Welcome to Mara Expedition Camp

“Mara Expedition Camp is positioned in a grove of typical East African acacia trees overlooking a valley in the Maasai Mara Reserve. 

This camp tells the story of early-day explorers with touches of campaign furniture and open-air space under a light-coloured canvas. It is on private land, so very exclusive, but it offers affordable Kenya safari opportunities and access to some of the region’s best wildlife. It is an ideal camp to start your Kenya safari, looking for big cats like cheetahs and lions. Most days, you don’t even have to go very far!”

– Dereck Joubert

Welcome to Mara Expedition Camp

“Mara Expedition Camp is positioned in a grove of typical East African acacia trees overlooking a valley in the Maasai Mara Reserve.

– Dereck Joubert

The Camp

Mara Expedition Camp, a Great Plains Conservation Explorer-Collection safari camp, is a stylish yet affordable Kenya safari adventure safari camp.

This camp is located in the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve and has access to the Mara North Conservancy. With such a large traversing area, each day is sure to bring a new wildlife experience.

Mara Expedition Camp is a magical revisiting of the past, drawing from Africa’s original explorers’ designs and designed for those who search for East Africa’s romantic safari era. It is safari chic with five light and airy, spacious canvas tents, plus one 2-bedroom family tent. The camp is set down low, hidden from lights and noise from other camps or properties or any sign of mankind.

Experience the intense action of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, including two migrations (the Serengeti migration and the green season migration) with an additional 50,000 wildebeest and 100,000 zebras, from the comfort of the swimming pool or outdoor seating area lit up by fire.

While most explorations take place in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Mara Expedition Camp also enjoys access to the Mara North Conservancy for occasional drives in a more exclusive setting.

Under the grove of African acacia trees, its humble main area is lit by lanterns and candles, simple in design but just enough for all the comforts. The unique swimming pool is perfect to refresh and recharge during the warm summer days, and an interactive kitchen is an exciting pre-meal activity, allowing you to dive deep into the minds of our extraordinary chefs.

Safari Suite

This Explorer-Collection safari camp’s ambience and ‘back to the classic’ safari design are firm favourites with private groups, families, and safari enthusiasts.

Wildlife viewing is not limited to safari activities, as the bustling environment can be viewed right from your en-suite tent.

There are five double guest tents and one two-bedroomed family tent to choose from, each uniquely designed with light tan canvas and high ceilings to allow you to immerse in the surroundings fully.

Each tent, with a small veranda in front, includes a writing desk and seating, a double or twin-configuration bed, double vanity basins, an indoor hot and cold-water shower, a wardrobe and a flush toilet.

On days where you feel particularly relaxed or are looking for a romantic night, private dining is available in your room on request.

Rates

From $1,370 per person sharing per night

More Details

The above rates are in US$ and are based on a per person per night sharing basis. Single guest, child rates, private safari drive and guide rates are available on request.

The rates are fully inclusive of accommodation, scheduled wildlife viewing activities in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara North Conservancy, all meals, laundry service, return Ol Kiombo airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages, including premium brand spirits and champagne.

Return scheduled seat in plane air transfers from Nairobi Wilson or properties in the greater Maasai Mara region to this camp are 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

Safari Experiences

Mara Expedition Camp is a place for the ardent safari-goer seeking an affordable Kenya safari.

It is ideally positioned to take advantage of two migrations – the famous annual Serengeti migration from the south and the northern green season migration, where an additional 50,000 wildebeest and over 100,000 zebras vying for grazing rights.

Full days viewing wildlife in our open vehicle safari drives, with a picnic breakfast (and often lunch), traverse some of Africa’s richest wildlife country, renowned for extraordinary predator density and frequent hunts. Guests may occasionally enjoy safari drives in the Mara North Conservancy, offering a more secluded experience alongside time spent exploring the Masai Mara National Reserve.

For something different, guests can explore the Maasai Mara in a hot air balloon, available at an extra cost.

A cultural experience is also offered by the Naboisho Women’s Group, supported by the Great Plains Foundation, allowing guests to purchase raw materials in bulk and a specialised leather tailor.

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Enjoy a fun dinner at our “singing kitchen.”

Take a refreshing dip in a World War 2 army truck

Enjoy a botanical walk with our horticulturist around camp, and pick your veggies for dinner with our chef

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Lasting Impact

Conservation Roots: Planting Indigenous Trees for habitat restoration, climate change resilience and food security

Planting trees is now a well-known strategy for the health of the planet. Our Conservation Roots program has planted indigenous trees across Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe for years. The purpose of the replanting varies across the regions and ranges from habitat restoration, riverbank strengthening, community food security and shade. The program has a deep-rooted educational aspect, working closely with local community schools on the value of protecting trees and nature. We all need to give the planet’s lungs a second chance, and we encourage you to join us by planting a tree during your stay.