Maasai Mara National Reserve

LuxuryFull board

Mahali Mzuri

Luxury Tented Camp · 12 tents

Mara North Conservancy

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Limited Edition camp is one of the most design-forward properties in the Mara ecosystem, 12 tents perched on a hillside overlooking the sweeping Mara North Conservancy plains, each with a private deck and plunge pool framing a view that stretches to the horizon. Consistently ranked in Condé Nast's top African camps. The Mara North location means low vehicle density, night drives, and walking safaris alongside outstanding wildlife. Particularly noted for its food, sommelier service, and a spa that punches well above its bush setting.

LuxuryFull board

Mara Bushtops

Luxury Tented Camp · 12 tents

Mara North Conservancy

Positioned on a hillside above the Mara North Conservancy with spectacular valley views, Mara Bushtops is perhaps the most indulgent camp in the ecosystem, each of the 12 tents comes with a private butler, personal plunge pool, outdoor shower, and unlimited game drives in a conservancy with far fewer vehicles than the main reserve. Known for exceptional food and extraordinary personalised service. Fly camping, night drives, and walking safaris are available that are prohibited inside the national reserve itself.

LuxuryFull board

Mara Plains Camp

Tented Camp · 8 tents

Ol Kinyei Conservancy

Consistently cited by specialist Africa operators as the most sought-after camp in the Mara conservancy circuit, intimate, design-led, and delivering some of the finest wildlife experiences in Kenya. Only 8 tents in the exclusive Ol Kinyei Conservancy, each with glass-fronted views into the surrounding bush and a standard of food and service that regularly earns 'best meal of the trip' from guests. The conservancy sees far fewer vehicles than the main reserve and exceptional predator activity year-round.

LuxuryFull board

Naboisho Camp

Tented Camp · 9 tents

Naboisho Conservancy, open valley

Asilia Africa's flagship conservancy camp, 9 fully refurbished luxury tents looking directly onto an open valley where elephant and buffalo roam opposite camp and lions are heard roaring most nights. Recently rebuilt, Naboisho is stylish without being pretentious: the guiding is exceptional, the fly camping and walking experiences are among the most rewarding in Kenya, and the camp's commitment to community and conservation is genuine rather than cosmetic. Photo safari vehicles available on request.

LuxuryFull board

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara

Tented Camp · 10 tents

Naboisho Conservancy, rocky escarpment

Positioned on a dramatic rocky bluff at the end of an arrow-shaped escarpment above the Naboisho Conservancy, Ol Seki offers a sense of elevated grandeur, 10 octagonal tents on raised platforms with sweeping panoramic views, a stepped swimming pool below the main area, and an exceptional guiding team. Part of the Hemingways group. The Naboisho Conservancy is one of Africa's highest-density wildlife conservancies and allows night drives and walks impossible in the main reserve. One of the best-positioned camps in the ecosystem for serious photographers.

LuxuryFull board

Soroi Mara Bush Camp

Tented Camp

A Soroi Collection camp in the Masai Mara, priced on both a full-board and a ground-package basis across real 2027 seasons. Full description and photography pending.

LuxuryFull board

Rekero Camp

Classic Tented Camp · 9 tents

Inside Reserve, Talek River confluence

One of the Mara's most enduring small camps, 9 classic tents operated by Asilia Africa for 38 years and known for an exceptionally high proportion of repeat guests. Located 150 metres from a primary wildebeest crossing point on the Talek River, the recently rebuilt deck provides front-row Migration viewing without leaving camp. Light, airy tent interiors with en-suite bathrooms and that particular warmth that comes from a camp run by people who genuinely love what they do. Closed April–May for long rains; open June–March.

LuxuryFull board

Sala's Camp

Intimate Tented Camp · 9 tents

Inside Reserve, Sand/Keekerok River confluence, SE sector

Described by many specialist operators as having 'possibly the best location in the entire Maasai Mara', the south-eastern sector near the Sand River confluence sees the first wildebeest to cross from Tanzania each year and is significantly less crowded than the central reserve. Only 9 tents in a shaded grove with direct river frontage. Known for extraordinarily private game drives and highly personalised service. The bush breakfast experience here, by the river with elephants drinking opposite, is repeatedly cited in guest reviews as a career highlight.

LuxuryFull board

Sanctuary Olonana

Luxury Tented Lodge · 14 suites

Inside Reserve, Mara River, private concession

A high-end, hotel-like safari experience within the reserve, Sanctuary Olonana's 14 suites are more architecturally substantial than most tented camps, with glass-fronted river views, private verandas, and a design language closer to a boutique hotel than a canvas camp. Particularly noted for its long-serving staff and formal service standard. The private concession provides exclusive game-drive access to a section of the reserve that most vehicles never enter. Well-suited to travellers who prioritise comfort and service precision alongside wildlife.

