Kenya is a country of diverse landscapes, wildlife and culture, and one of the world’s great safari destinations, with all of the big five to be found here. Where you stay shapes the whole trip.
A home in the bush
A safari tent is more than somewhere to sleep at night. It is a home away from home, where you rest after an early game drive and come back to after a long day exploring. At Drunken Elephant Mara the tents are large and comfortable, set in natural forest about two kilometres from Sekenani Gate, far enough from the city to hear nothing but the bush.
Four styles of tent
There are 20 rooms under canvas, in four styles:
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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Stay · Sleeps 4
Two-Bedroom Family Tent
Two bedrooms under one roof, with a sitting room, fireplace and outdoor deck.
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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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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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- Double Tent: an elevated canvas tent for two, with its own verandah and en-suite bathroom.
- Executive Twin Tent: a twin tent with a separate lounge area and an outdoor shower off the bathroom.
- Honeymooner’s Tent: a double tent set up for couples, with its own verandah and en-suite bathroom.
- Two-Bedroom Family Tent: two bedrooms under one roof for up to four guests, with a sitting room, a fireplace and an outdoor deck.
Comfort where it counts
Hot water is heated over a log fire, there is solar light around the clock and a generator through the evening. It is comfort where it matters, and nothing that gets between you and the place.
A family-run camp
Drunken Elephant Mara is small and owner-run, and the team will help you choose the tent that suits your group. See all four tents, or tell us your dates and we will suggest the right one.
Questions guests ask
Where is Drunken Elephant Mara?
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.
How many rooms does the camp have?
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.
When is the best time to visit the Masai Mara?
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.