Kenya Camps & Lodges
Mara Plains Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya
A Luxury Tented Camp in Kenya
Camp Details
Mara Plains Camp sits on the edge of the iconic Maasai Mara, nestled in a lush forest on the meandering bends of the Ntiakitiak River. This luxury safari camp in Kenya offers guests rare access to both the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy and the Masai Mara National Reserve. Exquisite design meets unmatched big cat viewing, with just seven canvas suites suspended on wooden decks above the savannah. This camp is a haven for photographers, adventurers, and those seeking the epitome of Kenya luxury safaris.
Mara Plains Camp is not an imposition on the landscape but rather integrated into it as a quiet refuge among the wild. Its presence does not detract from the ecosystem’s visual beauty but incorporates it with sweeping views across the plains and its careful position among the riverine forest.
WHY CHOOSE MARA PLAINS CAMP?
- Rarely a night passes without lion roaring nearby, while leopard are regularly found to wander through the camp.
- Guests are served traditional “sundowner” cocktail in the late afternoon.
- Only one guest room per 700 acres.
- It is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Maasai Mara region.
Staying at Mara Plains
How exclusive is the camp?
Unusually so. There are seven canvas suites suspended on wooden decks taking fourteen guests, which works out at roughly one guest room per 700 acres, and it is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Mara region. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring nearby, and leopard are regularly found wandering through camp.
Where do the game drives go?
The camp has access to the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy, plus the Masai Mara National Reserve for one day per stay. That mix means most of your game viewing happens on conservancy land with far fewer vehicles, with the reserve reserved for a single outing.
What is the setting like?
It sits in riverine forest on the meandering bends of the Ntiakitiak River, on the edge of the Mara, positioned to be part of the landscape rather than imposed on it, with sweeping views across the plains. Rates start from US$1,745 per person per night in the quieter seasons, and children from eight are welcome.
Activities
Mara Plains Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 11 January - 31 March | – | US $ 2320 |
| 2026 | 01 April - 14 June; 01 October - 19 December | – | US $ 1745 |
| 2026 | 15 June - 30 September; 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | US $ 3405 |
| 2027 | 11 January - 31 March | – | US $ 2565 |
| 2027 | 01 April - 14 June; 01 November - 19 December | – | US $ 1930 |
| 2027 | 15 June - 31 October; 20 December 2027 - 10 January 2028 | – | US $ 3800 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Mara Plains Camp can accommodate 14 guests sharing, plus an additional guide’s tent as required.
The camp has 7 canvas tents accommodating 14 guests. The camp is fully inclusive of accommodation, all conservation/park fees, scheduled wildlife viewing activities on the Masai Mara Reserve (one day per stay), Olare Motorogi & Mara North Conservancies, all meals, laundry, return Olare Motorogi airstrip road transfers, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (excluding champagne)
Staying at Mara Plains
How exclusive is the camp?
Unusually so. There are seven canvas suites suspended on wooden decks taking fourteen guests, which works out at roughly one guest room per 700 acres, and it is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Mara region. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring nearby, and leopard are regularly found wandering through camp.
Where do the game drives go?
The camp has access to the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy, plus the Masai Mara National Reserve for one day per stay. That mix means most of your game viewing happens on conservancy land with far fewer vehicles, with the reserve reserved for a single outing.
What is the setting like?
It sits in riverine forest on the meandering bends of the Ntiakitiak River, on the edge of the Mara, positioned to be part of the landscape rather than imposed on it, with sweeping views across the plains. Rates start from US$1,745 per person per night in the quieter seasons, and children from eight are welcome.
Activities
Child Policy
Children from 8 years are welcome and can be accommodated in the family suite.
Staying at Mara Plains
How exclusive is the camp?
Unusually so. There are seven canvas suites suspended on wooden decks taking fourteen guests, which works out at roughly one guest room per 700 acres, and it is among the smallest and most personal camps in the Mara region. Rarely a night passes without lion roaring nearby, and leopard are regularly found wandering through camp.
Where do the game drives go?
The camp has access to the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy, plus the Masai Mara National Reserve for one day per stay. That mix means most of your game viewing happens on conservancy land with far fewer vehicles, with the reserve reserved for a single outing.
What is the setting like?
It sits in riverine forest on the meandering bends of the Ntiakitiak River, on the edge of the Mara, positioned to be part of the landscape rather than imposed on it, with sweeping views across the plains. Rates start from US$1,745 per person per night in the quieter seasons, and children from eight are welcome.
Activities
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