The Masai Mara is a breathtaking national reserve in south-western Kenya, known for its abundance of wildlife and its open landscapes. If you are looking for a comfortable safari in the middle of it all, Drunken Elephant Mara, a tented camp about two kilometres from Sekenani Gate, puts you on its doorstep.
What you can see in the Masai Mara
Just south of the equator, the Masai Mara is home to a wide variety of animals, including the big five (lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and rhinoceros) as well as giraffes, zebras, cheetahs and hundreds of other species. The dry season, from about July to October, is a favourite time to visit: the animals gather near water and are easier to find, and the great migration is often in the Mara.
Days out with a guide
Daily game drives take you into the reserve in search of lions, leopards, giraffes and elephants. On a guided nature walk you get closer to the small things a vehicle passes by, and learn how the ecosystem works.
At Drunken Elephant Mara
Stay and do this at the camp
20 rooms under canvas in natural forest, about two kilometres from Sekenani Gate.
Stay · Sleeps 2
Double Tent
An elevated canvas tent for two, with its own verandah and en-suite bathroom.
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Experience
Game drives
Morning, afternoon and full-day drives into the Maasai Mara in search of the big five.
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Experience
Guided nature walks
The bush at walking pace: tracks, plants and birdlife, with a guide.
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Safari · 3 nights / 4 days
Maasai Mara — 3 Nights
Two full days in the Mara by road from Nairobi, with a visit to a nearby Maasai village.
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Evenings at the camp
The fun does not stop when the sun goes down. Evenings bring the fire, and a bush dinner with Maasai dancing can be arranged. Afterwards there is your tent, with a comfortable bed and an en-suite bathroom, and the pool is there for the hours between drives.
Light from the sun
The camp runs on solar light around the clock, with hot water heated over a log fire and a generator only through the evening.
A safari in the Masai Mara is an experience you will not forget. Choose your tent and come and enjoy the beauty of Kenya with us.
Questions guests ask
Can I do a hot-air balloon safari or ride a horse?
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.