The Camp

Location: Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Number of Cottages: 7

Saruni Mara is situated in a secluded corner of the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, a private conservancy that is home to only a small selection of camps, providing the utmost exclusivity. The camp has just five double cottages, made of plaster walls at the back, thatched roofs and canvas walls along the private veranda with views over the woodlands and savanna. A private family villa features two en suite rooms connected by a shared living room and expansive wooden deck. The private Nyati House is booked exclusively and is located a five-minute drive away from Saruni Mara in its own secluded valley. Every cottage, the villa and the house have en suite bathrooms with fully plumbed facilities. There is a Maasai wellbeing spa, available for massage treatments in the serenity of the surrounding environment.

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Facilities & Amenities

• En suite bathroom
• Soap, shampoo and lotion
• Hairdryer available on request
• 220v charging outlets in room
• In-room safe
• Massage (extra cost)
• Wi-Fi in main areas
• Laundry included
• Local drinks included (house alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks)

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Wildlife Viewing & Activities

At Saruni Mara, Maasai warriors guide you, sharing their ancient wisdom and local knowledge of the animals, their way of life and their secret corners of the most iconic and celebrated game reserve in Kenya, a truly authentic safari experience. Activities revolve around early morning and late afternoon wildlife drives as well as night game drives to see nocturnal animals and predators becoming active after dark. Guided walks and cultural activities are also on offer in this private conservancy. Guests can also venture into the Maasai Mara Game Reserve to see even more, but the exclusive nature of the conservancy means you can see all the wildlife and action in close proximity and even within camp without having to encounter the crowds of the main park.

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

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