Ilkeliani Tented Camp

Ilkeliani Tented Camp is nestled in a river glade in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the area is a favourite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River. Ilkeliani camp consists of only 17 tents each commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. The tented rooms are raised up slightly on earth mounds, overlooking the river and the plains. These mounds are covered in vegetation, and feel quite natural, and each one has been sited under its own cluster of shady indigenous trees and you do feel like you are out in the wilderness the Ilkeliani exper

Ilkeliani Tented Camp is nestled in a river glade in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, the area is a favourite for elephants coming to drink from the Talek River.

Ilkeliani camp consists of only 17 tents each commanding views of the plains and the wildlife action throughout the day. The tented rooms are raised up slightly on earth mounds, overlooking the river and the plains. These mounds are covered in vegetation, and feel quite natural, and each one has been sited under its own cluster of shady indigenous trees and you do feel like you are out in the wilderness the Ilkeliani experience is one enjoyed entirely under canvas, and a very personal affair.

We accommodate a maximum of 30 guests at any one time. Personal attention and care is paramount to our service delivery. We offer extended game drives with the proficient help of your experienced Maasai driver guide who has an intimate knowledge of the Game Reserve. The camps resident naturalist conducts daily nature walks along the Talek River and guests can identify different animal spoors and spot the diverse Birdlife in the camps extensive grounds. Excursions to the Maasai village are encouraged to enrich ones appreciation of the Maasai Culture.

All meals are prepared by the camps chefs, offering hearty breakfasts, alfresco lunches and candlelight dinners in the mess tent.