About Basecamp Explorer

With pride, wisdom and an unbending desire to influence the future of his people, Ole Taek welcomed Basecamp to Masai Mara almost 10 years ago.   He was our mentor, our path towards a different way of living and our inspiration for  a new vision: to help diverse cultures work together, to protect biological diversity, to promote sustainable use of the environment, and to safeguard Nature (upon which we and everything depend).

We believe in ecological based tourism that can contribute to preserve the unique natural places in the world. We believe that by using the local...

Dr Joyce Poole has dedicated her life to the study of wild African elephants. Her biography Coming of Age With Elephants is a classic, describing her love and dedication for these magnificent animals.

Basecamp Explorer (former Ecco Travel Group) was established at the beginning of 1998, and is the parent company of subsidiaries/tourist activities in Norway, Sweden, Kenya, India and Russia.

Basecamp Masai Mara:“ Great people, simple but elegant place, the best guides - what more do you need?"Will Tomlinson,San Fransisco, US“ A wonderful place, wonderful...