At the Mara Safari Club, the swimming pool, and nightly activities of wildlife slide shows, traditional dancing and talks on Masai culture, combined with your game viewing ventures, all make your experience in the Masai Mara excitingly unique and luxurious. Our resident Naturalist also takes nature and bird walks in the environs of the Club, for those who feel in need of a little exercise, as well as early morning escorted walks in the Conservation area culminating in a bush breakfast

Location:
Your base for the adventure is the Mara Safari Club, which lies in the north west of the Masai Mara, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. The camp is positioned on an ox-bow of the Mara River, so that all en-suite tents have a view of the hippo-filled river. The lodge is surrounded by well-cultivated gardens dotted among indigenous trees.

Restaurants:

• THE DINING ROOM: Located in the main building, the dining room is hewn out of wood beams and glass, allowing natural light to filter in to the high-ceilinged, spacious room. Evenings are cosy in the softly lit area. The menu is a cosmopolitan combination of European, African and Asian dishes, made from the abundance of fresh Kenyan produce. Both breakfast and lunch are served buffet-style, while dinner is Table D'Hôte, with a choice of main course. Seating Capacity is 90 people.
• THE LOUNGE AND MAIN BAR: The lounge is also in the main building. Sectioned off to create "private" seating areas, the decor has a definitely African flavour, with woven wall hangings, and Masai artefacts. An extended veranda adjoins the lounge to afford superb views of the Mara River. A fire is lit each evening. This area is the venue for the Masai Dancers, slide shows and lectures. Liqueurs, beers, soft drinks, cocktails, wines, spirits, tea and coffee are served here. Seating Capacity is 80 people, (though use of the verandah can increase the numbers).
• THE POOL BAR: Located at the swimming pool, the Pool Bar is a shaded area, with bar stools set around the curved structure. Also just off the bar, weather permitting, buffet lunches are served. A barbecue pit is located close to the bar. Liqueurs, beers, soft drinks, wines, spirits, cocktails, tea and coffee, as well as light snacks and outdoor lunches are served here. Seating capacity is unlimited.

• SWIMMING POOL: The free-form swimming pool is manned by an attendant from 0600 to 1800 hours. Sun-beds and mattresses abound. Towels are provided here. Changing rooms, both the men's and the ladies', have showers. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The swimming pool surrounds are ideal for private cocktail parties.
• MASAI DANCES: MASAI DANCES Every third day, Masai dancers perform in the lounge from 1930 to 2000 hours.
• SLIDE SHOWS: SLIDE SHOWS - The Resident Naturalist conducts a slide show every third day on the habitat and animals in the Mara, from 1930 to 2000 hours.
• TALK ON MASAI CULTURE: TALK ON MASAI CULTURE - A specialist on the Masai culture discusses traditional, and contemporary lifestyles of the Masai, every third day, from 1930 to 2000 hours.
• TABLE GAMES: TABLE GAMES Such as scrabble, and cards are available from the reception.
• LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE: Containing books on wildlife, maps and other interesting information, the library is open from 0830 to 1230 hours, 1400 to 1530 hours and 1830 to 1930 hours. The Resident Naturalist is always available to answer any environmental questions. This room doubles as a conference room (see below).

• FULL DAY GAME DRIVES: After breakfast, one sets out to explore the Mara Plains, viewing the natural habitat of various species of birds and the abundant wildlife. Lunch boxes are provided for a picnic in the wild. The excursion lasts from 0800 to