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Elephant Pepper Camp
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Elephant Pepper Camp
MASAI MARA, KENYA
Managed by The Elewana collection, the camp is located in one of the greatest wilderness areas of the world, the Masai Mara in Kenya. Originally established as a mobile camp in 1985, it has now found a permanent home in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy. The camp’s 10 tents have a classic ‘Out of Africa’ safari mood and sensibility. This authentic ‘fly’ camp retains the charm of the original mobile safari, whilst providing understated luxury in the heart of the African bush. Elephant Pepper Camp will draw you back to nature – pure magic in the wild.

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Tents & Suites
The 10 spacious canvas tents are comfortably furnished, featuring en suite bathrooms. We offer our guests the choice of double or twin occupancy. All tents can fit one extra bed, to accommodate children.





The Honeymoon / Family Suite
Elephant Pepper Camp’s two new Honeymoon/Family Tents are an ideal accommodation for couples who want extra space and privacy for themselves and their families. They have one spacious main bedroom, an en suite bathroom, a large veranda with comfortable seating, dining area and a private campfire space. This tent can comfortably fit two extra beds.



Luxury Tents
The eight green canvas tents are redolent of a pioneering safari tradition, synonymous with Eastern Africa. Private verandas, hammocks and the seclusion of the African bush ensure your moments at camp are replete with relaxation and provide a quiet interlude while on safari. Every tent has its own bathroom and traditional safari showers, and can fit an extra bed to accommodate children under the age of 16 years.
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Experiences
What to see and do at Elephant Pepper Camp








Dining & Cuisine
Using original Italian recipes passed down the generations from the Cheli family repertoire, Elephant Pepper Camp’s cuisine includes a mouth-watering combination of homemade pastas and traditional Italian dishes like Melanzane, Parmigiana and Osso Bucco, with fresh organic salads. One of the joys of being on safari is to eat together and share the day’s adventures with fellow guests. Communal dining is normal practice at Elephant Pepper Camp though private dinners can also be arranged on request.






Game Drives
The vast, fertile plains of the Masai Mara boasts a plethora of wildlife; with over 450 bird species and both resident and transient populations of lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, giraffe, to name a few.The Elephant Pepper Camp guides are based in camp, in the Masai Mara, and know their backyard intimately. All the guides are Bronze or Silver level Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association certified, and some of our guides have guided in this area for 20 years! Elephant Pepper Camp has open game drive vehicles. The current fleet are new, specially fitted, 4×4 Toyota Landcruisers. The vehicles are unrivalled with feature enhancements specifically designed for comfort and photography – open sided with 3 rows of seats, photographic equipment stands, and charging sockets. Guests will share game drives unless “exclusive use of vehicle” has been prebooked at an extra charge.


Migration River Crossings
The great migration of thousands of zebra and wildebeest coming north from the arid Serengeti plains looking for fresh grazing mill around the whole of the fertile Mara ecosystem for as long as the grazing lasts, usually about 4 to 5 months. The Mara River crossings happen during the middle of the day, when the animals are thirsty, come to the river to drink and are pushed across by the crowds of animals behind them. We recommend staying out for the whole day with a picnic lunch; the Elephant Pepper Camp drivers know all the crossings, including the smaller private areas where you can enjoy a few hours by the river away from the crowds.




Guided Walks
Take the time to leave the car behind and enjoy the small things – animal tracks, flowers and micro-ecosystems. We have experienced walking guides, together with Masai from the local area, who can take you on a delightful ramble from the camp – a whole new perspective of the ecosystem around you. Elephant Pepper Camp is also perfect for young explorers! Our experienced guides love organising fun walks for kids within the camp. Little ones will learn how to make a fire, throw a rungu, fire a bow and arrow and track wildlife. As a memento of their adventure, children can take home their very own cast from the tracks they discovered!




Bush Breakfasts & Sundowners
Take a moment to sit back, enjoy the spectacular views, the smells, the colours, and the gentle breeze. Bush breakfasts are a chance to enjoy a full breakfast, al fresco, in the middle of the plains, surrounded by wildlife. “Sundowners” are a safari tradition – after a day of safari; stop, watch the spectacular sunset; traditionally with a gin and tonic in hand!




