Saturday 11 June 2011

Kichwa Tembo



Category: 4 Star Hotel
Number of Rooms: 40 tents and 6 Rondavels
Location: Masai Mara National Reserve

Nearest Airport: Kichwa Tembo Airstrip

The Kichwa Tembo Nairobi, Kenya is one of the famous hotels in Nairobi that is located at Masai Mara Game Reserve, which is one of the richest game reserves in Kenya. It is situated on the foot of Oloololo Escarpment. The distance of Kichwa Tembo is nearly 350 Kms (06 hour) from Nairobi. There are regular flights operating from the Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. There are flights from Nairobi, Nanyuki and Samburu in the morning and also in the afternoon from Nairobi. Kichwa Tembo has become one of the favorite Hotels in Kenya because of its prime location in the Riverine forest that offers great views of the reserve during migration of the wild beasts every year.

Room Amenities at Kichwa Tembo



The Kichwa Tembo forms one of the best accommodation options for people interested in adventure Safari in Kenya. Kichwa Tembo offers 40 luxurious tents and 6 Rondavels that are equipped with all modern amenities. These spacious tents have extended verandas overlooking the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The resort even arranges for extra beds and baby cots.

All the tents of Kichwa Tembo are facilitated with rugs, lamps, insect repellent, umbrellas, dressing table, wardrobe, Hot water bottles, water flasks with glasses, torches and bottled water. The tents also have shower, hand wash basin, and flushing toilet. It is one of the Kenya hotels that offer special features like comfortable, tranquil camps ideal for large groups and also offers a choice of packages inclusive of game viewing drives.

Facilities Offered by Kichwa Tembo



For a comfortable and convenient stay the Kichwa Tembo in Kenya offers various types of facilities. Some of the general facilities offered by Kichwa Tembo are:
  • Bureau de Change and payment through credit cards
  • Telephone and facsimile services
  • Gift shop
  • Laundry service
  • In-house clinical officer
  • Free baby-sitting services
  • Battery charging facilities
  • Safety deposit facility


The dining room is spacious and can accommodate 102 people. The dining room is housed in a traditional thatched roof that overlooks the vast Mara plains. Guests can enjoy mouthwatering dishes at the dining hall.

Recreational Facilities of Kichwa Tembo



The Kichwa Tembo also offers a host of recreational activities. Tourists can go for drives in open Land Rovers for game viewing. Some of the guided nature walks offered at Kichwa are: The Kichwa Camp Trail, The Oloololo Trail and The Mara River Trail. Hot Air Ballooning is one of the most exciting activities arranged at the Camp. Some of the other entertainment activities that occur at the campsite include traditional Maasai dance, slide shows, fishing excursions to Lake Victoria, Indoor games and outdoor swimming pool.

Among the various Nairobi Hotels, Kichwa Tembo occupies a prominent place because of its wide array of facilities, services and its prime location. 

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