3 Nights Luxury Safari at Mara Bushtops Camp
Your Tailor-Made Mara Bushtops Experience | Since 2006
🌟 Mara Bushtops Camp Overview
Mara Bushtops is voted No.1 in 2024 and No.2 in 2025 by Travel+Leisure—the pinnacle of luxury in the Masai Mara.
With just 12 tented suites, the camp is a secluded haven overlooking the largest natural salt lick in the Maasai Mara, attracting constant wildlife activity visible from your private deck.
📍 The Location Advantage
- 🔒 Private Conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve—permits exclusive night drives and bush walks not allowed inside the reserve.
- 🦁 5km from the reserve gate—close enough for full-day reserve excursions, exclusive enough for true wilderness peace.
- 🏔️ Panoramic views described as “the best view in the Masai Mara.”
🗓️ Suggested 3-Night Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival & First Impressions
- ✈️ Morning — Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Siana Springs Airstrip (45–60 min). Mara Bushtops representative meets you on arrival.
- 🚙 Transfer — Private vehicle transfer to camp with game viewing en route.
- 🏕️ Settle In — Your Luxury Tent-Suite awaits—100+ sqm deck, private hot tub with salt lick views.
- 🦁 Afternoon — Game drive in the private conservancy.
- 🌙 Evening — Night drive with FLIR thermal imaging technology—exclusive to private conservancies.
- 🍽️ Dinner — Pre-dinner drinks at Amani Spa star pool, followed by multi-course gourmet dinner.
Day 2: Full-Day Safari Experience
- ☕ 5:45am — Wake-up with hot beverages delivered to your tent.
- 🚙 Morning — Full-day game drive into Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- 🧺 Midday — Gourmet bush breakfast and lunch under acacia trees.
- 🦬 Afternoon — Witness the Great Migration river crossings (July–October).
- 🥂 Evening — Sundowner cocktails by campfire.
- 🍽️ Night — Multi-course dinner—chef’s daily surprise with vegetarian/vegan/halal options.
Day 3: Exclusive Experiences
- 🚶 Morning — Walking safari to Kakiya Cave (Maasai cultural site with rock art)—included.
- 🎈 Option — Hot air balloon safari over the Mara (extra cost, US$480 per person).
- 🎭 Option — Maasai village visit (extra cost, US$25 per person).
- 🚙 Afternoon — Final game drive with private tracker.
- 🔥 Evening — Farewell bush dinner under the stars (arrange in advance).
🛏️ Accommodation: Your Luxury Tent-Suite
Mara Bushtops redefines “tent”—each of the 12 fabulously appointed suites offers 5-star hotel luxury under canvas.
✨ Suite Features
- 🌅 Panoramic views of the private conservancy from every tent.
- 🛁 100+ sqm private wooden deck with personal hot tub.
- 🛏️ Bushtops signature bedding for ultimate comfort.
- 🛎️ 24-hour butler service, power, and Wi-Fi.
- 🚿 Indoor and outdoor showers.
👨👩👧 Leopard & Rhino Family Suites
The camp’s two family suites are “our most magnificent creations,” connecting two bedrooms with a central lounge.
Each can accommodate up to six guests in glorious style—ideal for families or groups.
🍽️ Dining: Michelin-Quality in the Wild
“Being presented with a choice of sumptuous à la carte dishes may seem extraordinary in the heart of the wilderness,” yet Mara Bushtops makes it a daily pleasure.
- 🍽️ Multiple dining locations — Your suite, the main dining area, or a private bush setting.
- 🥗 Dietary options — Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and all special dietary needs accommodated.
- 🍷 Wine cellar — One of the Mara’s only curated wine collections.
- 💍 Honeymoon bonus — Private bush breakfast and bottle of bubbly on arrival.
🎯 Activities Included
- 🚙 Morning Game Drives — Traverse the savannah with seasoned guides as nature awakens.
- 🚙 Full-Day Safaris — Packed lunch under acacia trees or alongside hippos at Mara River.
- 🌙 Night Game Drives — Discover nocturnal wildlife with night-vision gear—exclusive to private conservancies.
- 🚶 Walking Safaris — Explore the ecosystem on foot, guided by armed rangers and Maasai naturalists.
- 🥂 Private Sundowners — Sunset cocktails with bonfire glow over the African plains.
- 🧺 Bush Breakfasts — Gourmet dining in the wild.
- 🕳️ Kakiya Cave Visit — Maasai cultural site with rock art—included.
- 💆 Wellness Access — Complimentary use of solar-heated pool, cold pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and gym (treatments extra).
➕ Optional Activities (Extra Cost)
- 🎈 Hot air balloon safari — US$480 per person.
- 🎭 Maasai village visit — US$25 per person.
- 🧺 Private bush breakfast — US$50 per person (complimentary for honeymooners).
- 🚙 Sole use of vehicle — US$400 per day.
💰 2025/2026 Rates
Rates are Per Person Per Night
🌍 Mara Bushtops Per Person Per Night (USD)
🟢 Green Season
- 📅 Dates: 1 Apr – 31 May
- 👤 Adult Sharing — $1,120
- 👨👩👧 Child (Under 18) — $672
🟡 High Season
- 📅 Dates: 6 Jan – 31 Mar, 1 Jun – 30 Jun, 1 Nov – 20 Dec
- 👤 Adult Sharing — $1,300
- 👨👩👧 Child (Under 18) — $780
🔴 Peak Season
- 📅 Dates: 21 Dec – 5 Jan, 1 Jul – 31 Oct
- 👤 Adult Sharing — $1,860
- 👨👩👧 Child (Under 18) — $1,120
Rates are quoted in USD per person per day. All taxes included.
