Mara Nyika-Explore Unparalleled Comfort in Masai Mara!

Experience the beauty of the Maasai Mara at Mara Nyika Camp, a luxury tented safari lodge hidden beneath acacia trees in the exclusive Naboisho Conservancy. With only five spacious tented suites, including two family units, the camp offers privacy, elegance, and a deep connection to the wilderness.

Each suite features sweeping views across the savannah, en-suite bathrooms, private decks, and elevated walkways linking to the main lodge. Guests enjoy private safari vehicles and expert guides, ensuring a highly personalized experience.

Activities include day and night game drives, walking safaris, cultural visits with the Maasai, and optional hot air balloon safaris. Naboisho Conservancy is celebrated for its high density of lions, leopards, elephants, and seasonal access to the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Perfect for couples, families, and photographers, Mara Nyika Camp blends understated luxury with authentic safari adventure.

✨ Recommended stay: 3–4 nights to fully explore the Naboisho Conservancy and Maasai Mara.

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Mara Nyika features just five tented suites, including two family tents, designed to blend seamlessly into the natural surroundings:

• Spacious canvas suites with large decks and sweeping savannah views.
• Elegant interiors featuring king or twin beds, writing desks, and stylish furnishings.
• En-suite bathrooms with indoor showers, double vanities, and luxury amenities.
• Elevated walkways link the tents to the main area, maintaining a sense of seclusion and privacy.

Rates from: $1 445 to $3 133 per person sharing per night

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The Sambuk Suite is Mara Nyika Camp’s premier accommodation, designed for families or small groups who want exclusivity, space, and complete privacy in the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy. Named after the Maasai Sambuk—a traditional cowhide container that symbolizes care and sustenance—the suite embodies comfort, togetherness, and a deep connection with the surrounding wilderness.

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Rates From:-$6 395 to $15 040 per night

Dining

• Gourmet meals crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients.
• Dine al fresco beneath the stars, in the elegant dining tent, or privately on your deck.
• Sundowners and bush breakfasts complete the safari experience.

Experiences

• Day & Night Game Drives – Explore Naboisho’s abundant wildlife in specially designed safari vehicles.
• Walking Safaris – Discover the bush on foot with expert guides.
• Cultural Visits – Engage with local Maasai communities and learn about their heritage.
• Photographic Safaris – Tailored experiences for wildlife photographers.
• Hot Air Balloon Safaris – Soar above the Maasai Mara at sunrise (optional add-on).

Each booking includes a private vehicle and guide, ensuring flexibility and personal attention.

Why Choose Mara Nyika Camp?

• Small and exclusive – only five tented suites.
• Located in a premier private conservancy with excellent wildlife and fewer vehicles.
• Private vehicle and guide with every booking.
• Unique blend of luxury, intimacy, and wilderness immersion.
• Ideal for couples, families, and photographers seeking a personalized safari.

Many guests choose to spend a few days at Mara Nyika Camp. They also stay at our other Masai Mara-based safari camps. These include Mara Expedition Camp, Mara Toto Tree Camp, Mara Plains Camp or The Jahazi Suite at Mara Plains. This combination lets one experience all three wildlife areas. One can explore the private Naboisho Conservancies, which combines perfectly with the private Olare Motorogi and Maasai Mara National Reserve. This results in the ultimate luxury safari in Kenya.

Consider adding ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills to your safari too. Each wildlife experience from our camps is unique. It offers a different face to the incredible Naboisho and Maasai Mara ecosystems.

Many guests choose to spend a few days at Mara Nyika Camp. They also stay at our other Masai Mara-based safari camps. These include Mara Expedition Camp, Mara Toto Tree Camp, Mara Plains Camp or The Jahazi Suite at Mara Plains. This combination lets one experience all three wildlife areas. One can explore the private Naboisho Conservancies, which combines perfectly with the private Olare Motorogi and Maasai Mara National Reserve. This results in the ultimate luxury safari in Kenya.

Consider adding ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills to your safari too. Each wildlife experience from our camps is unique. It offers a different face to the incredible Naboisho and Maasai Mara ecosystems.

