Last updated: July 2026
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is a luxury tented safari camp in the Kichwa Tembo private concession beside the Maasai Mara. Its 18 suites sit across two nine-tent camps below the Oloololo Escarpment, with private butlers, lap pools and included safari activities.
andBeyond Bateleur Camp at a Glance
- Type: Tented Camp
- Location: Kichwa Tembo Concession, Maasai Mara
- Rates from: USD 1,250 per person sharing
- Class: 5-star
- Best time: Year-round wildlife viewing; migration season
- Best for: Honeymooners, families and classic-safari travellers
About andBeyond Bateleur Camp
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is a luxury tented safari camp in Kenya’s Kichwa Tembo private concession, neighbouring the Maasai Mara. The property has 18 tented suites split between two separate camps of nine suites each, with a maximum of 36 guests. This deliberately small scale gives the camp an intimate feel while placing guests in a wildlife-rich Maasai Mara setting.
andBeyond Bateleur Camp sits below the Oloololo Escarpment, near the location associated with the final scene of Out of Africa. The camp is set among forest at the foot of the escarpment and looks towards the open Mara landscape. Its Kichwa Tembo concession location is a key distinction: it is beside the national reserve rather than presented as a large lodge within a built-up safari hub.
andBeyond Bateleur Camp draws its character from Kenyan safaris of the 1920s and 1930s. The style is classic rather than minimalist, with spacious tents, open-air meals and a strong sense of safari ritual. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners beneath the stars make the landscape part of the stay, while private butlers bring a high-service element to each tent.
andBeyond operates andBeyond Bateleur Camp as two matching, intimate camps rather than one large communal lodge. Each camp has its own refreshing lap pool, allowing guests to return from game drives to a quieter base. The camp’s stated offering includes three meals daily, twice-daily game drives and nature walks, making it a full safari stay rather than accommodation alone.
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is most distinctive for travellers who want private-concession seclusion, vintage safari atmosphere and a low guest count in the Maasai Mara. The single Family Tent also makes the camp relevant to multigenerational groups, although its romantic outdoor dining and personal service make it especially compelling for couples.
Highlights
- Two intimate nine-tent safari camps
- Private Kichwa Tembo concession setting
- Personal butler service in every stay
- Lap pool in each camp
- Three meals and safari activities
- Classic 1920s safari atmosphere
Rooms & Suites at andBeyond Bateleur Camp
Luxury Tented Suite
Luxury Tented Suite is the principal accommodation at andBeyond Bateleur Camp. The camp has 18 tented suites, arranged as nine suites in each of two intimate camps. Suites are described as spacious and luxurious, with private butler service and access to the camp’s classic, open-air safari experience.
Family Tent
Family Tent is andBeyond Bateleur Camp’s named family accommodation. The camp has one Family Tent, formed by two tents with interleading access, making it appropriate for family and multigenerational travel while retaining the camp’s tented safari setting.
Food & Drink
Three meals daily
andBeyond Bateleur Camp includes three meals daily in its stay offering. Dining is presented as an open-air safari experience, with memorable meals beneath the stars and a focus on personal service rather than a named, formal restaurant venue.
Bush breakfasts
andBeyond Bateleur Camp serves bush breakfasts after time in the Mara landscape. This experience takes breakfast beyond the camp and makes the morning meal part of the safari programme.
Dining beneath the stars
andBeyond Bateleur Camp creates outdoor dining occasions beneath the stars. The camp’s romantic, classic-safari character carries through to these al fresco meals, which are especially suited to couples and special occasions.
Safari sundowners
andBeyond Bateleur Camp offers sundowners as part of its safari experience. Drinks in the bush provide a natural close to an afternoon game drive and are one of the camp’s stated dining-and-drinks moments.
Activities & Experiences
Twice-daily game drives. andBeyond Bateleur Camp offers twice-daily game drives in the Maasai Mara landscape. The drives are paired with personalised service, including refreshments such as cappuccinos and cocktails mentioned by the camp, and are part of the camp’s core safari programme.
