10 Best Luxury Safari Camps in Masai Mara 2027-2028
The Masai Mara is Kenya’s big-cat safari destination, on your game drive, watch the drama of the Great Wildebeest Migration, the excitement of spotting a cheetah on a hunt, or the grace of a leopard lazily lying on a branch. Immerse yourself in the Maasai people’s wisdom, cultures, and traditions, who have lived in harmony with this land for centuries. Masai Mara is the center stage of the Great Migration crossing point. From July to October, nearly two million wildebeest and zebra pour north across the Mara River in the crossings that have become the most famous wildlife spectacle on Earth. It is also served by some of the best safari camps and lodges in Africa: glass-fronted escarpment suites, exclusive conservancy camps, vintage explorer tents and classic river lodges. Where you stay shapes the entire safari — which is why choosing the right camp, in the right area, at the right time of year, matters as much in the Mara as anywhere on the continent.
This this guide, we have a full list of the 10 best luxury safari camps in the Masai Mara for 2027 and 2028 across all of the Mara’s great areas: the Mara Triangle and the Oloololo Escarpment in the west, the Masai Mara National Reserve and the Mara River itself, and the great northern conservancies — Olare Motorogi, Mara North and Olderkesi. Find here, all Masai Mara lodges & camps, we have covered every style of accommodation — luxury tented camps, exclusive conservancy camps and classic lodges — so you can match the experience to your trip. For Masai Mara safari package pricing and ready-made itineraries, see our best Masai Mara safari packages guide; to understand the conservancies, our Masai Mara private conservancies guide; and for a country-wide view, our best luxury safari lodges in Kenya guide.
Best Accommodations In Masai Mara
Each hotels, tented camps & lodges in Masai Mara was assessed across five criteria: location & wildlife access – which part of the Masai Mara it sits in, game viewing density and proximity to the migration river crossings, accommodation style, service & cuisine, the type of traveller it suites – whether it best suits couples, families, photographers or first-timers and the price. These are not the budget hotels in the Masai Mara — for the budget lodges, see our list of affordable Kenya safari lodges. They are the best luxury camps and lodges, area by area and tier by tier, for travellers who want the Masai Mara at its finest.
Angama
Many safari lodges have a lovely view, but the view at Angama Mara is truly next level. The camp sits up high upon the top of the Oloololo Escarpment and overlooks the stunning Mara plains below. This camp features next-level luxury, from swanky glass-fronted safari tents to top-notch hospitality. If it’s a matter of choosing the best ultra luxury safari camps in the Masai Mara, Angama is the camp every other Mara address is measured against. The lodge feature glass-fronted tented suites look straight out over the plains hundreds of metres below, a view with few equals in all of Africa.
The lodge is slightly larger than most of the Masai Mara accommodations listed here, however the 30 safari tents offered by Angama Mara are split up into two twin camps ensuring a very private and intimate feel. Angama Mara’s tents are simply stunning and resemble open plan appartements. They feature an entire glass façade allowing an uninhibited view of the Mara plains. The tents are spread out upon the Oloololo escarpment to ensure each guests privacy and a 180-degree view of the surroundings. Inside the tents you will find polished hardwood floors, king-size beds and lovely décor. The lodge is known for its attention to detail. Each tent has electric blankets available for those nights when it gets chilly and a fully stocked personal bar with drinks of your choosing. For privacy, you can lower blinds over the glass front… leave them up if you want to take in a breathtaking sunrise come morning. The view is also visible from the sitting area, the shower, the freestanding bath and the tent’s private verandah. For travellers who want the single best luxury safari camp in the Masai Mara — and the most extraordinary view on any safari in Kenya, Angama Mara has no equal.
Mahali Mzuri
Next-level glamping in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy at the northern edge of Masai Mara National Reserve. With only twelve safari tents, Mahali Mzuri offers guests the best of the bush but without the mass tourism elements that take away from the experience. Because Olare Motorogi strictly limits vehicle numbers, the game viewing here is exclusive in a way the national reserve cannot match — off-road driving, night drives and quiet sightings with no crowds. The suites are generous and contemporary, each with a private deck, a day-bed and that sweeping valley view; there is an infinity pool, a Nasaro spa and a relaxed main tent where the hosting is warm and the food excellent. Situated on a ridge above the river, each of the safari camp’s twelve tented suites is beautifully decorated and fully decked out for comfort. There are six tents on each side of the main tent in the common area. The furthest guest tent is located a five-minute walk away from the main tent area.
Mara Plains Camp
This is yet another Luxury Masai Mara safari camp along the forested banks of the Ntiakitiak River. If while planning your safari your mind automatically wanders to sweeping views of the African savannah and big cat close encounters, staying at Mara Plains won’t disappoint. This safari camp is known as one of the best of the Masai Mara. It’s the place to be for tailor-made flexible safaris, privacy and exclusivity, lavish comfort and excellent food and drinks. The perfect spot for safari travellers looking to combine the best of nature with a luxurious stay, rounding up our top list of luxury camps in Maasai Mara.
