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Mara Plains Camp

Tented Camps

Mara Plains Camp Offers Unparalleled Privacy for the Wildlife Safari of a Lifetime

Imagine a camp set right in the heart of someof the greatest apex predator country in allof Africa. This is Mara Plains.

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Why it's unique

One of only three camps currently operating within the Olare Orok Conservancy. Here you'll have unrivaled access to 100,000 acres of low-vehicle density savanna.

Mara Plains Camp is an exclusive, small camp in Kenya's Masai Mara, offering stunning views of the wildlife-filled savannahs. With only three camps in the Olare Orok Conservancy, guests enjoy incredible privacy, each with access to 700 acres of land. Days are filled with game drives, hot-air balloon adventures, and visits to a Maasai village, making it an ideal Kenyan retreat.

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The stay

Mara Plains at a glance.

Type: Tented Camp
Ideal For: Family · Couples
Experience: Wildlife Viewing
Geography: Savanna
Collection: Ultra-Luxe · Classic Safaris · Romantic Safaris
When To Go: Year-round

Where it is

Masai Mara, Kenya

Mara Plains Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya

The Masai Mara in southwestern Kenya boasts vast savanna plains, iconic acacia trees, and the Mara River, which sustains abundant wildlife and drives the annual wildebeest migration. Its diverse landscape blends grasslands and rocky outcrops.

How To Get There

Most visitors fly from Nairobi to the Masai Mara, a 45–60 minute flight, to avoid poor roads and maximize safari time. From the airstrip, a 4x4 takes you to your lodge or camp.

Flora & Fauna

The Masai Mara is home to over 95 mammal species, including the Big Five. Its landscape features acacia trees, grasslands, and shrubs.

Cultural Impact

The Masai Mara is culturally significant as part of the Maasai people’s traditional lands. Their stewardship has preserved the ecosystem, creating a symbiotic link between their heritage and conservation.

Journeys

Journeys built around Mara Plains.

Kenya11 Days / 10 NightsKenya: Wild in Style

Eden Nairobi
Mara Plains Camp
ol Donyo Lodge
Segera Retreat

Experience a quintessential Kenyan safari, exploring the Masai Mara's wildlife, breathtaking foothills of Kilimanjaro, and revitalized landscapes of Laikipia. Enjoy luxurious lodgings and immerse yourself in stunning scenery and rich wildlife.

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In the magazine

Kenya Stories

StorySafari at its Best: 24 Hours in the MaraCrowds? We know where not to find them. Discover what a perfect day in the Maasai Mara really looks like—from sunrise lions and bush breakfasts to sundowners and campfire stories under the stars.Read the story

Story9 New Outposts We’re Stoked AboutThe most exciting openings of 2026 include a private Seychelles island reborn, Singita’s entry to the Okavango, a Peruvian fishing village haunted by Hemingway, and an Australian lodge set between rainforest and reef. The next era of UNCHARTED^® exploration is upon us.Read the story

StoryKenya: The Spirit of IndependentsBefore there was UNCHARTED^®, there was Bush Homes of East Africa — a handful of family-run camps that specialized in personal, hands-on hospitality. Decades later, that same owner-operated spirit shapes a new safari across Kenya, north to south.Read the story

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