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Masai Mara
National Reserve

One of the world's greatest safari destinations — vast savannah plains, breathtaking landscapes, and an unparalleled abundance of wildlife.

BIG 5
Year-round sightings
583 mi²
National Reserve
1.5M+
Wildebeest migration
450+
Bird species
The Curated Masai Mara Collection
Eight luxury camps across Kenya's 583 mi² Masai Mara ecosystem — from historic riverside camps inside the National Reserve to ultra-exclusive private conservancies with night drives and walking safaris.

Classic camps on the Mara and Talek rivers — front-row seats for the Great Migration crossings, Big 5 game drives, and hot air balloon safaris over the golden savannah.

Governors' Camp Mara River · National Reserve Kenya's Iconic Safari Camp

Governors' Camp

  • 37 luxury tents on the Mara River — Kenya's oldest tented safari camp
  • 3 game viewing excursions per day & hot air balloon safaris
  • Full board: all meals, house wines, beers, spirits & soft drinks
  • Front-row migration river crossings & exceptional predator sightings
  • Family-friendly — children of all ages welcome
Specialist Note: The gold standard of Mara camps since 1972 — no one does classic Kenyan safari quite like Governors'.
Rekero Camp Talek River · National Reserve Migration Crossing Point

Rekero Camp

  • 9 intimate tents overlooking the Talek River crossing point
  • 100% solar & generator powered — minimal environmental footprint
  • Game drives, hot air balloon safaris, horse riding & bush picnics
  • All meals, house drinks & twice-daily activities included
  • 7% off for 5+ nights (excl. Jul–Aug) & 25% off when booking within 6 weeks of travel
Specialist Note: Perfectly positioned on the Talek — front-row seats to the migration crossing, with the intimacy of just 9 tents.
Mara Bushtops Camp Masai Mara · Private Conservancy Ultra-Luxury Tented Camp

Mara Bushtops Camp

  • 12 luxury heated tents with private plunge pools & butler service
  • Unlimited game drives — no fixed schedule, go at your own pace
  • All meals, premium beverages & bush dining experiences included
  • Night game drives, walking safaris & hot air balloon safaris available
  • 10% off 5-night / 15% off 7-night multi-camp circuit stays
Specialist Note: The most indulgent camp in the Mara — unlimited game drives, plunge pools, and butler service in every tent.
Sanctuary Olonana Mara River · National Reserve Luxury Riverside Retreat

Sanctuary Olonana

  • 14 glass-fronted suites on the banks of the Mara River
  • Private game drives, guided walks & exclusive bush dining
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily activities included
  • Honeymoon: 50% off partner's stay (min 2 nights)
  • Up to 30% off for longer stays across Sanctuary Retreats
Specialist Note: Glass-fronted suites right on the Mara River — watch hippos from your bathtub and elephants from your bed.

Night drives, walking safaris, off-road game viewing, and strict vehicle limits — private conservancies offer the most exclusive Masai Mara experience with fewer crowds.

andBeyond Kichwa Tembo Oloololo Escarpment · Kichwa Tembo Migration Path Classic

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

  • 40 luxury tents on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment
  • Day & night game drives, bush walks & hot air balloon safaris
  • Directly in the path of the Great Migration
  • Infinity pool with one of the world's most extraordinary views
  • Children of all ages welcome — horseback safaris available
Specialist Note: The Mara's best all-rounder — incredible value, night drives, balloon access, and right in the migration path.
andBeyond Bateleur Camp Kichwa Tembo Concession Old-World Safari Luxury

&Beyond Bateleur Camp

  • 18 intimate tents with private viewing decks & Rift Valley vistas
  • Elevated position — spectacular views over the Mara plains
  • Night game drives, bush walks & Maasai cultural experiences
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily activities included
  • 15% off for 6+ night stays across &Beyond properties
Specialist Note: Nostalgic safari sophistication — the elegant step-up from Kichwa Tembo for honeymooners and discerning travellers.
Angama Mara Oloololo Escarpment · Mara Triangle Suspended Between Heaven & Earth

Angama Mara

  • 30 tented suites (2 camps of 15) perched 300m above the Mara floor
  • Floor-to-ceiling glass with panoramic Rift Valley & Mara Triangle views
  • Photography studio, rental gear & professional editing sessions
  • Game drives, walking safaris, hot air balloons & Maasai beading workshop
  • All meals, premium beverages & twice-daily activities included
Specialist Note: The most spectacular location in all of Kenya — the "Out of Africa" escarpment view will stop you in your tracks.
Soroi Luxury Migration Camp Masai Mara · Migration Route Migration Frontline Camp

