3 Days | Maasai Cultural Experience

 
Mara Serena Lodge | mara

The Mara Serena Safari Lodge stands high on a bush-cloaked hill with commanding views over one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas-the scene of the annual migration of over one million wildebeest

Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.

Serena Safari lodge is designed in the style of a traditional Maasai Manyatta while offering every modern comfort. Neatly arranged rows of rooms and suites are positioned to offer uninterrupted river views from private balconies. Equally breathtaking sightlines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day in the bush, a steam shower and an Oringa Massage at the Maisha Spa & Gym offer an exquisite welcome back to civilisation.

 
Mara Sopa Lodge | mara

Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, a reason why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All the buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, and these stretch along the line of the hills with the impressively large public area buildings and the swimming pool at their centre.

The lodge has fifty guest cottages divided into two wings to either side of the main public areas. Each of these house two spacious guest rooms with queen and king size beds; mosquito nets; electronic safes; dressing tables; en-suite bathrooms and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.

Six of the cottages each contain two suites with larger bedrooms and bathrooms, and both indoor and outdoor seating areas. In addition to all of the above, the honeymoon suite has an extremely large, luxuriously appointed bedroom with a king size bed; dressing table and indoor seating area. Its lavishly appointed bathroom contains both a shower and a sunken bath; and its sheltered veranda offers some of the most magnificent views available over the African landscapes below.

 
Sarova Mara Game Camp | mara

The rolling plains around the 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. A wildlife safari puts you right in the middle of all this action. Get a first-hand account of this epic phenomenon and live to tell the tale. A safari also helps you acquaint yourself with the landscapes of this beautiful African setting.

By virtue of its location and layout, the camp offers an unparalleled plethora of activities and experiences from luxury tented living to bird-watching, mini golf, sport fishing and a unique insight into the Maasai culture at the adjoining Maasai village.

 
Mahali Mzuri Lodge | mara

Mahali Mzuri means `beautiful place` in Swahili. Mahali Mzuri is Sir Richard Branson’s 12-tented luxury safari camp located in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem in Kenya. Due to Mahali Mzuri's excellent location on the Kenyan plains, you`ll have a front row seat, not just to the annual great migration, but also to the abundant game you can see all year round. You will have the opportunity to see Lions, Wildebeest, Elephants, Giraffes for a starters!

At Mahali Mzuri, the super stylish tented suites make for the perfect retreat during your stay. The camp can cater for up to 24 guests at any one time guaranting peace and quiet time.

Each of the 12 luxurious tents is designed to be your home away from home throughout your stay, with an ensuite bathroom, inviting private deck and views you won`t want to miss. You`ve heard of glamping but this isn`t camping as you know it! The 12 tented suites are super stylish and unlike any tents you`ve ever experienced.

There are six tents on either side of the Main Tent, each accessible by a walkway, the furthest of which is approximately a 5 minute walk from the Main Tent. Ten of the 12 tents are designed to sleep two adults and all can be split into twin beds. Two tents are configured to accommodate two additional guests.

 
Ashnil Mara Tented Camp | mara

Ashnil Mara Camp is located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve overlooking the Mara River, famous for the wildebeest migration. Each luxury tent has a wooden deck overlooking the plains and wildlife in the reserve. The bed is draped in mosquito nets and the private bathroom includes a shower with free toiletries.

The restaurant at Ashnil Mara serves international, oriental and traditional African cuisines. The open-air bar offers a wide selection of beers, cocktails and liquors. Bush dining and picnic lunches can be arranged on request. This property also has one of the top-rated locations in Talek! Guests are happier about it compared to other properties in the area.

 
Tipilikwani Mara Camp | mara

Tipilikwani`s 20 tents enjoy river frontage and are decorated with warm, rich Maasai colours. The family tents have a stand alone bath tub in addition to showers. Excellent food, personalized service and traditional Kenyan hospitality further compliment the prime location.

Game drives offer the unforgettable opportunity to enjoy the diversity of animals and birds living permanently in the Masai Mara, as well as many migratory species. Guests can also learn more about the Masai people, proud pastoralists and warriors, many of whom still retain their traditional nomadic lifestyle.