Each of the seven traditional safari-style tents are raised on decks and feature marquis ceilings. Their muted tones make them blend into the countryside beautifully and each tent enjoys sweeping views of the savanna in the distance. The safari tents feature a comfortable king-sized bed or two twin beds, a sitting area, rough hewn wood floors, thick Lamu wood doors, en-suite bathrooms with lovely deep copper freestanding tubs and walk-in showers, a writing desk, safe and complimentary WiFi. You will also find one pair of Swarovski HD binoculars and a professional Canon camera body and lens kit for complimentary use. Families with children 6 years and older are also welcome at the camp and are welcome in the designated family suite. These tented suites feature two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and the other with a twin bed. The family suites have a common lounge area and a private verandah overlooking the savannah.
Sanctuary Olonana
An exclusive hideaway, Sanctuary Olonana is where families and couples go to retreat from the outside world. With a swimming pool and glass-sided suites for prime game viewing, Olonana offers an immersive safari experience far from the pressures of everyday life.
Amongst the top 10 best maasai mara lodges and safari camps is Sanctuary Olonana, where the worlds of untamed wilderness and immersive luxury come together. Transforming the traditional safari experience into an opulent world where the untamed wilderness collides with immersive luxury, Olonana Camp is equal parts sanctuary and safari. A place of refuge from the outside world where guests can indulge in the deluxe surroundings, all while experiencing one of nature’s best and most beautiful landscapes, Sanctuary Olonana is a deluxe retreat that refreshes and renews the soul in a space of unabridged relaxation.
This luxury Masai Mara lodge hosts 14 glass-sided suites which are measured at the spacious size of 130 square meters each. A permanent structure that’s far, far away from the canvas construction of a traditional safari camp, Olonana Camp features clean lines and organic materials for a comfortable stay in contemporary lodgings. Along with a king-size bed, each suite has a comfortable daybed on a private deck that allows you to relax both inside and out, taking advantage of the stunning scenery as you indulge in a moment’s rest. Olonana Camp prides itself on attention to detail and guests can take advantage of stocked mini-fridges, fantastic African art and luxurious marble and slate en-suites with a large bathtub, double vanity and rain shower.
Ol Seki Hemingway's Mara
Stunning private tented camp in one of the wildest parts of Kenya. Each of the camp’s 10 tented suites offers guests an incredible 270 degree view of the Mara Plains. Ol Seki Hemingway’s offers warm Kenyan hospitality and a tailor-made safari experience.
Peaceful, secluded and perched up high on a rocky bluff in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Ol Seki Hemingway’s Mara Camp is an oasis of tranquility and luxury in the rugged Kenyan wilderness. This small-scale safari retreat has ten spacious en-suite safari tents and an abundance of wildlife just beyond the camp’s doorstep. Glamping at its finest in the land of rolling savannahs, the big five and the great migration. This luxury lodge in Masai Mara is perched upon an arrow-shaped bluff overlooking the Isupukai River. With only a limited number of very comfortable safari tents, this retreat exudes a sense of exclusivity and privacy. The tents are all spaced well apart, giving each the feel of being alone in the wild. The communal guest areas are very warm and inviting, providing the perfect atmosphere for sharing safari stories while enjoying a favourite drink. The panoramic views, wood-floored dining and lounge tents and big soft comfy chairs and sofas all add to the camp’s pleasant ambiance.
Basecamp Eagle View
A small camp of nine tents set on an elevated viewpoint overlooking countless miles of lush green – a popular playground for Kenya’s magnificent large animals and birdlife. Basecamp Eagle View is an ideal mid-range camp for a comfortable, yet thrilling, safari.
Set on the edge of a hill, overlooking the acacia trees and yonder, Eagle View offers visitors an ideal base from which to meet Africa’s most impressive animals, and interact personally with local communities. Eagle View is as popular a luxury camp in Masai Mara with those seeking an adventurous escape as it is with guests who are looking for that ultimate relaxation spot, with blissful afternoons in the golden sun and evenings meditating under the immense, starry night sky.
The camp’s light footprint on the surrounding area gives the impression that it is supposed to be here – almost as if nature had selected the location and provided the tents. Each of the nine traditional canvas tents benefits from its own ensuite bathroom, and can be arranged with a double bed, or two single beds, depending on your requirements. From the bedroom, guests wake up to mesmerizing views and can step directly out onto a private terrace and enjoy a drink before heading over for breakfast – or take breakfast on the terrace if you prefer. The tents are simply decorated with no superfluous clutter – simplicity ensures that the natural environment continues to shine as the genuine star of the show. The addition of a shielded outdoor shower on the private deck means that even showering becomes an opportunity to admire your magnificent surroundings.
&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp
Kenyan hospitality meets Maasai-inspired luxury on the lush green banks of the Saparingo River. &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp lies on the edge of the Oloololo escarpment, where riverine forest meets the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. This Masai Mara luxury tented camp sprawls out along the banks of the Saparingo River.
