| Olonana Camp is a luxury permanent safari | | | | fully operational constructed wetland. Simply put, |
| Tented Camp located on the banks of the Mara | | | | the water passes through a succession of |
| River, in the heart of Kenya's big game area of | | | | connected ponds, and along the way, microbes, |
| Masai Mara, Kenya. This unique setting offers a | | | | plants, and other life forms use the pollutants in |
| whole host of remarkable opportunities for safari | | | | the water as nutrients, utilizing them and |
| adventures. In addition to big game viewing in the | | | | eventually purifying the water. |
| Masai Mara National Reserve, visitors are offered | | | | Olonana's wetland has a dedicated wetlands |
| a rare glimpse of the day-to-day lives of the | | | | caretaker whose job is to ensure that it continues |
| Masai people in the adjacent village. | | | | to operate effectively. We hope that Olonana's |
| Olonana camp features 12 spacious permanent | | | | system will inspire many other Hotels in Kenya to |
| tents, each tastefully filled with two comfortable | | | | create similar systems for their waste. Through |
| queen-size beds, ensuite bathrooms with showers, | | | | the Global Foundation, Olonana Camp is involved |
| and large, river view verandas. Enjoy a quiet | | | | with a tree planting project to reintroduce the |
| evening drink, cozily seated on your own veranda, | | | | forest around the Mara. Guests are able to |
| watching the hippos frolicking just before heading | | | | partake in the project and help with this good |
| out for their nightly grazing. | | | | cause |
| The chefs will delight you with their exquisite | | | | The jewel in Africa's crown, Maasai Mara is host |
| cuisine. This can either be served al fresco, | | | | to the most spectacular array of wildlife. Her 320 |
| perched on the Siria escarpment overlooking the | | | | square kilometers of open savannah, woodlands |
| Mara plains, or as a picnic deep in the bush. Or | | | | and tree-lined rivers creates an eco-system which |
| you can sink into the comfortable sitting area with | | | | supports huge numbers of bird and mammal |
| some books from the camp's library lounge, and | | | | species. The western border of the park is the |
| then enjoy a delicious dinner in the dining room | | | | spectacular Siria Escarpment, and together with |
| overlooking the private section of the Mara River. | | | | the acacia dotted plains, creates scenery of |
| Enjoy expert guided game drives in open vehicles, | | | | stunning beauty. |
| by day or by night, or join a walking safari for | | | | Lion are found in abundance throughout the park |
| more intimate encounters. In addition to game | | | | as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle |
| viewing in the Reserve, visitors can catch a rare | | | | species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also |
| glimpse of the day-to-day lives of the fascinating | | | | regularly seen and, if lucky, you may also find |
| Maasai people and their culture. | | | | rhino. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and |
| Olonana Tented Camp makes use of the Kichwa | | | | patience is often rewarded with unique sightings: a |
| Tembo Tented safari Camps airstrip, which is 15 | | | | pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard |
| minutes away from the luxury camp. There are | | | | retrieving its kill from the high branches of an |
| twice daily flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. We | | | | acacia tree; male impala sparring to attract |
| can organise flights and transfers on your behalf | | | | females into their harem; or even a herd of |
| using Air Kenya or Safari link Air or charter a | | | | elephant protecting their young from opportunistic |
| Flight. Olonana is also accessible by road. You are | | | | predators. The annual wildebeest migration |
| entirely at your own pace at Olonana Camp. | | | | traditionally is present in the Mara from |
| Certain events such as meals, and other activities | | | | August-October and at this time nature's dramas |
| operate according to the guests' wishes and the | | | | unfold before your very eyes at every turn. |
| opportunities presented by the changing patterns | | | | Olonana Camp features 14 spacious permanent |
| of animal activity. Game drives are, however, at | | | | tents, 12 tents are tastefully appointed with two |
| set times as guests usually have to share vehicles | | | | comfortable queen-size beds, 1 tent with a king |
| and therefore depart at set times. Olonana's quiet | | | | size bed (suitable for a Couple on a honeymoon |
| elegance is enhanced by highly personalized | | | | safari) and one tent with two twin beds, ensuite |
| service, the management team customizing | | | | bathrooms with showers, and large, riverview |
| every detail so you can create your own African | | | | verandahs. Enjoy a quiet evening drink, cozily |
| memories. | | | | seated on your verandah, watching the hippo |
| Olonana Camp has introduced an innovative | | | | frolicking just before heading out for their nightly |
| wetland system to cleanse its wastewater before | | | | grazing. |
| returning it to the natural environment. Sanctuary | | | | Olonana's superbly well-trained chefs will create a |
| Lodges commissioned Dee Raymer, an expert in | | | | sumptuous dinner or breakfast, served al fresco, |
| wetlands technology, to install a 'constructed | | | | perched on the Siria Escarpment overlooking the |
| wetland' to purify all the wastewater from | | | | river, with a wide selection of fine wines and |
| Olonana's tents, kitchens, staff quarters, and | | | | spirits. Or perhaps you would prefer a romantic |
| management housing. | | | | picnic deep in the wilderness or even sink into the |
| Through a series 3 of carefully constructed ponds, | | | | comfortable sitting area with some books from |
| this system purifies the water naturally, while also | | | | the camp's library lounge, and then enjoy a |
| creating a habitat for a diversity of birds and | | | | delicious dinner in the dining room overlooking |
| other species. Olonana is one of only two hotels | | | | Olonana's private section of the Mara River. |
| Camps and Lodge in Masai Mara Kenya that has a | | | | |