Experiences

Days shaped by the river and the people who know it

Every experience is led by someone who knows the place by heart and earns a stamp in your Exploreans Passport. Some come with every stay; others are arranged at the camp for a fee.

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Adventure

On foot, aloft, after dark

Adventure · Mara River Camp

On foot in Ole Sugut

Led by: A conservancy guide and an armed ranger
When and how long: Departs camp at 9am, a full day
What you will live: A guided trek over the hills of the Ole Sugut Conservancy to a lookout, with lunch and the whole Mara below, then a rocky outcrop in the afternoon light.
Good to know: The route is moderately hilly, so wear comfortable walking shoes. Our vehicles take you to the start, and a gourmet packed lunch is served at the lookout.
Rate: Walking tourUSD 40 per person
Plus conservancy fee, guide and armed ranger

Adventure · Mara River Camp

Above the Mara

Led by: The balloon pilot
When and how long: Departs camp from 5am. 45 to 75 minutes aloft, depending on the wind
What you will live: Lift off at first light and drift over the plains as the herds wake beneath you.
Good to know: An early start, well before sunrise. Flight times follow the wind on the day. Book ahead with the reservations team.
Rates: AdultsUSD 480 per person, minimum two guests
Children aged 4 to 11USD 330 per child

Adventure · Mara River Camp

After dark

Led by: Your guide and an armed ranger
When and how long: From 8pm, two hours
What you will live: Two hours by spotlight in the Ole Sugut Conservancy, when the night shift of the Mara comes out.
Good to know: Night drives take place in the Ole Sugut Conservancy only. Bring a warm layer.
Rate: Shared night game driveUSD 80 per person, up to six guests
Plus conservancy fee and armed ranger

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Nature

Wildlife and the river

Nature · Mara River Camp

Game drive

Led by: A camp guide and driver
When and how long: Half day, 6am to 11am or 3pm to 6pm. Full day, 6am to 4.30pm
What you will live: Morning, afternoon or a full day in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with coffee in the flask or lunch in the cool box.
Good to know: Half-day drives carry coffee and tea in flasks, and a packed breakfast on request for the morning. Full-day drives carry a cool box with water and packed lunches; further drinks are charged as taken.
Rates: Half day, private jeepUSD 240 per jeep, up to seven guests
Half day, sharedUSD 60 per person
Full day, private jeepUSD 400 per jeep, up to seven guests
Full day, sharedUSD 100 per person
Plus park fees

Nature · Mara River Camp

Hippos at dusk

Led by: The camp team
When and how long: Every evening
What you will live: Watch the pod in the river below the River Deck as the light goes.
Good to know: Part of every stay. A drink from the Zebra Bar can join you on the deck.
Rate: Included with every stay

Nature · Mara River Camp

Camp nature walk

Led by: A camp guide
When and how long: Ask at reception
What you will live: A guided walk around camp to read the tracks, trees and birds of the riverbank.
Good to know: Part of every stay. Comfortable shoes and a pair of binoculars.
Rate: Included with every stay

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Culture

People and stories

Culture · Mara River Camp

Maasai village

Led by: Your village hosts
When and how long: Arranged at reception
What you will live: Spend time with a neighbouring Maasai family: their homes, their traditions, their daily life.
Good to know: Ask before taking photographs, and let your hosts introduce you.
Rate: TransportUSD 35 per person
Plus village entrance

Culture · Mara River Camp

Around the fire

Led by: The Maasai team at the camp
When and how long: Every evening
What you will live: Evenings end at the fire on the River Deck, with stories from the Maasai team and the hippos calling below.
Good to know: Part of every stay. A nightcap from the Zebra Bar comes to the fireside.
Rate: Included with every stay

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Taste

Breakfast and sundown

Taste · Mara River Camp

Bush breakfast

Led by: The camp kitchen
When and how long: 9am to 10am
What you will live: Breakfast cooked in the open near Olkiombo Airstrip: eggs to order, pastries, fruit and fresh coffee, with the plains all around.
Good to know: A buffet breakfast with a live cooking station, pastries, fruit, cereals and hot drinks.
Rate: Bush breakfastUSD 80 per person, minimum four guests

Taste · Mara River Camp

Sundowner at the Elephant’s Couch

Led by: The camp team
When and how long: 4.30pm to 6pm
What you will live: Wine, cold Kenyan beer and warm bites at the Elephant’s Couch as the sun drops behind the plains.
Good to know: Includes soft drinks, a bottle of house wine, a selection of two local beers, hot bites and bar snacks.
Rate: SundownerUSD 60 per person, minimum two guests

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Wellness

Stillness and rest

Wellness · Mara River Camp

By the pool

Led by: The camp team
When and how long: Any time
What you will live: An unhurried afternoon: a book, a swim and the sound of the river.
Good to know: Part of every stay. Pool towels, sunbeds and shade are on the deck.
Rate: Included with every stay

Wellness · Mara River Camp

Sunrise stillness

Led by: The camp team
When and how long: Every morning at sunrise
What you will live: Gentle stretching and breathwork on the River Deck as the river wakes.
Good to know: Part of every stay. Bring a warm layer for the early morning.
Rate: Included with every stay

Rates are in US dollars and subject to change. Park and conservancy fees are shown with each experience. The reservations team confirms the current rate when you book.

Every experience is led by someone who knows the place by heart. Tell us what you would like to do and we will plan your days around it.

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