Sala's Camp
traditional Camp | Maasai Mara Nat'l Reserve, Kenya
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Sala’s Camp is located in the southern reaches of the Maasai Mara near the confluence of the Sand and Keekerok rivers, which lure thirsty wildlife from the surrounding plains, including those crossing over from the Serengeti. The camp, which features eight exclusive tented suites, pairs tradition with understated luxury and an intimate setting that allows unique access to one of the wildest and most remote regions of the reserve, Human crowds are non-existent, but the area teems with wild animals.
Our Expert Says
If you like gin and tonics and watching game in the shade… Sala’s Camp is for you! While the hammock swinging in the afternoon breeze and the relaxed “toes-in-the-sand” vibe at Sala’s Camp may channel your inner Jimmy Buffett, the density of wildlife on display in the nearby Sand River bed is sure to remind you that you’re not in the Caribbean, but in the heart of the famous Maasai Mara. Everyone gushes about Sala’s stellar location on the river’s banks, but what I love most is the home-away-from-home atmosphere, from the cheery hospitality to the informal candlelit dinners.
– Jordy Oleson
The Camp
Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Number of Tents: 8
Sala's Camp offers eight en suite tents, including a tent designated for families or honeymooners, and both a family suite and a luxury tent with private plunge pools. The five traditional tents are made of canvas and feature stunning bed frames made of olive wood logs as well as en suite bathrooms with hot showers, plumbed with running water and flushing toilets. Comforts include toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, body lotion and mosquito repellent as well as terry cloth robes and a flashlight for use after dark. A hammock overlooks the surrounding savanna. The stunning new family suite affords guests the luxury of taking meals on the private veranda and swimming in the private dip pool. Dinner is typically served beneath the stars. Central living areas open to all guests have a relaxed ambience, as warm breezes waft through and the draped canvas beats with the gentle wind.
Facilities & Amenities
- En suite bathroom with shower
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap, body lotion and mosquito repellent
- 220v charging outlets in main area
- Central safe
- Private plunge pool in family suite and one luxury tent
- Wi-Fi in main area
- Laundry included
- Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
- Credit cards accepted (Visa)
- No air conditioning, hair dryer, or telephone, and intermittent cellular coverage
Wildlife Viewing & Activities
Sala’s Camp is in a prime location in the southern reaches of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, very close to the border of Tanzania, so much so that your views are often of the Serengeti rather than the Mara. At the confluence of the Sand and Keekerok rivers, this is an ideal area for viewing animals. The wildebeest migration thunders past Sala's Camp anytime between June and September every year as it moves from the Serengeti into the Maasai Mara and then back. Year-round birds, mammals and more are also on display. Activities include wildlife drives in 4x4 safari vehicles and optional hot air ballooning (extra cost) at dawn, taking in a panoramic view of the savanna and iconic wildlife herds. The area is known for resident big cats, and all of the Big Five are on view here—elephant, lion, leopard, rhinoceros and buffalo.
The Maasai Mara is home to an abundance of resident wildlife year-round. The great migration of nearly two million wildebeest and zebra is at its peak between late July and early October, while the local Loita wildebeest migration typically arrives in June. Other typical sightings may include a number of antelopes, endemic birds and reptiles. Exact sightings will depend on rain patterns and wildlife movements.
| Country | Park/Reserve |
Black Rhino
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Buffalo
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Cheetah
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Eland
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Elephant
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Giraffe
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Hippo
|
Hyena
|
Leopard
|
Lion
|
Wildebeest
|
Zebra
|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Maasai Mara Nat'l Reserve |
| Usually viewed | Frequently viewed | Occasionally viewed | Sporadically viewed | Rarely to never viewed |
Climate
| Month | Max | Min | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75° F | 55° F | 0.55 in |
| 23° C | 12° C | 14 mm | |
| February | 79° F | 54° F | 1.65 in |
| 26° C | 12° C | 42 mm | |
| March | 79° F | 55° F | 2.87 in |
| 26° C | 12° C | 73 mm | |
| April | 77° F | 59° F | 5.0 in |
| 25° C | 15° C | 127 mm | |
| May | 75° F | 57° F | 5.98 in |
| 23° C | 13° C | 152 mm | |
| June | 72° F | 54° F | 4.25 in |
| 22° C | 12° C | 108 mm | |
| July | 73° F | 54° F | 5.55 in |
| 22° C | 12° C | 141 mm | |
| August | 73° F | 54° F | 6.42 in |
| 22° C | 12° C | 163 mm | |
| September | 77° F | 55° F | 4.09 in |
| 25° C | 12° C | 104 mm | |
| October | 79° F | 57° F | 3.31 in |
| 26° C | 13° C | 84 mm | |
| November | 73° F | 57° F | 2.2 in |
| 22° C | 13° C | 56 mm | |
| December | 73° F | 54° F | 1.1 in |
| 22° C | 12° C | 28 mm |
Conservation
Sala's Camp is deeply aware of the delicate balance between tourism, community and conservation, and how one's actions can affect each element of this triangle to facilitate positive change and development. The communities living in proximity to Sala's are key to the preservation of the wilderness area and the resident wildlife. These communities are some of the poorest in Kenya, with the least access to healthcare and education. This combination of poverty, poor health and lack of education in such proximity to wildlife is a huge threat to conservation. The camp is supporting conservation and community development through a few carefully chosen projects, all of which directly conserve big cats and address the primary causes of their decline while meeting the most important needs of the surrounding communities, gaining leverage and trust.
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