Property: Mara West Camp Location Situated on the Oloololo Escarpment overlooking the stunning views of the park below, Mara West Camp borders the remote and beautiful western edge of Masai Mara National Reserve. Access Mara West Camp is an easy 45 minute flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport. Direct flights are now also available from the Kenyan coast. Description Nestled against a wooded thicket and surrounded by savannah, Mara West provides nature lovers with luxury accommodations while experiencing the sights and sounds of an unforgettable African safari. Luxury tents are perched in secluded spots on an escarpment edge overlooking the vast plains of the Masai Mara Game Reserve, giving tremendous views and a sense of private exclusion. Mara West is an American owned and managed private safari camp providing high quality service with beautifully designed, comfortable accommodations. Associated with the non government organization (NGO) Africa Mission Services (AMS), Mara West Camp provides financial support that enables AMS to carry out its ongoing development program in the local Maasai community. Accommodation Mara West Camp has six secluded, luxury tented cottages, fully furnished with two queen beds each. Full bathroom facilities are ensuite with flush toilets and large spacious showers, complete with good water pressure and plenty of hot water. A wide front verandah overlooks Masai Mara's vast plains below, providing spectacular views of the sunrise and glimpses of giraffe, elephant, gazelles, impalas and wildebeest as they roam the plains. Electricity is a combination of solar, generator and battery packs, so that power is always available for lights, and during generator times power is available in the tents for charging equipment and other electrical appliances.     Cuisine With a fully equipped kitchen and professional chefs, Mara West is able to spread the table with tastefully prepared, appetizing dishes of many varieties. A wide range of tastes, including vegetarian dishes, can be catered to. Daily, various soups, creative main entrees, plentiful fresh fruits, salads and vegetables and home cooked pastries, breads, and deserts are freshly prepared. The Seasons The camp is open for Peak Season from 01 July - 30 September, and 16 December - 04 January. High season runs from 05 January - 31 March, and 01 October - 31 October. Low season is also available from 01 April - 30 June, and 01 November to 15 December. Activities Game viewing down in the great expanse of the Masai Mara Game Reserve is the highlight of a stay at Mara West Camp, which is located 5 kms. from the Oloololo Park Entry, making the park easily accessible to clients throughout the year. Birdwatchers enjoy a wide diversity of bird life at Mara West, with birds of prey soaring on the updrafts from the escarpment and special varieties nesting in the thicket that grows along the escarpment's edge. Cultural activities include a cultural tour to the local Maasai Boma, tours and introduction of local schools and their activities, cultural talks by local Maasai about their lives and traditions and traditional dances. Clients may opt to enjoy bush breakfast or sundowners, or a guided walking safari in a designated walking area exclusively bordered by Mara West Camp. Climate At 6000 ft above sea level Mara West Camp has cool nights and warm/hot days year round. What to Bring Sun protection (hats, sunscreen, glasses), binoculars, cameras, video equipment, film, good walking shoes and trousers for walks, light windproof jacket, a warm jacket for chilly nights. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed so dress accordingly.           Mara West Camp - Tariffs - 2008 16 December 2007 - 15 December 2008 Exclusive Tented Cottages   Peak Season 16 December - 04 January & 01 July - 30 September High Season 05 January - 31 March & 01 October - 31 October Low Season 01 April - 30 June & 01 November - 15 December Adults, per person/per night sharing a double Game Package Rates - Per person / per night USD $340 USD $300 USD $260 Airport Transfers and 2 Game Drives per day 3rd Person Sharing USD $272 3rd Person Sharing USD $240 3rd Person Sharing USD $208   Single supplement SD $136 Single Supplement USD $92 Single Supplement USD $78 Children Children under 3 years: Free Free Free Children 3 - 5 years, sharing with adult:  20% of the adult rate  20% of the adult rate  20% of the adult rate Children 6 -12 years, sharing with adult:  50% of the adult rate  50% of the adult rate  50% of the adult rate Included: Exclusive accommodations, 3 meals, bottled water, soft drinks, beers, house wines, laundry services, airport transfers, and morning and afternoon game drives. Not-Included: Daily park entry fees, bottled wines, local spirits, community tours, additional game drives, cultural activities, or additional meals. Additions: per person/per activity (rates are NET & Non Commissionable) Private Safaris (by special arrangment only) additional $350 USD per hired vehicle & guide Additional meals: Breakfast: $20, Lunch $20, Dinner $30 Full day safari with lunch in the park is available for an additional $40 Policy for Cancellation and No Show: Reservations that are cancelled or reduced in length of stay or numbers (rooms & persons) are subject to Cancellation and No Show Fees as follows: 1) Between 0 - 15 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 100% of the applicable rate 2) Between 16 - 30 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 50% of the applicable rate 3) Between 31 - 60 days of the arrival date, the cancellation fee is 25% of the applicable rate   Contact Details Private Wilderness Ltd. PO Box 6648, G.P.O. 00100 Nairobi, Kenya Tel +254 20 882028/882598 Fax + 254 20 882868 Mobile: + 254 721 733149 Email: info@privatewilderness.com Mara West Camp Website: www.marawest.com