Mara Plains Camp enjoys exclusive access across the key areas of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, including permission to move freely between conservancies—creating exceptional opportunities to follow wildlife wherever activity unfolds, especially in this predator-rich region. With only seven rooms, the camp offers an intimate and peaceful atmosphere, set beneath the cool canopy of riverine forest and thoughtfully designed to minimise environmental impact while maintaining luxury. The elevated canvas suites overlook a quiet creek, placing you at the heart of nature, where giraffes graze nearby, elephants wallow in the mud, and baboons play—while the view from your private veranda is truly unforgettable.
Masai Mara
14
7
En-suite bathrooms
Not allowed
Non-Smocking Rooms
In the Maasai Mara, wildlife surrounds us at every turn, and each day’s activities unfold naturally—guided by our interests and the movements of the animals. We may head out on an exciting game drive, enjoy a peaceful guided walk across the savannah, or relax with a leisurely picnic by the river. For a truly unforgettable experience, a hot-air balloon safari offers breathtaking views of grazing herds, gazelles, elephants, and giraffes from above, followed by a champagne breakfast in the heart of the savannah. As evening falls, the day ends beautifully beside a glowing campfire, where cocktails are served against the sweeping, panoramic views of the plains.
Wildlife is abundant throughout the Maasai Mara, and each day’s plans are guided by our interests and the movements of the animals. We might set off on a scenic nature walk, enjoy an exciting game drive, or simply relax with a peaceful picnic by the river.
A hot-air balloon safari offers a truly remarkable perspective, as we float above sweeping landscapes filled with grazing herds, gazelles, elephants, and giraffes. The experience ends with a champagne breakfast on the savannah, where we enjoy freshly prepared food while watching the landscape come to life.
As evening approaches, the day concludes in unforgettable fashion—cocktails served beside a glowing campfire, with the vast plains providing a stunning and serene backdrop.
Set right in the heart of the world-famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Ilkeliani is an elegant and ideally located oasis with just 12 exclusive tents situated on the banks of the Talek River, offering incredible wildlife and landscape views. Guests can choose between spacious Premium or Deluxe Tents, all thoughtfully designed with essential luxuries for an enhanced safari experience. The camp is deeply committed to sustainability, operating fully on solar power and championing eco-friendly practices like providing refillable water flasks. Expert local guides, who know the region intimately, lead game drives in specially designed vehicles, ensuring excellent viewing and photo opportunities. With a suspension bridge providing immediate access across the river into the reserve, Ilkeliani makes it easy to fill your days with thrilling game drives from dawn until dusk or simply enjoy the camp at your leisure.
The Mara River curves gracefully around Neptune Mara Camp, creating a lush, forested setting and drawing a steady procession of wildlife to its waters. Elephants are often seen gathering along the banks, while a resident pod of hippos occupies the river. Each of the camp’s 20 tents features a private veranda overlooking the river, offering excellent opportunities to watch the lively scenes unfold while enjoying morning coffee or afternoon refreshments.
The sound of “Ishara” seems to drift effortlessly across the rolling grasses of the Maasai plains. Meaning “sign” in Swahili, the name draws us back time and again to this pocket of African beauty. In Kenya’s Maasai Mara, wildlife is everywhere—hippos, buffalo, hyenas, lions, leopards, and cheetahs roam freely. The camp blends harmoniously into its natural setting, tucked among cooling greenery and anchored by a grand old olive tree. Elevated walkways link the tents, offering both privacy and comfort in a well-concealed retreat—an ideal base for discovering the wildlife-rich Maasai Mara National Reserve.
