Siana Springs Intrepids
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Siana Springs Intrepids Camp is situated at the base of the Ngama Hills, on the eastern edge of the Masai Mara Reserve. Siana Springs Intrepids occupies a lush indigenous forest watered by the largest natural spring in the Mara ecosystem. The camp’s location in the heart of the Siana Group Ranch offers guests opportunities for walking safaris, night drives and fly-camping along the seasonal streams beneath the local highlands.
The 38 comfortable, en suite tents are spread amongst the woodlands with the private verandas watching over the grazing bushbuck that are resident in the camp. Siana Springs Intrepids is split into three wings: the centrally located Bamboo benefits from neatly manicured lawns and gardens, whilst the Palm and Acacia wings are slightly more private, being located a little further into the woodland and have a wilder feel to them. Also tucked away in a forest clearing is a swimming pool and sunbathing terrace, which offers a soothing respite from the heat of the day.
Siana Springs is centred round a large dining area with a beautiful open-air terrace that looks out across the camp's lush lawns. Meals can be taken within the dining room or on the terrace, where guests can watch the fearless bushbucks, vervet monkeys and tree hyraxes during the day - and genet cats and mongooses at night.
Adventurers and Young Rangers clubs provide children and young people with a whole range of safari activities to keep active minds occupied between game drives. The clubs are fully supervised and include butterfly catching, making casts of big cat tracks and learning how to identify the 100 different species of birds that inhabit the area.
Other activities available to guests include dawn hot air balloon safaris, providing stunning panoramic views of the Masai Mara game Reserve. Additionally arrangements can be made for riverside banquets in the main Mara reserve, bush breakfasts and dinners under the stars and romantic sundowners on the Ngama Hills.
Fair Trade / Responsible Travel:
Siana Springs Camp supported the building of the local Nkoilale Primary School and is also helping to fund a second primary school at Empompongi. 60 percent of the camp workforce is made up of local Maasai people.
Highlights
- Tranquil and secure family friendly camp.
- Convenient location for balloon safaris.
- Varied habitats and landscapes ensure interesting game viewing.
Viewpoints
Siana Springs camp has a peaceful and secure feel. Couple this with the excellent facilities for children and you have a camp ideally suited for families.
John Bickerstaff, Tribes
Situation
Situated at the base of the Ngama Hills, on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara Reserve, Siana Springs occupies a lush indigenous forest watered by the largest natural springs in the Mara ecosystem.
Activities
Day and night game drives; escorted walking safaris; balloon safaris; riverside banquets, bush breakfasts and dinners; sundowners on the Ngama Hills; Cultural activities.
Facilities
The camp consists of 38 luxury ensuite tents with private verandahs spread amid woodlands and ponds. There is also large dining room and open-air dining terrace; bar area; freeform swimming pool and sunbathing terrace; boutique with souvenirs and safari essentials.
Child policy
Children of all ages can be catered for. The lodge provides an 'Adventurers' Club to keep the children entertained.
Open
Open all year round.
Meals
Full board.
Best times to go
Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. The arival of the Migration in the Masai Mara usually starts towards the end of July with the animals staying in the Mara until October.
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Included
Two daily game drives and a morning nature walk.