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Oseki Mara Camp

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Community based eco tourism

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OUR KEY FEATURES

Discover an extraordinary off-the beaten track and community based safari experience that will leave you inspired and allows you to engage with the local Maasai community.

Be guided by a local - immerse yourself in the beauty of nature & culture alike at our safari camp just 7 minutes away from the Masai Mara NP. No extra concession fees need to be paid. Park entrance fees only need to be paid once entering the reserve for a safari. 

Authentic Glamping or Camping Experience

Through the ey es of a local

Our tents are high quality canvas, beautifully furnished with en-suite facilities, and all the standards amenities and conveniences one would expect from a comfortable accommodation.

Sustainable green travel

& The Maasai Community

As we are community based, our aim is to include the local Maasai community in every way possible.

Each of our self-designed Mara Ex perience is carried out by a local Maasai of the area to let you experience the best of what the Mara has to offer through the eyes of a local

Learn more about our aim in our story

Family & pet friendly

Community-based

All ages are welcome with our comfortable family tents and fun entertainment.

Kids, teens & young adults will have the time of their lives and learn about the bush. A unique experience for the entire family!

  Photography or film safaris Wildebeest migration & big 5 Safaris   Check our reviews on the ones that have travelled before you to find out about our amazing guide and driver Lawrence, we are happy to inform you that he is a true pro when it comes to photography/film safaris!

Minimizing our footprint

Loyal supporters of Sustainable travel prac tises 

The biggest challenge facing mankind is sustainability but Oseki is part of the solar power generation.

By using solar panels we can capture the ultimate source of renewable energy, the sun.

We also aim to make use of the ''just dig it'' concept soon & we collect rain water whenever we can.

 Click here to learn more about the concept of ''Just dig it''

Book a Glamping Tent or Camping spot

 Welcome to our Glamping safari tents! Our tents come with full board and a private bathroom. If you prefer a half board option or a room only, please contact us.

We're located just 5-7 minutes outside of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Sekenani side. You only need to pay park fees once when going on a safari, and no concession fees are added. We also have camping facilities available. Book your stay with us today!

OUR AMENITIES

Your own Mara Adventure Through the Eyes of a Local & contact us direct via whats'app or e-mail.

E-mail: osekimaasaimaracamp.com

Dennis: +254714078970

Anne: +31617206539

Sustainable travel

Oseki has a focus & attention to the economical, social and environmental issues of the Maasai peoples and the environment.

By picking us as your choice of travel we aim to improve the experiences of travellers by offering a taste of local expertise whilst also harboring a focus on the needs of the host community.

Eat healthy with a mix of local & international cuisine

Slowly we are becoming more self-sustainable, off the grid & green with solar panels & a generator as a back up during cloudy days. Own planted greeneries, eggs from our own chickens & milk from our own milk cow.

Choose us and we can continue our dream to build a beautiful nature inspired accomodation with more Local Mara Experiences to come!

Spend time on the Maasai mini farm

Step for step we will build a green & sustainable future on 5 hectares just outside the gates of the Masai Mara.

We value animal rights immensely and our animals have a free range on the grounds.

We currently have cows, goats, sheep, chickens, 2 dogs and a pig. We hope to add/rescue more animals in the future to give them a safe & happy home

Family Safari Package

+ bushwalk with archery class - 3 nights

Choose from one or 2 full day safaris

'' Through the eyes of a local edition''

7 nights - 2 pax Professional photography safari

+ a bushwalk with archery class and medicinal plant tour & an elephant hike with Maasai Warriors

''Through the eyes of a local edition''

Family & friends Safari package + bushwalk with archery class - 3 nights

Private big 5 or Wildebeest Migration Safari for two - 3 nights 4 days

+ Walking Safari with Maasai Warriors

OUR SAFARI PACKAGE OPTIONS

Rooms rates directions.

Full board & wi-fi

Oseki Camp offers spacious safari tents with each their own bathroom located in the middle in the bush just 5 minutes away from the Masai Mara NP Sekenani entrance. 

Our rate includes full board & wifi in the main area. You'll be hosted by Maasai from the nearby community. Our project is community based & meant to support the Maasai community. We have used natural & recycle materials for our main area such as river rocks,

locally designed furniture & glass bottles in the walls.

We hope to continue this vibe with more sustainably build buildings. Thinking cob & clay for the near future!

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Oseki's Mara   Experiences

Hosted by local maasai guides.

We offer a wide range of self-designed Mara experiences all hosted by Maasai guides such as walking safaris in the form of a bush walk with archery class, (child friendly) an elephant hike with Maasai Warriors, Traditional Maasai village visits, (photography) safaris, hot air balloon safaris and the unique experience  of ''herding Cattle with Kenya's Maasai.''

Our focus is for our travellers to blend in with the Maasai community & to create more sustainable projects in the future based on community based tourism with a mix of nature conservation & experiencing the Maasai culture first hand, all with a budget in mind!

