Basecamp Hill Top Lodge is a premium accommodation located in the Pardamat conservation regions (the newest and most fascinating conservation areas) of the Masaai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. The camp is owned and administered by the Sarani Collection, which manages various properties throughout Kenya. To reach the resort, take a 5-6 hour (250km) drive from Nairobi to Masaai Mara National Park or a 45-minute fly from Nairobi to a nearby airfield, followed by a short transportation to the camp. The camp is ideal for safari adventurers and tourists looking to enjoy authentic wildlife Kenya safaris off the beaten track.
Basecamp’s hilltop comprises of five dome-shaped, comfy, and roomy safari tents with views of the untamed plains. The tent has twin, double, individual (single) beds, and family rooming options. Each tent depicts a historic building style.
Each tent has a raised platform with en-suite facilities such as clean private flush toilets, indoor hot and cold showers, chairs, mosquito nets, hand wash basins, deck chairs, wooden tables, free bottled water in the rooms, free toiletries, and other amenities. Each tent contains sitting rooms and verandas with vanity decks that provide stunning views of the plains, wildlife, and nearby places. There are crackling fireplaces with comfortable chairs where guests may rest and discuss their safari experiences. Additionally, it gives warmth to visitors on cold evenings.
Basecamp Hill Top provides additional services and facilities, which include:
The on-site restaurant serves international (vegetarian and non-vegetarian) and Kenyan cuisine to cater to guests’ preferences. They offer buffet breakfast from 6am to 9am, picnic lunch, and dining areas for both indoor and outdoor diners. The staff is well-trained, friendly, and organized, ensuring comfort and safety. They also serve bush diners overlooking the morning sunrise. A bar offers a variety of refreshments, including local, cocktail, wines, spirits, and worldwide beers. You can relax and sip your cocktail while admiring the spectacular views of the Mara Plains and surrounding area. Services include airport pick-up and drop-off, adequate parking, solar energy with backup generator, and laundry and housekeeping services.
Wi-Fi hotspot internet in the main building allows you to stay in touch with family and friends.
Activities to do while at the camp include game species viewing, which will offer you an opportunity to witness a wide range of animals, hot air ballooning safaris, nature walks, bird watching/birding because the park includes numerous bird species, and many more.
Masaai Mara National Park is a popular tourist destination in Kenya due to its diverse wildlife population. It is located 270km north of Nairobi in Kenya and covers a total area of 1,510 km2. Kenya has over a million tribes, including the Masaai, a semi-nomadic population that settled in Kenya and northern Tanzania. Maasai Mara National Park is a protected savannah wilderness in southwestern Kenya, near the Tanzanian border.
The park is home to over a million animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, zebras, and hippos, as well as 600 bird species and 60 raptors of all colors. Wildebeest cross its plains during their annual migration from Serengeti National Park in July, August, and October. The terrain consists of green plains and rolling hills, with the Mara and Talek rivers running through it. Masaai Mara National Park offers affordable, mid-range, and luxury hotels that are both comfortable and handy for visitors.
Masaai Mara national park offers a variety of activities, including game viewing, boat cruises on the Mara River, hot air balloon rides, bird watching, nature walks, wildebeest migration, flying safaris, cultural visits, and more.
