Wilderness Mara
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Wilderness <br/> Mara

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Feel the pulse of the Mara and the soul of East Africa.
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  • Eight classic tented suites with panoramic river or savannah views. Family tented suite for private groups or families. Spacious decks, en-suite bathrooms, and timeless safari style.

    • Adventures

  • Day and night game drives. Guided bush walks. Cultural Maasai village visits. Hot air balloon safaris. Sundowners overlooking the plains. Birding and photography.

    • Features

    Prime location on private Mara riverfront. Intimate camp with only eight tents for privacy. Personalized guiding and flexible activities. All-inclusive meals, drinks, and sundowners. Solar powered and eco-designed.

    Only Here

    Wilderness Mara is for travelers who want the thrill of the Masai Mara with a personal touch. Enjoy intimate wildlife encounters, classic tented comfort, and the knowledge that your stay helps conserve the land and support local Maasai communities. Perfect for families, couples, groups, and solo explorers.

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    Perfect for those seeking authentic safaris, meaningful cultural connections, and the classic Kenya experience.

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    Every day brings new stories at Wilderness Mara, from the great migration to golden sunsets, from cultural moments with the Maasai to quiet coffee by the river.
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    Bush Walk
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    Step out and track the wild

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.

    Hot Air Balloon Safari
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    Soar above the savannah

    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.

    Birding and Photography
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    Capture the colors of Kenya

    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.

    Sundowners on the Plains
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    Celebrate each safari day

    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.

    Maasai Community Visit
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    "Stories, songs, and shared traditions"

    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.

    Day and Night Game Drives
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    Witness the Mara’s legendary wildlife

    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.

    Wilderness Mara Birding
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    "Feathered beauty in every canopy"

    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.

    Wilderness Mara Game Drives
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    "Where the wild crosses paths with you"

    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.

    Wilderness Mara Sustainability In Action

    <h2 class="ts--heading-l">protecting wildlife, wilderness & wonder <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">heritage, habitat and hope in harmony</span> preserved</h2>

    Guardians of the Great Migration

    Wilderness Mara supports anti-poaching, Maasai employment, and wildlife research. The camp is fully solar powered, built for minimal impact, and directly benefits local schools and clinics.

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    Let us plan your great Mara adventure

    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.

    Request a personal experience or see our list of sample itineraries.

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    Choose Your Experience

    Every day brings new stories at Wilderness Mara, from the great migration to golden sunsets, from cultural moments with the Maasai to quiet coffee by the river.
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    Bush Walk
    Details +
    Less -
    Step out and track the wild

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.

    Hot Air Balloon Safari
    Details +
    Less -
    Soar above the savannah

    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.

    Birding and Photography
    Details +
    Less -
    Capture the colors of Kenya

    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.

    Sundowners on the Plains
    Details +
    Less -
    Celebrate each safari day

    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.

    Maasai Community Visit
    Details +
    Less -
    "Stories, songs, and shared traditions"

    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.

    Day and Night Game Drives
    Details +
    Less -
    Witness the Mara’s legendary wildlife

    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.

    Wilderness Mara Birding
    Details +
    Less -
    "Feathered beauty in every canopy"

    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.

    Wilderness Mara Game Drives
    Details +
    Less -
    "Where the wild crosses paths with you"

    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.

    Wilderness Mara Sustainability In Action

    <h2 class="ts--heading-l">protecting wildlife, wilderness & wonder <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">heritage, habitat and hope in harmony</span> preserved</h2>

    Guardians of the Great Migration

    Wilderness Mara supports anti-poaching, Maasai employment, and wildlife research. The camp is fully solar powered, built for minimal impact, and directly benefits local schools and clinics.

    View Fact Sheet
    Book Now
    Let us plan your great Mara adventure

    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.

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    7 Tented Suites
    7 Tented Suite
    2 guests | King Bed or Twin Beds
    From $1324 pp/night

    Spacious en-suite tented suite with classic furnishings, river or plains views, private deck, and access to all camp amenities. Perfect for couples or solo travelers wanting a timeless safari stay.

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    1 Family Tented Suites
    1 Family Tented Suite
    4 guests | King Bed plus Twin Beds
    From $2648 pp/night

    Two bedroom, two bathroom tented suite with large shared deck, river views, and all the comfort and privacy a family or small group needs for a wild Mara adventure.

