Speke's Camp

The guest area is a vast open-plan canvas tent with roll-down sides and a cosy feel, with a lounge, newly renovated dining and bar area lit in the evenings by candles and the soft glow of solar-powered lamps. A small terrace area opens out onto the outdoor dining spaces overlooking the surrounding plains. This camp is unfenced, and it's not unusual to see wildlife passing through as you tuck into your meals and traditional evening drinks around the crackling fire.

Nine canvas en-suite tents are well spaced beneath a canopy of trees along the Olare Orok River, facing out into the woodland. Four doubles, two twins and two family tents offer comfortable and traditional safari accommodation, with understated luxury and a refreshingly airy and elegant feel. Bathrooms have flush toilets and bucket showers, with hot water on request. Tents open out onto a small veranda with comfortable armchairs. Solar-powered lighting keeps the environmental impact to a minimum, which makes you love Speke's even more.

Game drives take place in the main Maasai Mara Reserve, with the freedom to stay out all day if you wish. Wildlife is varied and offers some exciting game viewing, although it can feel crowded at times. Large prides of lion and other predators present in good numbers. During the annual wildebeest migration, vast herds of wildebeest move through the area, usually between July and October. We recommend the fabulous all-day walks across the Maasai plains to the Liota Hills.