LuxuryFull board

Wilderness Mara

Tented Camp · 12 tents

Inside Reserve, Mara Triangle (Musiara)

Formerly the beloved Little Governors' Camp, one of the most storied properties in Kenya since the 1970s, this property completed a full rebuild and rebrand in June 2026 as Wilderness Mara under the Wilderness Safaris group. The iconic location is unchanged: accessed by dinghy across the Mara River, perched beside a waterhole visited constantly by elephant, hippo and buffalo. The rebuild added a swimming pool and reduced from 17 to 12 tents, increasing the intimacy. All original staff were retained. Confirm current rates and inclusions directly as the new product has recently launched.

Reopened June 2026 (formerly Little Governors')

Mid-rangeFull board

Basecamp Masai Mara

Eco Tented Camp · 12 tents

Inside Reserve, Talek River, Talek Gate

Kenya's pioneer eco-tourism camp, Basecamp has operated since 1990 with a genuine and deep commitment to community benefit and environmental practice that predates the industry's current sustainability conversation. 12 tents on the Talek River with simple but characterful furnishings and a programme of Maasai cultural experiences that feels authentic rather than staged. Consistently rated highly for guiding quality and community engagement. An ideal choice for travellers for whom the conservation story matters as much as the wildlife.

Mid-rangeFull board

Entim Mara Camp

Tented Camp · 20 tents

Inside Reserve, central plains

One of the smaller midrange camps inside the reserve, 20 tents in an acacia grove with open plains views and a warmer, more intimate atmosphere than the larger lodge operations. Known for personalised service and good guiding. The smaller size means quieter communal areas and more flexibility on game drive timing. A popular choice for honeymooners who want to be inside the reserve without the ultra-luxury price tag.

Mid-rangeFull board

Hammerkop Migration Camp

Tented Camp · 12 tents

Inside Reserve, central

A relatively newer midrange entrant in the central reserve, 12 tents with a focus on the Migration season, positioned to offer easy access to the Mara River crossing points. Known for attentive service and good value-for-money during peak Migration months. A solid choice for travellers whose primary objective is seeing the wildebeest crossing and want to be inside the reserve without paying the luxury-camp premium.

Mid-rangeFull board

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge

Lodge

A Sopa Lodges property in the Masai Mara, priced across High/Mid/Green seasons on full and half board. Full description and photography pending.

Mid-rangeFull board

Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Tented Camp · 12 tents

Inside Reserve, Mara River

A compact, well-run riverfront camp that punches above its midrange category, 12 tents on the Mara River with the kind of intimate atmosphere usually found at higher price points. Known for attentive service and a genuine safari feel. The riverside location means regular game sightings from the camp deck, and the small size ensures a quiet, personal experience. Often recommended as a step up from larger midrange camps without the full luxury premium.

Mid-rangeFull board

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Permanent Lodge · 74 rooms

Inside Reserve, central

The largest and most established lodge inside the reserve, 74 rooms in Maasai village-inspired architecture on a hilltop with 360-degree views of the surrounding plains. Part of the Serena Hotels group and known for reliable quality, consistent service, and excellent infrastructure. The elevated position gives spectacular sunset views and the lodge's proximity to the central reserve means excellent game drive access year-round. A well-suited choice for first-time safari visitors and groups who benefit from a hotel-scale operation in the bush.

Mid-rangeFull board

Porini Mara Camp

Eco Tented Camp · 8 tents

Ol Kinyei Conservancy

A community-focused eco-camp in the same Ol Kinyei Conservancy as the luxury Mara Plains, 8 simple but very comfortable tents operated by Gamewatchers Safaris with strong community ownership credentials. The small size and conservancy location mean night drives, walking safaris, and Maasai village visits unavailable inside the main reserve. An excellent option for ecologically conscious travellers who want an authentic conservancy experience at a midrange price.

Mid-rangeFull board

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Tented Camp · 75 tents

Inside Reserve, Talek River

One of the Mara's most accessible midrange options, a 75-tent camp on the Talek River with good game viewing access and the infrastructure of the Sarova Hotels group behind it. The riverside setting brings elephants and hippos past camp regularly. Known for value-for-money full-board packages and efficient, friendly service. The large size means a social atmosphere suited to families and groups. Shared game drive vehicles available, private vehicles on request.

Mid-rangeFull board

Tipilikwani Mara Camp

Tented Camp · 22 tents

Inside Reserve, Talek River

Positioned 4km upstream from the main Talek Gate on the banks of the Talek River, 22 tents in a well-established camp known for good game drive access and an authentic river-camp feel. A reliable, honest midrange option with direct access to the central reserve. The Talek River location means good hippo and elephant sightings from camp and easy morning game drive departures into productive wildlife areas.