Masai Mara Basecamp

Maasai Mara National Reserve

4.8

735

reviews

Introduction

Masai Mara Basecamp is a premier eco-luxury safari camp in the heart of Kenya’s world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve. It offers an authentic safari experience with a strong commitment to sustainability, conservation, and community engagement. Known for its close proximity to the Great Migration and abundant wildlife, the camp provides guests with a unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the pristine wilderness of Africa while enjoying top-tier hospitality.

Location

Masai Mara Basecamp is ideally located along the Talek River, which creates a natural boundary between the camp and the Masai Mara National Reserve. This prime location offers stunning views of the Mara plains and provides easy access to some of the best wildlife viewing areas in the reserve. The camp is approximately 220 kilometers from Nairobi and can be reached by a 5-6 hour drive or a short 45-minute flight to the nearby Ol Kiombo Airstrip.

Ammenities

Masai Mara Basecamp provides a combination of comfort and eco-friendly living, guaranteeing an immersive experience while providing a sustainable safari experience. The key amenities include:

Within the camp

Spacious and well-appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and private verandas overlooking the river.

The Dining and Lounge Area offers delicious meals prepared with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a well-stocked bar.

Eco-friendly design with solar-powered energy, sustainable waste management, and water conservation initiatives.

Swimming Pool: A year-round outdoor pool for guests to unwind after a day of exploration.

Gift Shop: Offers a selection of souvenirs and local crafts.

Wi-Fi: Available in public areas, allowing guests to stay connected.

Dorobo Club, a kids’ club where they learn local crafts, make beads, and participate in butterfly catching activities.

Community visits, where quest visit the local Maasai villages

Bonfire evenings where guests can share stories under the starlit African sky.

Outside the camp

Guided game drives led by experienced Maasai guides, offering close encounters with the Big Five and other wildlife.

Walking safaris and cultural experiences that provide an authentic insight into the Maasai way of life.

Hot air Balloon rides, which come at an extra cost

Visits to local schools to offer insights on local culture and economy

Cultural Visits: Engage with the local Maasai community to learn about their traditions and way of life.

Number of Rooms / Tents / Cottages

The lodge comprises 50 traditional African-style cottages, each housing two spacious guest rooms, totaling 99 rooms. Each room features queen- or king-size beds, mosquito nets, electronic safes, dressing tables, en-suite bathrooms, and sheltered verandas with views over the gardens and the game reserve beyond.

Policies (Child Policy & Cancellation Policy)

Child Policy

Children under 3 years stay free of charge when sharing a room with adults.

Children aged 3–15 years are charged 50% of the per-person adult twin rate if sharing with 1 or 2 adults.

Children aged 3–15 years are charged 75% of the twin/double room rate if staying in their own room.

Children sharing with adult, child pays 50% of adult rate and adult pays half of the double room rate

Adult sharing with 2 children, each child pays 50% of adult rate and adult pays half of the double room rate.

Children aged 16 years and above are considered adults

Cancellation Policy

Between 60-31 days prior days prior to arrival dates will incur 15% of the quotation

Between 30 - 16 days prior to arrival date will incur 30% of the quotation

Between 15-1 day (including NO-show) prior to arrival date will incur 100% of the quotation.

Tripadvisor Reviews

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Nzivo K

Excellent hotel with great food and friendly staff. We spent two nights with a family and were really satisfied. For a full day of safari an individual lunchbox was packed for everyone. Cocktails at the bar were perhaps not recommendable, but it's just a tiny detail...

Sheilagh D

I cannot say how much we loved this property, mostly the staff, pleasant, kind, always a smile, attentive.We stayed here 2 nights so this gave us the opportunity to get to know the staff. Our friends had stayed here 2 months prior to us and they also loved it.My husband thought...

Red R

This place is a true gem. Somehow they were able to get a little luxury in the middle of the Masai Mara. The rooms are individual huts with all of the accommodations and very clean. The common areas were very classy and inviting. Enough cannot be said about the quality of food at this place...