The entrance to Ol Seki is via the back of the camp so upon your arrival the camp itself comes as a complete surprise. We were met by Matthew, the manager, with cold drinks and escorted 20 yards to the library area. WOW, it's at this point you realise the camp is on top of a rock out crop and in front of you is a fantastic view over the bush. Sitting in the library on an afternoon watching the amazing birdlife around the camp and the odd giraffe and antelope walk by was heaven.

The accommodation, dining and library areas are all luxury tents (the word tent doesn't do them justice) on hardwood platforms. Unlike many camps you have your own power supply, extremely useful for battery charging etc. We had a massive bed and loads of space. They are stunning rooms especially designed to make best use of the views and location.

The food was excellent as was the service throughout our stay. Every member of staff was helpful, friendly and courteous. Our driver and guide were perfectly paired for their combined knowledge of birds and mammals.

We stayed at Ol Seki after spending 5 days in the Masai Mara park and the wildlife is more sparse, not the vast herds of game, although we did see plenty including a good sized herd of elephant. However so are the tourists and we only saw one other vehicle in our 3 days at Ol Seki. The birdlife was incredible, actually better than where we were in the park.

The flexibility shown was also excellent. When we wanted to go for a walk for some exercise it wasn't a problem we set off for our evening game drive early and walked to the local village (seeing antelope, elephants and birds on the way). The car followed a few hundred yards behind with our equipment and water. Want to focus on birds this morning ? no problem!

Ol Seki also operates the traditional sundowner on your evening safari. There is nothing quite like parking up under a tree to watch the sun go down vodka and tonic in hand. One night a hyena walked past and a few minutes later a nightjar flew around our vehicle. You drive back in the dark for a night safari, an unforgettable experience.

This was my fourth safari and Ol Seki is up there as our joint favourite lodge/camp, we would go back tomorrow. It makes an ideal compliment to a few nights in one of the reserves. The great accommodation, fantastic service and lack of other tourists in the area make this a special place.

Finally, a note about Sue the owner a lovely lady who with her manager, Matthew, and the rest of the staff made this feel like a 'home from home' an expression I've never used before about a holiday destination.