Mattikoko Safari Camp is in the middle of the Lemek Conservancy, situated in the bush on a hill surrounded by the plains where all animals are around. Joining your early morning coffee or tea on the terrace of the mess tent you will see the elephants, giraffes and all kind of other game passing by under a beautiful sunrise over the Kileleoni hills.

After this magnificent start to the morning, Moses will take you on your game drive and as soon as the jeep comes out of the bush you are on the plains, surrounded by the animals. Moses will tell you all about the mammals you’ll see, how and what they are feeding on, particular behaviours, mating rituals etc. Besides the mammals you will also see a great variation in birdlife and when it comes to birdlife, Moses is a very knowledgeable guide. If you are a photographer or at least want to make beautiful pictures of your Maasai Mara adventure, Moses has a solid base of experience of how to position the jeep for the best perspective and light, resulting in photographs to put onto your wall at home.

I’ve stayed at some very luxurious accommodation in several African countries but these are mostly a bit fake when it comes to the real wildlife experience. When you love nature and wildlife and you want the ultimate experience not only seeing it but also feeling and hearing nature and the wildlife around you, Mattikoko is the place to go!

The tents are basic but have all comforts by having your own bathroom with toilet and hot shower. By the way, the team have come up with a very inventive and creative way of pumping up the water from a source and heating it up for the shower.

The team of Mattikoko are all Maasai people, or at least have been growing up as Maasai. Being with these lovely people is a great bonus to learn about their background, culture and their values in life. The team is continuously taking care of you and preparing and serving good and healthy food all day. After a delicious dinner, they will safely guide you to your tent and you fall a sleep hearing the hyenas calling out to each other and in the distance, you might hear the roar of the lions. Magnificent to be part of this heavenly place on earth all day long.