Reviews of Basecamp Eagle View
Wildlife sightings and reviews
7 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Basecamp Eagle View and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Basecamp Eagle View review"
Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this camp." See all these reviews: 10n in Zanzibar; 4n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Striped Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Basecamp Eagle View review"
The tents are large and spaced well apart, adding to the wilderness feel of the camp. You will be escorted to and from your tent after sundown - just as well as we had buffalo and giraffe around ours! The view from the verandah is superb as is the view from the bathroom. There's nothing quite like watching zebra whilst brushing your teeth! There are two showers - one inside and one outside.
Our best game drives here were in the Conservancy with some super sightings of cheetah, elephant, hippos and lots of lions, all at close quarters and with few other vehicles. We had a full day in the Mara Reserve with a great bush breakfast and lunch but the animals were few and far between although we were lucky enough to catch a pair of lions mating which was a real treat.
One point to note is that the camp no longer accepts Mastercard so make sure you have an alternative method of settling your bill or purchasing gifts from the (very) small shop." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
3 sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
10 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
10 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"Basecamp Eagle View review"
It was much appreciated that they offered us an extra tent (A and B), so the kids had a bit of space to spread out, and I had my own tent. So lovely of them, and unexpected.
Amazing game drives with our driver." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya

Buffalo
5 sightings

Eland
10 sightings

Elephant
6 sightings

Giraffe
10 sightings

Hippo
4 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
7 sightings

Spotted Hyena
6 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"2 sisters on a trip of a lifetime"
What an amazing experience we had on safari. We saw so many animals including baby elephants, baby cheetahs and a 6 month old leopard to name but a few.
We had excellent advice from Olivia at Expert Africa who worked tirelessly with us helping us to find a camp and holiday within our budget. We could not have asked for a better holiday. One observation, however, was that the food we had at the camp was very cosmopolitan and not of a Kenyan influence which seemed a shame. We would have liked to have at least had the option to sample typical Kenyan food but nothing was offered. We were surprised to be offered pasta carbonara and spaghetti Bolognese in the middle of the Mara! Having said that, the food we had was plentiful and tasty.
Our trip through the local village of Talek was most interesting stopping at a local girls boarding school to learn about their project in Talek to keep young teenage girls in education. The local womens' Arts Centre at Basecamp near Talek was certainly worth a visit as well. Our morning out in that area was a great way to spend a few hours in the local area and gave us an insight into how the local people lived.
I cannot think of anything we would have changed on our holiday and our thanks to Olivia for her perseverance in finding us something we could afford!
Well done Expert Africa, your services really are a credit to you." See all these reviews: 3n in Kenya

Buffalo
2 sightings

Cheetah
2 sightings

Eland
4 sightings

Elephant
7 sightings

Giraffe
7 sightings

Hippo
3 sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
4 sightings

Wildebeest
9 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"fantastic views ; good service"
Good rooms-wonderful views and terrific area to visit both by car and on foot." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
"Basecamp Eagle View review"
"Basecamp Eagle View review"
I have stayed at game lodges many other times, in Kenya,Tanzania and Namibia. Basecamp Eagles View,and my visit surpassed, all the others very good thorough they were.
The individual lodges were excellent with large beds, perfect 'facilities' ( even a hot water bottle!) and a veranda and views to die for; the main reception areas were beautifully presented; the Masai staff were all exceptional in their warmth, concern and efficiency; the food varied and excellent. Above all, and a reason for staying here even had everything else been less than adequate, was the setting overlooking the valley and plains 100 ft or more below us with wandering giraffe, water buck, antelope to inspect with binoculars and a beer in hand.
The game drives were a joy; as much good game as you could wish for and plenty of it; stunning and varied scenery and the exceptional pleasure of rarely seeing another vehicle this despite staying stationary for an hour on two separate occasions, once surrounded by at least fifty grazing elephants and the other by nine lazy lions all a touching distance away, in the setting sunset.( In the Masai Mara you would have been in a vehicle park with that sort of game!)
Steve, my guide and driver was an amiable, knowledgeable and friendly companion dressed always in full Masai outfit. I could not have wished for better. His patience and skill in setting up those two particular game experiences was exceptional. I loved every minute of it but almost the most memorable was the last early morning walk where he collected three more of the staff and the four of them, dressed in red and beads and armed with lethal looking throwing spears, escorted us; we were safe as houses and never at risk, their red outfits enough in themselves to warn away any hungry lion!
I could not recommend too highly this exceptional camp. If your interest also lies in ecological issues, then the camp must be one of the most efficient with recycling everywhere, their power from the sun; indeed it has been short listed for an International Award.
I am grateful for a really memorable visit and shall return!" See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
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