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    Choose Your Experience

    Every day brings new stories at Wilderness Mara, from the great migration to golden sunsets, from cultural moments with the Maasai to quiet coffee by the river.
    Display Name
    Details +
    Tagline

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    Bush Walk
    Details +
    Step out and track the wild

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.

    Hot Air Balloon Safari
    Details +
    Soar above the savannah

    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.

    Birding and Photography
    Details +
    Capture the colors of Kenya

    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.

    Sundowners on the Plains
    Details +
    Celebrate each safari day

    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.

    Maasai Community Visit
    Details +
    "Stories, songs, and shared traditions"

    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.

    Day and Night Game Drives
    Details +
    Witness the Mara’s legendary wildlife

    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.

    Wilderness Mara Birding
    Details +
    "Feathered beauty in every canopy"

    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.

    Wilderness Mara Game Drives
    Details +
    "Where the wild crosses paths with you"

    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.

    Wilderness Mara Sustainability In Action

    <h2 class="ts--heading-l">protecting wildlife, wilderness & wonder <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">heritage, habitat and hope in harmony</span> preserved</h2>

    Guardians of the Great Migration

    Wilderness Mara supports anti-poaching, Maasai employment, and wildlife research. The camp is fully solar powered, built for minimal impact, and directly benefits local schools and clinics.

    View Fact Sheet
    Book Now
    Let us plan your great Mara adventure

    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.

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    Wilderness Mara Sustainability In Action

    <h2 class="ts--heading-l">protecting wildlife, wilderness & wonder <br/><span class="u-capitalize--none u-italic">heritage, habitat and hope in harmony</span> preserved</h2>

    Guardians of the Great Migration

    Wilderness Mara supports anti-poaching, Maasai employment, and wildlife research. The camp is fully solar powered, built for minimal impact, and directly benefits local schools and clinics.

    View Fact Sheet
    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.
    Book Now
    Let us plan your great Mara adventure

    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.

    Choose Your Experience

    Every day brings new stories at Wilderness Mara, from the great migration to golden sunsets, from cultural moments with the Maasai to quiet coffee by the river.
    Display Name
    Details +
    Tagline

    This is a template for CMS content. It will be automatically populated on the published website. DO NOT EDIT

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.
    Bush Walk
    Details +
    Less -
    Step out and track the wild

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.

    Guided walks in the bush reveal tracks, plants, birds, and the small wonders of the Mara ecosystem.
    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.
    Hot Air Balloon Safari
    Details +
    Less -
    Soar above the savannah

    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.

    Float over the Mara at sunrise for breathtaking views, ending with a bush breakfast in the wild.
    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.
    Birding and Photography
    Details +
    Less -
    Capture the colors of Kenya

    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.

    With over 450 species of birds and spectacular light, the Mara is paradise for birdwatchers and photographers.
    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.
    Sundowners on the Plains
    Details +
    Less -
    Celebrate each safari day

    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.

    Sip a drink as the sun sets over the grasslands, sharing stories and watching wildlife by the golden light.
    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.
    Maasai Community Visit
    Details +
    Less -
    "Stories, songs, and shared traditions"

    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.

    Visit nearby Maasai villages for immersive, respectful cultural experiences that celebrate the heritage, resilience, and traditions of Kenya’s most iconic tribe.
    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.
    Day and Night Game Drives
    Details +
    Less -
    Witness the Mara’s legendary wildlife

    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.

    Explore the Masai Mara on open 4x4 game drives with expert guides, spotting lions, cheetahs, elephants, and the great migration both by day and after dark.
    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.
    Wilderness Mara Birding
    Details +
    Less -
    "Feathered beauty in every canopy"

    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.

    Discover over 450 bird species across wetlands, escarpments, and grasslands, from dazzling bee eaters to rare crowned cranes, perfect for amateur and expert birders alike.
    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.
    Wilderness Mara Game Drives
    Details +
    Less -
    "Where the wild crosses paths with you"

    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.

    Explore the iconic Mara Triangle on daily game drives led by expert guides, tracking big cats, elephants, and dramatic river crossings in one of Kenya’s richest wildlife regions.
    Why you'll stay forever
    Signature Mara Experiences
    Prime Riverfront Location

    The camp sits right on the Mara River, offering wildlife sightings, hippos, and river sunsets from your tent.

    The camp sits right on the Mara River, offering wildlife sightings, hippos, and river sunsets from your tent.
    Eco-Friendly Camp

    Wilderness Mara is fully solar powered, with eco-conscious design and minimal impact on the land and wildlife.

