Ultra Luxury (US$ 1,000+ per night)

The Masai Mara Safari Camp,lodges,private villas offer the absolute best in design, exclusivity, and service.

• Angama Mara – One of the most photographed lodges, perched high on the Oloololo Escarpment with glass-fronted suites and breathtaking views over the Mara plains. (from US$ 1,400)
• &Beyond Bateleur Camp – Vintage luxury at the base of the Oloololo Escarpment, comprising two intimate camps, each with its own infinity pool. (from US$ 1,100)
• Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp – An award-winning camp that transports guests back to the golden era of safaris with vintage charm and cream-colored tents. (from US$ 1,200)
• JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge – A stunning ultra-luxury lodge featuring spacious tented suites with private decks, whirlpool baths, and breathtaking views over the Talek River. (from US$ 1,600)
• Mahali Mzuri – Sir Richard Branson’s ultra-luxury glamping experience with just 12 tents in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. (from US$ 1,200)
• Mara Bushtops – An ultra-luxury camp offering private hot tubs on each deck, fine dining, and panoramic, uninterrupted views over the Mara plains. (from US$ 1,100)
• Mara Nyika Camp – A stylish, tented camp perched on a hilltop in Naboisho Conservancy, offering 360-degree views of the rolling savanna. (from US$ 1,550)
• Mara Plains Camp – One of the most exclusive Relais & Châteaux properties in Kenya, offering unmatched eco-conscious luxury with high densities of big cats. (from US$ 1,500)
• Mara Toto Tree Camp – A unique Great Plains camp set in a private grove of ancient ebony trees, perfectly positioned for photographers and migration sightings. (from US$ 1,550)
• Ngare Serian – A unique camp featuring a captivating treehouse called ‘The Nest’, perfect for a memorable treetop sleep-out in Mara North. (from US$ 1,000)
• Richard’s River Camp – An exclusive, high-end camp on the banks of the Ntiakatek River, renowned for warm staff and unforgettable private safari adventures. (from US$ 950) [near ultra-luxury]
• Spirit of the Mara – An exclusive-use villa blending elegant design with complete wildlife immersion, offering a private chef, vehicle, and guide for total seclusion. (from US$ 1,000 for the villa)
• Sala’s Camp – An intimate riverside luxury camp at the confluence of two rivers, famously one of the first camps to witness the migration each year. (from US$ 1,000)
• Sanctuary Olonana – A contemporary, award-winning lodge featuring glass-fronted suites overlooking the Mara River, with front-row seats to hippos and crocodiles. (from US$ 1,200)
• The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp – An ultra-luxurious, all-inclusive tented camp with 20 suites, private plunge pools, and butler service, perched above the Sand River. (from US$ 1,500+)
• Zamara Private (Wild Villas) – A ultra-exclusive, private villa concept where untamed wilderness meets refined exclusivity, offering complete privacy, a private chef, and tailored safari experiences for discerning travelers. (ultra-luxury, private villa pricing from US$ 32000 for 1-12 guests)

Exclusive-Use Properties in the Masai Mara Ecosystem

• Amani House – 7-bedroom luxury villa with infinity pool, gym, and sports courts overlooking Kileleoni Hill
• Cottar’s Bush Villa – Award-winning 5-bedroom private villa in the Big Five-rich Olderikesi Conservancy
• House in the Wild – Family-owned 7-cottage lodge on the Mara River with private dining options
• Jamani House – 5-bedroom elegant property with panoramic plains views and farm-to-table dining
• Kobe Mara – Largest-capacity property accommodating 18 guests, with house and tented accommodation
• Manzili Mara – 5-bedroom escarpment house with 2,000-foot views into the Mara Triangle
• Mara Bush House – 3-bedroom private home overlooking a waterhole with dedicated guide and chef
• Ndoto House – 5-bedroom riverfront villa featuring a spectacular 30-metre swimming pool
• Olmarei – Intimate 5-bedroom home (3+2 cottages) with Mara River views, ideal for smaller groups

