Encounter Mara

Safari Camp, Masai Mara

Situated in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, the camp’s extraordinary riverside location with stunning views provides exclusive and unrivaled game viewing opportunities without the hordes of vehicles accustomed to the adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve. The valley in which the camp is located is home to a pride of 23 lions, several resident leopards, a wide variety of plains game (including large herds of elephant and giraffe), and thousands of wildebeest and zebra during the annual migration. The open savannah found on either side of the valley also provides frequent cheetah sightings.

The conservancy itself, officially launched in December 2010, is an inspiring model of community-centred and sustainable conservation, providing direct benefit to local Maasai communities.

Accommodation

Each of the camp’s 12 luxury en-suite guest tents is custom-designed and spacious, with its own private veranda positioned to optimize game viewing. The lounge and dining tents with reading areas and rustic lounge chairs serve as a central meeting area and provide additional space for relaxation between activities and meals. After dark, guests are escorted along lit paths by trained guards (askaris) due to the possibility of wild animals passing through camp.

What sets Encounter Mara apart?

• Private and exclusive, exempt from the mass tourism of the National Reserve
• Unique range of safari activities with expert Maasai guides, including:
  • Night drives (in open 4×4 safari vehicles)
  • Game walks
  • Star gazing
  • Bush dinners
• Managed by Christians with a heart to see God glorified through eco-tourism in Kenya
• Personalized service including own Maasai guide
• Authentic interaction with Maasai communities (including story-telling and community projects)
• Direct benefit to local communities
• Eco-friendly
• Exquisite and unique safari cuisine and beverages