Soroi Luxury Migration Camp

  • Luxury tented camp positioned directly on the Great Migration route
  • All meals, sundowners, filtered water, coffees, teas & local beverages
  • Twice-daily shared game drives in custom-built 4x4 safari vehicles
  • Samburu Reserve & Masai Mara park fees included
  • Combines perfectly with Soroi Larsen's Camp in Samburu for a multi-reserve safari
Specialist Note: Excellent value on the migration route — pair with Samburu's Soroi Larsen's for the ultimate Kenya fly-in circuit.
Masai Mara & Kenya Packages
From a classic 3-day Mara fly-in to a comprehensive 10-day East Africa migration circuit — all with return flights, luxury camps, and activities included.
Governors Camp Fly-in 3 Day Safari Classic Mara Fly-in

3-Day Governors' Camp Fly-in Safari

  • Governors' Camp: 2 nights in the Masai Mara National Reserve
  • Return flights: Nairobi (NBO) to Masai Mara Airstrip & back
  • Full board: all meals, house wines, beers, spirits & soft drinks
  • 3 daily game excursions in the reserve
  • Stay 4 Pay 3 offer — shoulder season
4-Day Fly-in Masai Mara 4 Day Safari Balloon & Big 5

4-Day Fly-in Masai Mara Safari

  • andBeyond Kichwa Tembo: 3 nights in 5-star tented camp
  • All meals, beverages, safari activities & refreshments
  • Hot air balloon ride included
  • Round-trip flights: Nairobi (NBO) to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip
  • Day & night game drives in private conservancy
7-Day Masai Mara to Zanzibar 7 Day Safari Bush & Beach

7-Day Masai Mara to Zanzibar Safari

  • Governors' Camp: 3 nights in 4-star, Masai Mara
  • Nungwi Dreams: 3 nights in 5-star, Zanzibar
  • All meals & selected drinks at both properties
  • Charter flights Nairobi–Mara & flights Nairobi–Zanzibar
  • The ultimate bush & beach combination
Custom Masai Mara Safari Custom Safari Bespoke Itinerary

Custom Masai Mara & Kenya Safari

  • Combine any camps from our curated collection above
  • Add Nairobi's Giraffe Manor, Amboseli, or Diani Beach
  • Fly-in from Nairobi or combine with Serengeti/Tanzania
  • Flexible dates, group sizes & budget levels
  • Personal Safari Specialist to design your perfect itinerary
Masai Mara savannah

Africa's Greatest
Safari Destination

The Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya's crown jewel — 583 mi² of golden savannah, acacia woodlands, and dramatic river crossings that define the East African safari. Each year from July to October, over 1.5 million wildebeest pour across the Mara River from Tanzania's Serengeti in the greatest wildlife spectacle on Earth.

Beyond the migration, the Mara delivers year-round Big 5 encounters, extraordinary big cat density, and some of Africa's finest safari camps. With unfenced borders connecting to the Serengeti, private conservancies offering exclusive game drives and night safaris, and the Maasai people sharing their centuries-old culture, the Masai Mara is where safari dreams come true.

Great Migration
Great Migration
Big Cat Safaris
Big Cat Safaris
Balloon Safaris
Balloon Safaris
Wildlife Photography
Wildlife Photography
Maasai Culture
Maasai Culture

Reserve vs Conservancy

The National Reserve offers the classic Mara experience with river crossings and high wildlife density. Private conservancies surrounding it offer exclusive access, night drives, walking safaris, and strict vehicle limits — often just 2–3 vehicles per sighting.

Best Time to Visit

Migration season (Jul–Oct) for dramatic Mara River crossings — the world's greatest wildlife spectacle. Green season (Nov–May) offers lush landscapes, newborn wildlife, fewer crowds, and the best lodge offers. Big cats are year-round.

The Perfect Combo

The Masai Mara pairs beautifully with Nairobi's Giraffe Manor, Amboseli (Kilimanjaro views), Samburu's rare wildlife, Diani Beach for bush & beach, or cross the border into Tanzania's Serengeti for the ultimate migration circuit.

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