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Maasai Mara Conservancies
Maasai Mara Conservancies
Maasai Mara Conservancies
Maasai Mara Conservancies

The conservancies are exclusive to their guests...

...bush walks...

Most of the camp staff come from the region’s Maasai communities.

You will often see no other vehicles around you...

Maasai Mara Conservancies

Reviews of safaris to Maasai Mara Conservancies

408 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Mara Conservancies.

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USA

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 30 Jan 2025 and 13 Feb 2025
"Thank you to Richard for picking accommodations and conservancies that benefit the communities. Thank you especially for booking me at Kicheche Mara. Thank you for being so responsive before and during my trip." Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 14 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Jack B
Guildford

"My Jan 2025 trip: Something undoubtedly to be repeated."

I visited Kenya between 28 Jan 2025 and 8 Feb 2025
"This trip more than came up to my expectations. The only previous safari I had been on was 10 years ago, and it was in many ways very different.

My enjoyment of this trip was certainly enhanced by the fact that I had bought the latest iPhone with an outstanding camera so that I was able to take really good photographs of animals and also of birds.

My enjoyment of the trip, as a solo traveller, on this occasion, was increased by the delightful fellow guests I met in the lodge and camps." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Glos

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 27 Jan 2025 and 7 Feb 2025
"We thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip. Claire did a terrific job pulling it together for us.

The weather was unseasonably wet. We had huge rainstorms and cool days at both camps. But it didn’t get in the way of activities. Camp provided wellies and hot water bottles to ensure our comfort.

It was great when the sun finally came out towards the end of the trip and we could enjoy blue skies and heat." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 10 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
BJS from WA
USA

"Jan 2025 mountain gorilla trek and safari"

I visited Kenya and 1 other country between 21 Jan 2025 and 6 Feb 2025
"Richard and Expert Africa did an outstanding job putting our trip together.

From start to finish, we were always welcomed and guided on our way, making for a very stress-free vacation.

Even when one of our short bush flights got changed due to the weather, Richard made alternative arrangements and emailed me the new plan before the camp staff even had a chance to tell me of the change.

I can be quite critical, but I cannot think of a single thing that I would change. You did an amazing job." Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 11 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs E
Northumber

"Our Kenya trip January 2025"

I visited Kenya between 19 Jan 2025 and 30 Jan 2025
"An excellent trip.

Only disappointed by the lack of wildlife in the Mara National Park and the lack of atmosphere at Little Governors camp.

All other aspects were, by and large, as we would have hoped." Read full review: 11 nights in Africa; 9 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms J.
USA

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 15 Jan 2025 and 27 Jan 2025
"Aside from a few communication glitches which happen it worked out and all was smooth." Read full review: 12 nights in Africa; 12 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Steve H
Cumbria

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 12 Jan 2025 and 25 Jan 2025
"I always recommend Expert Africa for their amazing service and attention to detail. The whole process is clear and efficient. Not only are their personnel friendly, helpful and extremely knowledgeable but they treat return customers (of which they must have very many!) as old friends (which we are!).

I cannot recommend them highly enough and would not dream of planning my safaris without them.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
I can think of no possible improvements to the service you provide and look forward to planning my next trip already." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
KC
USA

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 12 Jan 2025 and 6 Feb 2025
"If I could afford to do this every year I would

I loved every minute of it!!!

I already passed info on to one couple who are very interested after seeing my pics/videos on social media

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No it was wonderful and I found Expert Africa/Richard Trillo to be so helpful and docs sent home were clear and concise.

Thank you" Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs K
Australia

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 12 Jan 2025 and 6 Feb 2025
"Trip of a life time! Far exceeded our expectations. An amazing overall experience that we will never forget!

Richard was very helpful when we had queries & replied very promptly.

Everything went so smoothly with no hiccups.

What a thrill & experience to finally meet Nancie Wight & travel with her. Nancie was just an amazing & fun person, making everything a breeze! (and we picked up a few photography tips)

Thank you Expert Africa, Richard & Nancie!

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:
No suggestions, as from our point of view everything was excellent!" Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 15 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
Mrs D.
USA

"My Jan 2025 trip"

I visited Kenya between 12 Jan 2025 and 6 Feb 2025
"Aside from the wildlife, the most memorable moments of my trip were with the locals that I met and had the privilege of spending time with. Our guides Peter and Simon at Laikipia have ten pairs of eyes and radar when it came to finding animals. Dido at Mara Bush with his engaging smile and impish sense of humor. And Esther and Peter, both of whom are wonderfully charming and always ready to wrap you up in a hug. There are not enough superlatives! I would go back in a heartbeat!" Read full review: 25 nights in Africa; 13 on a Kenya safari
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Mara Conservancies

Our suggestions for safari camps in Maasai Mara Conservancies


Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp is a smart and intimate tented camp with a relaxed atmosphere and the perfect base in the Mara for keen photographers.


99% (111 reviews)
Kicheche Mara

Kicheche Mara

Kicheche Mara Camp has just ten tents and a rustic and comfortable feel. It is set by a stream in a pretty area of the Mara ecosystem's Mara North Conservancy.


99% (104 reviews)
Kicheche Valley

Kicheche Valley

Kicheche Valley is a boutique tented camp in a wooded district of the Mara ecosystem's Naboisho Conservancy, with plenty of wildlife in the area.


99% (69 reviews)
Naboisho Camp

Naboisho Camp

Naboisho Camp is one of the most luxurious of the handful of camps in the Naboisho Conservancy. It offers day and night game drives, game walks and full creature comforts in the bush.


