SIANA
SPRINGS
Just
eight kilometres from the eastern boundary of the Masai
Mara reserve, Siana Springs Intrepids offers a uniquely
personal safari experience on the edge of the world's most
celebrated wilderness.
Location
Situated at the base of the Ngama Hills, on the western
edge of the Masai Mara National reserve. Siana Intrepids
occupies a lush indigenous forest watered by the largest
natural springs in the Mara ecosystem - Siana Springs, or
'the plentiful springs' in Maa. The camp's location in the
heart of the Siana Group Ranch offers guests unique opportunities
for the private bush walks and drives on the game rich plains
and along the seasonal streams beneath the Ngama Hills.
Siana sister properties in the Mara reserve also offer the
prospect to break all day game drives with lunch, swimming
and other activities in the middle of the reserve. Siana
Intrepids is 240 kilometres southwest of Nairobi and the
journey tot he camp involves a four-hour drive from the
capital or 30-40 minute flight to the camp's own airstrip.
Accommodation
This luxurious tented camp offers 38 spacious tents situated
in three secluded 'wings'; the Bamboo wing, surrounded by
bamboo groves and flowering ornamental trees near the main
camp, the Palm wing, overlooking a series of springs, lily-clad
ponds and lush indigenous forest, and the Acacia wing, which
occupies more open acacia woodland rich in bird life on
the camp boundary. The tents boast the very latest in luxury
camping, with large single or double beds, personal closets
and writing desks and en suite bathrooms with flush toilets
and steaming hot showers.
Public Areas
Siana Intrepids is centred around a large dining area with
a beautiful open-air terrace that looks out across the camp's
lush lawns to the open plains of Africa beyond. While the
dining room has a large seating capacity, most guests prefer
to take their meals outside, where they can watch Siana's
famously fearless bushbucks, vervet monkeys and tree hyraxes
during the day - and genet cats and mongooses during the
night. Dancing and singing performances by the local Masai
are normally held on this terrace. There is also a spacious
bar and comfortable lounge area, a conference room with
modern business facilities, and a boutique selling local
handicrafts and safari essentials. In the middle of the
forest, a beautiful swimming pool offers a soothing respite
from the heat of the day.
Ecotourism
In keeping with the new 'green movement' of Kenyan tourism,
Siana Intrepids endeavors to uphold the highest standards
of social and environmental responsibility. The camp enjoys
very close ties with its Masai landlords, who make up more
than 60 per cent of its workforce. The local Nkoilale Primary
School was built with support from Siana, which continues
to fund the school's development. The camp is also supporting
an initiative to develop a local conservation area, which
will protect the area's rich game and limit degradation
by livestock grazing. The camp itself is run on strict eco-principles
with water heating fuelled by waste charcoal dust, biodegradable
waste mukhed for compost, and all waste water recycled through
the camp's extensive constructed wetland system.
Services
Room
service for snacks and beverages
Mineral water and repellent in tents
telephone, e-mail, fax and postal services
foreign currency exchange at reception
Single day laundry and valet services
Early morning calls with tea or coffee
Chilled towels and drinks upon check in
Complimentary airstrip transfers
Medical officer available 24 hours
Facilities
Luxurious
modern tents with secluded verandahs
Open-air dining terrace with nightly campfires
Freeform swimming pool and sunbathing terrace
Private conference room with business facilities
Custom built four wheel drive safari vehicles
Reliable 240 volt generator electricity supply
Safety deposit facilities for guests' valuables
Board games and reference books
Boutique with souvenirs and safari essentials
Activities
Game
drives with highly trained personal guides
Escorted walking safaris and night game drives
Riverside banquets in the main Mara reserve
Arrangements for dawn hot air balloon safaris
Transfers for fishing trips to Lake Victoria
Bush breakfasts and dinners under the stars
Romantic sundowners on the Ngama Hills
Catered parties at bush sites and animal hides
Unique lifestyle tours with our Masai hosts
Traditional dances by local Masai warriors
Lectures and slide shows on culture and wildlife
Heritage's famous Adventurers' Club for children of all
ages and interest.
