Masai Mara National Reserve Lodges and Camps

Richard’s Camp is a small, private & exclusive safari camp in the Masai Mara, it was  originally built as a family home in the Masai Mara in the 1980s. At Richard’s Camp guests have the opportunity to experience the real Africa; days of heart-stopping game viewing, evenings enjoying cocktails by a cozy campfire and delicious three-course meals under an awe inspiring canopy of starsRichard’s Camp is owned and operated by Richard Roberts and Liz Fusco. Richard was raised in the Masai Mara and his parents were instrumental in bringing together the Masai communities that form the wildlife conservation association that exists in this area today.

Kicheche Mara Camp is a classic tented camp hidden in a grove of wild olive and croton trees in a prime wildlife area of the northern Mara plains. The camp is f limited to twenty two guests. Kicheche Mara Camp is located on the Aitong Plains in the northern Koiyaki Lemek region of the famous Greater Mara. The camp is located in a prime wildlife area and game viewing starts right from the camp itself.

The camp offers a friendly and relaxing stay, each tent is comfortably furnished with an en-suite bathroom and flushing toilet, low wattage lighting is supplied 24 hours. The majority of the tents are in secluded positions overlooking the plains and nearby hills, while others are closer together for families or friends.

Situated right on the Northern Edge of the Maasai Mara reserve, Elephant Pepper Camp is a step back in time, an original bush camp, a return to the traditional bush safari camp: starlit nights, campfire tales and hurricane lamps. but with modern comforts: evenings by the campfire and dinner under the stars are a special feature of this tented camp. This 8-tented bush camp is  a seasonal camp, which is taken down for a month or so in the rainy seasons. The homely atmosphere of this camp is part of its charm. Clients can relax with nature, no generators, no vehicles passing, no permanent structures jarring the skyline, just the sights and sounds of the bush which completely surround you.Each ten has en-suite bathrooms. The appetising food is prepared by chefs trained by the owners’ family using traditional North Italian recipes mixed with international and local favourites. A barbecue by the campfire, dinner in the mess tent, or a bush breakfast on the open plains are some of the lasting memories to take home.

Porini Lion Camp is located in the exclusive 20,000 acre Olare Orok Conservancy, which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve, home to an abundance of animals including the Big Cats for which the Mara is famous. The Camp is situated along the banks of the NtiakatiakRiver, a seasonal river with some permanent hippo pools near the camp. With 6 luxury guest tents the camp is very exclusive and giving you a real safari in the bush experience. The tents are very spacious and have private verandahs along the length of the tent.  Each tent has en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and hot showers. Food is excellent with fresh baked bread and high quality meals prepared by the camp Chef.

The Mara Hippo Lodge is located near the Ololaimatek south-side of the Mara Triangle. Its one of the most beautiful lodges to be found within and around the world famous Mara Game Reserve.

Accommodation is within suspended cabins equipped with beds, bathrooms and toilets. The lodge offers a choice of excellent dishes serving a wide range of international cuisine and a mixture of African delicacies and has a well stocked bar where you can relax and quench your thirst after your long drive to the Mara or after a breathtaking game drive. In order to harmonise this beautiful game laden landscape, the lodge has put in great effort to protect its greatest asset, the environment. So all architectural structures at the Mara Hippo Safari Lodge have been designed to compliment the magnificent surrounding.

Situated inside Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp is set on an elevation surrounded by two streams andhidden amidst wide gardens with manicured lawns and exotic flowers. Facilities include a dining area that has internal and external seating and two bars, one internal with a fireplace and the other near the poolside. There is a swimming pool and curio shop. There are three tents, which can be used to seat up to 300 conference delegates. The camp consists of 75 tents, of which three are permanent triple rooms. All rooms have 24-hour electricity and a private en suite bathroom with a shower and hot and cold running water.

Facilities include game drives, ballooning, walking, culture, conference facility, photography and birding

Kichakani Camp is a simple classic safari camp nestled amidst the big figs on the edge of the expansive Masai Mara Game Reserve. The camp is conveniently located on the banks of the Talek River, just next to a major wildebeest crossing point. The camp’s architecture is of semi-permanent grass thatched Bandas fitted with tents which have en-suite washrooms.Kichakani Camp offers accommodation for 33 guests under canvas. The tents are spacious with twin or queen sized bed, with bed side tables, luggage racks, rags and floor mats and are fully insect and bug proof.

Ol Moran Tented Camp is an exclusive tented camp for those who want to be true to wild experience. The camp is situated within the Masai Mara Eco-system and on the banks of Oloolaimutia River which is a watering point for most of wild animals especially elephants, buffalos, antelopes etc 20 Kms from Keekorok Air Strip, 15 Kms from Sekenani Gate, 2Kms from Oloolaimutia Gate and 230kms from Nairobi. Masai Mara the new seventh wonder of the modern world, famous for the migration of wilder beasts.

