Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp sits inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, just 2.5 km beyond Sekenani Gate, so game drives begin as soon as you leave camp. The camp runs its own fleet of safari vehicles and guides, and during the migration months the surrounding plains fill with wildebeest, zebra and gazelle.

Back at camp, there’s plenty to fill the hours between drives. Try archery, mini golf or kayaking, cast a line with catch-and-release fishing, or spend the afternoon by the pool. The Ozone Kids Club keeps children aged 4 to 12 busy with supervised activities, and babysitting is available if parents fancy an evening to themselves.

Food is a highlight. The Organic Garden Cookout begins with a tour of the camp’s garden alongside its agronomist before you cook the ingredients you’ve picked with the chef. Evenings might bring dinner by the salt lick as game comes to drink, a bush dinner with Maasai dancing, or sundowners around a bonfire. The Isokon Maasai village next door offers a closer look at local culture, and the Tulia Wellness tent is on hand for massages.

ACCOMMODATION

Sarova Mara Game Camp offers a choice of Mara Deluxe Tents, Mara Club Tents and Family Suites, each with a patio looking out over the gardens or the park. Tents sit beneath permanent roofs and have glass doors, modern bathrooms, tea and coffee facilities and a safe. The Club Tents are set a little apart for extra privacy and come with access to the Olchani Club Lounge. The Family Suites have two bedrooms and a shared lounge, and one tent is adapted for guests with disabilities.