A bush experience
like no other

Drunken Elephant Mara is a small tented safari camp at Sekenani in Narok County, Kenya. It sits in natural forest about two kilometres from Sekenani Gate, the main eastern entrance to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, so morning game drives reach the park within minutes.

No — the camp sits in its own pocket of forest just outside the reserve, about two kilometres from Sekenani Gate. That means quiet nights in the bush, and guided walks and Maasai village visits that the reserve itself does not allow.

By road it is roughly five to six hours from Nairobi via Narok, with the classic stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint on the way. By air, scheduled flights leave Wilson Airport for the Mara daily — ask us about airstrip transfers when you book.

Twenty rooms under canvas — intimate enough to feel personal, with space for couples, families, friends and groups travelling together. Room styles include the Double Tent, the Executive Twin Tent, the Honeymooner’s Tent and the Two-Bedroom Family Tent, each with its own verandah and en-suite bathroom.

Each tent is elevated, with its own verandah and an en-suite bathroom with a hot shower and flush toilet. Hot water is heated over a log fire and solar power keeps the lights on around the clock. The Executive Twin adds a lounge area and an outdoor shower.

Solar power lights the camp around the clock, and a generator runs through the evening for charging. Connectivity in the bush is best treated as a bonus — ask us about Wi-Fi and phone signal when booking, and enjoy the excuse to switch off.

Yes. The Two-Bedroom Family Tent sleeps four and has its own sitting room, fireplace and outdoor deck. Some activities, such as balloon flights and horse riding, carry operators’ minimum ages — tell us who is travelling when you book.

Meals are cooked fresh in camp, and the kitchen — including its Indian and vegetarian cooking — is one of the things guests single out in reviews. Tell us about dietary needs when you book so the kitchen can plan for them.

July to October is peak season, when the Great Migration’s wildebeest and zebra are generally in the Mara — with the chance of river crossings at its highest in August and September, though the Mara follows no script and no sighting can be promised. January to March is dry with good predator viewing and fewer vehicles; April and May bring the long rains — green, quiet and better value. Resident wildlife is here all year.

Narok County sets the reserve entry fees, not the camp. For 2026 it lists non-resident adults at USD 100 per day from January to June and USD 200 per day from July to December, with lower rates for Kenyan citizens, residents and children. Fees are charged per 24-hour entry and do change — check before you travel.

Yes. Balloons lift off at dawn and drift over the plains for about an hour, ending with a bush breakfast — flights are run by licensed operators and booked as an extra. Guided nature walks and horse rides for suitable riders happen outside the reserve, where walking and riding are allowed.

African folklore tells of elephants feasting on fallen marula fruit, with tales claiming the fermenting fruit can leave these enormous animals a little more cheerful than usual. Whether you believe the legend or simply enjoy a good African story, it inspired a name that is difficult to forget.

Check live availability and book directly on this website, call or WhatsApp +254 738 450 106, or email adventure@drunkenelephantmara.com with your dates and group size. Booking direct means you deal with the camp’s own team.