98% (50 reviews)
Offbeat Mara

Offbeat Mara

Offbeat Mara is a small traditional camp that appeals to safari traditionalists, located in one of the Maasai Mara’s quiet conservancies.


98% (44 reviews)
Encounter Mara

Encounter Mara

Encounter Mara is located in the private Naboisho Conservancy – a game-rich area of the Mara ecosystem – and offers a contemporary take on the traditional, low-impact luxury safari camp.


92% (21 reviews)
Elephant Pepper Camp

Elephant Pepper Camp

Elephant Pepper Camp is a small 10-tent bush camp, put together in the traditional "campaign" style, and including a large honeymoon/family tent.


99% (17 reviews)
Serian

Serian

Serian is a luxury tented camp on the east bank of the Mara River in the Mara North Conservancy. It is the sister camp of Ngare Serian, on the west bank.


98% (16 reviews)
Mara Plains Camp

Mara Plains Camp

Mara Plains is one of the very best camps in the Mara ecosystem. Located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, just outside the Mara reserve, it has access to three wildlife-viewing areas.


100% (13 reviews)
Basecamp Eagle View

Basecamp Eagle View

Basecamp Eagle View is a community-focused safari camp in the Naboisho Conservancy, with a strong emphasis on responsible tourism and a spectacular location.


96% (11 reviews)
Kicheche Walking Wilderness

Kicheche Fly Camp

Kicheche Walking Wilderness Fly Camp is a temporaray dome tent camp set up for participants in Kicheche's two-day walking safari between Kicheche Valley and Kicheche Bush Camp.


96% (10 reviews)
Porini Lion Camp

Porini Lion Camp

Porini Lion Camp is a pioneering, community focused eco-camp, with excellent guides and game viewing, in the predator-rich, Olare Motorogi Conservancy.


82% (9 reviews)
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara

Hemingways Ol Seki

Magnificently located tented lodge on a bluff looking south across the Naboisho Conservancy toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve.


96% (9 reviews)
Saruni Wild

Saruni Wild

Saruni Wild is a rustic and traditional safari camp in the Lemek Conservancy, with just three tents and limited electricity.


96% (9 reviews)
Offbeat Ndoto

Offbeat Ndoto

Small and intimate, Offbeat Mara is set in a valley above the (often dry) Olare Orok River within the Mara North Conservancy.


100% (8 reviews)
Porini Mara Camp

Porini Mara Camp

Porini Mara Camp is a small, pioneering eco-camp in the first private conservancy in the Mara region, with comfortable accommodation and a range of activities.


93% (6 reviews)
Basecamp Leopard Hill

Basecamp Leopard Hill

With six beautiful tents, Basecamp Leopard Hill is a smart safari camp in the Naboisho Conservancy in the Maasai Mara ecosystem.


100% (6 reviews)
Ngare Serian

Ngare Serian

The luxurious Ngare Serian and its sister camp Serian face each other across the Mara River on the western side of the Mara North Conservancy


96% (5 reviews)
Karen Blixen Camp

Karen Blixen Camp

Karen Blixen Camp sits on a meander of the Mara River in the Mara North Conservancy, just beyond the northern boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.


92% (5 reviews)
Cottars 1920s Camp

Cottars 1920s Camp

Cottar's 1920s Camp is a classic, luxury tented camp with a 1920s safari theme, located in its own conservancy on the southeast border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.


92% (5 reviews)
Leleshwa

Leleshwa

Leleshwa was a delightful, boutique safari camp on the picturesque banks of a tributary of the Talek, with an extensive, little visited game area on its doorstep.


90% (2 reviews)
Mahali Mzuri

Mahali Mzuri

Mahali Mzuri is a strikingly modern tented camp in the Virgin Limited Edition group, in a remote part of the Mara ecosytem's Olare Motorogi Conservancy. It has lovely views and all the luxuries of a five-star hotel.


100% (2 reviews)
Saruni Mara

Saruni Mara

Saruni Mara is a luxurious permanent lodge, on the remote northern edge of the Mara North Conservancy, with stunning views, good guiding and very private and comfortable rooms.


80% (1 review)
Mara Nyika

Mara Nyika

Mara Nyika is one of the newer additions to the Naboisho Conservancy and offers a luxurious and exclusive safari.


100% (1 review)
Basecamp Wilderness Camp

Basecamp Wilderness

Basecamp Wilderness Camp is a simple, traditional tented camp, set in a remote valley in the Naboisho Conservancy in the Mara ecoystem.


100% (1 review)
Mara Bushtops

Mara Bushtops

Mara Bushtops is a luxury safari hotel on a private concession, outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with the emphasis on comfort, relaxation and good food and wine.


No reviews yet
Mara Toto Tree Camp

Mara Toto Tree Camp

Mara Toto Tree Camp is located on a wooded bend of the Ntiakatek River, 1km south (as the pied crow flies) from its sister camp, Mara Plains. It's the offspring of the original "Mara Toto" which was swept away in floods.


No reviews yet
Cottars Private House

Cottars Private House

Cottar's Private House is one of the few truly luxurious, modern private houses in the Mara ecosystem, spoiling its guests with first-rate staff, a swimming pool and wonderful views.


No reviews yet
Basecamp Mara Houses

Basecamp Mara Houses

Basecamp Mara Houses consists of three private houses located in the northernmost part of the Mara North Conservancy.


No reviews yet
Entumoto

Entumoto

Entumoto is a high-end tented camp, with a swimming pool, situated in a very pretty location on the east side of the Maasai Mara ecosystem.


No reviews yet

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