Need more information? See below! 

Tailor made safaris both   private & for groups

Simplicity with a personal touch

Through your visit we aim to support the maasai community by training local people & supporting the school.

Oseki's    Off the beaten track Masai Mara Travel Experiences Design your own package

Design yourself or contact us for more info we keep local & sustainable travel in mind.

Dedication. Expertise. Passion.

These are some members of our team - all ready to share their knowledge and passion with you. Each member is part of the Maasai Community and has been trained by us, through following an education or by engaging in previous work-related jobs. Each of our team members will take great care of you during your stay with us. 

Art Co-owners

Dennis & Anne

Anne & Dennis are the co-owners of Oseki Camp. Anne does sales & marketing & design of the camp while Dennis is responsible for the day to day structure of the camp and does a lot for the community as he is one of the community leaders of the area of Nkineji and shareholder of Siana Conservation park

Guide & security guard

Solomon & Jackson

Jackson is our security guard who loves to play soccer. Solomon is always ready for a joke and is keen about photography and talking about his culture

Passionate about education, ecotourism and wildlife conservation. Ready to share his knowledge 

Kevin has studied Tourism and is the guy you can go to once you need something arranged. He is our all-round guy!

Responsible for repairs

& security guard

Kiu is allround and also goes on guiding trips and hikes. He is passionate about his culture and has the eyes of a hawk when seeing animals. 

Driver & guide

Lawrence & Geoffrey

Lawrence is a keen birder and highly knowledgable about the park ang big cats

Ready for an adventure? Read our testimonials

Smart, loyal & protective

Part of the Oseki family

Sweet & cheeky

Smart, Cheeky & always in for a treat!

TESTIMONIALS

Come Here For An Authentic Cultural Experience.

This camp is run by the Masai tribe and profits benefit the community directly. Everything was customizable and flexible, from transport to activities to payment. I was pleased that every day was organized (even scheduled downtime which I used to take a nap in the hammock!) and the timings were very prompt. The food was very good - locally sourced and excellent veggies. I have a very sensitive stomach and did not get sick at all!

We chose Oseki for the value (best I could find after hours of researching lodging in the area!), but we got so much more than a good deal. Besides the safari animals and beautiful sunsets, the best part of the visit was bonding with the Masai staff - a group of educated men and women in their 20s and 30s who are passionate about sharing their precious traditions and lifestyle with anyone who will listen, and have dedicated their talents to helping the Masai community flourish.

My husband and I were both tearful when we left. There’s no substitute for this humbling and rich experience.

-Rosella Age March 2020 Facebook & google

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Anne Blom + 31610104802 

+31617206539 whats'app only,     dennis parmuat +254714078970, [email protected], c12, sekenani town, masai mara, kenya.

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Entumoto Safari Camp

Maasai mara, kenya.

• Property Info
• Experiences
• bar / lounge
• community pool
• nature walks
• social and cultural visits
• On-site dining tent
• On-site vegetable farm

16% VAT and 2% City Tax, included

Not available at this property.

Included in the Rates

Accommodation and all meals.

Not required, but appreciated.

Included on-site.

Cellular Signal

Wi-fi signal, minimum age for children, additional guests.

No additional guests over maximum occupancy are allowed at this property.

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Personal items

Reservation and Cancellation Policy

All canceled reservations received 84 or more days prior to arrival are subject to a 10% cancellation penalty. 

Reservations canceled within 42 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 60% penalty.

Reservations canceled within 21 days of the scheduled arrival date are subject to a 100% penalty and are responsible for the entire stay and will forfeit all payments.

Pets are not allowed at this property.

How Do I Get There?

The best way to come is flying from Wilson Airport in Nairobi. The flight is 40 minutes and there are several regular flights every day. At Mara Keekorok Airstrip, you will be received by our guides who take you to the camp. The adventure starts immediately, and on the way to the camp (40 minutes), you will meet zebras, giraffes, buffalo, antelopes, elephants and sometimes also lions.

By car, it is 240 km from Nairobi on a partly good road for five hours.

From Keekorok Airstrip you can also fly on to Mombasa or Lewa north of Mount Kenya or other destinations in Kenya.

An elegant camp nestled into the Entumoto Valley. With beautiful furniture, amazing staff and fantastic wildlife, it is the epitome of glamping in the wilderness. One of the top four tented camps in the Masai Mara and half the price of its competition.

Glamping Types

Total Accommodations

Minimum night stay, rates based on.

• per person, sharing

Best time to visit

Open: Year-Round

July to October for migration  November to March for peaceful safari

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Entumoto Main

Entumoto toto.

There are five double rooms at Entumoto that are perfect for couples. Each room has a lovely wide deck to sit out on, a double bed and a spacious bathroom.

