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Mara Explorer is situated on a broad, thickly forested bend of the Talek River in the middle of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Mara Explorer’s own all-weather airstrip means you can be in the camp less than an hour after leaving the bustle of Nairobi.

The well- maintained road from the capital provides a scenic ride of just under five hours. Private game drives with experienced personal guides, Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area, Bush Breakfasts and dinners under the stars, Romantic sundowners in spectacular selected areas, Visits to Masai communities supported by the camp, Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides.

Arrangements for fishing safaris to Lake Victoria, Lectures and slide shows on Masai Culture and wildlife, and Environmental activities and tree-planting with local residents.

Mara Explorer Accommodation

With only ten luxurious tents on the peninsula, each tent opens to the river below with the stunning spread of the savanna.

This superb location makes for wonderful game-watching from the comfort of your bed, bath or verandah. It’s best not to try impersonating Tarzan here for the resident hippos and crocodiles like their privacy too.   

Earth pathways lead to your tents through the natural flora, each spaciously apart for complete privacy.

Borrowing a leaf - or more practically a spear - from the Masai, guests can put the ‘do not disturb’ sign on the path for complete privacy. 

With the private luxury afforded, soaking in a bath-tub on the open deck with uninterrupted views of the river and the savanna is truly for the ethereal senses

– whether day or night with the evening soak offering a dazzling display of stars in the sky.

It gives a new meaning to stargazing. Otherwise, there’s always the shower inside.

Facilities and Activities

Mara Explorer has a variety of facilities and activities which include the following:

• Open-air riverfront dining area
• Intimate lounge and camp library
• Swimming pool at sister camp
• Full laundry and valet services
• Telephone and e-mail services
• Airstrip 2km from the camp
• Game drives with expert local guides
• Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area
• Riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners
• Visits to local villages supported by the Mara Explorer camp
• Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides
• Arrangements for Lake Victoria fishing safaris
• Lectures and shows on Masai culture and wildlife