Nature walks. andBeyond Bateleur Camp offers guided nature walks for a slower, ground-level view of the Mara environment. Nature walks are listed among the camp’s adventures, alongside game drives, and suit guests who want to focus on tracks, plants and smaller wildlife.
Bush breakfasts. andBeyond Bateleur Camp serves bush breakfasts in the Mara setting. This outdoor meal experience is a signature part of the camp’s safari rhythm and is designed around time spent out in the landscape rather than a conventional restaurant schedule.
Sundowners. andBeyond Bateleur Camp arranges romantic sundowners during the safari experience. Guests can pause for drinks in the bush as daylight fades, making this a particularly fitting experience for couples and celebratory stays.
Hot-air balloon safaris. andBeyond Bateleur Camp offers hot-air balloon safaris in the Maasai Mara as an additional adventure. Ballooning provides an aerial way to view the plains and wildlife, and should be confirmed when planning a stay because inclusions are not specified in the available camp information.
Where is the camp in Maasai Mara?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is set in the Kichwa Tembo private concession beside the Maasai Mara, below the Oloololo Escarpment. The location combines forest at the escarpment’s foot with access to the broader Mara plains. Kichwa Tembo is not described as an isolated urban-style hotel zone; it is a safari landscape where game drives, bush breakfasts and sundowners are central to the stay. The camp’s position is also associated with the site below the final scene location from Out of Africa, giving the setting a specific cinematic and historical reference point.
Getting there from Nairobi
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is accessed through the Maasai Mara airstrip network, with Kichwa Airstrip shown in the camp’s official brochure. Air transfers are the practical arrival method to confirm when building a Kenya safari itinerary. The available camp research does not publish a scheduled flight duration from Nairobi, road-driving time, transfer distance or transfer cost. Proven Adventures can therefore confirm the appropriate air transfer and onward camp arrangement against your travel dates, rather than relying on a generic route estimate that may not match the operating schedule.
When to visit andBeyond Bateleur Camp
andBeyond Bateleur Camp supports year-round wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara setting. The camp’s location near the Maasai Mara places it in a region known for the Great Migration, and the wider Kichwa Tembo area lies directly in the movement path described in camp material. Wildlife movement is seasonal and never guaranteed on a particular day. Travellers planning around migration should choose dates with flexible expectations, while those prioritising the camp’s privacy, drives and classic tented experience can consider the wider year rather than one short window alone.
Rates and what is included
andBeyond Bateleur Camp rates start from USD 1,250 per person sharing, per night in the lowest researched 2026 offer. Other researched references show higher starting figures, including USD 1,270 and USD 2,595 per person per night, which confirms that season, availability and offer conditions materially affect the price. The stated camp offering includes three meals daily and safari activities. A final quotation should identify the exact travel dates, occupancy basis, included flights or transfers, and whether any optional activity such as a balloon safari is additional.
Who should stay here
andBeyond Bateleur Camp suits couples seeking a romantic Maasai Mara stay, families needing interleading tent accommodation, and travellers who value personalised service. The two-camp design limits the property to 36 guests, while each tent has private butler service. The one Family Tent is specifically intended for family and multigenerational travel. Photographers and first-time safari guests may also value twice-daily drives, nature walks and access to binoculars, although wildlife sightings remain governed by natural conditions rather than a fixed itinerary.
What does a day here look like?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp structures a safari day around twice-daily game drives, meals and time back at camp. A morning may include a drive followed by a bush breakfast, while an afternoon drive can finish with sundowners before dinner beneath the stars. Between outings, guests can return to their tent, use the lap pool in their camp or simply rest. This rhythm gives the day a clear safari focus without requiring continuous activity. Individual timings, drive lengths and meal locations are set locally according to conditions and the camp programme.
Conservation and community context
andBeyond Bateleur Camp’s conservation context is its private Kichwa Tembo concession setting beside the Maasai Mara. A private concession position makes the camp distinct from accommodation presented only as being inside the national reserve, because the camp experience is tied to the surrounding concession landscape as well as Mara access. The research supplied for this page does not state a specific community project, conservation levy, employment programme or named partner. Responsible travellers should ask for current, property-specific details before assigning a particular conservation outcome to their stay.
