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Serian - The Charismatic Bush Home of Alex Walker
Masai Mara (Kenya)
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Location:
Alex Walker, a fourth generation
Kenyan, has been guiding and outfitting safaris throughout East Africa for
twenty years. During his childhood he was to be found in the bush of
Southern Tanzania, the forests of the Mau in Kenya and the mountains and
vast wilderness of Southern Sudan. Alex spent his time in the bush on foot
hunting and exploring with his father’s trackers. It was this early
fascination with the animals & birds of the bush that convinced Alex as
early as five years old that this was to be his vocation in life.
Alex a keen cameraman is also part owner of a film and production company
together with John Moller and Kire Godal, producing informative and exciting
wildlife and conservation orientated documentaries. Malaika Media has
produced programs for the Discovery Channel and Fox FN on American and
English TV and promotional material for Lewa Downs Conservancy and the WWF.
Alex has wrought out a charismatic home, Serian; in the Masai Mara. From
here he operates unique safaris & expeditions throughout Africa with a bent
on walking, at the same time keeping a hand in by recording some of Africa’s
unique images on film. |
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Accommodation:
Main Camp
Eight “bedroom” marquee's each
unique in their own way furnished with large double beds,
flanked by bedside tables and writing desks, the adjoining “bush
bathrooms” include a shower, twin basins, large bush bathtub and
flush toilet. Hanging swathes of cotton and canvas walls provide
complete privacy.
Comfortable colonial style
furnishing with a little eastern "spice", the tents, set on a
grass plinth, measure 165sq ft, and are identical in design.
They are constructed of canvas and supported by hardwood poles
with the interior walls and ceilings made from Kenyan canvas.
Entry to each tent is through a screened door that zips closed
to form a totally insect proof barrier.
The "bedroom" area is fitted with
large double beds, under a mosquito net, flanked by twin writing
desks. The "bathroom" area includes a shower, soaking tub and
separate toilet. The dressing area contains the cupboards with
hanging space and twin basins. Hanging swathes of cotton and
canvas walls provide complete privacy. |
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| A personal Butler is
allocated to each Marquee; he is at the guests’ personal beck
and call. Start your day by being served early morning tea in
the comfort of your bed whilst your butler organizes your
laundry and arranges with the chef a menu to suit your own
taste. He will also liaise with your safari guide to organize
picnic breakfasts, lunches, sundowners, and starlit dinners.
The Mess deck and indoor fireplace
leave one with the impression of having found a home from home!
Enjoying an expansive view of the Mara river and the Oloololo
escarpment, the deck area plays host to a great deal of wining &
dining. |
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| Ngare Serian
This refuge of serenity may not suit
those who seek a tame, barren surroundings Rather, it fits the
more audacious voyager who seeks out safari’s real character.
Because of its intimate and select character, Ngare Serian is
suited to being set aside in its entirety for family gatherings
or close friends on a private basis. Each of the four, tented
suites stands on a rich hard wood deck, sat above the burbling
Mara river deep in the North Mara Reserve.
Can be reserved on exclusive basis
Four large marquee's on hard wood decks
Exclusive mess dining area
Access by rope bridge
Helipad
Access to exclusive use walking area
Green, eco chic environment |
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| Mobile Camp
The mobile camp is positioned to
blend unobtrusively into the surrounding vegetation. There are
five ensuite “Selous Style” tents. Each simply furnished in
traditional safari style with single cots, carpets and tray
tables. The bathroom has long drops and bucket showers.
The experience at Serian’s mobile camp is focused on viewing
wildlife, in particular, the migration of Wildebeest and Zebra
as they cross the Mara River. Each day will be new and exciting.
Meals in camp will be interspersed with picnics out in the bush.
There are no schedules to be met and you are free to make your
own timetable on a daily basis. |
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Game Viewing
/Activities:
Your driver guide is crucial to the
success of your day. The guides have specialist local knowledge and
are experienced at handling and approaching dangerous big game
safely. They have gone to great lengths to put together an
unbeatable team, who are dedicated to providing a helpful, attentive
and knowledgeable service to guests.
The experience at Serian is focused on viewing
wildlife, in particular, the big five - Cape buffalo, lion, leopard,
elephant and rhino. The Migration of one and a half million
wildebeest, zebra and topi pass through the Maasai Mara, it is
undoubtedly the Jewel in the Crown of East Africa, forever to be
associated with vast numbers of game.
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The experience at Serian is focused on viewing
wildlife, in particular, the big five. Cape buffalo, Lion, Leopard,
Elephant and Rhino. The 1,512 km2 Maasai Mara National Reserve was
declared a wildlife sanctuary in 1974. This when paired with the
inextricably linked Koiyaki/Lemek Conservation area of around the same
size gives guests access to a huge natural wildlife area.
Following the initiation of the Campfire
Conservation enterprise and other concerted preservation efforts to
save the big cats, the Lion and Leopard population are very visible
and stable. For the keen ornithologist there are four hundred and
fifty three recorded bird species in the Mara, fifty three of which
are raptors. Conception of the wide open spaces and the traditional
Maasai culture are eye-openers for first time travelers. |
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Rates:
Serian Camp |
1 Dec 2009 to 31 Dec 2010 |
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Tented Room (Per
Person Sharing)
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USD 575
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Single Person
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USD 620
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Child under 16
sharing
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USD 280
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Extra bed - child
under 16
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USD 120
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Exclusive use of
camp
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USD 6,900
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Rates are on full
board basis and include exclusive use of 4WD vehicle with driver
guide & spotter, day & night game drives, guided walks,
selection of spirits, house wines, beers & soft drinks,
sundowners, picnics & bush dinners, bush baths, river fishing,
airstrip transfers, and daily laundry.
Excluded: Conservancy / Park fees are $95 adults, $55
children under 18 (per person, per night and subject to change
without notice), horseback riding, Lake Victoria day visit,
massage & aromatherapy, vintage wines, Champagne and nanny
service.
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Rates:
Ngare Serian
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1 Dec 2009 to 31 Dec 2010 |
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Tented Room (Per
Person Sharing)
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USD 750 |
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Single Person
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USD 750 |
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Child under 16
sharing
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USD 375 |
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Extra bed - child
under 16
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USD 150 |
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Exclusive use of
camp
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USD 4,500 |
Rates are on full
board basis and include exclusive use of 4WD vehicle with driver
guide & spotter, day & night game drives, guided walks,
selection of spirits, house wines, beers & soft drinks,
sundowners, picnics & bush dinners, bush baths, river fishing,
airstrip transfers, and daily laundry.
Excluded: Conservancy / Park fees are $95 adults, $55
children under 18 (per person, per night and subject to change
without notice), horseback riding, Lake Victoria day visit,
massage & aromatherapy, vintage wines, Champagne and nanny
service.
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