Luxury (US$ 700 + per night)

High-end comfort with excellent service and prime locations

• Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp – A classic, eco-chic tented camp set in a grove of elephant-pepper trees, offering an authentic and unfiltered safari experience. (from US$ 900)
• Encounter Mara – An eco-conscious, family-friendly camp in Naboisho, offering spacious tents and exceptional walking safaris with Maasai guides. (from US$ 750)
• Entim Luxury Camp – An intimate luxury camp in the Mara Triangle with small guest numbers, exceptional guiding, and a personal safari experience.
• Governors’ Camp – The original and most iconic tented camp on the Mara River, established in 1972, offering classic safari luxury with en-suite bathrooms and private verandas. (from US$ 900)
• Governors’ IL Moran Camp
• House in the Wild – A luxury, eco-friendly retreat on the Enonkishu Conservancy, offering a homely atmosphere, farm-to-table dining, and outstanding community conservation work. (from US$ 800)
• Kicheche Bush Camp – A small luxury camp in Olare Motorogi with just 6 tents, perfectly designed for photographers seeking intimate predator encounters. (from US$ 800)
• Kicheche Mara Camp – A boutique-style camp blending luxury and authenticity, focused on sustainability and exceptional game viewing in Mara North. (from US$ 750)
• Kicheche Valley Camp – A luxurious tented camp in Naboisho with spacious suites, offering excellent migration access and a strong focus on sustainability. (from US$ 850)
• Kicheche Wilderness Camp – A remote, classic safari camp in Ol Kinyei, perfect for travelers seeking total seclusion and exceptional wildlife density. (from US$ 700)
• Leopard Hill (Saruni) – A stunning camp in Ol Kinyei featuring starlit tents with retractable roofs, allowing you to sleep under the African sky. (from US$ 850)
• Little Governors’ Camp – A smaller, more intimate sister camp to Governors’, set around a waterhole teeming with wildlife, reachable by a boat crossing. (from US$ 850)
• Mara Expedition Camp – A high-end, adventurous mobile-style camp in Mara North, perfectly tailored for photographers and raw bush experiences. (from US$ 950)
• Naboisho Camp (Asilia Africa) – A stylish and eco-conscious safari camp in the Naboisho Conservancy, offering spacious tents, exceptional wildlife viewing, and strong community ties. (from US$ 850)
• Porini Lion Camp – An award-winning eco-camp in Olare Motorogi, specializing in exceptional big cat sightings and offering night game drives with spotlights. (from US$ 700)
• Offbeat Mara Camp – A secluded tented camp for safari purists, offering an authentic, intimate, and immersive wildlife experience in Mara North. (from US$ 700)
• Ol Seki Hemingway’s Mara Camp – A stunning private tented camp offering 270-degree views of the plains from each of its ten suites, with warm hospitality.
• Porini Cheetah Camp – One of Kenya’s most intimate eco-camps with just six tents, offering an authentic, unfiltered safari experience focused on cheetah conservation. (from US$ 700)
• Serian ‘The Original’ – Alex Walker’s flagship bush camp, known for its pioneering spirit, exceptional guiding, and complete immersion in the Mara wilderness. (from US$ 950)
• Serian Nkorombo – An exclusive and rustic riverside camp in the heart of the reserve, renowned for its raw authenticity and outstanding predator action. (from US$ 850)
• Saruni Mara – A unique and exclusive lodge featuring themed villas, such as the “Love Shack” or “Photographer’s Studio,” designed for deep tranquility. (from US$ 700)

Premium/Mid-Range (US$ 350 – 699 per night)

