare Mara North Conservancy. Take the best advantage of two migrations – the famous annual southern migration of over one million animals from the Serengeti and the green season migration from Loita Plains, where over 100,000 zebras and wildebeest arrive from the northwest. It is never quiet around Mara Toto Tree Camp.

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Your Stay

4 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

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Camp

Spoken Languages: English, Swahili

No. Rooms: 4

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

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation All meals included and prepared by our Executive Chefs and their teams in a state-of-the-art kitchen that guests are welcome to visit;

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation All meals included and prepared by our Executive Chefs and their teams in a state-of-the-art kitchen that guests are welcome to visit;

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Crocodile on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Brunch

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Great Plains Safari Boutique: Selling locally and regionally produced crafts, many of which support local community projects in the nearby Maasai communities. The Boutique also stocks the d&b clothing line: Dereck and Beverly Joubert have inspired this bespoke range of clothing they typically wear, and which is perfect and cool while on safari yet elegant when in the city.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Brunch setup

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Brunch

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Maasai Mara National Reserve

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Dining room

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Group meals and/or individual tables, a la carte menu options.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Lunch setup

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Mara Toto Tree Camp, tucked away in a forest canopy on a slight bend in the Ntiakitiak River.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Fire Pit Credit: Great Plains Conservation Terrace deck overlooking the Maasai Mara

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Central Dining Room

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Central Lounge and Dining Room

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation The beauty of a safari experience at Mara Toto Tree Camp is that guests enjoy access to both the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the private Mara North Conservancy. This allows one to truly experience the best range of habitat and traversing areas available and thus unlock what is truly an amazing East African safari experience in the greater Maasai Mara.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains conservation Sundowners

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Wildlife

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Wildlife

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation All meals included and prepared by our Executive Chefs and their teams in a state-of-the-art kitchen that guests are welcome to visit.

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Wildlife

Mara Toto Tree Camp Credit: Great Plains Conservation Early morning and late afternoon/ evening safari drives take place in some of the Maasai Mara’s most luxurious wildlife-viewing vehicles.

Tented Suites

Mara Toto Tree Camp offers guests a choice of four light and airy, spacious canvas tree canopy tented suites, each with en-suite bathrooms complete with double vanity basins, luxurious baths and huge showers.

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Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Wardrobe, Wheelchair Friendly

Property Facilities

Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Credit Card Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Licensed, Restaurant, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Access

Room Facilities

Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Fan, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Paid/Free), Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Private Lounge / Sitting Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Queen Bed, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Twin Bed, Wardrobe, Wheelchair Friendly

Available Services

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

Activities on Site

Bird Watching, Game Drives, High Tea, Massages, Practice Green, Safaris

Activities Nearby

Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Hot Air Ballooning, Safaris, Wine Tasting

Safari Drives Hot Air Ballooning Photography Young Explorers Program

Seating a maximum of 4 guests, Mara Toto Tree Camp’s two specially designed Land Cruisers are regionally renowned. Totally open-sided (a rarity in the Mara), the 300-degree view provides ideal circumstances for photography. Under the guidance of top guides, each vehicle comes fully equipped with a stocked fridge and photography tools.

The beauty of a safari experience at Mara Toto Tree Camp is that guests enjoy access to both the Maasai Mara National Reserve and the private Mara North Conservancy. This allows one to truly experience the best range of habitat and traversing areas available and thus unlock what is truly an amazing East African safari experience in the greater Maasai Mara.

Hot-air ballooning over the Maasai Mara is available at additional cost and is a truly stunning way to experience the landscape and an unforgettable sunrise.

Each of Mara Toto Tree Camp’s guest suites has a professional camera set, including a camera body and lenses. Photos will be downloaded to a memory stick on guest’s departure. Each suite comes with a pair of high-quality binoculars for guest use as well. Photographic tuition can be arranged for guests (at an additional cost) and we recommend prior booking if possible. Tuition can be either on company cameras or own guests’ personal cameras.

Great Plains Young Explorers Kid’s program is available – thoughtfully designed to explore various experiences and topics from birding to cooking to art to tracking wildlife.