    Wilderness Mara is fully solar powered, with eco-conscious design and minimal impact on the land and wildlife.
    Small and Intimate

    Just eight tents, including a family suite, mean personalized guiding, flexible activities, and real privacy in the bush.

    Just eight tents, including a family suite, mean personalized guiding, flexible activities, and real privacy in the bush.
    Guided Cultural Experiences

    Visit Maasai villages, meet local guides, and experience the living culture that makes the Mara unique.

    Visit Maasai villages, meet local guides, and experience the living culture that makes the Mara unique.
    All-Inclusive Meals and Sundowners

    Enjoy delicious meals and signature sundowners overlooking the Mara, all included with your stay.

    Enjoy delicious meals and signature sundowners overlooking the Mara, all included with your stay.
    Flexible Safari Activities

    Game drives, bush walks, hot air ballooning, and birding all tailored to your interests and wildlife highlights.

    Game drives, bush walks, hot air ballooning, and birding all tailored to your interests and wildlife highlights.
    Onsite Photographic Studio

    Edit, print, and preserve your safari memories right at camp with access to a fully equipped photographic studio designed for wildlife photography enthusiasts.

    Edit, print, and preserve your safari memories right at camp with access to a fully equipped photographic studio designed for wildlife photography enthusiasts.
    Private Tented Suites with a View

    Each suite is perched on a raised platform with expansive marsh views, offering guests a secluded space to unwind in nature without sacrificing comfort.

    Each suite is perched on a raised platform with expansive marsh views, offering guests a secluded space to unwind in nature without sacrificing comfort.
    Prime Location in the Mara Triangle

    Situated in one of the quietest, most wildlife-rich corners of the Maasai Mara, the lodge offers exclusive access to game viewing areas away from the crowds.

    Situated in one of the quietest, most wildlife-rich corners of the Maasai Mara, the lodge offers exclusive access to game viewing areas away from the crowds.
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    YOUR HOST
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    Connections Matter!

    Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team during a live consultation, and together we’ll plan your perfect journey.

    Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

    From the Wild at Heart

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    Name, Date, Source

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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    The camp has the best location in the Mara. We watched elephants crossing the river from our tent every morning. Guides and staff were fantastic.

    Mark L,
    August 2023,
    TripAdvisor

    The wildlife, the Maasai cultural experiences, the food, everything was wonderful. We loved our family suite and the sundowners by the river.

    Sandra R,
    July 2023,
    Trustpilot

    Seeing the great migration up close was a dream come true. The hot air balloon ride is worth every penny.

    Fred S,
    September 2022,
    Expedia
    Where on earth
    BE BOLD.
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    Location
    Kenya / Africa
    -1.4480, 35.0920
    Mara North Conservancy, Masai Mara, Narok County, Kenya
    NEAREST AIRPORT
    Mara North Airstrip HKR, Nairobi Wilson Airport WIL
    Fly from Nairobi Wilson to Mara North Airstrip, 30 minutes drive to camp. Private charters available.
    BEST TIME TO VISIT
    July to October, January to March
    July to October for the great migration and peak wildlife. January to March for green season beauty and fewer visitors.

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    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.
    Book Now
    Let us plan your great Mara adventure

    Contact Wild Earth Stays for a custom safari, combining Wilderness Mara’s iconic wildlife, culture, and luxury with other East Africa highlights.

    Wilderness Safaris
    Wilderness Safaris
    Connections That Truly Matter

    Meet your dedicated Stay Host and the Wild Earth Stays team in a live consultation to plan your perfect journey together.

    Your host will be joined by members of the Wild Earth team to walk you through your stay and answer your questions live.

    Wilderness Mara
    From the Wild at Heart

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    Name, Date, Source

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022

    “Perhaps the most unique feature, is the opportunity to stay under the stars, in the middle of the bush, in the safety of a treehouse!”

    KATRYNM, DEC 2022
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    The camp has the best location in the Mara. We watched elephants crossing the river from our tent every morning. Guides and staff were fantastic.

    Mark L,
    August 2023,
    TripAdvisor

    The wildlife, the Maasai cultural experiences, the food, everything was wonderful. We loved our family suite and the sundowners by the river.

    Sandra R,
    July 2023,
    Trustpilot

    Seeing the great migration up close was a dream come true. The hot air balloon ride is worth every penny.

    Fred S,
    September 2022,
    Expedia