Comfortable, well-established lodges and camps with excellent value

• Ashnil Mara Camp – A modern, mid-range camp conveniently located near the Mara River’s migration crossing points, offering solid comfort at a fair price. (from US$ 400)
• Basecamp Eagle View – An award-winning eco-lodge on the edge of Naboisho, voted among the world’s best eco-lodges for its stunning views and community projects. (from US$ 350)
• Basecamp Masai Mara – A Maasai-owned, carbon-neutral eco-camp on the Talek River, known for hosting Barack Obama in 2006. (from US$ 300)
• Fig Tree Camp – Since 1979, this camp on the Talek River offers classic tents and even launches hot-air balloons from its own grounds. (from US$ 350)
• Fairmont Mara Safari Club – An all-inclusive luxury lodge on a private river bend teeming with hippos, featuring 51 luxury tents with four-poster beds. (from US$ 450)
• Keekorok Lodge – A historic lodge and the very first built in the Masai Mara, offering classic safari charm in the heart of the reserve’s game-rich plains. (from US$ 300)
• Mara Explorer Camp – A smaller, more exclusive sister camp to Intrepids, with just 10 luxury tents tucked into a private forest along the Talek River. (from US$ 500)
• Mara Intrepids Tented Camp – Elegantly furnished tents with private decks, an outdoor pool, and a library, all overlooking the Talek River. (from US$ 400)
• Mara Leisure Camp – Comfortable tented accommodation along the Talek’s northern boundary, featuring a restaurant, swimming pool, and spa.
• Mara River Camp – A tented camp positioned on the Mara River, offering a wonderfully remote feel with far fewer vehicles than the eastern reserve. (approx. mid-range)
• Mara Serena Safari Lodge – An iconic hilltop property with sweeping savanna views, offering superb access to migration crossing points. (from US$ 350)
• Mara Simba Lodge – A family-friendly lodge on the Talek River with a swimming pool, offering excellent value for first-time safari-goers. (from US$ 280)
• Mara Sopa Lodge – One of the first lodges built in the Mara ecosystem, this established property sits on the Oloolaimutia Hills with a large capacity of 99 rooms. (approx. mid-range)
• Porini Mara Camp – An intimate, eco-friendly safari camp in Ol Kinyei, offering exclusive game drives in a pristine conservancy with very few other vehicles. (from US$ 650)
• Porini Bush Camp – An authentic, small tented camp in Ol Kinyei, offering an unfiltered, traditional safari experience in a private wilderness area. (from US$ 650)
• PrideInn Mara Camp & Cottages – A 5-star resort offering luxurious tents and cottages with a restaurant, bar, and pool right in the Talek area. (approx. premium)
• Saruni Wild – A remote, ultra-private 3-tent camp in a secluded valley, offering total seclusion and tailor-made safaris for discerning guests. (from US$ 650)
• Sentrim Mara – A reputable, mid-range lodge set on 100 acres on the Angama hills, located between the Sekenani and Oloolaimutia gates. (approx. mid-range)
• Tangulia Mara Camp – A boutique luxury camp in Mara North, celebrated for its warm hospitality, elegant tents, and prime location for resident game viewing. (approx. premium)
• Tipilikwani Mara Camp – A comfortable riverside camp on the Talek, known for its great value and authentic Maasai cultural interactions. (from US$ 350)

Budget & Value (Under US$ 200 per night)

Simple, affordable options for cost-conscious travelers

• Hammerkop Migration Camp – A seasonal, intimate tented camp that moves with the wildebeest herds, offering front-row seats to the Great Migration. (budget-friendly)
• Rhino Tourist Camp – A classic budget camp located just 800 meters from the Oloolaimutia Gate, offering simple tents with private bathrooms and a veranda.
• Enchoro Wildlife Camp – A budget-friendly camp just a 3-minute drive from the Oloolaimutia gate, with 27 standard and superior tents all featuring en-suite bathrooms.
• Semadep Mara Camp – A community-run budget camp located just 2 km from the Sekenani gate, allowing guests to either stay in permanent tents or pitch their own.
• Oseki Tented Camp – A straightforward, good-value tented option near the Sekenani Gate, ideal for travelers who want to spend on experiences rather than facilities.
• Talek Bush Camp – Simple but comfortable tents with free Wi-Fi and a garden along the Talek River.
• Julia’s River Camp – A glamping option in Talek with a restaurant, bar, and stunning mountain views. (budget glamping)