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Tented Camp · Maasai Mara, Kenya
Sarova Mara Game Camp
Front-Row to the Greatest Wildlife Show on Earth
There are very few places on earth where you can fall asleep to the sound of lions and wake to the low call of a fish eagle — and Sarova Mara Game Camp is one of them. Positioned inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, on a private elevation surrounded by two streams, this is a camp that trades on proximity: to the wildlife, to the migration routes, to the raw, unfiltered drama of the Mara ecosystem.
With 75 luxury tents spread across immaculately kept grounds — a rolling landscape of indigenous shrubs, exotic trees, a stocked fish pond, and an on-site Maasai village — Sarova Mara is one of the largest camps operating inside the reserve, yet it manages an intimacy that belies its scale. The grounds feel more like a private estate than a safari camp, with manicured gardens giving way to open savannah views and a birding environment so rich that the camp functions as a de facto bird sanctuary within its fenced perimeter.
The camp’s own fleet of safari vehicles and experienced guides means that game drives depart on the camp’s schedule, not a shared operator’s. It is this operational independence — combined with direct, unfenced access into the reserve — that gives Sarova Mara its edge for guests prioritising serious wildlife viewing alongside genuine comfort.
Nestled near Sekenani Gate in the Maasai Mara, Sarova Mara Game Camp offers 75 luxury tents, dedicated safari vehicles, and a culture that blends adventure with comfort — right at the heart of one of Africa's greatest wildlife ecosystems.
Why Stay Here
- Located inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve — no gate crossing required for daily game drives
- Front-row position on the Great Migration route, with direct access to Mara River crossing sites
- Own fleet of safari vehicles and experienced resident guides
- Olchani Luxury Club Tents with private pool, butler service, and exclusive club lounge
- Isokon Restaurant with organic garden produce, live cooking stations, and bush dining options
- Tulia Wellness Tent offering Swedish, aromatherapy, and Ayurvedic treatments
- On-site Maasai village with cultural talks, traditional dances, and community engagement
Our Commitment to Conservation
Sarova Mara integrates solar energy, water conservation, and waste management throughout the camp. An organic kitchen garden draws on Maasai plant knowledge, while local hiring, cultural programming, and an on-site Maasai village ensure the camp gives back meaningfully to surrounding communities.
Rooms & Accommodation
Sarova Mara’s 75 tents are built in a style that has become the benchmark for high-volume luxury in the Mara — canvas construction over natural wood floors, with zippered mesh windows, glass doors, and permanent protective roofs that handle the elements without sacrificing the sounds and atmosphere of the bush. Every tent has a private wooden deck with a day bed, chairs, and a table: the kind of space that turns the hour between a morning game drive and lunch into a genuine pleasure.
Earthy tones carry through all room categories, detailed with splashes of Kenyan colour and handpicked regional craft. Bathrooms are en suite throughout, with large mirrors, hot and cold running water, showers, hairdryers, and dual-voltage shaver points. Mini bars are stocked on request.
For guests seeking the highest level of privacy and service, the Olchani Luxury Club Tents represent Sarova Mara at its most elevated — four-poster king-size beds, double-vanity bathrooms with both bath and separate shower, access to a private Olchani pool, personalised butler service, and a table d’hôte menu served in the exclusive Olchani Club Lounge with evening drinks and canapés.
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Mara Deluxe Tents
The camp's standard of luxury — spacious canvas tents with natural wood floors, private deck with day bed, en-suite bathroom, and garden or park views. Earthy tones with Kenyan textile detail throughout.
Tents feature a choice of queen or twin beds, overhead fan, mosquito net, and ensuite bathroom. Amenities include a safe, mini fridge, study and vanity table, clothes rack, hair dryer, tea/coffee facilities, free bottled water, and high-speed internet. Baby cots are available on request.
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Olchani Luxury Club Tents
The camp's flagship accommodation. Four-poster king-size beds, double-vanity bathrooms with bath and separate shower, private Olchani pool access, personalised butler service, table d'hôte dining, and exclusive club lounge with evening canapés and drinks.
Guests enjoy exclusive access to the Olchani Club Lounge and a private plunge pool, with sweeping park views from glass panel doors and a furnished tent deck with sun loungers. Inside, a four-poster double bed, overhead fan, and mosquito net set the scene, while the ensuite bathroom features both a bathtub and walk-in shower with his-and-hers sinks. Additional amenities include a safe, mini fridge (stocked on request), study desk, vanity table, clothes rack, hair dryer, rest chair, tea/coffee facilities, free bottled water, and high-speed internet.
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Family Tents
Two interconnected tents with a shared private lounge entrance, designed for families travelling with children. Queen or twin bed configurations with space for a third bed. Ideal for multi-generational travel in a fenced, secure camp environment.
Two interconnected tents share a spacious common lounge with glass panel doors. Sleeping arrangements include one double bed and twin beds, each tent with its own ensuite bathroom, overhead fan, and mosquito net. Both come furnished with a safe, mini fridge (stocked on request), study desk, vanity table, clothes rack, hair dryer, rest chair, tea/coffee facilities, free bottled water, and high-speed internet. Baby cots are available on request.
Experiences & Activities
Every moment at Sarova Mara Game Camp is crafted to immerse you deeper in the wild.
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Dining
Meals at Sarova Mara are served in the Isokon Restaurant — a striking open-sided wooden structure lit by lanterns and decorated with Maasai art, with an outdoor dining area that keeps the sights and sounds of the bush present at the table. The kitchen is driven by an organic garden maintained with input from Maasai plant knowledge, producing fresh herbs and vegetables that underpin the daily high-end buffet. Live cooking stations run alongside a diverse menu of Kenyan and international cuisine, and dietary requirements are accommodated without compromise.
Beyond the restaurant, the camp’s bush dining programme transforms the Mara itself into the dining room. A bush breakfast after an early game drive, a riverside lunch on the banks of the Mara River, a sundowner on the plains as the light turns gold — these are optional add-ons that regularly become the most vivid memories guests carry home. The Boma dinner, served within a traditional Maasai enclosure with dancers performing by firelight, is a particular highlight for families and first-time visitors. The pool bar keeps the afternoon hours comfortable between game drives.
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Best Time to Visit
The Great Migration’s most dramatic chapter unfolds in the Maasai Mara between July and October, when wildebeest river crossings at the Mara River reach their peak frequency and the Mara’s predator activity intensifies in response. This is Sarova Mara Game Camp at its most electric — when the reserve justifies every superlative ever written about it, and early booking is essential. January and February offer a quieter but equally rewarding alternative: the short dry season brings excellent predator sightings, newborn animals on the plains, and a noticeably lower density of visitors across the reserve. The long rains of April and May transform the landscape into a vivid green but coincide with thinner game viewing and occasional road access challenges. The camp is open year-round, and even the quieter green season has its proponents among experienced safari-goers who value solitude over spectacle.
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Location & Getting Here
Destination
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Conservation Area
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Nearest Airstrip
Keekorok Airstrip
Transfer Time
20 minutes from airstrip; 4–5.5 hours by road from Nairobi
Getting Here
Sarova Mara Game Camp sits inside the Maasai Mara, 2.5 km from Sekenani Gate and 260 km from Nairobi. Elevated and flanked by two streams, the setting naturally draws wildlife to the camp's edges. Access is by air (one hour from Wilson Airport, then a 20-minute game drive transfer) or by road (4.5–5.5 hours through the scenic Rift Valley).
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