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Upon arrival, all guests are given a complimentary, non-alcoholic welcome drink. Special Alcoholic or non-alcoholic special punches / cocktails, can be arranged. Besides a Masai dance occurring every three days, the performers are available for special occasions, on request, and at a charge. Anniversaries, birthdays, weddings and other parties can be celebrated in style, with a festive ambience created by the melding of an appropriate decor and menu. Cakes can be presented with a grand (Masai) entrance upon prior arrangement. Fruit and flowers are available on request, and are subject to seasonal availability.
Guests can choose from a wide range of activities at Fairmont Mara Safari Club, including game drives and balloon safaris over the Mara plains capped with a champagne breakfast on the savannah or a stroll in the footprints of the hippo-trodden path escorted by a Masai Moran.
The location provides a perfect base for visiting the Masai Mara, one of the world’s richest wildlife reserves, and home to an astounding array of animals including zebras, cheetahs, wildebeests, gazelles and of course the “Big Five”.
Swimming Pool
The free-form swimming pool is manned by an attendant from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sun-beds and mattresses abound. Towels are provided here. Changing rooms, both the men's and the ladies', have showers. Children under 12 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times. The swimming pool surrounds are ideal for private cocktail parties.
Masai Dances
Every third day, Masai dancers perform in the lounge from 7:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Slide Shows
The Resident Naturalist conducts a slide show every third day on the habitat and animals in the Mara, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Talk on Masai Culture
A specialist on the Masai culture discusses traditional, and contemporary lifestyles of the Masai, every third day, from 7:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Table Games
Such as scrabble, and cards are available from the reception.
Library & Information Center
Containing books on wildlife, maps and other interesting information, the library is open from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The Resident Naturalist is always available to answer any environmental questions. This room doubles as a conference room.
Wildlife Videos
Wildlife videos are played after dinner in the lounge, on alternate days, from approximately 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Theme Events
The following theme events can be arranged:
Black Tie Bush Dinner: In full regalia, dine out under the stars in style.
Aitong Cocktails around a campfire: up on the Aitong Hills, what better place to have a party.
Bush Breakfast: a full gourmet breakfast, perhaps to be combined with a nature walk?
Mara Safari Lunch: a picnic in the bush
Ngerende Touchdown: cocktails on the airstrip