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Along a bend in the Talek river, reached by a swinging footbridge sits Mara Intrepids camp, tucked in a prime position inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Shaded by large trees along the river bank with everything being a short drive away this camp blends the wondrous comfort of permanent camping with efficient and welcoming staff and some lovely sweeping views over the surrounds. Close by is some exceptional game viewing-expect some thrilling river crossings! Enjoy drinks by the campfire, dinners in the bush or simply sitting on your porch listening to the grunts of hippos and the splash of crocodiles.

The crown jewel of the Loirien Mara collection, this expansive three-bedroom villa sprawls across nearly 900 square metres on the Oloololo Escarpment within the exclusive Partakilat Conservancy. Named after the sacred Maasai Olive Tree, Loirien Villa redefines safari luxury with amenities you'd expect in a five-star resort – think wine cellar, bar area, sauna, steam room, office, and media room – all whilst overlooking the endless plains of the Mara Triangle. Your own dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, and resident chef ensure every detail is handled, from dawn game drives to starlit dinners in the garden. With a dining table seating 20 and a sprawling private garden stretching to the escarpment's edge, this is the ultimate villa for families or groups seeking both adventure and complete privacy.

Paradise Plains isn't a made-up name - it's the actual stretch of savannah the camp sits on, a stronghold for lion prides tracked by wildlife film crews for decades in the Maasai Mara's Musiara sector. The Wilder Group opened here in August 2025, right on the Mara River, with just nine suites: eight luxury doubles and one family suite, each with its own lounge and a second bathroom built around a deep copper bathtub. Think antique auction rather than safari-chic showroom - kilims, bone china, a proper wine cellar - with days built around game drives, hot air balloons and sundowners on Leopard Hill. New, but it doesn't act like it.

Basecamp Wilderness is a nostalgic tribute to the safaris of the early explorers and safari pioneers. Free from artificial luxury and modern disturbances and providing the perfect escape close to nature with optimal tranquillity and stunning sunrise views, Basecamp Wilderness is how safaris and safari camps were meant to be. Tucked away deep inside the “Saddle Valley” in the heart of Mara Naibosho Conservancy, one of the most beautiful and important wildlife areas in Kenya and the centre of a successful conservation experiment led by Maasai landowners and investors, the 5 tents allow for complete privacy and ultimate views of the savannah. The dining tent offers a romantic sitting area with comfortable leather chairs, carefully selected reading materials and a vintage gramophone It is just you, the Maasai, the wildlife and the stars.

You will find Zebra Plains Mara Camp in Maasai Game Reserve, home to lion, cheetah, elephant, hippo, and giraffe, among many other incredible species. Photographers flock to this corner of the world, famous for its fantastic game-viewing opportunities and for the chance to witness the annual Great Migration. The camp has the best views of the open plains of the Mara and is frequently visited by wildlife. The camp’s hospitality and unique setting are the perfect formula for a memorable safari adventure. The tents are well-equipped with hot and cold water, mosquito nets, and deck chairs. Watch the wildlife from the comfort of your verandah.

“Entumoto” means “meeting point” in Maa, and that’s exactly what this place is — where the hills meet the plains, and where people come together to share the magic of the Mara. It’s an intimate, family-run camp where you’re welcomed as a friend, surrounded by wilderness, warmth, and a deep love for nature.

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 visitors fantastic game viewing opportunities in the Siana Conservancy and a private waterhole and salt lick allows the guests to view the stunning variety of African wildlife from the comfort of their luxury suites. Spirit of the Masai Mara consists of 10 solidly built air conditioned suites, uniquely blending a modern design and traditional building materials. Each suite comprises of a large lounge with a private bar, spacious bedroom and beautiful bathroom with tub and shower. Enjoy the stunning vistas from the private verandah overlooking the Siana Conservancy.

Tucked along the Ntiakitiak River in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, this luxury tented camp proves that five-star service and wilderness immersion can coexist beautifully. With just twelve tents and access to one of the world's highest concentrations of lions, you'll experience the Mara minus the crowds that typically swarm the main reserve. The camp's unfenced setting means wildlife wanders freely (hippos grunting from the riverbank are your evening soundtrack), whilst Edwardian safari styling meets contemporary comforts inside. There's 24-hour butler service, an organic garden supplying the kitchens, and game drives that venture into both the conservancy and adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve. The Kempinski name brings European hospitality standards to the African bush.

The family run Mara Camp is set up on the banks of the beautiful Mara River in the shade of the unique riverine forest and on the edge of Paradise Plains. Located in the world famous Masai Mara National Reserve. Strategically positioned to have access to both the main Masai Mara National Reserve and the Mara Triangle.