Fact Sheet

Location: On the Siana Conservancy (20,000 acres) on the North-Eastern edge of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya. Leleshwa Camp is currently the only camp in the Conservation Area.

How to get there:
GPS co-ordinates: S 1 27.339 / E 35 27.707 (see Google map for location)
By road: Less than 4 hours driving time from Nairobi.
By air: Nearby airstrips are:

  1. Siana Springs (30 min game drive) – airstrip transfers included
  2. Keekorok (1½ hour game drive into the reserve). Additional transfer costs apply on arrival or departure.

These are serviced by:

  1. Safarilink
    • from Nairobi twice daily at 10am and 3pm / Samburu & Nanyuki at 10am daily via Naivasha - from Mara twice daily at 11am and 4pm
  2. Air Kenya
    • from Nairobi twice daily at 10am and 4pm (additional High Season flights at 1pm) Samburu & Nanyuki at 10am daily via Naivasha - from Mara twice daily at 11am and 5pm (additional High Season flights at 1pm)
  3. Mombasa Air Safaris
    • from Mombasa daily at 7.30am (flight via Ukunda – South Coast) - from Mara daily at 2pm - From/To Lamu & Malindi: minimum number requirement of 4 passengers
  4. Charter flights as scheduled

Accommodation: Leleshwa Camp consists of seven well-appointed, insect-proof bedroom tents. Each tent has a large verandah with views overlooking the hills and plains. The ensuite bathrooms are fitted with a flushing toilet and hot shower. All tents are battery powered. Laundry is provided on a daily basis.

Specifications StandardSuite
Total Number of tents 5 2
Bedroom opening onto a verandah on the front and side 16 x 14ft 16 x 14ft
Bathroom en suite with dressing area 8 x 14ft 8 x 14ft
Lounge opening onto a verandah on 3 sides with 2 daybeds - 14 x 14ft
Super King bed (7x7ft)
Standard size single bed can be added for a twin or triple.
3 2
Twin beds (2 x 3.5ft x 3.5ft)
Single Beds can be joined forming a super king size bed with one mattress.
Standard size single bed can be added for a triple.
2 -

Dinning and Lounge Areas

There are 2 separate spacious dining & lounge tents with large verandahs to maximise views. Breakfast and lunch are served in the dining area or ‘al fresco’ under the shade of trees and dinner is served around a large dining table dinner party style. Private meals can be arranged on the guest tent verandah or out in the bush under the stars. Food in the camp is generally continental style cuisine, which caters to a variety of dietary requirements. The lounge area houses the 240V Charging facilities. At night, kerosene lanterns bathe the paths with light and guests are escorted by Maasai warriors.

Drinks Policy

Water, soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates. Guests are welcome to help themselves at the open bar in the lounge tent. Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are available at an additional cost. A mini bar cool box is placed in the Suite for guests on the honeymoon package with complimentary sparkling wine.

Safari Activities are Personalised to Guest's Requirements

Activities take place on the Siana Community Conservation Area and in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Maasai Mara’s Sekenani Gate (40 min) and Olelamutia Gate (1 hour) are within comfortable game driving distance. Activiities include:

  • Accredited Professional Safari Guides
  • Closed 4WD safari vehicles with three roof hatches. A maximum of five guests per vehicle.
  • Day & night game drives
  • Guided bush walks & hikes
  • Bush meals & picnic lunches
  • Sundowner & Sunuppers game drives & walks
  • Traditional Maasai village visits
  • Local school, clinic & market day visits
  • Hot Air Balloon Ride available at a supplementary cost

Leleshwa Camp also offers 2 and 5 day photography workshops and boasts a dedicated on site multi media centre which is a unique product offering in the Maasai Mara. In addition, we arrange 2 to 7 night walking/hiking safaris in the Loita Hills and are presently developing similar excursions in the Siana Conservation Area.

Community Conservation:

Leleshwa Camp is environmentally sensitive and takes responsibility to enhance the environment on a sustainable basis. A large part of that goal is improving the lives of the nearby community. Every guest who stays at Leleshwa Camp is making a direct contribution towards the local community initiatives.