Mara Nyika Camp Rates

Room Rates Per Night in US$

Mara Nyika’s rates vary based on the season:

Dates	Guest Suites (Per person per night sharing)	Single Supplement	Children 6-15 years (sharing with adults)	2-Bedroom Family Suite (Per night)	Sambuk Suite (Per night exclusive use)
Mid	$21,33	$1,067	$1,067	$6,400	$10.240
Low	$1,606	$803	$803	$4,844	$7,707
High	$3,133	$1,567	$1,567	$9,400	$15,040

Seasons

• Low:-01 Apr – 14 Jun & 01 Nov – 19 Dec 2025
• Mid:-11 Jan – 31 Mar 2025Mid
• High:-15 Jun – 31 Oct 2025 & 20 Dec – 10 Jan 2026

Additional Charges:

• Pilot/Guide rate: $324 per night
• Private vehicle rate: $924per vehicle per night
• Great Plains Foundation Conservation & Community Contribution: $100 per person per night

Notes

• Fully inclusive of accommodation, all national park and reserve conservation fees, scheduled wildlife viewing activities on Naboisho Conservancy, all meals, laundry service, return airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages including premium brand spirits and champagne.
• Every 3 night + stay includes one day’s wildlife viewing in the Maasai Mara Reserve per stay. For guests staying 1 or 2 nights only, an additional Maasai Mara National Reserve entrance fee is applicable.
• Exclusive of mandatory nightly Great Plains Foundation conservation levy, spa treatments, wildlife viewing activities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve for those staying only 1 or 2 nights, and hot air ballooning which should be booked in advance.
• The return scheduled seat in plane air transfers from Nairobi Wilson or properties in the greater Maasai Mara region to this camp area automatically included in the full nightly rate – subject to a minimum 2-night stay. Where air transfers are from properties located outside of these routings, the standard applicable flying costs will apply.
• Local airlines offer twice daily scheduled flights between Nairobi’s Wilson airport and Naboisho (Ol Seki) airstrip. Schedule and rates available on request. Minimum 2 guests required per flight.
• Local airlines use a variety of aircraft ranging from a Cessna Caravan (12 seats) to a 40-seat aircraft. The flying times are approximate as the service could land at additional airstrips en route, depending on passenger demand.
• * For all multiple single-room reservations in shoulder and low season, a single supplement will apply from the 2nd single room.
• Each guest suite, including the Sambuk Suite at Mara Nyika, includes one pair of high quality binoculars and a professional camera set,including camera body and lenses for guest’s complimentary use. Photos will be downloaded to a memory stick on guest’s departure.
• Check out time is 09:00am and guests may use public areas until departure. Late checkouts are unfortunately not available.

Child Policy

• Children are accommodated from a minimum age of 6 years.
• Activities will cater to family ability & safety. Some activities may have a specific age-related restriction

 

Mara Nyika Guest Suites

• Child rates are applicable for up to one child aged 15 and younger sharing with two adults in a suite.
• Children 16 and older will pay applicable adult rate and be accommodated in a separate suite.
• Families will be combined with other guests for all wildlife viewing activities.

2 Bedroom Family Suite

• The 2-Bedroom Family Suite can accommodate a family of 4 guests.
• Nightly rates include the services of a private safari drive vehicle and guide.

The Sambuk Suite at Mara Nyika Camp

• The Sambuk Suite at Mara Nyika is an exclusive use two-bedroom suite that can accommodate 4 adults sharing or a maximum of 5guests for families with children (aged 6 – 15 years). Exceptions may apply.
• Child rates and private vehicle requirements do not apply because the Suite is sold on exclusive use basis only.

2025 Special Offers

Take advantage of our special offers to create a lifetime of memories:

• Stay 4 Nights, Pay for 3: Enjoy one free night when you book a 4-night stay at our Maasai Mara camps or Ol Donyo Lodge.
• Stay 8 Nights, Pay for 6: Extend your adventure with two additional nights free when combining stays.

For full terms and conditions of these special offers, please visit our enquiry page.

Discover the magical Mara Nyika Camp and other remarkable properties by Great Plains Conservation. Your next adventure awaits!

Getting There

• By Air: Daily flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Ol Seki Airstrip (approx. 1 hour). From there, it is a short drive to camp.
• By Road: Around 5–6 hours by 4×4 vehicle from Nairobi.