Mara West is an intimate safari camp located on the Oloolola Escarpment, which overlooks the Mara Triangle, the heart of this world famous reserve. Though not actually within the boundaries of the reserve, the camp is just five minutes from the main gate, thus allowing guests to enjoy the privacy and seclusion of a private Maasai conservancy and immediate access to all that the reserve has to offer.

Location

The Masai Mara is 270 miles from Nairobi (five hours by road). All weather air strip - less than an hour from Nairobi by plane. The camp is on the Oloololo Escarpment on the border of the Reserve and five minutes from the Oloololo Gate. 

Accommodation

The camp offers six luxury tented cottages, each of which has two queen-sized beds, an ensuite bathroom (WC, shower, hot and cold running water) and a wide verandah with spectacular views over the reserve. Solar and generator electricity is provided. 

Dining and bars

In the centre of the camp is the mess tent, where all meals are served. All meals at the camp are freshly prepared by the camp's head chef, offering buffet lunches and set a’ la carte dinners. Our chef will also ensure that picnic meals are readily available for all those who prefer to stay out in the bush all day long. 

Child-friendly

The camp welcomes children, but parental supervision is required at all times.

What to see and do

Daily game drives are offered (private vehicles can also be arranged). Night game drives are also offered during which aardvarks, striped hyenas, honey badgers and the spotted eagle owl can be viewed. Guided walks, ornithological tours and nature trails can also be arranged, as can, visits to local villages and schools, cultural talks and performances, bush lunches, breakfasts and picnics.