💰 Additional Mandatory Charges (Per Person Per Night)
- 🌿 Conservancy Fee — Adult: $104** / Child: **$52 (All seasons)
- 🎟️ Masai Mara Park Fee
- 🟢🟡 Green/High Season — Adult: $100** / Child: **$50
- 🔴 Peak Season — Adult: $200** / Child: **$100
These fees are payable daily and not included in accommodation rates.
✅ What’s Included in the Package
📸 [IMAGE PLACEHOLDER — The Amani Spa star pool]
- ✅ Luxury accommodation in tented suite.
- ✅ Three meals daily (full board).
- ✅ All house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, beers, house wines, selected spirits.
- ✅ 2 extended game drives daily or full-day game drive with bush lunch.
- ✅ Sundowner, night game drive, walking safaris (not for children under 16).
- ✅ Transfers from Siana Airstrip.
- ✅ Laundry service, Wi-Fi.
- ✅ Complimentary Amani Spa Village access (pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, gym).
- ✅ 24-hour butler service.
- ✅ Honeymoon bonus: private bush breakfast + bottle of bubbly.
❌ What’s Not Included
- ❌ International flights.
- ❌ Kenya ETA (~$30).
- ❌ Conservancy and park fees (listed above).
- ❌ Maasai village visit ($25 per person).
- ❌ Hot air balloon safari ($480 per person).
- ❌ Spa treatments and massages.
- ❌ Premium imported wines and champagne.
- ❌ Private vehicle use ($400 per day).
- ❌ Tips, travel insurance, personal expenses.
- ❌ Flight transfers (can be quoted as extra).
📅 Best Time to Visit
- 🦬 Peak Migration (July–October) — Wildebeest crossings, Big Five sightings; warm days, cool nights. High season (private conservancy still exclusive).
- 🌿 Green Season (April–May) — Lush landscapes, lower rates; short rains. Low crowds.
- 🟡 Shoulder (June, November–December) — Good wildlife, fewer visitors. Medium crowds.
Recommended stay: 3–4 nights for a complete luxury safari experience.
📝 Book early: Camps sell out early for July–October migration season—book 6–12 months ahead for peak dates.
✈️ Getting There
✈️ By Air (Recommended)
Nairobi Wilson Airport → Siana Springs Airstrip (45–60 minute flight). Beyond Kenya Safaris meets all flights with private transfer to camp.
“From airport pickups to domestic connections, we handle the details so you can focus on the experience.”
🚙 By Road
Nairobi → Maasai Mara: 5–6 hours via Rift Valley viewpoint. 4×4 recommended, especially in rainy season.
🎁 Special Offer
Only one thing on earth is better than a visit to Bushtops: a special offer visit to Bushtops.
🏕️ Stay 4 nights, pay for 3 nights
- 📅 2025: 6th January to 31st May & 1st October to 20th December
- 📅 2026: 6th January to 30th June & 1st October to 20th December
⭐ Guest Testimonials for Beyond Kenya Safaris
“The most seamless safari we could have imagined! From the airport welcome to our last game drive, everything was perfectly handled. The personal attention made us feel special every step of the way.”
— Emily & James, UK
“Our family trip to the Masai Mara was beyond magical. The guides were knowledgeable, warm, and truly made the experience unforgettable. We saw the Big Five in just two days!”
— The Martinez Family, USA
“I travel often, but this was the best-organized trip I’ve ever taken. Beyond Kenya Safaris went above and beyond in every detail.”
— Sophie, France
“The value for money is incredible—luxury lodges, amazing wildlife, and no hidden costs. I will definitely return.”
— David, Australia
📝 Booking Information
How to Book Your 3-Night Mara Bushtops Safari
- 📧 Contact Beyond Kenya Safaris — sales@beyondkenyasafaris.com or call +254 785 639 497.
- 🗣️ Planning Consultation — Non-refundable planning fee (US$250–500) credited toward final cost.
- ✅ Itinerary Approval — We craft your personalised safari proposal.
- 💳 Deposit — 30% of total trip cost required to secure bookings.
- 💰 Balance — Pay no later than 45 days before arrival.
- ✈️ Safari — Your dream adventure begins!
Payment & Policies
- 💳 Accepted — Bank transfer in business name “Beyond Kenya Safaris” or other approved methods.
- ❌ Cancellations — Penalties apply per individual lodge/camp policies; Beyond Kenya Safaris minimises penalties where possible.
- 🛡️ Travel Insurance — Comprehensive coverage strongly recommended for trip cancellation, medical expenses, lost luggage.
📞 Contact Beyond Kenya Safaris
- 📧 Email: sales@beyondkenyasafaris.com
- 📞 Phone: +254 785 639 497
- 📍 Based: Nairobi, Kenya—the gateway to East Africa’s legendary safari destinations
- 🌐 Website: beyondkenyasafaris.com
“With Beyond Kenya Safaris, your adventure is more than just a trip—it’s a story waiting to be lived, shared, and remembered forever.”
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