At Olare Mara, you will experience the true heart of Africa. Every guest enjoys 24-hour butler service and stays in a beautiful, luxury tent designed for comfort.
Your day begins with the sound of birds and the fresh morning air as you enjoy coffee on your private balcony. From your tent, you can look out over the vast plains of the savannah. Our game drives bring you close to nature, where you can watch majestic elephants and giraffes in total silence. Olare Mara is more than just a camp; it is a peaceful place where you can truly connect with the beauty of the wild.
35,000 acres
24
12
En-suite bathrooms
Not Allowed
Non-Smorking Rooms
Our large tents are built on beautiful wood decks and offer plenty of space. Each tent features a large bed with a mosquito net, a separate living room, a writing desk, and a modern bathroom. From your private terrace, you can watch the many animals of the Maasai Mara walk by.
Dining at Olare Mara is a special experience. We use fresh vegetables from our own organic garden, and you are welcome to help our chefs pick the ingredients for your meal! You can choose to eat on your terrace, in the gardens, or out in the wild. Enjoy a “bush breakfast” near the hippos or a picnic under the shade of an acacia tree. After your safari, you can cool off in the pool or enjoy a relaxing massage.
The Olare Mara Kempinski is located in a massive private area of 35,000 acres. This beautiful land is filled with wide grasslands, forests, and trees. Our game drives are led by expert guides who know everything about the land and the animals. You will have the chance to see the “Big Five”—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—plus many other amazing animals in their natural home.
You can also experience the famous Maasai culture. We offer respectful visits to a local Maasai village. Because our team has a close relationship with the community, you will be welcomed as an honored guest and a friend.
The camp’s 18 private tented suites reflect timeless safari elegance, featuring polished wooden floors, oriental rugs, writing desks, and classic four-poster beds. Each tent opens onto a private deck with sweeping views over the wildlife-rich plains of the Maasai Mara, while a dedicated butler ensures attentive, personalized service. Antique furnishings enhance the inviting sitting and dining areas, evoking the romance and refinement of traditional safari days.
Mara Nyika Camp is a small, exclusive tented camp located in a quiet valley on the edge of the Maasai Mara. To maintain privacy and comfort, the camp accommodates a maximum of 14 guests at a time.
Each tent is designed to provide a comfortable and well-equipped stay, featuring an en-suite bathroom, standalone bathtub, quality linens, bathrobes, writing desk, and a stocked refreshments area. Guests can enjoy views of the surrounding plains and wildlife from their private tent.
The camp’s design reflects the conservation-focused vision of Beverly Joubert and Great Plains Conservation. Shared dining and lounge areas are available for meals, relaxation, and enjoying the natural surroundings.
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.