Cultural Visits
Known for their beautiful beadwork, spears in hand and bright red coloured “shukkas” (blankets worn as clothes); the Masai are our hosts, it is they that have kept this land pristine, living in harmony with their cattle and the incredible wildlife that the Mara is home to. They are a people who are proud of their heritage, and although they find some of the new western trappings useful – mobile phones, motorbikes – they prefer to continue to live in their traditional way. Many of the Elephant Pepper Camp staff are Masai, and enjoy welcoming you to their home, not far from the camp. The Masai live in semi-permanent huts known as Manyattas and it is the role of the wife to construct the hut from cattle dung and grass. The families will show you round their home for a fee (payable separately, ask the manager for details), and will want to take the opportunity to sell their traditional handicrafts – bargain hard. Elephant Pepper Camp works closely with the community, and there are ways that you can get involved.

Conservation
Elephant Pepper Camp has been the driving force in creating the Mara North Conservancy (MNC) which covers a core parcel of over 70,000 acres bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve to the north and effectively increasing its size by 20%. The conservancy, established in 2009, provides some of the Masai Mara ecosystem’s prime game viewing, whilst guaranteeing over 800 Masai landowners stable revenue, transparent financial management and the preservation of the ancient balance between wildlife and traditional pastoralism.
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Maps & Directions
How to reach us
Mara North Airstrip is a 30-minute drive from camp. Musiara airstrip is a 1-hour drive from camp. Both are a 45-min flight from Wilson airport.
- Twice daily scheduled Safari link flight departing Nairobi Wilson
- Once daily scheduled Safari link flight from Shaba/Samburu via Lewa and Nanyuki
- Three times daily in high season and twice daily in low season Air Kenya flight departing Nairobi Wilson
- Once daily scheduled Air Kenya flight from Meru via Lewa and Nanyuki
- Once daily scheduled Mombasa Air flight from Mombasa, via Ukunda and Amboseli
- Once daily scheduled Blue Sky flight from Mombasa via Ukunda
Private charters from anywhere
Note – only authorised vehicles are allowed to conduct game drives within MNC.
CAMP & AIRSTRIP COORDINATES :
Mara North Airstrip coordinates: S1° 08’ 31” E35° 08’ 23”
Camp coordinates: S1°12’5.49” E35° 8’12.66”
Need to Know
The tents are set underneath a grove of fig and Elephant Pepper trees and are spaced out to ensure privacy. From your personal veranda or hammock you can watch wildlife roam on the savannah plains…Elephant Pepper Camp’s two Honeymoon/Family Tents are the ideal accommodation for couples that want extra space and privacy and for families.
Rates
For information on rates, please contact our reservations team :
Email: reservations@thesujanlife.com
Address: 1, Sri Aurobindo Marg, Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India
Phone: +91 11 46172700
What to Pack
To make your experience more enjoyable, we have put together a small packing list that might help you plan your visit!
For your safari packing it is advised that you stick to a tonal, neutral colour palette (khaki, beige, light brown) and avoid dark colours as they absorb heat, and bright colours as they can attract bugs.
- A pair of long trousers, khakis, for safari
- A long-sleeve cotton shirt, cotton t-shirts or vests
- Comfortable trousers for around the camp
- Comfortable walking shoes/track shoes/hiking boots for walks
- Flat, closed toe shoes for around the camp
- Wide-brimmed Hat/ Panama, Safari Hat
- Windbreaker/light jacket
- Lightweight shorts and t-shirts for the daytime
- Safari dresses, shorts for the ladies for around the camp (depending on the weather)
- A light fleece or long-sleeve shirt
- Sunglasses, lip balm, mosquito repellent
- Camera, memory cards, chargers
The early mornings and evenings can be cold during the winter so we recommend packing accordingly:
- A warm jacket or winter coat
- Warm beanie, winter hat and scarf
- Gloves
- Long-sleeve shirt with thermal undergarments
- Warm jumper
Medical:
Please consult your physician or local travel clinic for an up-to-date list of required vaccinations, yellow fever certificate before travelling to Kenya.
Weather
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East Africa has a generally comfortable tropical climate year-round, but there are significant regional variations. The rains throughout the region are ‘the long rains’ from March to May and ‘the short rains’ from October to December. Note that due to the altitude it can be cold at night during June & July. The coolest months are from June to October and the warmest are from December to February.
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Designed by Anjali & Jaisal Singh

Unfenced and unobtrusive, the camp nestles in a thicket of Elephant Pepper trees surrounded by vistas of unending savannah. The setting allows the Mara’s wild inhabitants to roam freely around the area, adding immensely to the experience of being at one with nature at her very best. Combined with colonial campaign furniture, a mix of dark wood with intricate brass fittings, the tents provide an elegant sensibility. We designed the campfire to be the core of the camp, where you could sit after dinner sharing stories of the day’s adventures, hearing the roar from the pride of lions nearby; a true African experience.
