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Leleshwa: picture gallery


Leleshwa is a high-end bush camp in a remote part of the Mara ecosystem.
You're deep in the bush - as evidenced by this old 'leopard larder' in camp.
It is a lovely tented camp...
… that borders a seasonal river…
…and is accessed over a footbridge.
Most guests arrive in time for lunch…
…always eaten outdoors when possible…
…before going back to their tents for a rest.
Leleshwa's tents are traditionally styled but very cool and comfortable…
…with good-sized beds and practical, well-designed furnishings…
…including big lock boxes…
…and nifty chests-cum-tea-tables for essentials like insect spray and a torch.
Outside, each tent also has a veranda - a pleasant place to sit and birdwatch.
Drinking water is filtered on site and supplied in glass bottles.
The tent dressing rooms and bathrooms are accessed through a flap at the side…
…and again, everything is stylishily practical, while the deep bush environment is all around.
Wooden panelling around the loo and shower…
…is being replaced by tiled splashbacks, and the showers always have hot running water.
For families, the special family tent is much larger…
…with a separate lounge/children's area.
Leleshwa welcomes children and has lots of toys and activities on offer.
Dinner is usually eaten in the dining tent…
…which has a lounge tent…
…just next door.
Leleshwa is a small camp, and the lounge is very central.
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Leleshwa is a high-end bush camp in a remote part of the Mara ecosystem.
Leleshwa is a high-end bush camp in a remote part of the Mara ecosystem.
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You're deep in the bush - as evidenced by this old 'leopard larder' in camp.
You're deep in the bush - as evidenced by this old 'leopard larder' in camp.
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It is a lovely tented camp...
It is a lovely tented camp...
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… that borders a seasonal river…
… that borders a seasonal river…
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…and is accessed over a footbridge.
…and is accessed over a footbridge.
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Most guests arrive in time for lunch…
Most guests arrive in time for lunch…
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…always eaten outdoors when possible…
…always eaten outdoors when possible…
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…before going back to their tents for a rest.
…before going back to their tents for a rest.
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Leleshwa's tents are traditionally styled but very cool and comfortable…
Leleshwa's tents are traditionally styled but very cool and comfortable…
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…with good-sized beds and practical, well-designed furnishings…
…with good-sized beds and practical, well-designed furnishings…
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…including big lock boxes…
…including big lock boxes…
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…and nifty chests-cum-tea-tables for essentials like insect spray and a torch.
…and nifty chests-cum-tea-tables for essentials like insect spray and a torch.
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Outside, each tent also has a veranda - a pleasant place to sit and birdwatch.
Outside, each tent also has a veranda - a pleasant place to sit and birdwatch.
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Drinking water is filtered on site and supplied in glass bottles.
Drinking water is filtered on site and supplied in glass bottles.
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The tent dressing rooms and bathrooms are accessed through a flap at the side…
The tent dressing rooms and bathrooms are accessed through a flap at the side…
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…and again, everything is stylishily practical, while the deep bush environment is all around.
…and again, everything is stylishily practical, while the deep bush environment is all around.
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Wooden panelling around the loo and shower…
Wooden panelling around the loo and shower…
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…is being replaced by tiled splashbacks, and the showers always have hot running water.
…is being replaced by tiled splashbacks, and the showers always have hot running water.
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For families, the special family tent is much larger…
For families, the special family tent is much larger…
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…with a separate lounge/children's area.
…with a separate lounge/children's area.
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Leleshwa welcomes children and has lots of toys and activities on offer.
Leleshwa welcomes children and has lots of toys and activities on offer.
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Dinner is usually eaten in the dining tent…
Dinner is usually eaten in the dining tent…
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…which has a lounge tent…
…which has a lounge tent…
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…just next door.
…just next door.
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Leleshwa is a small camp, and the lounge is very central.
Leleshwa is a small camp, and the lounge is very central.

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