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Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp-The Best in Mara

Mara Bushtops: Where Wilderness Meets Refined Luxury!

As dawn breaks over the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, the sky blushes pink and gold. From the private deck of your luxury tent at Mara Bushtops Camp, you watch elephants move silently across the horizon while sipping fresh Kenyan coffee. At night, you soak in your outdoor hot tub under a blanket of stars, serenaded by the distant roar of lions. This is safari at its most indulgent—where wild beauty meets refined comfort.

Luxury Safari Camp in the Masai Mara

Mara Bushtops is an award-winning luxury safari camp in the Masai Mara, offering a rare blend of adventure and absolute comfort. The camp features just 12 spacious tented suites and one exclusive family suite, each with 100-square-meter decks, private hot tubs, and panoramic views of the savannah. Designed for seclusion and intimacy, the tents combine canvas elegance with contemporary amenities like butler service, en-suite bathrooms, and 24-hour power.

Location & Wildlife

Nestled in a private concession bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp offers direct access to world-class game viewing. Guests enjoy daily game drives, guided bush walks, and the chance to witness the Great Wildebeest Migration between July and October. The area teems with the Big Five—lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, and rhino—as well as cheetah, giraffe, and abundant birdlife.

Activities & Experiences

  • Day & Night Game Drives in custom 4×4 vehicles
  • Bush breakfasts and sundowners in the wild
  • Walking safaris with expert Maasai naturalists
  • Wellness Sanctuary & Spa offering massages, saunas, and a heated pool
  • Star-gazing and fine dining, with menus pairing gourmet cuisine and curated wines

Rates & Best Time to Visit

Rates at Mara Bushtops typically start from USD 1,200 per person per night, fully inclusive of luxury accommodation, meals, drinks, game drives, and park fees. The camp is ideal year-round, but the migration season (July–October) is particularly sought after.

Why Choose Mara Bushtops

For those seeking an ultra-luxury safari, Mara Bushtops offers:

  • One of the largest private decks of any tented camp in East Africa
  • Hot tubs in every suite with endless savannah views
  • A world-class spa in the bush
  • Personalized, attentive service and gourmet dining
  • Exclusive access to both private conservancy land and the Masai Mara Reserve

Recommended stay: 3–4 nights for a complete luxury safari experience.


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SeasonsPP SharingSingleChild
Green Season$1,120$1,456$672
High Season $1,300$1,690$780
Peak Season:$1,700$2,210$1,020

Seasons:

  • Green Season:- (1 Apr – 31 May)
  • High Season: 6 Jan – 31 Mar, 1 Jun – 30 Jun, 1 Nov – 20 Dec
  • Peak Season:21 Dec 24 – 5 Jan 25, 1 Jul – 31 Oct

Other Mandatory Charges:

  1. Conservancy Fee:Adult US$ 104 and Child US$ 52
  2. Masai Mara Park Fee:High/Green Season US$ 100 for Adult and US$ 50 for Child:-Peak Season: Adult US$ 200 and US$ 100

Rates are quoted in USD per person per day. All taxes included (N.B. Taxes are subject to change). Min. stay 2 nights.

ROUND PACKAGE includes full board accommodation including 3 meals per person per night, 2 extended game drives daily or full day game drive on shared basis with bush lunch, sun downer, night game drive, walking safaris (not permitted for children under the age of 16 years), transfers from Siana airstrip, laundry, wifi, complimentary membership to on-site Amani African Spa Village, which includes the use of the solar heated swimming pool, cold pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, steam room and gym (fees apply for treatments and massages), non alcoholic drinks, beers, house wines and selected house spirits. For Honeymooners, a private bush breakfast and bottle of bubbly on arrival.

NOT INCLUDED IN THE ACCOMMODATION RATE in the ground package is the park entrance into the National Reserve and Conservancy fees (Both Payable Daily) quoted above. Entrance into Masai Manyatta USD 25.—for adults and children, spirits other than house spirits, massages and Spa treatments, all wines other than house wines and champagne, cigars, personal expenses and sole use of vehicle USD 400.– per day. Flight transfers can be quoted as an extra as well as Balloon Safari

  • Extas:- private Bush breakfast $ 50.– per person (complimentary for honeymooners) Hot air ballooning USD 480.– per person (subject to change)
  • Children: Recommended from 7 years. ( 1 child in own tent is not permitted.)
  • Leopard Suite/Family tent if the suite is occupied by only 2 persons, then there is a 50% supplement for each person. If occupied by Two Adults and one Child , Two Children are payable.

Circuit Discount

  • a 10% circuit discount is offered for combinations of min. 5 nights in any of two Bushtops properties and 15% for min. 7 nights if three Bushtops properties are combined
  • Circuit discount can not be applied if a 4=3 is applied for a particular camp but the circuit discount will still be applicable for the other camps where 4 = 3 is not applicable.
  • Special offers: 4=3 from 6th Jan to 31st May 2025 and 1st Oct to 20th Dec 2025

Cancellation Policy

  • 30%       If cancelled 45 days or more ahead of arrival
  • 100%    If cancelled less than 45 days ahead of arrival

Mara Bushtops is managed by Orion Hotels Ltd., who have taken out an insurance cover. However it is a condition of using the services of Mara Bushtops for each visitor, whether booked directly or through an agent, to have adequate insurance cover against all risks associated with travel in Africa and it is a requirement that all travellers take out adequate travel and medical insurance prior to departure to Kenya. Neither the management of Mara Bushtops or Orion Hotels Ltd. shall be liable in any way for any loss or damages or injury and death arising from any incident that may occur whilst using the services provided by Mara Bushtops and Orion Hotels Limited.

Payment terms

30% non refundable deposit upon confirmation of the booking. Final balance 45 days prior to arrival. NB All payments are to be net of Bank Charges.

A Quick Snapshot of Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp

AspectHighlights
LocationPrivate conservancy adjacent to Maasai Mara
Accommodation12 luxury tented suites (+2 family suites) with hot tubs & butler service
Wellness & DiningAward-winning spa, gourmet dining, wine cellar, infinity pool
ActivitiesDay/night drives, walking safaris, ballooning, cultural visits
Rates (2025)Green: US $1,120 pp; High: $1,300; Peak: $1,700 (sharing)
Eco PracticeSolar power, recycling, community investment

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