Masai Mara

Sala's Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Sala's Camp?

Stays at Sala's Camp start from around US$1.5K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Sala's Camp

About Sala's Camp

An elegant and sophisticated slice of the Mara

Just like wonderful owners Tanya and Mike Carr-Hartley, Sala’s Camp is proudly Kenyan. The entire camp is made from canvas manufactured in the country, staff are all employed from surrounding Maasai villages and each guest contributes $5 to the Rhino Monitoring Team in the Mara. And if that’s not enough to persuade you to visit then the location might be… Sala’s occupies one of the best positions in the Masai Mara on the confluence of the Sand and Keekorok rivers and is the first camp to greet the wildebeest of the Great Migration as they pound across the river from the Serengeti. Magical.

Masai Mara National Reserve , Masai Mara , Kenya

From $1.5K per person/per night

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Property details

The property

Classic safari meets refined elegance in Sala’s mess tents. During the day, polished wood floors and stately glass doors gleam in the sunshine and high canvas ceilings create a breezy, bright space that’s equally perfect for wildebeest-watching or relaxing with a good book – although you’ll have to try hard to resist peeking at that view. At night, copper lanterns twinkle welcomingly and the fire is always lit. Did someone say digestif?

The rooms

They may have canvas walls but these rooms certainly aren’t just tents. Complete with four-poster beds, silk cushions and Out-of-Africa writing desks in the bedrooms and full ensuite bathrooms with endlessly hot showers, this is back-to-nature with all the trimmings. Siesta to the sound of the splashing river or throw open the glass doors and watch all the watery-action from the shady veranda. There’s also a truly spectacular honeymoon tent, complete with private pool and even more stunning views (if that’s possible).

Activities

As well as the Great Migration practically passing the front door from July to November, the area around Sala’s is home to the Big Five, the Small Five and even the Ugly Five. To view them, head out on a game drive in either the Mara Triangle or the main reserve—the camp has access to both. Stargazing in the evening around the camp fire is also a must as well as a hot air balloon safari if you can squeeze it in.

Why we love it

Sitting along the banks where the Sand and Keekorok Rivers meet, Sala's Camp is one of the first to witness the thundering Great Migration.

Insiders Tip

Food at Sala’s is deliciously farmhouse-fresh and served in all manner of fabulous locations – think breakfast in the bush and dinner in the sandy riverbed under a blanket of twinkling stars.

Something to think about

The camp doesn't have a communal pool so if cooling off with a dip after a game drive is a must, book the honeymoon tent with its own plunge pool.

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How to book Sala's Camp

How do I book Sala's Camp?

Sala's Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Sala's Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Sala's Camp?

Stays at Sala's Camp start from around $1.5K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Masai Mara

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