The Camp

Location: Maasai Mara, Kenya
Number of Tents: 7

Naibor Camp’s seven spacious canvas tents are carefully positioned among the trees for total privacy and seclusion. Each is a self-contained unit complete with shady veranda, king-size bed made from local fig wood, comfortable sofa and wool rugs. An en-suite bathroom features his-and-hers wash basins, flush toilet and safari shower. Enjoy fine dinners at the banquet table in the communal “mess tent,” complete with bar and library, and comfortable floor cushions and sofas that invite relaxing. Or, enjoy a meal beneath the shady trees overlooking a wide bend of the river where a resident pod of hippos provides entertainment. Follow a lantern-lit walkway to the campfire, the perfect place to end the day while sharing safari stories beneath the stars. Naibor Camp also offers massage, reflexology, manicures and pedicures at the Naibor Spa. An on-site boutique sells a selecion of locally made crafts.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom with safari shower
• 220v charging outlets in main area
• Spa treatments (extra cost)
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)
• No air conditioning, hair dryer, telephone, Internet or cellular coverage

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

Naibor Camp is a superb location from which to explore the Maasai Mara and its vast array of wildlife. Numerous species of herbivores and ungulates support the many carnivores living here. Exceptional wildlife viewing happens throughout the year, and from July to November the annual wildebeest migration passes through the area. Naibor Camp is ideally located close to all the major wildebeest crossing sites over the Mara River. The main focus at Naibor is daily game drives in open-sided 4X4 Land Cruisers to observe and photograph the extraordinary concentrations of wildlife. Bush meals and sundowners are highlights while out on a drive. Cultural visits to nearby Maasai villages just outside the reserve can also be arranged, for a chance to observe traditional dances and interact with the local people. Another option is a hot air balloon flight over the vast grasslands teeming with wildlife, with a champagne breakfast upon landing.

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.

Click here to view our Great Migration Map

Climate

Conservation

Naibor Camp aids and involves nearby Maasai communities in preserving wildlife and environment, which provides them with a source of income. Rural populations are able to benefit from their natural resources in a sustainable and non-destructive manner, in order to be better able to care for their families and improve their standard of living. Naibor employs staff from the nearby community; in addition, the community receives a direct contribution on a per-night basis for every guest in the camp. These contributions are dedicated to community social development projects. Naibor also helps to channel donations into local micro-finance, health and education projects. The Naibor Shop is specifically aimed at providing an outlet for locally made Maasai crafts, providing the people with a market for their artistic talents. The women rely on the sale of their intricately beaded jewelry to bring in vital money to school, feed and provide medical care for their children.

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