Overview
Basecamp Masai Mara has 17 spacious river-view tents, including 2 family tents. Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve and hidden away under thatched roofs on a lush peninsula along the Talek River, the tents offer great views of the savannah, always populated by wildlife. Following recent refurbishments, each tent has been meticulously designed to provide an unparalleled blend of comfort and style, featuring a plush bed, chic furnishing, and modern ensuite bathroom. This is in addition to a private terrace with views towards the Talek river bed and the Masai Mara National Reserve. From here, guests enjoy views of the Mara landscape and its animals from the comfort of their tents. The family tents have each two separate wings, each featuring a double bed with a shared bathroom area. The atmosphere of the tents is perfect for living the classic safari adventure.
Reasons to Visit Basecamp Masai Mara
Private Game Viewing
The Masai Mara is famous for its unique concentration of wildlife, birds, rich vegetation and open savannah. From July to October or November each year, the massed herds of the Great Wildebeest Migration pass through the Mara, with over two million animals making their way north towards the Mara River crossings, in search of water and grazing.
Exceptional Landscapes
Explore the Africa of your dreams, with endless oceans of golden grass, iconic lone acacia trees, rocky kopjes crowned with fig trees and silvery ribbons of water hidden by deep gullies. The Mara is quintessential Africa, and its terrain that would be equally familiar to our ancient ancestors. Welcome home.
A More Meaningful Safari
The community initiatives are changing lives for the better – and could have the same impact on you. Visit the Enjoolata Centre to learn about Maasai culture and Mara wildlife, or meet the ladies from Basecamp Maasai Brand (BMB), a community-based handicraft workshop, and discover their beautiful artisanal craft products. Explore our tree nursery and organic vegetable garden, and learn how our water project is supplying clean drinking water to nearly 2 000 local
families.
Immersive Cultural Experiences
Engage with the local culture, spend time with our Maasai guides and discover their history, their knowledge of the wildlife and their former nomadic way of life. Enjoy insightful game drives with local guides, share stories around the campfire, and be inspired by the dreams of young Maasai for their future.
100% Kenyan Team
Wherever possible, they recruit from the local community (including offering intern opportunities), and many of their team grew up not far from the camp. Today, they are creating better lives for themselves, their families, and their community. Many of the team at the camp have been there for over a decade.
Tangible Returns
Their projects are deigned to ensure tangible returns to the local community, the custodians of this beautiful land. They are committed to community-based ecotourism and building a sustainable future for the next generation. By staying at Basecamp Masai Mara, you’re contributing to a brighter future for local people.
Activities
- Guided/shared day game drives
- Picnics, bush meals & sundowners
- The Enjoolata Educational Centre
- Young Explorers Club – family activity
- Maasai Women Arts & Crafts Centre
- Tree Nursery Tour with tree planting
- Tribal Story-Telling & Fireside Chats
- Traditional ceremonies and blessings
Experiences
- Migration River Crossings
- Local Talek market visit
- Cultural walk through Talek town
- Bird Walk
- Nature Forest Walk
- Local Maasai Village & Manyatta Visit
- Hot Air Balloon Safari
Amenities
- Complimentary Wi-Fi
- In-room showers
- Fan
- Private verandah & living area
- In-room safe
- Electricity
Facilities
- Communal bar, lounge & dining areas
- Communal fireplace
- Gift shop – supporting community groups & projects
- Enjoolata Educational Centre
- Organic vegetable garden & Tree Nursery
