Kenya Camps & Lodges
Instinct of the Mara, Olderkesi Conservancy, Kenya
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Camp Details
Experience unspoiled eastern Africa up close and personal at the “Instinct of the Mara” lodge. Hidden away in a corner of Olderkesi Conservancy the camp celebrates the true luxury of privacy and endless possibilities. Here, the magical “Out of Africa” feeling is ever-present. Embedded in the untouched nature of the 7,600 acre conservancy in the secluded southeast of the Maasai Mara, you enjoy unforgettable safaris in one of the most beautiful and animal-rich areas of Kenya. On game drives you will encounter antelope, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah. The chance of getting the famous Big Five in front of your camera lens within one day is particularly good here. Olderkesi Conservancy is far away from the crowds of the more frequented Mara region in the northwest, is incredibly rich in wildlife and worth a trip at any time of the year, but especially during the “Great Migration” from late July to mid/end of September.
WHY CHOOSE INSTINCT OF THE MARA?
• Located in Olderkesi Conservancy on the southeastern border of the Maasai Mara and on the border of Tanzanias.
• Far away from the crowds of the more frequented Mara region in the northwest.
• Unspoiled nature reserve, remote wilderness featuring hilly scrubland and riverine habitats.
Questions about Instinct of the Mara
How quiet is Olderkesi compared with the rest of the Mara?
Considerably quieter. The camp is hidden in a corner of the 7,600-acre Olderkesi Conservancy, in the secluded southeast of the Maasai Mara on the Tanzanian border, well away from the crowds of the more frequented northwest. The country here is hilly scrubland and riverine habitat.
What do the rates cover, and how do they vary?
Rates take in full board with bush meals, bottled water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices, house wines, beers and non-luxury spirits, game drives and night drives, guided safari walks, laundry and airstrip transfers. They run from US$415 per person per night in the quiet months up to US$797 or more in peak season.
When does the migration reach this corner?
From late July to the middle or end of September, though the conservancy is rich enough in wildlife to be worth a trip at any time of year. Drives turn up antelope, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah, and the odds of the big five within a day are good.
Activities
Instinct of the Mara Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 July - 30 September | – | US $ 797 |
| 2025 | June; October | – | US $ 600 |
| 2025 | 01 November - 19 December | – | US $ 415 |
| 2026 | 20 December 2025 – 08 January 2026; 03 April – 06 April; 16 July – 30 September | – | US $ 875 |
| 2026 | 9 January – 28 February; 1 June – 15 July; October | – | US $ 630 |
| 2026 | 1 March – 02 April; 07 April – 31 May; 01 November – 19 December | – | US $ 415 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Instinct of the Mara rates include –
• Full board accommodation, bush meals
• Bottled water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices, house wines, beers, non-luxury spirits
• Game drives, night game drives
• Guided safari walks
• Laundry service
• Airstrip transfers
Questions about Instinct of the Mara
How quiet is Olderkesi compared with the rest of the Mara?
Considerably quieter. The camp is hidden in a corner of the 7,600-acre Olderkesi Conservancy, in the secluded southeast of the Maasai Mara on the Tanzanian border, well away from the crowds of the more frequented northwest. The country here is hilly scrubland and riverine habitat.
What do the rates cover, and how do they vary?
Rates take in full board with bush meals, bottled water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices, house wines, beers and non-luxury spirits, game drives and night drives, guided safari walks, laundry and airstrip transfers. They run from US$415 per person per night in the quiet months up to US$797 or more in peak season.
When does the migration reach this corner?
From late July to the middle or end of September, though the conservancy is rich enough in wildlife to be worth a trip at any time of year. Drives turn up antelope, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah, and the odds of the big five within a day are good.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Instinct of the Mara.
Questions about Instinct of the Mara
How quiet is Olderkesi compared with the rest of the Mara?
Considerably quieter. The camp is hidden in a corner of the 7,600-acre Olderkesi Conservancy, in the secluded southeast of the Maasai Mara on the Tanzanian border, well away from the crowds of the more frequented northwest. The country here is hilly scrubland and riverine habitat.
What do the rates cover, and how do they vary?
Rates take in full board with bush meals, bottled water, tea, coffee, soft drinks and juices, house wines, beers and non-luxury spirits, game drives and night drives, guided safari walks, laundry and airstrip transfers. They run from US$415 per person per night in the quiet months up to US$797 or more in peak season.
When does the migration reach this corner?
From late July to the middle or end of September, though the conservancy is rich enough in wildlife to be worth a trip at any time of year. Drives turn up antelope, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffe, elephant, rhino, lion, leopard and cheetah, and the odds of the big five within a day are good.
Activities
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