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Peponi Road | Box No 67449, Masai Mara National Reserve 0200, Kenya
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Bushbuck Mara Camp
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são paulo, Brasil
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“A Surprising Safari Experience because of Bushbuck Company.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011
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Hi there,

Sometimes it's really hard to choose a Safari Operator and since this is my second Safari trip, I must say that I was really happy with the services provided by Bushbuck Adventures and their Camp at the Maasai Mara. They are a middle range company and we did a 5 days tour with them through the Maasai Mara and LakeNakuru. We had the best experience with them!

They have their own Camp at the Mara, with the set tents, each one with its own toillet and shower. Nothing fancy, but very well organized and clean. Each tent can host up to 4/5 people with lots of comfort. Alice, the cook at the time was really amazing and the meals were a plus after coming back from the gamedrives. I am allergic to some type of foods and she made sure to set the menu in a way to please everyone in the camp. We felt it was a great plus staying in the camp, in the wild, it made a big difference for our trip, especially when we compare our 1 night stay at the Nakuru Lodge, which was very touristy and doesn't give you the sensation of being out in the wild.

The camp itself is very organized, with the sleeping tents of almost 20 square meters, and a main tent organized to be the meal's lounge and also the 'living room'. They have sofas and you can chill out at the afternoons and at nights after dinner. They also organise a fire place every night so people can come and share stories and experiences. There are also some day-toilets around the camp, it helps to save water a precious resource in that area.

Our guides, Kennedy and Simon were really attentive and showed us a great understanding of the animals behaviours and plus, showed good knowledge of the environment giving us explanations with passion and precision. When asked about something they couldn't tell fo sure, they would make sure to look for good answers in the guide books before stating anything.

  • Stayed January 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Victoria, Canada
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Private Setting”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 August 2008
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For those who wish to experience the real Africa this is the place for you. Away from the main lodges, the camp is set back among a forest grove with access to a nearby river. Zebra, impala, gazelle, wildebeest, elephant, hippo and baboon, congregate around camp throughout the day and at night one can hear the roar of lions and the whoop of hyenas.

The tented accomodations were clean and very comfortable and featured a comfortable bed, mosquito net, torch, private washstand with both potable water and wash water, soap, towels, flip flops, and a private washroom facility with added shower at the back of each tent (hot water must be requested in advance).

The meals were very good & plentiful and staff will easily accomodate special requests such as preparing traditional food. Afternoon tea or coffee with biscuits was always appreciated before the late day game drive. We readily enjoyed the staff's company around the campfire in the evenings. They have many stories to recount and are extremely knowledgeable of the area and its wildlife. For those who enjoy star gazing, the night sky is free of any "light pollution" making this a worthwhile experience.

I would definitely recommend this camp to those who have a sense of adventure but still require some creature comforts.

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  • Disliked — Having to leave
  • Stayed July 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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