 
Olare Mara Kempinski | mara

Nestled at the heart of its own private conservancy, the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara promises all the luxury whilst delivering a classic under-canvas safari experience.

Surrounded by rolling savannah, across which wanders a glorious pageant of wildlife, this exclusive tented camp blends the welcome, simplicity and vibrancy of Masai culture with the opulence of a five-star experience. Featuring twelve tents, a central lounge and dining area, a tented bar set deep within a forested glade and a shaded swimming pool, the Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara delivers the ultimate fusion of untamed wilderness and sophisticated elegance.

Raised so as to enjoy optimum views, your opulent safari tent has been styled to echo the elegance of a traditional Edwardian hunting safari tent. Each tent offers a generously arranged seating area and a wrap - around deck verandah. While promising every luxury, each tent delivers the authentic feel of an under - canvas safari experience - complete with the nightly whooping of the hyenas and distant coughing of the resident lions.

Come to Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara and discover the theatre of the wild.

 
Naboisho Camp | mara

Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge is nestled amongst pristine Kenyan Ravine forest on the Oloololo {Siria} Escarpment. Overlooking the amazing Masai Mara National Reserve and Wildebeest Migration Route, with around 120km of unbroken views across the vast savannah of the Masai Mara – it is simply breath-taking.

Large tented suites nestled in the Kenyan ravine forest. Elevated to maximise the view and spaced over a large area to provide seclusion and privacy.Luxurious toiletries provided in our full en-suite facilities which feature twin vanities and invigorating waterfall showers. For Special occasions Private, in-suite dining, available on request, for a romantic breakfast or indulgent dinner overlooking the incredible views.

 
Elephant Pepper Camp | mara

Located in the Mara North Conservancy, the heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem, Elephant Pepper Camp is the perfect base from which to explore the wonders of the Mara.The vast, fertile plains of the Maasai Mara boasts a plethora of wildlife; with over 450 bird species and both resident and transient populations of Lions, Leopard, Buffalo, Elephants and many more, the plains are dense with game. Elephant Pepper Camp is perfect for those wanting to observe the spectacle of the migration, classified amoung the `Seven Wonders of the World`, from July to November over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebra cross from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.

The camp`s remote location allows the stars to shine bright at night, undimmed by harsh lighting; guests enjoy the unique experience of listening to the sounds of Lion, Leopard and hyena foraging and hunting, whilst being cosseted with traditional and modern comforts such as a campfire and cosy duvets.

The 8 (4 doubles & 4 twins) spacious luxury safari tents are larger, brighter and offer more spacious bathroom areas. Combined with Indian Raj Campaign furniture, mixing dark wood with intricate brass fittings, the tents have a very classy & elegant feel. The tents are set underneath a grove of fig and Elephant Pepper Trees and are spaced out to ensure privacy. From your personal verandah or hammock you can watch wildlife roam on the savannah plain.

 
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara | mara

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara is located in the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy which borders the Maasai Mara Reserve. The conservancy limits entry to clients actually staying inside the area and offers an incredibly private safari experience. You will have a choice of ten exclusive tents in which to host you accompanied by some breathtaking views and the warmest Kenyan hospitality you could wish for. There is no typical day at Ol Seki Hemingways Mara. They`re small and aim to personally tailor every day to suit what you want making your time in the Mara an unparalleled adventure in the realms of safari.

Complete with kitchen, dining room and living area, which connects two enormous double bedrooms, both en-suite, this is perfect for families. There`s a fully stocked bar and fridge and you can decide the level of service you require – They can provide a butler to be present at all times or they can make the staff invisible and give you complete privacy.

 
Saruni Mara | mara

The only small boutique lodge in the Mara, making it very intimate and exclusive. The beautifully decorated and individually themed rooms have a classic safari feel, with luxurious bathrooms and showers with a view.The lodge is tucked away in a secluded valley in Mara North Conservancy – a private and exclusive 74,000 acre wildlife concession bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, the world`s most naturally rich wilderness. Encounter the abundant wildlife away from the crowds and uninterrupted by other vehicles.