There are four family tents. Each tent has two en-suite rooms, one with a double bed and the other with twin beds. In between, there is a sitting room with a fireplace and two more convertible beds; there is a large wooden deck for relaxing with magnificent views.

The Details

Entumoto Toto is the more affordable accommodation and has 2 family tents as well as 2 double en suites. The Toto tents are furnished in a similar fashion to the Main camp and have their own private veranda - but without the views over the conservancy. However, they are nearer the lounge and dining area and are still surrounded by wildlife.

All guests can enjoy the pool area, main lounge, dining area and other common areas. However, for families and small groups who wish for more privacy there is a separate lounge and dining area in Entumoto Toto

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Ishara is the swahili word for ‘sign’, and in this majestic part of the world, nature invites you to embrace each moment as a sign, welcome to ishara.

Our authentically Kenyan, world-class experience in the Masai Mara National Reserve is about more than just escaping the hustle and noise of daily life. Here, there’s a story embedded in each grain of earth, and a purpose behind every shift in the wind.

There are signs all around if you stop and listen.

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As travellers, we are seekers. Seekers of serenity and sublime experiences. Seekers of connection to the earth and the sky, and connection to our fellow beings. At Ishara, deep in the wilderness of the Masai Mara, there’s a new dimension of connection to be discovered. Connect with yourself, your soul, and your purpose like never before.

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Olailepo Mara Camp in Maasai Mara

 olailepo mara camp, formerly mara sidai, is a magnificent glamping camp situated  just 1km from oloolaimutia gate in maasai mara.

Olailepo Mara Camp boasts 23 comfortable en-suite tents, each equipped with a private bathroom with hot water.  Other amenities at the camp include a restaurant, lounge, and outdoor gazebo among others.

Olailepo Mara: the ultimate bush experience

It is nestled amidst a lush canopy of indigenous trees, providing a cool and tranquil stay away from the heat of the African plains. Guests get a chance to immerse immerse themselves in a breathtaking scenery at Maasai Mara while enjoying the comfort of our splendid facilities, elegant tents, and exceptional service. Olailepo truly offers the best bush experience.

If you're in search of a serene and revitalizing experience, we have everything you need in our camp.

Comfortable Tents

We have comfy en-suite tents, each equipped with a private bathroom and heated by a charcoal boiler.

Our iconic restaurant offers a variety of mouth watering meals both African and exotic recipes including vegan options.

Outdoor Gazebo

Enjoy the cool morning, afternoon, or evening breeze in our state of the art gazebo while enjoying your drink or meal. We also provide heating when the weather is cold.

We have various activities to make your stay at Olailepo Camp and Maasai Mara as fun as possible.

Maasai Dances

Join the Maasai Warriors and Women for an ecstatic dance around the bonfire. This is your chance to learn new songs and language

Game Drives

Take a full or half day game drive in the amazing Maasai Mara ecosystem. You may witness the famous wildebeest migration. Prices start from Ksh. 16K or 180 USD PP

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Drift across the Mara on a cool morning and enjoy breathtaking views of the Mara Plains and its rich flora and fauna. Rates range from 350-450 USD.

Here are some of the magical photos of Olailepo Mara Camp at Masai Mara

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We always strive to give our guests the best experiences. Here is what some had to say about our services at Olailepo Camp.

Let Olailepo Mara Give You an Unforgettable out-of-this-world Experience Today!

Let us assist you in tailoring your stay to meet your specific budgetary needs, without sacrificing the quality of your experience.

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Glamping Sites in Masai Mara

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Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp - All Inclusive.

Neptune Mara Rianta luxury Camp is situated in the north of the Masai Mara. This luxury-tented camp overlooks the Mara River and is surrounded by wildlife.

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

Facing the Talek River, Mara offers elegantly furnished tents on raised platforms, and a terrace with a bar for spotting animals. All rates include 3 game drives a day, and return airstrip transfers.

Talek Bush Camp , Masai Mara

Located in Talek, Talek Bush Camp, Masai Mara provides accommodation with seating area. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Greenwood safari camp

Greenwood safari camp is a recently renovated campground in Talek, where guests can make the most of its garden and bar.

Fig Tree Camp - Maasai Mara

The Fig Tree Camp – Maasai Mara is located amidst the Maasai Mara National Park, on the banks of the Talek River. It features accommodation with private bathrooms, a swimming pool, and a restaurant.

Julia's River Camp

Julia's River Camp offers accommodation in the heart of the Masai Mara Nature Reserve. Each tent looks onto the Talek River and has its own private veranda h to enjoy the scenery.

PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages

PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages has an outdoor swimming pool, garden, a terrace and restaurant in Talek. This 5-star resort offers room service, a concierge service and free WiFi.

Olare Mara Kempinski

Nestled on the banks of the Ntiakitiak River, Olare Mara Kempinski is located in Masai Mara and boasts panoramic views of the savannah and game species.

