Richard's Forest Camp fact sheet 2015

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R I C H A R D’ S

FOREST

Masai Mara Kenya FACT SHEET 2015

www.richardscamp.com

CAMP

FOREST CAMP


LOCATION

retreat for those wishing to experience the Masai Mara within an original tented environment.

Set a little further North of the River Camp, Richard’s Forest Camp is located in the Ol Choro conservancy which extends into the greater Masai Mara.

Forest Camp is set in a beautiful grove of mature trees; an unusual combination of thick riverine forestry and open grassy plains which holds great game year round. It is a quiet and secluded area relatively untouched by tourism; ‘a private wilderness on your doorstep’ along with rare sightings such as wild dog and aardvark.

ACCESS DIRECTIONS Scheduled light aircraft transfer to the nearest airstrip, Mara North Conservancy, from Nairobi’s Wilson domestic airport (1 hr 15 mins) and other locations in Kenya. Private charters can also land at MNC airstrip. - Forest Camp is a 40 minute drive from the MNC airstrip. - The Forest Camp co-ordinates are 1°7'6.40"South and 35°11'57.48"East

The diversity of the terrain means that we get the plains game and predators as well as buffalo and elephant. Our bush dinner site at this camp sits on the banks of the river and the hippos literally walk past you as they head for their night grazing. The tents are positioned in a horseshoe shape, all looking onto a central lawned area where we offer outdoor dining as much as the weather permits. The mess area offers Wi-Fi, very comfy couches and armchairs along with a roaring log fire at night. To the right of the living area is a small boutique and guest toilet.

CAMP INFORMATION The original ‘Richard’s Camp’, now called the Forest Camp, was built as the home of the Roberts family in 1980 while they were carrying out conservancy work in Ol Choro Conservancy located in the North West Masai Mara. In 2000, Richard took over the small family home along with his girlfriend, Liz Fusco and converted it into a secluded

ACCOMMODATION With only six tents, this camp is ideal for individuals as well as exclusive groups who wish to experience the Masai Mara in a personal and intimate setting. Forest Camp was built with minimum effect on the

area and runs off a quiet solar power system. All of our 6 large and spacious custom designed tents feature an en-suite bathrooms with heated showers. Rarely has sleeping under canvas been made so comfortable!

tent details Furnished in true African safari style, and featuring modern amenities, each individually decorated tent has either twin or double beds with large dressing rooms that can fit up to two extra beds for families. The tents are traditional safari green and remain very cool and shady throughout the day due to the thick canopy of trees above them. Each tent comprises of a large bedroom area, behind which there is a dressing room followed by the bathroom. There is an outside seating area attached to the front of each tent, which is very pleasant to enjoy your morning or afternoon tea and enjoy the sounds of the forest around you.

bathroom details Each tent is en-suite with a flush loo and shower area. - Hot and cold running water. - Soap, shampoo, and conditioner provided. - Power system does not support hairdryers, shavers or any high wattage device.


WiFi

CAMP FACILITIES

Wireless internet is only available in the mess area.

THE TEAM

Cultural visits

Owned by

Visits to a nearby local Masai village can be organized at an additional cost of $20 per person.

Richard Roberts and Liz Fusco.

Camp staff

Laundry service Laundry service is inclusive in the rate. It is collected each day and returned the following day, weather permitting.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Security measures

Liz Fusco shop The camp shop is located near the mess tent and sells locally produced crafts as well as designs by Liz Fusco.

Night guards will remain by the fire all night and will escort guests to and from their tents in the evenings and early mornings. They are also on hand throughout the night should guests require any assistance.

Nearly all of our staff are of the Masai tribe and their families live within the Mara. The guides at the camp are all Masai and therefore know everything there is to know about the area. All guides are also trained children’s guides and offer gentle activities such as easy bush walks (indentifying different sounds and footprints) and simple crafts such as bow and arrow making. Our chefs have been trained in international cuisine at various kitchens across Kenya and have amassed a wide range of culinary skills and cooking methods.

EXTRAS

Power source

We take a maximum of 7 guests per car on shared game drives, however a private car can be organized at an extra charge per car, per day (please enquire regarding the cost for this). We strongly reccommend an exclusive vehicle for groups or families with young children.

Medical care

Nairobi office - Reservations:

All guests must hold comprehensive medical insurance and emergency evacuation insurance. The nearest medical facility is Nairobi.

Blixen Court, Office no. 9, Lower Plains Road (off Karen Rd) Karen, Nairobi, Kenya.

Balloon safaris

Money

A once-in-a-lifetime experience ending with a champagne breakfast on the Mara plains. Can be arranged at an additional cost, in advance.

Credit card payments are accepted in camp for shop purchases. Staff gratuities can be paid in Kenyan Shillings, US Dollars or GB Pounds (cash).

Exclusive vehicle

Our solar sytem provides 24hr power to all the tents. The power system does not support any other high-wattage devices (e.g hairdriers).

CONTACT DETAILS

P.O. Box 24479 - 00502 Nairobi, Kenya. t: + 254 (0) 712362941 e : reservations@richardscamp.com

W e b s i t e : www.richardscamp.com


FOREST CAMP TENT LAYOUT


R I C H A R D’ S

FOREST

CAMP

Tent N o. 6

Tent N o. 5

outside seating & fire place

to forest bathroom

shop

Tent N o. 4

verandah

guest toilet

mes s tent nt Te .3 No

Tent N o. 2 FOR REFERENCE PURPOSES ONLY - NOT TO SCALE.

Tent N o. 1

office

back of house


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