Enjoy the Italian-inspired cuisine, the relaxed and elegant atmosphere and being immersed in nature from your private veranda, the Maasai Wellbeing Space and the open lounge and dining area. Discover an array of unique and exciting activities to enjoy in total exclusivity.

Maasai warriors guide you, sharing their ancient wisdom and local knowledge of the animals, their way of life and their secret corners of the most iconic and celebrated game reserve in Kenya – a truly authentic safari experience.

 
Angama Mara | mara

Angama Mara`s architecturally dramatic guest areas were inspired by Nairobi`s Muthaiga Club, built in 1917 and famously featured in the movie Out of Africa. Typical of early colonial design in Africa, the inside of the guest areas become the outside and vice versa.

Agama Mara was designed by Kenya`s King of Canvas with elegant and classical tented suites with an 11-metre wide floor-to-ceiling glass front. Each tent has the same breathtaking view – no one is better than the last – and every day, the sunrise provides guests with early morning theatre as the hot air balloons float gently by.

Highly polished parquet floors, distinctive splashes of Maasai red, a handsome drinks cabinet (with personal bar and safe tactfully tucked away), vanity with double basins, writing desk with ample charging points and tablet with guest information, Wi - Fi, Africology guest amenities, a collection of East African books, a beautiful John Vogel woven screen, and a butler`s lobby allowing for the discreet delivery of early morning tea and coffee, all add to the comfort and delight of guests in their suites.

NB:Angama Mara welcomes children of 6 years and older, the lodge has four sets of interconnecting tents, which allow children to move freely between their tent and their parents` in complete safety and privacy.

 
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp | mara

In a spectacular location in the heart of the Masai Mara, lies this small, intimate, luxurious and elegant Camp. Well hidden in the beautiful greenery of riverine forest, Mara Ngenche Safari Camp offers Panoramic views over the confluence of the Mara and Talek Rivers Overlooking a hippo pool that is always busy with these beautiful Large animals with crocodiles always in close proximity.

tents are en-suite and decorated with an amazing fusion of modern African decor with old world charm. Each tent is partially enclosed in it's own "Boma", has a large four poster king size bed or two queen size beds, offers wonderful view on the River and is equipped with a large bath tub and outside shower. Mara Ngenche Safari Camp is unfenced and is designed to allow the exciting movement of animals through the grounds offering an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere for experiencing the full adventure of the African bush. In addition each tent has its own private plunge pool.

 
Governors Camp | mara

Governors` Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it`s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya`s Masai Mara National Reserve.

It was the first permanent tented camp in the Masai Mara and it occupies the best wildlife viewing location in the National Park. The location of the camp was considered so good that during colonial times it was reserved for the Colonial Governor hence the name Governors` Camp. Today the camp enjoys the same prime location and is perfect for couples, families and friends wanting to experience the best of what a safari in the Masai Mara has to offer.

The tents are on riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors` Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it`s still Africa’s best.

Spacious luxurious safari tents entirely under canvas, each with private verandah. En-suite bathrooms with shower, basin, flush toilet and hot and cold running water. We also have family tents available for close groups or those with those traveling with young children.

 
Fairmont Mara Safari Club | mara

Your base for the adventure is the Mara Safari Club, which lies in the north west of the Masai Mara, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. The camp is positioned on an ox-bow of the Mara River, so that all en-suite tents have a view of the hippo-filled river. The lodge is surrounded by well-cultivated gardens dotted among indigenous trees.

The well-appointed Mara Safari Club is set by the Mara River at the foot of the Aitong Hills in the Ol-Choro Oiroua Conservation Area that borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The Mara region of Kenya is not readily accessible by private car. We recommend that International travelers speak to our knowledgeable Reservations specialists about booking professional ground transfer or, preferably, a flight transfer to the Ngerende airstrip, located only 10 minutes from the Club.