Sarova Mara Game Camp

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Kambu Mara Camp

Situated in Sekenani in the Narok region, Kambu Mara Camp has a terrace. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the campground free of charge.

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A good location for a stress-free stay in Masai Mara, Mayian luxury camp is a luxury tent surrounded by views of the garden.

Located in Masai Mara in the Narok region, Leruk holiday home provides accommodation with free private parking, as well as access to a sauna. This luxury tent features a terrace.

Saruni Mara is located in Masai Mara and offers a garden and a bar. This property offers access to a terrace and free private parking. Towels and bed linen are provided in the luxury tent.

Soroi Mara Bush Camp is situated in Masai Mara. Boasting full-day security, this property also provides guests with an outdoor fireplace. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Soroi Private Wing is set in Masai Mara and offers a shared lounge. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Located in Masai Mara in the Narok region, Basecamp Adventure features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi.

Samana Mara is located in Masai Mara and offers a terrace and a bar. This luxury tent provides free private parking, full-day security and free WiFi.

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All Masai Mara lodges & camps

Countless accommodation options are available in Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara conservancies. From designer lodges suspended in the air to family-oriented tented camps and anything in between, you can rest assured to find the perfect Masai Mara safari lodge just for you.

Please make use of the filters below to search for accommodation options within your budget. Specific rates are displayed on each individual lodge description page. You can also search for accommodation located in Masai Mara National Reserve proper or search for accommodation in the Mara conservancies .

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Basecamp Wilderness

lodge location Naboisho Conservancy

Discover Basecamp Wilderness, an eco-luxury retreat in the heart of Naboisho. Experience authentic safari adventures, sustainability, and community-led conservation in one of Kenya's most breathtaking settings. Connect with nature like never before.

from US$ 399 per person per night

Mahali Mzuri

lodge location Olare Motorogi

Next-level glamping in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at the northern edge of Masai Mara National Reserve. With only twelve safari tents, Mahali Mzuri offers guests the best of the bush but without the mass tourism elements that take away from the experience.

from US$ 1,100 per person per night

Basecamp Adventure

lodge location Near Talek Gate

Experience eco-luxury at Basecamp Adventure, nestled near Talek Gate in Masai Mara. Our budget-friendly tents offer stunning views and a gateway to thrilling wildlife encounters and Maasai cultural experiences. Embrace the spirit of adventure and sustainability.

from US$ 249 per person per night

Richard's River Camp

lodge location Mara North

Sprawled out along the green, lush banks of the Ntiakatek River lies Richard’s River Camp, one of the area's most exclusive safari camps. Richard's Camp's warm and hospitable staff will make sure your Masai Mara safari adventures are truly unforgettable.

from US$ 985 per person per night

Mara Expedition Camp

lodge location Masai Mara

The Mara Expedition Camp boasts five spacious, light & airy tented suites. Sprawled out among a grove of African ebony trees, each tent has an en-suite bathroom and is outfitted with a lovely hot-water brass safari shower. Simple yet safari chique!

from US$ 835 per person per night

Little Governors' Camp

Candlelit dinners, an 'Out of Africa' full-on luxurious safari tent, incredibly friendly Maasai guides and camp staff and every creature comfort you could wish for. Little Governors' Camp offers guests all of this... plus it’s very own waterhole teeming with wildlife.

from US$ 495 per person per night

Basecamp Masai Mara

lodge location near Talek Gate

A beacon of sustainable eco-tourism, on the border of the Masai Mara National Reserve, this riverside camp is a mid-sized tented community perfect for families and couples alike. Plus, did we mention the Obamas visited back in 2006?

Governors' Camp

As one of the best known and most popular camps in the Masai Mara, Governors’ Camp is a tranquil and traditional tented camp with unrivalled and uninterrupted views of the Mara’s natural landscape where guests enjoy the sweeping Kenyan plains.

from US$ 412 per person per night

Eagle View Camp

lodge location Naboisho

A small camp of nine tents set on an elevated viewpoint overlooking countless miles of lush green - a popular playground for Kenya’s magnificent large animals and birdlife. Basecamp Eagle View is an ideal mid-range camp for a comfortable, yet thrilling, safari.

Ol Seki Hemingway's Mara Camp

Stunning private tented camp in one of the wildest parts of Kenya. Each of the camp's 10 tented suites offers guests an incredible 270 degree view of the Mara Plains. Ol Seki Hemingway's offers warm Kenyan hospitality and a tailor-made safari experience.

from US$ 694 per person per night

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

lodge location Mara Triangle

Kenyan hospitality meets Maasai-inspired luxury on the lush green banks of the Saparingo River. &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp lies on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, where riverine forest meets the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara.

from US$ 435 per person per night

Elephant Pepper Camp (Elewana Collection)

Hidden away deep in a fig and elephant pepper tree grove lies an intimate and exclusive refuge from everyday life. The Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is ideally situated in a wildlife hotspot and is the perfect home base for adventurous safari activities in Kenya.