With its rim-flow pool, open-air restaurant and inviting lounge area, the &Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp offers guests just the right combination of sophistication and style. Each of the camp’s spacious safari tents looks out upon endless Mara plains or emerald riverine forest lining the Saparingo River. Home to curious warthog families and situated along a great migration route, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo is an excellent base for your safari in the Masai Mara. With 40 luxurious tented suites, a lovely swimming pool with panoramic views of the savanna, a breezy split-level guest lounge area with large windows and a holistic healing massage tent, this safari camp offers guests modern-day comforts in the remote Kenyan wilderness. Located on the edge of the lush green forests of the Olooloo Escarpment and the golden plains of the Masai Mara, &Beyond Kichwa Tembo is an excellent starting point for safari activities in the area. The safari camp lies within the game-rich Mara Triangle conservancy near the border of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The safari camp’s prime location makes spotting hordes of game, 450 bird species and lemming-like wildebeest embarking on the Great Migration a piece of cake.
Elephant Pepper Camp
Hidden away deep in a fig and elephant pepper tree grove lies an intimate and exclusive refuge from everyday life. The Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp is ideally situated in a wildlife hotspot and is the perfect home base for adventurous safari activities in Kenya.
Tucked away in a dense grove of fig and elephant pepper trees, this intimate small scale safari camp overlooks the rolling grasslands of the Masai Mara. One of only eleven safari camps in the private and exclusive Mara North Conservancy, the camp is ideally situated in a wildlife hotspot – but is far away from the busier tourist-laden wildlife areas. A great location for year-round game watching. This luxury safari camp in Kenya is set up spaciously in two wings, each on either side of the stylish and welcoming central lounge and dining area. In total the entire grounds of the camp span four square kilometers. Due to its non- permanent construction method in which no cement has been used, the camp has very minimal impact on its natural surroundings. All energy generated by the camp is solar powered. Elephant Pepper Camp serves Italian influenced cuisine (but also serves more international dishes or even local cuisine) in the central dining area, the perfect moment to swap safari stories with fellow camp guests. However, if you so prefer, the kitchen staff will be more than happy to organize a more private or romantic dinner for you during your stay. In the evenings you can nibble on canapes and sip on lovely drinks by fireside. The camp’s staff is very welcoming and do their utmost to ensure that your stay is pleasurable and memorable. When planning your trip, keep in mind that the camp is closed from April 1 – June 15.
Saruni Mara
Saruni Mara is a one of its kind intimate, deluxe safari lodge. Each cottage is stylishly furnished according to a theme. You can choose from cottages with names such as the Love Shack, the Photographer’s Studio, the Observatory, and the Natural History Suite.
Boutique luxury Masai Mara lodge is in the farthest reaches of the African wilderness. Known as one the most stylish safari accommodations in the Masai Mara, Saruni Mara is just the right combination of luxury and classic safari charm. This boutique lodge is tucked away in a secluded valley in the heart of the Mara North Conservancy. It’s the perfect starting point for (private) game drives and guided nature walks led by the lodge’s Masai guides and trackers. Each of Saruni Mara’s cottages has been beautifully styled according to its own specific theme. In general, each cottage is furnished with beautifully polished wooden floors, colonial antiques, African art and Persian carpets. Even in the heart of the wild there are plenty of creature comforts to enjoy such as 220-volt electricity, large Italian design bathrooms with hot and cold running water and a canvas front that can be opened allowing you to shower with a magnificent view if you want to. Here’s an overview of the cottages and villas available to you.
Kicheche Camp
Nestled within a shaded acacia woodland within the Naboisho Conservancy, where a significant number of giraffes and elephants come to roam and play each day, Kicheche Valley Camp is an exquisite place to stay.
The Naboisho Conservancy is home to a variety of habitats that make it a paradise for big cats, elephants, giraffes and an extensive selection of rare birds. With three resident lion prides and three prides that move from Ol Kinyei to Naboisho along with countless cheetah coalitions, Kicheche Valley Camp provides a fantastic opportunity for guests to witness Africa’s most fearsome predators as they bask in the glorious sunshine and stalk their prey. This Masai Mara luxury camp caters for a small selection of guests with just six luxurious tents for guests to choose from. The limited number of guests makes it possible for Kicheche Valley to offer personalized touches of luxury with superb service, excellent amenities and comforting surroundings. Set on raised platforms, each tent is built in a unique style to offer every guest a truly unique stay. Ultra-comfortable beds indulge Kicheche Valley Camp guests crafted from cedar wood and soft rug furnishings. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with a shower and running water for convenience. Complete with an open viewing deck that boasts views across the African savannah, guests of Kicheche Valley love to spend an hour or two watching the world go by.
Choosing Luxury Hotels In Masai Mara Kenya
Countless accommodation options are available in Masai Mara National Reserve and Mara conservancies. Depending on what you prefer, choose from designer lodges suspended in the air to family-oriented tented camps and anything in between, you can rest assured to find the perfect high-end Masai Mara safari lodge just for you – contact us for a personalised quote. The best Masai Mara safari itineraries combine two or three safari destinations, a conservancy camp for exclusive, off-road game viewing and walks, paired with a reserve for the Mara River crossings.
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