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Nestled on a private hillside overlooking the Masai Mara plains, Mara Bushtops Camp offers a premier luxury safari experience.As one of three Bushtops camps in East Africa, it is a hidden gem.

Elite international travelers value exceptional privacy, service, and unparalleled wildlife encounters at Mara Bushtops Camp.

MARA BUSHTOPS — QUICK FACTS

At Beyond Kenya Safaris, we consider this camp a crown jewel in our luxury safari portfolio. Located within a private conservancy, it offers the unique advantage of exclusive activities not permitted inside the main national reserve, including night drives with state-of-the-art thermal imaging and guided bush walks

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Location & Geography

Mara Bushtops Camp is in the Siana Group Ranch area, perched on a hillside. It sits within a private conservancy that borders the Masai Mara National Reserve. This strategic position is one of its greatest assets.

Luxury Safari tent

Mara Bushtops does not offer “tents” in the traditional sense; it offers 12 palatial tented suites designed for absolute privacy. Each unit is a masterpiece of design, blending the romance of the bush with five-star amenities

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Key Features of the Suites:

  • Expansive Space: Suites are spacious with en-suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private, wrap-around deck
  • The Private Hot Tub: A signature feature is the hot tub on each private deck, overlooking the plains and salt lick
  • Panoramic Views: Canvas panels can be opened on three sides, creating a sweeping vista of the Mara landscape, allowing guests to feel entirely immersed in nature
  • The Leopard & Rhino Family Suites: Two family suites feature a central lounge connecting two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom. By adding a bed to each room, they can accommodate a family of six in glorious style

What truly distinguishes Mara Bushtops from other camps is its range of exclusive activities, many of which are included in the nightly rate .

  • Night Game Drives: Mara Bushtops is renowned for its night game drives within the private conservancy, an activity strictly prohibited inside the national reserve. The camp’s custom-built safari vehicles are equipped with infra-red thermal imaging cameras, making spotting elusive nocturnal wildlife unforgettable
  • Walking Safaris: Explore the “small five” and learn about the ecosystem on foot, guided by armed rangers and expert Maasai trackers
  • Balloon Safaris: An iconic Masai Mara experience. Guests can book a pre-dawn hot air balloon ride, followed by a champagne bush breakfast
  • Full-Day Game Drives: Journey deep into the reserve with picnic bush lunches
  • Cultural Visits: Visits to local Maasai villages

Culinary Excellence

Dining is a five-star affair, from gourmet meals in the main dining area to private bush dinners under the stars. Guests can choose from sumptuous à la carte dishes, with vegetarian, vegan, and local cuisine options reflecting special dietary needs .

The Star Pool

The main infinity pool overlooks the waterhole and plains, with lighting that is said to mirror the night sky, creating a surreal atmosphere after a day of game viewing

The Amani Spa

The award-winning Amani Spa offers a sanctuary of tranquility. It features a heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, and gym. While use of the facilities is included, treatments and massages are available at an additional cost

SeasonsPP SharingChild
Green Season$1,120$672
High Season $1,300$780
Peak Season:$1,860$1,120

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

  • Extras:- 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 canceled 45 days or more ahead of arrival
  • 100%    If canceled 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 travelers 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.

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Conservation and Community Commitment

The camp operates on a philosophy of environmental harmony. The conservancy model directly supports local Maasai landowners through lease payments and employment, with over 80% of staff recruited from local communities. This model ensures that conservation provides tangible economic benefits to the community, safeguarding the wildlife for future generations

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


Sister Camps in Tanzania

Mara Bushtops is part of the renowned Bushtops Camps family, which includes two exceptional properties in Tanzania’s Serengeti:

Adventurous travelers may want to divide their stay between two or all three Bushtops camps for the ultimate migration experience, moving between the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Serengeti in Tanzania

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Exclusive “The Beest” Experience: Guests staying at either Tanzanian camp can pre-book this optional extra, a custom 6×6 safari vehicle featuring a fully fitted kitchen, built-in bar, 4×2m bed, heated seats, and individual fridges, redefining the luxury safari experience with Mara Bushtops Camp in mind.

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Similar Masai Mara Safari Camps

If you are considering Mara Bushtops, you may also be interested in these exceptional properties, each offering a unique take on the luxury safari experience in the Masai Mara:

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Book Your Unforgettable Mara Safari

Mara Bushtops Camp offers a rare blend of extreme luxury, seclusion, and a front-row seat to the greatest wildlife show on earth. Its private conservancy setting unlocks experiences—night drives with thermal imaging, bush walks, and total exclusivity—that are simply unavailable elsewhere.

For expert advice, live availability, and bespoke itineraries that incorporate the best of Kenya and Tanzania, contact Beyond Kenya Safaris.

Ready to experience the best of the Masai Mara and Serengeti? Contact Beyond Kenya Safaris today to craft your perfect safari.