from US$ 600 per person per night

Mara Kempinski

Experience unparalleled luxury at Mara Kempinski, nestled in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. This exclusive camp offers spacious tents, bespoke safari adventures, and breathtaking views, ensuring a memorable escape into the heart of the Greater Masai Mara.

from US$ 919 per person per night

Sala's Camp

Tucked away in the southernmost reaches of the Mara, just a stone's throw away from Tanzania, lies Sala's Camp. The remote atmosphere and just seven spacious tents, will make you feel as if you’re staying at your own private game reserve.

from US$ 1,259 per person per night

Saruni Mara

Saruni Mara is a one of its kind intimate, deluxe safari lodge. Each cottage is stylishly furnished according to a theme. You can choose from cottages with names such as the Love Shack, the Photographer’s Studio, the Observatory, and the Natural History Suite.

from US$ 500 per person per night

Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp

lodge location Olderkesi

Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp offers guest vintage luxury at its best. Cream-coloured tents decorated in 1920s epic safari style, professional Maasai safari guides and above all a sense of elegance and class - this safari camp has it all.

from US$ 1,059 per person per night

Elewana Sand River Camp

Ideally situated in one of the most remote parts of the Mara, Sand River Camp pays homage to romantic 1920s safaris. Its design reminds guests of the many African adventure themed Hollywood movies in that time period.

from US$ 670 per person per night

&Beyond  Bateleur  Camp

Two intimate camps, each with its own refreshing infinity pool and nine elegant and spacious tented suites. The &Beyond Bateleur Camp is an oasis of luxury on the fringes of a dense Kenyan forest at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment.

from US$ 1,150 per person per night

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Ideal setting for visitors seeking a blend of safari adventure with a village hotel feel. Mara Serena Safari Lodge, the largest safari property in the region, has a strong reputation and models itself on local mud-hut villages. Hotel luxuries include a swimming pool and bar.

from US$ 329 per person per night

Sanctuary Olonana Safari Lodge

An exclusive hideaway, Sanctuary Olonana is where families and couples go to retreat from the outside world. With a swimming pool and glass-sided suites for prime game viewing, Olonana offers an immersive safari experience far from the pressures of everyday life.

from US$ 914 per person per night

Serian Nkorombo Mobile Camp

A mobile tented camp on the riverside, Nkorombo is a part of the Serian group of properties that’s renowned for its serenity and exclusivity. Nestled in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Nkorombo is perfectly situated for an awe-inspiring African adventure.

from US$ 917 per person per night

Offbeat Mara Camp

Sitting beside the Olare Orak River, Offbeat Mara Camp is the proud home to some of the best wildlife viewing spots in the Mara North Conservancy and allows guests to experience life in the untamed African wilderness.

from US$ 519 per person per night

Karen Blixen Camp

Experience the magnificence of the pristine African wilderness with vibrant Kenyan traditions in the golden hue of the Serengeti-Masai Mara at Karen Blixen Camp – the place to dream, live and love to your heart’s content.

from US$ 460 per person per night

Kicheche Valley Camp

Nestled within a shaded acacia woodland within the Naboisho Conservancy, where a significant number of giraffes and elephants come to roam and play each day, Kicheche Valley Camp is an exquisite place to stay.

Angama Mara

Many safari lodges have a lovely view, but the view at Angama Mara is truly next level. The camp sits up high upon the top of the Oloololo Escarpment and overlooks the stunning Mara plains below. This camp features next-level luxury, from swanky glass-fronted safari tents to top-notch hospitality.

from US$ 1,650 per person per night

Ngare Serian

Located in Mara North Conservancy, Ngare Serian takes advantage of its location in 1,500 acres of exclusive conservation area. This safari camp has its own fascinating treehouse known as 'The Nest'. Just the right spot for an unforgettable sleep-out or picnic in the treetops.

from US$ 1,074 per person per night

Rekero Camp

An idyllic camp in Masai Mara National Reserve with nine spacious safari tents set out among the trees along the Talek River. Each tent at Rekero Camp comes complete with a front-deck daybed for those moments when you just want to lay back and watch zebras strolling along the river.

from US$ 709 per person per night

Kicheche Mara Camp

Less vehicles, less fuss, more wildlife and a more memorable safari experience. Kicheche Mara Camp is a small-scale, well-designed bush camp in the heart of Mara North. With only eight comfortable safari tents this camp offers guests an intimate safari experience.

from US$ 589 per person per night

Porini Cheetah Camp

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Porini Cheetah Camp is one of the smaller and more intimate Masai Mara safari camps located in the exclusive private Ol Kinyei Conservancy. The camp has an authentic safari feel, yet with all of the modern conveniences you would expect to find on safari holiday.