Mara Sidai camp is a budget safari camp located  800 meters from Olaimutiek gate and 250 km from Nairobi. The camp has permanent self contained tents with four poster twin beds, all tents have flush toilets.

The camp area is divided into two areas, one for the campers to pitch their tents and the other one with the tented rooms. With prior request, meals are also available and menus can be tailor made to suit clients with various budgets and tastes.

David Livingstone Safari Resort commands spectacular views in the Serengeti-Mara eco-system; it lines the Mara River on the edge of the Masai Mara Game Reserve and overlooks deep pools infested with hippos and crocodiles. Painted in traditional Masai red ochre and lit by hundreds of hurricane lamps, the lodge makes an immediate impression: guests are met by Masai warriors in full regalia. The lodge has piped hot water, electric light and comfortable beds.

The lodge’s 80 en suite rooms all have views of the Mara River from their verandas. The world’s biggest land migration passes the very gates. Wildebeest and zebra in search of grazing cross the plains and rivers under the eyes of ravenous lion and crocodile.

Royal Mara Safari Lodge is a Luxury Lodge and Camp in the Masai Mara of Kenya. The Royal Mara Safari Lodge is situated directly on the wildebeest “Great Migration”route, near the two world famous wildebeest migration Mara River crossing points  on the popular Hippo Bend Lagoon of the Mara River.

Accommodations at the Royal Mara Safari Lodge and Camp is a blend of the classic tented safari camp with the amenities of a lodge facility. All Suites are equipped with four-poster super king and double size beds, elegantly hand-carved solid wood furnishings and full en-suite bathrooms.  Activities to engage in while staying at the Royal Mara lodge and camp include; game drive, game walks with Masai Warriors and armed guards, visits to the nearby Masai villages to learn their culture and hot air balloon safaris.

Mara Simba lodge is the ultimate lodge in the Masai Mara national reserve of Kenya. The emphasis is on exclusivity and comfort, the ambiance is Masai, and the decor incorporates ethnic design elements from the local tribes. The Mara Simba Lodge grounds extend almost a kilometer along the Talek River with the beautiful riverbank left in its virgin state. Further back, lush landscaped gardens of indigenous plants and trees attract colorful birds and butterflies. The lodge overlooks a dramatic bend in the river and is designed to complement its natural setting.

Mara Simba lodge has 84 guest rooms, arranged in clusters of 6, fitted in natural wood tones and stone banda. Guest rooms have en-suite showers, tiled bathrooms with natural granite. Each room can easily accommodate an extra bed, opens onto its own private veranda with uninterrupted views across the river. In addition to the lodge, Mara Simba has a few luxury tents if you choose to be accommodated in one.

Enchoro Wildlife Camp in Masai Mara is a perfect Masai Mara budget camping accommodation offering 20 tents with a modern touch, all of our semi luxury Masai Mara tented accommodation suites are designed to match with the surrounding environment, Masai Mara Accommodation offered in a semi luxury large spacious tents with spacious changing room and lockers for guests valuables, a writing desk with foldable safari chairs and magazines to keep you entertained. The tent canvas wall front can be opened completely to allow an open view from the sleeping and bathroom areas.

Mara Governors Camp is set in the best game-viewing area of the Masai Mara game reserve, the entire camp is under canvas with all the comforts of a five-star hotel. The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved exclusively for Kenya’s colonial Governors and their Royal visitors. It nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with hippos and crocodile. It has 38 tents lining the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the Mara River; others have views across the sweeping plains. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp.  All tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets.

Facilities include The Original Governors Camp, The Little Governors Camp – intimate and secluded, The Governors Moran Camp – top of the range, The Governors Private Camp – exclusive and luxurious, The Mfangano Island Camp – beautiful and quiet and The Loldia House – peace and calm. The camp emphasizes enjoying the wild splendors of Africa in the highest possible style.

Mara Chui Camp, a budget bush camp whose unique location offers remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. You will stay in the Masai Mara Game Reserve rich with hippo, elephant, buffalo, hyena, giraffe, an array of gazelle and famed prides of lion. Cheetah, leopard and rhino are also found in this remarkable wildlife haven.

Mara Chui Camp offers accommodation in single rooms featuring single bed, twin rooms featuring 2 beds and family rooms – suitable for a family of three with young baby below 12years of age, family are advised to bring their own baby cots. Room facilities include hot water shower, flush toilet, electric sockets to charge your cameras, some rooms have large bed while others have standard bed.

Ol Seki Mara Camp enjoys panoramic views in a gorgeous wilderness area teeming with game. Eastern Koiyaki, north of the Masai Mara, provides a rare opportunity to enjoy wildlife viewing in a pristine setting. The Ol Seki Camp has six round tents, each with a double and a single bed, a large en-suite bathroom with flush toilet and hot shower. While staying at at the Ol Seki Mara Camp you will enjoy big 5 game viewing in the pristine surroundings of our Koiyaki conservancy. Away from the hustle of mass tourism, guests can enjoy a truly isolated Safari experience that winds back the gone-days safari.

