Mara Bush Camp is a mobile camp and discreetly ‘tucked away’ in a riverine forest on the banks of the seasonal Olare Orok River. It is less than 1 km from Ol Kiombo airstrip and hence situated in the Maasai Mara heartland. Mara Bush Camp is small & offers personalized services while providing all amenities to make you feel at home. Get spoilt after an exhilarating day out in the bush in your luxurious walk–in tent with a spacious veranda overlooking the Olare Orok & its numerous hippos.
All 12 river front tents have been hotelsd far enough apart to guarantee complete tranquillity & privacy. The luxury tents are equipped with a comfortable 4 Poster bed (double / twin available on request) with a mosquito net, en-suite flushing toilet and sink unit in the bathroom with running water, hot bucket shower, clothes rack & storage chest, writing desk & veranda furniture, 1 litre of Mineral water daily to brush your teeth, towels & shampoo / conditioner & liquid wash soap. A fully equipped Mess Tent is situated close by, where all meals are served. Adjoining, is a luxurious and comfortable Lounge Tent, where one can meet up with other clients to exchange safari experiences and highlights of the day or catch up on reading a book from the in-house library. A Sundowner cocktail will help you unwind in front of a cozy campfire under the African stars with all its sounds of nature. All meals at the camp are freshly prepared by the camp’s head chef, offering buffet lunches and set a’ la carte dinners. Our chef will also ensure that picnic meals are readily available for all those who prefer to stay out in the bush all day long. This is particularly interesting for photographers and keen game viewers. Early morning coffee / tea can be served on your private tent veranda. The camp is fully solar powered, but a Generator (well tucked away to ensure that there is no noise pollution) is available to provide power in order to charge all cameras & equipment.
Mara Bush Camp is not fenced, therefore Maasai ‘Morani’s (warriors) will look out for your safety while you are sleeping. The camp is for the visitor who appreciates simplicity and privacy away from mass tourism and wants to enjoy an authentic ‘safari’ experience rather than a large, crowded lodge with swimming pool & entertainment. Are YOU dreaming of sleeping under canvas out in the bush as it was 100 years ago?
The Lounge offers a cosy seating area including a bar. This is an ideal surrounding to relax before or after meals and meet other clients to exchange safari experiences and highlights of the day.
Cameras & other equipment can also be re-charged here.
Our camp chef will pamper you with exquisite culinary delights for all tastes. You will be surprised at the delicacies he can prepare in the middle of the wilderness.
Enjoy your meals in a beautiful ambience surrounded by the sounds of the African nature and its inhabitants.
The Luxury walk-in tents are equipped with large comfortable beds, mosquito nets, clothes rack, carpet and writing desk. The en-suite bathrooms have a flush toilet and hand washbasin. All tents have been hotelsd far from each other to guarantee complete privacy and have a verandah with sun chairs.
There are cowbells fixed outside your tent if you require assistance or in case of an emergency. A watchman will come to your tent immediately.
Showers: Mara Bush Camp is a seasonal, eco-friendly camp with no permanent structures hence it can be brought down without any damage to the environment. ‘Bucket’ showers are offered in the tents. The water supply comes from a nearby spring / water station in Talek / Sekenani village and is treated and completely safe. Please inform your room steward what time you would like to take your shower – the water gets heated up for your comfort, taking approx. 20 minutes until its ready. The Manager will also ask you the previous evening for your preferred wake up call and shower time.
Toilet: Water is a precious commodity in the Masai Mara and we kindly request you to use the flush toilets sparingly. Every flush uses 12 liters of water which is drawn by hand from the spring / river.
Washbasin: Each tent has a washing basin with cold water. The water may be used to wash hands and face but not for brushing your teeth. Complimentary mineral water is provided in each tent for this as well as shampoo, soaps and other accessories.