from US$ 559 per person per night

Serian - The Original

An oasis of calm in a fairy-tale like setting. Serian - The Original is known for its remote location and its intimate, remote atmosphere. Spend the night in spacious safari tents and embark on epic safari game drives in an area abundant with wildlife.

from US$ 924 per person per night

Governors' Il Moran

Governors' Il Moran Camp is quite the luxury safari accommodation. It has even attracted the makers of BBC wildlife documentaries such as Big Cat Diaries. Large plush sofas and candle-lit dinners are the perfect complement to extraordinary wildlife sightings in the area.

from US$ 647 per person per night

Mara Plains Camp

In essence, Mara Plains Camp offers guests an intimate safari hideaway in one of Africa's most game-rich regions. With equal attention to luxury and authenticity, this camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy is off the beaten track, luxurious and has a warm and welcoming ambience.

from US$ 1,445 per person per night

Porini Mara Camp

Warm and inviting eco-camp sprawled out along the banks of the Ole Sabukiye River in the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy. Six traditional yet comfortable safari tents with plush interiors, a resident lion pride, very hospitable staff and outstanding local Maasai guides. Who could ask for more?

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When choosing a Kenya safari , the Masai Mara is one of the top places that come to mind. This is because it’s home to the Big Five – lion, elephant, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo. If you plan to spend at least three days on a Masai Mara safari , you’ll have a very high chance of seeing at least four of the five. The most elusive is the rhinoceros.

A Masai Mara safari is an experience that all wildlife lovers should try. Once you’ve been one time, chances are you’ll want to go back again and again. The Masai Mara triangle is teaming with wildlife and a few days of wildlife watching will bring many amazing experiences.

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On the second day of our Masai Mara safari, we’re bumping up and down in the back seat of a safari vehicle, bones rattling, as we fly through a field of grass.

From the excited tone of the voice of our guide, who is jabbering away in Swahili, it looks like there’s a predator around the area.

The Masai Mara National Reserve is an African landmark and one of the best places in the world to see cheetahs in the wild.

With 1510sqkm of grasslands, it’s sometimes difficult to get a good eyeful of the world’s fastest land animal.

Today, we’re in luck.

We arrive at a scene to see three cheetahs and there’s a bonus.,a pack of hyenas and jackals as well.

We’re just in time to get a photo of a hyena staring defiantly at the cheetahs with a baby gazelle hanging from its mouth.

In the distance are Thompson’s gazelles and impalas watching with interest.

Our guide beats on the steering wheel in frustration. When he calms down, he tells us the three cheetahs are young males out on one of their first kills.

As the hyena has stolen their food, this could mean that the cheetahs could go hungry for the rest of the day. It’s a raw lesson in the Masai Mara university of life.

The cheetahs were cubs of a female cheetah that died in an accident while being tranquilised. The Masai Mara community was devastated but there was an even bigger problem.

Her cubs were only nine months old and had not yet been taught to hunt. The Masai Mara Rangers were afraid that the cubs wouldn’t survive in the wild on their own.

As cheetahs are rapidly becoming an endangered species, the Rangers would keep an eye on the cubs to help them along.

The alternative would have been a cheetah orphanage.

The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal.

They can run fast (up to 112kph) but they have weak jaws and small teeth, which means they’re not that well equipped to fight larger predators.

Due to poaching and loss of habitat through farming, the species is endangered.

We feel privileged to have more cheetah sightings ; three female cheetahs. The mother and her two daughters run and jump playfully.

Mother cheetah watches a family of warthogs (African wild pigs) walking through the plains.

The adult cheetah springs into action when the warthogs come close to her cubs and chases them away.

The Masai Mara Great Migration is a bucket list event when millions of wildebeests, zebras and gazelles cross the Mara River from Tanzania’s Serengeti.

During the Masai Mara migration, the plains in the Mara are a sea of wildlife. The Mara River crossing is a jaw-dropping sight, where thousands of wildebeests and zebras cross the river.

The Masai Mara Migration is also a confronting experience, as many don’t make it and dead wildebeest carcasses float in some parts of the river to be devoured by the crocodiles.

One of the strong points of the Masai Mara is that no matter what time of year you visit, there’s plenty of wildlife to see.

On one trip two months before the migration, our daily safaris while staying in luxury at Sanctuary Olonana safari camp reveals a Noah’s Ark of creatures.

We see herds of African buffaloes, with impressive curled horns.

White cattle egrets are small birds that hop on and off the backs of these buffaloes, picking at insects.

Seeing so many animals in the Masai Mara National Park soon becomes the norm and it’s easy to take it all for granted. But it’s good to remember you’re in the wild and anything can happen.

Buffaloes can be extremely dangerous and our guide tells us about a near-fatal accident with one.

A guest decided to hop out of the vehicle and answer the call of nature behind a bush.

A buffalo came out of nowhere and charged straight at the bush. The guide jumped out to rescue the guest and found himself on his back facing an angry buffalo. He was lucky to escape with a wounded leg.

