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National Reserve in Narok County, Kenya
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Maasai Mara National Reserve is in the southwest of Kenya. The Maasai Mara is a national reserve belonging to the Maasai people and administered by the local county councils. It is one of the best known and most popular reserves in Africa.
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Go game viewing till you drop! You can bring your own car (with or without private driver), take a tour, or some of the lodges provide game drives.
Some lodges and camps offer massage and wellness treatments making you able to combine wildlife watching with luxury.
Your guide should be able to arrange a visit to the local Maasai Village. These are actual living villages rather than historical relics. You will probably have a charge around US$20 from the village, plus whatever conveyance cost you incur. Once in the village, expect to get the opportunity to buy many more handicrafts, etc, from their markets.
David Livingstone Safari Resort is to the northeast of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Lemek Conservancy on a broad bend with hippo pools on the Mara River. The lodge is set in of tropical gardens with indigenous plants and botanical gardens it commands one of the most spectacular views in the Serengeti- Mara ecosystem; the lodge lies on the Mara River at the edge of Maasai Mara National Reserve and overlooks deep pools where crocodiles and hippos bask all day. Accommodation 80 ensuite rooms and two deluxe suites.
Bungalows in single-storey blocks, restaurant, swimming pool, regular lectures on Masai lifestyle. It has a timber walkway stretching into the park, and next to the resident hippo pool. It is easy to spot hippos, crocs, buffalo, gazelle and elephant without leaving the lodge. They run their own game drives, and are 1 km from the airstrip, so you can book your own flights, accommodation and drives here without having to engage a tour company.
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This property located on the banks of Talek river. Tents with WC, Large double beds. Package includes game drives, BLD.
73 individual rooms with private balcony and spectacular views, swimming pool, restaurant.
Luxury camp with private masseuse and wellness treatments, 22 luxurious tents on raised platforms, located at the bank of Mara River with a resident hippo pod providing endless entertainment, restaurant, bar, swimming pool.
Six luxury guest suites built on elevated cedar and mahogany wood decks with private verandas and intricately hand-carved furniture, located directly on the Mara River, features over 200 resident hippos.
Each of the camp's eight Suswa tents are carefully spread along the riverbank in this pristine reserve. Isolated and private, yet situated in the midst of a teeming corner of the legendary Mara park, guests will savor this close connection with nature.
Kilima Camp is an intimate eco-friendly camp and it consists of 12 tents. Kilima means "mountain" in Swahili and the camp is located on top of the Siria escapement, 15 minutes from Oloololo Gate. It benefits from an amazing view over the Mara river and the plains.
A luxury safari lodge strategically located at the edge of the Mara river. The lodge comprises of only seven elegant suites, stylishly designed to guarantee guests great comfort and exclusivity while on their safari in the Masai Mara.
Masai Mara is never cheap, but Mara Explorers is a great budget option for those travelling independent of a tour group. They can connect you with vehicles and guides to see the park. At night, men with spears and strobe lights will be on hand to chase out leopards and elephants. Family run, hot water, electricity, no Wi-Fi.
A small camp in the Mara between Reserve and Olare Orok Conservancy. 4 tents small and very comfortable, approx. 20 minutes from the Olkiombo Airstrip and the Double Cross area.
Opened 2015, a private eco camp with 5 tents located directly on the Mara river and about 20-30 minutes from the Olkiombo Airstrip. Here you can find pure nature
Nice camp at a good location at Telek river
Nice camp at Talek river near Talek gate. The camp has its own drivers, who are very familiar with the park.
nice camp deep within the park near Talek River
very nice camp directly at Mara river
Located just outside the eastern Oloolaimutia Gate with beautiful views over the park. It's possible to reach the village of Oloolaimutia with public transport from Narok. The matatu is leaving Narok in the morning time and returning in the afternoon.
There is a public campsite next to Oloololo gate with shower and toilet facilities, and is very clean but basic, with great views over the Mara and the protection of the rangers camp nearby.
There is also another public campsite next to Serena Hotel which has longdrop toilets.
The private campsites are located along the river and have a special booking fee.
Small, cozy, family-run and located directly at the Talek Gate by the river.
By road
If you go by car from Nairobi the drive will take you five hours during the dry season, and up to seven hours in the rainy season.
Moving around in Maasai Mara National Reserve must only take place by car – preferably by 4-wheel safari vehicles.
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