Surrounded on three sides by the breathtaking Mara River, on the edge of the world`s Seventh Wonder of the World. Masai Mara - Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the epitome of tented luxury. A Top Luxury Resort wherebt The Fairmont is a host to a number of fine dining, safari and outdoor activities. The main Masai Mara lodge at the center of camp hosts an indoor restaurant, bar and library with Internet access to keep the relatives up to date with safari adventures. A spacious outside deck overhangs the river and leads to a swimming pool, complete with bar and private massage tents.

With four poster, pillow-top beds and a veranda overlooking the hippo and crocodile-filled river.Each tent at Fairmont Mara Safari Club is superbly furnished with its own private, three-piece bathroom, including a number of `outdoor showers` in select tents. The larger-sized accommodations also feature expanded decks which allow for private dining, a new service. Offering one of the most luxurious Masai Mara hotel accomodation.

Outdoor dining is enhanced with the creation of a boma, a structure influenced by traditional homesteads, where guests can enjoy a cultural dinner reflecting not only African cuisine but also rich musical accompaniment.

 
Sentrim Mara Camp | mara

The Lodge is located within the private Siana Conservancy in its own secluded valley overlooking the world famous Masai Mara Game Reserve,home of the annual Great Wildebeest Migration. This location offers our visitors fantastic game viewing opportunities in the Siana Conservancy and our private waterhole and salt lick allow our guests to view the stunning variety of African wildlife from the comfort of their luxury suites.

It consists of solidly built air conditioned suites, uniquely blending a modern design and traditional building materials. Your suite comprises of a large lounge with a private bar, spacious bedroom and beautiful bathroom with tub and shower. Enjoy the stunning vistas from your private verandah overlooking the Siana Conservancy.

 
Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp | mara

Laid out along the Sabaringo River on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Masai Mara Tented Camp looks out onto the plains of the Masai Mara. Set on a private concession leased from Masai landlords in the north of the Mara, the camp offers total seclusion and abundant wildlife. Simple yet contemporary, the Maasai-inspired suites are elegant and timeless, firmly entrenching &Beyond Kichwa Tembo as the unrivalled luxury tented camp of its size in the greater Mara. As guests arrive at &Beyond Kichwa Tembo, they are instantly welcomed by the commanding view. The spacious guest areas incorporate split-level spaces where guests can relax and unwind. The different layers can accommodate high guest volumes in peak season, yet still provide a sense of intimacy during quieter times. The large windows invite the Mara inside, making it feel like part of the guest area. Guests can escape to the massage room to indulge in a relaxing treatment or browse the redesigned Safari Shop, which offers the finest Kenyan handicrafts. The rim-flow swimming pool, literally on the edge of the Mara, boasts one of the world’s most extraordinary views.

 
AA Lodge Maasai Mara | mara

The lodge is spread on 30 acres of land, uniquely laid out over the sprawling grounds that include rolling manicured greens, a virtual mini forest of indigenous shrubs and exotic trees, a large swimming pool overlooking the lodge bonfire, the main restaurant and bar.

The lodge has chalets and classic tents. Guests have an option of choosing between the two which are fully furnished catering to the need of all types of travelers. Tents are generously spaced, have bed room along with a living room, spacious bathroom and a private balcony. Chalets are ultra modern made of glass wall and canvas roof, private balcony and highly raised from the ground with pillars.

These Room Types are a perfect blend of Luxury & comfort with a touch of ultra modern fixtures & facilities. Having been recently launched, the hotel is fitted with all the contemporary amenities, while the hotel rooms are luxuriously accommodated with the needs of a business traveler on move or holiday travelers – all aimed to make hotel stay more comfortable.

 
Il Moran Tented Camp | mara

The Camp is situated in a prime area of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Musiara Marsh area renowned for its outstanding game viewing is where both the BBC "Big Cat Diaries" and Disney`s "African Cats" were filmed. You are assured of an excellent game viewing experience. During the annual migration, various crossing points are easily accessible from Sentinel.

The camp itself is set up along the Mara River with wonderful bird life and the private and natural setting ensures that guests have a most enjoyable and authentic experience of the bush. Being on high banks above the Mara River means that there are always hippo and crocodile in the river below to be seen with other animals coming to drink,or cross the river at times.