Masai Mara safaris are likely to bring sightings of lions, elephants, giraffes, birds and all kinds deer.

One of the more amazing sights in the Masai Mara game reserve is a lioness dragging a freshly killed topi by the neck while a pride of male lions sleep some distance away.

Another highlight is seeing a Martial eagle perched on a mound. The eagle has just killed an Egyptian goose and is looking mighty pleased.

Each day brings more animal sightings, such as Thompson’s gazelles wagging their tails, giraffes grazing on treetops and serval cats darting among the grass.

There are so many elephants and flocks of wildebeests.

Our guide shows us a half-eaten carcass of a gazelle wedged in the high branches of an Acacia tree.

It’s a leopard’s dinner but the leopard is nowhere in sight.

One afternoon, we come across two young lions. The lions are surrounded by game-viewing vehicles.

At first, the lions ignore the sightseers and roll over on their backs.

We hang around for a while and one of the lions walks right up to the rear wheel of our 4WD and rubs its back against the tyre.

The lions are so used to seeing vehicles they usually ignore them.

According to our guide, the lions thing that the vehicles as large friendly beasts.

Although, there was one crazy lion that liked to jump through the open vehicles.

Of all the experiences in Kenya, I’d have to put flying in a hot air balloon at the top of my list of things I’d do again next time.

Drifting dreamily above the Masai Mara in a hot air balloon is an experience I’ve done it twice and enjoyed it immensely both times.

If you’re visiting Kenya’s  Masai Mara during the annual migration when two million wildebeest and zebra charge into the Masai Mara then a balloon flight is a real highlight.

During the Masai Mara wildebeest migration, the plains are filled with wildlife and you are filled with wonder as you float above graceful giraffes, wildebeest and hippos.

Being in a hot air balloon is an experience that is completely different from flying.

If you’re lucky, you might even see lions hunting and a leopard running over the treetops.

It’s tranquil and relaxing.

I’ve spoken to several people with a fear of heights who assure me that being in a hot air balloon is nowhere near as stressful as flying in a helicopter or a light aircraft.

The experience is somewhat surreal and the landscape below seems like a toy landscape from a dream as you drift over the vast lush green savannah plains, hills and forests.

From above, you see giraffes grazing on trees, herds of topis and elephants drinking from the river.

The balloon floats over the Mara River, where noisy hippos bath in the river. 

Back on the ground, the chefs will have a hearty cooked bush breakfast ready for you to wash down with champagne. 

A visit to the Masai Mara wouldn’t be complete without visiting a Masai village. The Masai Mara is home to the Masai in Africa.

Most camps have relationships with the Masai. And even though some of the villages can be a bit touristy, it’s still worth going to one.

If you want to avoid the tourist traps then visit a school and you’ll be delighted by the Masai children.

Masai Mara Camps

Masai Mara camping ranges from basic to luxury camps. Staying in a Masai Mara camp is an experience that will bring you closer to nature.

If you’ore on a budget, you can save money by staying a little further away from the Masai Mara Reserve. Outside the park, accommodation starts from US$80.

Keep in mind that this means more travelling time and potentially less time game viewing.

Here are the latest prices for Masai Mara accommodation

You may not think of Kenya as a destination for luxury escapes but if you love wildlife, staying in a luxury tented camp in the Masai Mara is a bucket list experience. Tents have bathroom and toilet facilities and come with butlers who make your bed, do your washing and wake you up in the morning with tea and cookies. If you’re planning on seeing the Great Migration, into account how far the camps are from the river crossing.

Sanctuary Olonana, a small luxury safari camp named after a Masai chief who ruled during the early 1900s when the Masai was a force in Kenya’s Masai Mara.

As dawn breaks, you step onto your veranda facing the Mara River listening to the hippos grunt, birds chirp and a lion roar in the distance.

14 suites are impeccably furnished with African and contemporary decor complete with every comfort you can imagine. 

After bouncing around all day in the back of a safari vehicle there’s nothing better than a hot shower or a soak in a bathtub in a contemporary bathroom.

Game drives at Olonana are top-notch as this safari camp employs highly skilled guides who have the experience to find wildlife.

And there’s plenty of that. You’re guaranteed to see lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants and a heap of other African animals. 

One of the best experiences of the day is the traditional sundowner and you could easily get used to sipping gin and tonic each evening while watching the animals grazing across the river. 

Well-positioned camp near the river crossing and if you’re planning on doing a hot air balloon flight.

If the cacophonous chorus of groans and grunts doesn’t keep you wide awake on the first night of your Masai Mara safari, the sounds of elephants and hippos farting outside your tent might. 

The earthy scent of the African bush fills your nostrils as you doze off to a choir of grunting hippos. 

Don’t be tempted to poke your head out to take a look but you’ll be safe behind the industrial-strength security mesh. 