Practical planning tips
andBeyond Bateleur Camp provides a luxury tented experience in a wild setting, so practical preparation should focus on safari comfort rather than city-hotel assumptions. The camp confirms private butler service, lap pools, meals, game drives, walks and binocular access, but the supplied material does not confirm Wi-Fi, mobile coverage, power arrangements, medical facilities, age limits or a formal children’s programme. Guests should request those details before travel, particularly when travelling with children or managing dietary, health or connectivity needs. Packing requirements should also be checked against the final season and air-transfer luggage rules.
How it compares with nearby camps
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is best compared by its two nine-tent camps, Kichwa Tembo private concession setting and 1920s-to-1930s safari character. Mara Intrepids Tented Camp is another Maasai Mara catalogue option to consider when choosing a safari base, but travellers should compare confirmed location, tent configuration, inclusions and travel dates rather than assuming like-for-like access or pricing. Bateleur’s defining facts are its maximum of 36 guests, personal butlers, lap pools and stated inclusion of meals and core safari activities. Those details create its particular value proposition.
Book with Proven Adventures
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is easiest to book as part of a Kenya safari itinerary that confirms the camp rate, transfer plan and activity inclusions in one place. Proven Adventures can check the live availability behind the researched from-rate of USD 1,250 per person sharing, per night and clarify the higher seasonal rates that may apply. A useful enquiry should include travel dates, number of adults and children, preferred tent arrangement, dietary needs and whether a hot-air balloon safari is of interest. That information allows the itinerary to be built around confirmed rather than assumed logistics.
Photos of andBeyond Bateleur Camp
Amenities at andBeyond Bateleur Camp
Tents and comfort
- Luxury tented suites
- Private butler service
- In-room binoculars
- Family Tent
Dining and service
- Three daily meals
- Al fresco dining
- Bush breakfasts
- Sundowners
Leisure
- Lap pools
- Complimentary laundry
Safari setting
- Twice-daily game drives
- Nature walks
- Private concession setting
- Kichwa Airstrip access
andBeyond Bateleur Camp: Your Questions Answered
Where is andBeyond Bateleur Camp located?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is in the Kichwa Tembo private concession, which neighbours the Maasai Mara. The camp lies below the Oloololo Escarpment in a private corner of the wider Maasai Mara landscape.
How many tents are at andBeyond Bateleur Camp?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp has 18 tented suites in total. The accommodation is divided between two intimate camps, each with nine tented suites and capacity for 18 guests.
How much does a night at andBeyond Bateleur Camp cost?
A night at andBeyond Bateleur Camp starts from USD 1,250 per person sharing, per night, based on the lowest researched 2026 rate. Rates vary by season and offer, so a confirmed itinerary should state the exact inclusions and dates.
What is included at andBeyond Bateleur Camp?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp includes three meals daily and its core safari activities in the stated camp offering. The camp specifically lists twice-daily game drives and nature walks; confirm ballooning and any other extras when booking.
How do I get to andBeyond Bateleur Camp from Nairobi?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is reached via the Maasai Mara airstrip network, with Kichwa Airstrip identified in the camp brochure. The supplied information does not publish a Nairobi flight schedule, driving time or transfer price.
Is andBeyond Bateleur Camp suitable for families?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp is suitable for families because it has one Family Tent. The camp also offers personalised service and a maximum capacity of 36 guests across its two small camps.
Does andBeyond Bateleur Camp have a swimming pool?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp has a lap pool in each of its two camps. The pools offer a place to cool off between morning and afternoon safari activities.
What activities are available at andBeyond Bateleur Camp?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp offers twice-daily game drives, guided nature walks, bush breakfasts and sundowners. Hot-air balloon safaris are also available in the Maasai Mara, but their inclusion should be checked before travel.
Does andBeyond Bateleur Camp provide butler service?
andBeyond Bateleur Camp has private butler service for its tented suites. The camp also states that guests may use SWAROVSKI OPTIK binoculars on safari.
