Best hotels in Masai Mara

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.

Kandili Camp is located in the heart of Maasai Mara. The camp offers spectacular views of Olololo Escarpment and the plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, one of the most beautiful natural wonders of the world.

Part of the exclusive Loirien Mara collection within the private Partakilat Conservancy, Kulaal Villa is a two-bedroom sanctuary perched on the Oloololo Escarpment with sweeping views across the Mara Triangle. Named in the Maasai tradition, this 225-square-metre villa offers the ultimate in safari privacy with your own dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, and resident chef. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame endless savannah vistas, whilst seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces blur the boundaries between comfort and wilderness. Beyond Big Five game drives on your own schedule, the conservancy's northern white rhino sanctuary, walking safaris, and farm-to-table dining showcase a commitment to conservation that goes far deeper than standard safari offerings.

The safari trails include three nights at Speke’s Camp in The Maasai mara, where expert guides will show you around arguably the best game viewing in the world by vehicle. Then it’s onto the next step of your journey. It’s time to stretch your legs and leave the car behind. Here is where you begin your three night trail in some of the most remote parts of Kenya. You struggle to describe the feeling you get when you walk through the kenyan bush. Africa’s oldest human remains were found in Kenya, and go back 7 million years. It’s hard not to feel intimate with the landscape and its history. All our guides are members of our local Maasai community. They offer you unique insights into the local fauna and flora. The Maasai will show you the local plants they use for ceremonial purposes and share their extensive knowledge of the trees and their medicinal uses. Gain valuable insight into their culture and community life. Day 1 (River Camp) Departing the Mara in the morning, a spectacular drive takes you through a range of impressive valleys. You then Meet the team at Morijo, a 3 hour hike takes you to the first camp. Once at camp, you’ll be welcomed by cool drinks and warm smiles. Settle into the evening with hot showers then stories around the campfire under the stars. Experience your first night along the trails, the hidden hot water bottles are a nice surprise with a comfortable mattress and cotton sheets. (Trail duration 3 hours) Day 2 (Oltyiani Camp) Leaving River Camp around 10.00, you walk to Oltyiani, the highest point in the Loita overlooking the Rift Valley, with the chance to visit the Oltyiani waterfall. A leisurely walk takes you across beautiful views and scenery. Stop for lunch around 12.30, with stunning views overlooking the Rift Valley. Arrive into camp at approximately 4-5pm, welcomed with cool drinks, watch as the sun sets over the Rift Valley. The morning and afternoon walks are both around 3 hours long. (Trail duration 5-6 hours) Day 3 (Ngurumans Camp) Enjoy a hot drink and breakfast before setting off on your hike. Donkey loads are packed and weighed and the camp is broken down and packed into the donkey caravan for the hike to the next campsite. The hike takes you from the highest point in the forest, stepping into open glades and further down into the Ngurumans. The trail will then lead you down an old cattle/animal track into the Great Rift Valley. (Trail Duration 5-6 hours) Day 4 (Departure Day) After an early breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to your camp crew. A 3 hour hike takes you on a final step down into the rift, to Enkomongo. A vehicle will meet you and drive you back to Nairobi or onto your next destination.

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.

Sarabi Wild is a community-based luxury guest house in the heart of famous Masai Mara, designed, built and operated by local community members with the aim of improving community welfare and supporting conservation efforts. Sarabi Lodge is perfect for families, small groups or guests seeking exclusivity, comfort and 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.

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.

Tucked away in the serene northwestern plains of the Mara Triangle within the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, ELATIA—meaning “The Good Neighbour” in Maa—is an exclusive luxury tented camp featuring sixteen spacious tents. Elegantly positioned along the breathtaking Oloololo Escarpment, ELATIA offers an unmatched blend of seclusion, style, and sweeping views of the savannah. Easily accessible and set atop the rolling hills of the Mara Triangle, ELATIA provides guests with indulgent comforts, personalized service, and immersive wilderness experiences designed to connect you with the magic of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. The camp boasts stunning views over the Mara River, world-renowned for the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration that takes place between July and September.

Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp is an eco safari camp located in Mara North Conservancy which borders on Maasai Mara National Reserve. The primary focus at Oltepesi is wildlife photography and the camp is dedicated to both professional and keen amateur wildlife photographers, offering experienced guides, unique opportunities, and specially modified off-road vehicles best for capturing the breathtaking wildlife. Located in a genuine Maasai village, guests can experience this proud people and their ancient culture from the inside. Sustainable and ethical, Oltepesi Camp provides an adventure that benefits both wildlife and local communities.