Hippos are responsible for killing more people in Africa each year than any other wild animal and they are especially dangerous when they come on land at night to graze.

In fact, never get between a hippo and the water or you might be attacked. 

Governor’s Camp Masai Mara is not fenced and as we’re camping in the middle of the Kenyan wilderness, it’s important to keep tents zipped up and stay inside.

Fortunately, everything you need to have a good night’s sleep is in your luxury tent including a comfy Queen-size bed, bedside tables, desk, chairs and a wardrobe.

The bathroom comes with bathrobes, towels, luxurious toiletries and hot water.

It looks like a tent and feels like a tent but when you measure the level of comfort it provides it’s actually more like a luxury hotel room.

The camp’s tariff includes three game drives a day and each safari is different from the last. 

Governor’s Camp established their first luxury safari camp 30 years ago and the group has a close relationship with the area’s original inhabitants, the Maasai.

The best part about staying at Governor’s Camp is the medley of wildlife that turns up at your doorstep. You could be eating breakfast or lunch and a herd of wild elephants might come stomping past.

Book your stay at Governor’s Camp here

Mahali Mzuri is part of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy adjoining the Maasai Mara National Reserve to the north.

The tents are more like futuristic gazebos, decked out with all the mod cons and quality furnishings you’d expect in a lavish boutique hotel.

They are spacious and have en-suite bathrooms with oh-so-romantic claw-foot baths, huge outdoor decks and views of the valley below.

Being in the middle of the African bush, I was most impressed at the high-speed broadband WiFi, which worked very well.

I caught up with General Manager, Tarn Breedveld, and was interested to hear about their approach towards the local Maasai community, consisting of over 1500 families.

Through the Conservancy, the Maasai have had the benefit of a new bore, a new school, annual rent payments and employment opportunities.

Tarn’s journey of building a dream over the last three years is fascinating to hear.

It’s good to know Mahali Mzuri has put in place state-of-the-art conservation initiatives such as a cutting-edge e-water system, tree-planting programme, waste management system and water filtration system.

A classic tented safari camp with 12 luxurious tents, Kempinski Olare Mara is the hotel group’s outpost in the Olare Orok Conservancy. 

The camp is on the bank of the Ntiakitiak River, the Olare Orok Conservancy is owned by the Masai and is a luxurious base for a Masai Mara safari.

The welcome is a spectacular show of Maasai singing and jumping.

Safari in comfort at Masai Mara Kempinski

Tents are spacious and grandly furnished in colonial style, with huge four-poster beds, timber desks, large comfortable sofas and Oriental rugs.

Each tent has an indoor bathroom with slate floors, vanities with two sinks, separate toilets, solar-heated water, bathtubs and showers.

Staying here is definitely the way to camp in style.

The only criticism I have is tents can heat up in the middle of the day when the sun is blazing overhead.

The camp has a swimming pool and a well-stocked safari-style bar.

Two game drives a day are included in the tariff.

The wildlife spotting is top class due to the three lion prides that live within a 30-minute drive from the camp.

We heard lions roaring at night, not far from our tent.

We went on six game drives and saw lions on every game drive, including baby lions suckling and a lioness with a dik-dik hanging from her mouth.

The resident leopard, Acacia, and her cub were comfortable with safari vehicles and we got the chance to watch the leopards for quite some time. It wasn’t difficult to get amazing photographs and footage.

We were met after each game drive by staff members with cold towels and cool drinks.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner were set menus with at least a couple of appetizing choices. Dishes were well presented and there was a reasonable variety.

Examples include pumpkin soup, shrimp pasta and fruit meringue.

The bush breakfast at Masai Mara Kempinski is memorable, for its wilderness location and fully cooked breakfast served with champagne.

Located at the Oloololo Gate, this camp is close to the action and the main Masai Mara Reserve.

Check the latest prices for Kempinski Olare Mara here

If sleeping in a tent is not your style, there are several lodges that have more rooms and hotel facilities, such as Masai Mara Sopa Lodge and Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Compare prices of safari accommodation in the Masai Mara here

Masai Mara travel tips

Masai Mara weather patterns can be divided into the rainy season (November to May) and the dry season (June to November). December, January, April and May are the wettest months. You’ll see wildlife at any time of the year and the coldest it gets is around 20°C but it’s often 30C during the day. November and February are good months to pick offseason.

There are regular flights from Masai Mara to Nairobi in an assortment of aircraft sizes. If you’re booking your Masai Mara accommodation and flights yourself, make sure you find out which Masai Mara airport is the closest to your Masai Mara camp.

If you don’t want the hassle of booking independently, there are plenty of Masai Mara packages put together by tour operators where all the legwork is done for you.

If you’re keen on seeing leopards and cheetahs, make sure you stay three or four days for the best chance of good cat sightings.

Most offer Masai Mara 3 day safari packages but you can add extra days too. Here are some luxury safari companies that have a great reputation.

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