Timeless safari elegance in a secluded stretch of the Mara

Overview

Set beneath the forested Oloololo Escarpment, &Beyond Bateleur Camp brings old-school safari glamour to a secluded corner of the Masai Mara. Two intimate camps with just nine luxury tents each pair uninterrupted Mara views with a deeply personal rhythm of bush breakfasts, star-lit dinners and time spent close to the wild.

Nestled in the heart of Kenya's legendary Masai Mara, where the golden savannah stretches endlessly toward the horizon and the great wildebeest herds once thundered across ancient migration routes, &Beyond Bateleur Camp stands as a monument to old-world safari elegance. Overlooking the storied Mara River and the vast Serena plains, this intimate camp—limited to just ten exquisite tented suites—offers an experience that transcends the ordinary, inviting guests into a world where the rhythms of nature dictate the pace of life and every moment is imbued with the magic of wild Africa. The camp's name, meaning "Long-crested Eagle" in Shangaan, speaks to the soaring perspectives and eagle-eyed wildlife encounters that await those who venture here, where the Big Five roam freely and the circle of life unfolds in its most dramatic form. Bateleur Camp represents the pinnacle of tented luxury, where the boundaries between the untamed wilderness and refined hospitality dissolve into a seamless, transformative experience. Each of the ten tented units offers an intimate sanctuary, furnished with antique mahogany beds draped in Egyptian cotton, private decks gazing out over the riverine forests, and en-suite bathrooms with copper soaking tubs positioned to capture the essence of the African landscape. The camp's dedicated butler service, combined with the expertise of some of Africa's most accomplished guides, ensures that every guest's safari journey is tailored to their deepest desires—whether tracking the elusive leopard through dense riverine vegetation or witnessing the thundering crossings of the Great Migration from July through October when the Mara River becomes the stage for nature's most spectacular drama. What truly distinguishes &Beyond Bateleur Camp is its unrivaled access to one of Africa's most pristine wilderness ecosystems. The Masai Mara's lions, leopards, and cheetahs are among the most habituated and observable populations on the continent, offering guests extraordinary opportunities for close encounters with these magnificent predators. The camp's location adjacent to the Musiara Marsh and overlooking the Mara Triangle provides a front-row seat to some of the most iconic wildlife spectacles on Earth. Following the legendary &Beyond ethos of "care of the land, care of the wildlife, care of the people," a stay at Bateleur Camp supports conservation initiatives and community development programs that ensure this extraordinary wilderness endures for generations to come. Here, amid the timeless beauty of Kenya's premier safari destination, guests discover not merely a vacation but a profound connection to the living, breathing soul of Africa.