Opened in early 2001, Mara Explorer has elevated the art of the African safari to spectacular new heights. This exclusive five-star camp, situated on a thickly forested river in the middle of the Maasai Mara reserve, offers guests the ultimate wilderness retreat, where you can watch elephants or giraffes drinking from the privacy of your verandah – or from your own outdoor Victorian bathtub! Situated in the heart of the reserve, Explorer enjoys prime views of the spectacular wildebeest migration between June and September, and some of the world’s most rewarding Big Cat sightings during the remainder of the year.




Accommodation

  • 10 tents decorated in distinctive 'Explorer' style
  • Luxurious bathrooms with modern twin facilities
  • Outdoor claws-foot bathtubs
  • Personal tent attendants & radios for tent service.

Facilities

  • Open-air riverfront dining area
  • Intimate lounge and camp library
  • Swimming pool at sister camp
  • Full laundry and valet services
  • Telephone and e-mail services
  • Airstrip 2km from the camp

Activities

  • Game drives with expert local guides
  • Walking safaris in the Mara Conservation Area
  • Riverside bush breakfasts, sundowners and dinners
  • Visits to local villages supported by the camp
  • Transfers for early-morning hot air balloon rides
  • Arrangements for Lake Victoria fishing safaris
  • Lectures and shows on Maasai culture and wildlife