Beyond Kenya Safaris

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.

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.

• Access to the Reserve: Only a short drive from the main Sekenani Gate, providing swift access to the park’s core wildlife areas
• Private Conservancy: While the reserve is close, the camp’s footprint is in a private area, allowing for exclusivity. A significant natural salt lick attracts a constant flow of wildlife directly in front of the camp, often allowing guests to view elephants, giraffes, and zebras without leaving the lodge
• Accessibility: The nearby Siana Airstrip facilitates convenient fly-in safaris from Nairobi and other key destinations.

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

Safari Experiences & Activities

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

Dining & Amenities

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

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

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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

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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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Sister Camps in Tanzania

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

• Serengeti Bushtops – Located in the northern Serengeti, this sister camp offers stunning views of the plains and abundant wildlife, perfectly positioned on the path of the annual wildebeest migration
• Roving Bushtops – A unique mobile camp that moves seasonally between the southern and northern Serengeti in sync with the wildebeest migration. From June to October, it operates in the northern Serengeti, just a 15-minute drive from the Mara River and Kogatende airstrip

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:

• &Beyond Bateleur Camp – Classic luxury with a 1920s safari aesthetic in the Mara Triangle, offering excellent access to the Mara River for migration crossings and breathtaking escarpment views
• Angama Mara – Contemporary glass-fronted suites perched on the Oloololo Escarpment with unparalleled views over the Mara Triangle, inspired by the film Out of Africa
• Mahali Mzuri – Strikingly modern architecture and luxury in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition portfolio
• Ol Seki Hemingways Mara – A magnificent tented lodge set on a bluff in the Naboisho Conservancy with spectacular views, ideal for tranquility and exclusivity away from the main reserve crowds
• Cottars 1920s Camp – Classic safari style in the Cottar’s Private Conservancy, known for high-end service, family-run charm, and an exceptional private conservancy experience
• Mara Plains Camp – A minimalist yet luxurious tented camp in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy with a strong conservation focus, offering access to off-road game viewing and night drives in one of the best predator densities in the Mara
• Kicheche Bush Camp – An intimate, authentic tented camp in the Mara North Conservancy with a focus on photography, excellent guides, and a relaxed, personal atmosphere for serious safari-goers

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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.

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