 
Mara Leisure Camp | mara

Set in what is considered Kenya`s prime wildlife area, Mara Leisure Camp is located along the Talek River, at the confluence of the Masai Mara`s four wildlife viewing areas, on the northern boundary of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Mara Leisure Camp is located within one of the most spectacular locations in the entire Masai Mara Game Reserve.

One of the most exciting spectacles in the world is that of the `Great Migration`, where two million wildebeest, zebras and other herbivores pass through the Masai Mara - Serengeti ecosystem in Kenya and Tanzania. This is a perilous migration for the animals, where they encounter many river crossings, and have to run the gauntlet of crocodiles in waiting.

A variety of accommodation is available at Mara Leisure Camp. We offer tents suitable for families, as well as individuals. We even have cottages for those of you who don`t want canvas walls.

 
Fig Tree Camp | mara

Our luxury tented rooms are furnished with all the amenities that you will require for a comfortable stay whilst visiting the Maasai Mara. The rooms can be converted into doubles, singles or triples depending on the bookings. Our family tent is spacious, and it can accommodate a group of between 4 and 6 guests. All our tents have both cold and hot running water for showers. The tents are furnished with a wash basin, toilet, luggage rack, reading table, mosquito nets and comfy safari chairs to experience the amazing views from the verandah.

The camp has two comfy lounges with the main lounge having an adjoined bar. Here you may share the day's stories with your hosts or other guests. During the day the lounges have the best view of the plains of the expansive Maasai Mara and perhaps you may be lucky to capture the actions from some of our resident wildlife.

We have three dining areas to offer you a once in a life time dining experience in the bush. Our main indoor dining area is mostly used when the weather is not suitable for outdoor dining under our shaded area or under the stars dining on our wooded deck.

 
Basecamp Explorer | mara

In an effort to revive the natural habitat Basecamp has planted about 115,000 indigenous trees around the Talek River. Consequently, this has turned into a tree lover’s paradise and a haven for birdlife. Each morning a symphony of birdsong will wake you up as the sun rises over the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Park, home to the greatest gathering of wild animals on the planet. Maasai Mara is only a short walk away across our private suspension bridge.Not far from the camp you will find the thriving village of Talek, whose community has been a close partner of Basecamp since the beginning. In and around Talek you will encounter authentic rural life, with all its mesmerizing vibrancy and cultural components. In the surrounding areas, Basecamp has initiated several community programmes with the aim of empowering local people through capacity building, awareness raising, and vocational training. While staying at Base Camp Mara guests are encouraged to visit the handicraft centre located next to reception, and to plant a tree in our tree plantation.

All tents are built along the banks of the Talek River, the natural border to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The dense riverbed foliage allows for maximum privacy and comfort, without compromising the view of the Masai Mara National Reserve. With more than 286 identified bird species, you are certain to wake to a symphony of birdsong while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara.

All tents are fitted with bio-flush toilets, solar-heated safari showers, and a private balcony, where you have the direct view of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

 
Sand River Elewana | mara

Located on the banks of a river from which it has taken its name, Sand River Masai Mara is located within the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the Tanzanian border. Situated on a secluded and picturesque site, Sand River Masai Mara replicates the heyday of exclusive permanent tented camps of the late 1920’s.

The interior fixtures and furnishings mirror this period perfectly, reminding all who visit of those countless Hollywood movies that have paid homage to a classic era of African adventure.

Sand River Masai Mara is an ideal destination, at any time of the year,for those wishing to enjoy exceptional game-viewing. The National Reserve is best known for its large concentrations of big cats, such as Leopard, Cheetah and Lions. Even the dramatic arrival of the Annual Migration merely adds to an already abundant resident wildlife that awaits discovery.

Sand River Masai Mara comprises of 16-tented accommodations - including 1 family tent - each divided into two separate but adjoining campsites, with each area possessing its own designated dining and public areas, thereby creating an increased sense of exclusivity and privacy.