Offbeat Mara Camp is a private and small traditional Safari Camp that offers excellent game viewing in Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Offbeat Mara Camp is located on the Olare Orok, a meandering tributary of the Mara River. The Olare Orok cuts through the centre of the Mara North Conservancy, a vivid swathe of green that allows an unrivalled habitat for Game. Offbeat Mara Camp nestles into a valley in the middle of this wilderness, a doubly protected area that provides guests with unparalled game viewing.

Nested in a valley between two hills in the Masai Mara, Sentrim Mara is a deluxe intimate design Camp located right on the North Eastern edge of this famous game reserve. This is a home away from home for those who enjoy a personalizedexperience. This luxury safari camp offers a new concept in the African safari, the thrill of an adventure lived with our tradition, coupled with high standard of service and cuisine. This Safari Holidays Camp is simply the best choice among the best in the wild.
Ngama Hills where the Camp is situated, and after which this Africa safari Camp is named – Ngama hills tented camp, is a prominent land mark in the reserve. This is one of the main features that break the monotony of the flat savannah plains which is a main characteristic of the Mara. These hills are also the source of a few streams that runs down across the plains below and quenches the thirst of the reserves numerous herds of animals.

Mara Big Time Safari Camp is a Budget safari camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve home to the big five and the famous wildebeest migration. The rolling plains around the Mara Big Time Safari Camp are teeming with wildebeest, gazelles and zebras, during the migration months and the Camp is situated right in the center of their migration path.

Mara Big Time Safari Camp comprises 27 moderate luxurious en-suite tents. Each tent has a private bathroom with WC and an outdoor shower with view to the sky. The water is heated by generator and there is 24 hour electricity in all tents provided by generators.

Mara Serena Lodge is perched on a hilltop overlooking the beautiful plains of the Mara. The lodge encompasses the unique heritage and diversity of the Masai community. It’s strategic location offers unrivalled game viewing. It has 74 luxury rooms and suites all air conditioned with separate bathe and shower, telephone, private balcony, satellite television, mini-bars and in-room safety locks.

Facilities include a swimming pool, 2 restaurants serving local delights and international dishes, bars, Masai dances, laundry services, modern fitness centre featuring aerobics and gym, flood lit tennis courts and a large pool in-front of the lodge for game viewing.

The Mara River Camp, one of Kenya’s smallest and most charming tented lodges nestles at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment and on the north west boundary of Kenya’s famous Maasai Mara National Reserve, on a beautiful forested bend of the majestic Mara River.

Mara river camp offers 16 permanent en-suite tented camps with accommodations in Savannah Style.

All Mara river camps tents are specially enlarged to take families. (max 4 beds). The lodge has a 240 Volt electricity, En-Suite flush toilet, hot & cold running water. Activities include game drives in 4×4 Land cruisers, Hot air balloon over the Mara, Fishing trips to Lake Victoria

On the Eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National reserve at the Olalomutiak gate stands the Mara Manyatta Tented Camp. The camp is a new concept in that booking can either be on bed only or on full board basis. Guests on Bed only basis can bring their own food to be prepared by the resident chef at no additional cost.

Masai Mara Manyatta Camp accommodation consist of spacious tents, erected on hard surface and covered with “Makuti” to mitigate on harsh weather conditions like heat and rain.

The Ashnil Mara Camp is located at the confluence of the Mara and Olkeju Rivers in the Masai Mara National Reserve. This camp offers  30 luxury tents which sit alongside the riverbank and offer luxurious accommodation. This is a good position for wildlife spotting, and is close to the action during the annual wildebeest migration.

TheAshnil Mara Camp’s restaurant serves buffet meals, while the open-air bar serves a wide selection of beers, cocktails and liqueurs. Nearby is a modern lounge, a great place to pass time and relax. In the evenings, enjoy the breathtaking sunset and discuss the day’s wildlife sightings. There is a beautiful, inviting swimming pool and a souvenir shop.

JK Mara Camp is situated along the Muliban River in the Talek area inn Maasai Mara National Reserve. Set amongst picturesque hills and rolling plains in prime game-viewing country, you can step out of your tent and head straight out on a walking safari or night game drive within the conservancy or drive for 10 minutes to get to the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Located on the border of the legendary Masai Mara reserve, Entumoto Private Safari Camp stands elevated in the hills of a private and secluded escarpment, commanding breathtaking views and sunsets over the Mara plains.

Ideal for families and small groups, yet special and private for romantic couples and honeymooners. Entumoto is perfect for anyone who appreciates Africa in intimate, comfortable surroundings with a swimming pool on your doorstep, at the same time as experiencing the rugged wild.

The cost of these hotels will vary depending on date of travel, type of accommodation, and number of people checking in.

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