at the doorstep of Mara national reserve
Basecamp Masai Mara is as much a home as it is a travel destination. Guests become more than visitors, they become part of the Maasai community. Join us around the fireplace, for storytelling and stargazing. This camp is our own cradle of mankind, where our journey once began.
Situated along the Talek river in a tropical forest, you are co-existing with the birds and monkeys in the trees outside your tent.
The Masai Mara National Reserve is just across the river, home to the highest density of wildlife in the world, the Big 5, and the 7th wonder of the world- The Wildebeest Migration.
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At Basecamp Masai Mara we offer seventeen double riverside tents, all built along the banks of the Talek River, the natural border to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The dense riverbed foliage allows for maximum privacy and comfort, without compromising the view of the Masai Mara National Reserve. With more than 286 identified bird species, you are certain to wake to a symphony of birdsong while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara.
The camp provides an excellent base for exploring nature conservation like the Basecamp Nature Forest and Community-based initiatives like the Masai Beading Center (Basecamp Maasai Brand) to promote & preserve local culture and talent. While here experience a combination of authentic hosting and cultural immersion in the company of local Maasai hosts and guides.
Each double tent offers king-size double or twin beds, a bathroom featuring bio-flush toilets and two solar-heated showers, one inside and one open-air safari shower, free in-room Wifi, a private deck where you have a direct view of the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The family tent has two separate wings, each featuring a double bed with a shared bathroom area. The tent offers free in-room Wifi, a larger deluxe balcony to give families or groups a chance to socialize in complete privacy.
Dinner is a memorable time of the day, and the option of where to dine is up to you. The camp’s restaurant is located right next to the Talek River with amazing views over the Savannah. Since the restaurant is for communal use, we request all our guests to be courteous towards the people they are sharing the space with and keep their mobile phones in silent mode while enjoying their meals at the restaurant (it is a Mobile-free Zone). We extend this request to the lounge area, where we kindly ask all our guests to keep their phones in silent mode.
The prices are based on per person sharing a tent. Prices include accommodation, all meals, mineral water, airstrip transfers, shared game drive safaris and Masai Mara Park fees. Extra fees are for domestic and international flights. Single supplement is 105 USD per person per night. Children 3-12 years sharing a tent with adults pay 50% of the full rate.
Our Basecamps
Basecamp Masai Mara Riverview Double Tent
Guided game drive safaris and transfers between our safari camps are included in the price. Domestic flights between Nairobi and Mara and all ground transfers in Nairobi are additional. We will arrange this for you.
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Our Basecamps
Basecamp Masai Mara Riverview Family Tent
Guided game drive safaris and transfers between our safari camps are included in the price. Domestic flights between Nairobi and Mara and all ground transfers in Nairobi are additional. We will arrange this for you.
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Book your trip to experience the magic of Africa during this 6-day wildlife safari while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara and Leopard Hill. These camps are situated in the most scenic locations in two different all year round wildlife-rich destinations, Masai Mara and Mara Naboisho Wildlife Conservancy
Embark on this 9-day safari that allows you to have a taste of Masai Mara while staying in all Basecamp safari camps. Our camps are complemented by the difference in locations and architectural character, each with the world´s highest density of year-round wildlife on its doorstep.
A subtle refuge among the wild, the eco-conscious Basecamp Masai Mara provides the perfect combination of authentic hosting, cultural immersion and world-class game viewing experiences. From the end of June onwards, more than 1.5 million wildebeest, zebras, and antelopes will dot the great plains of the Mara, as the great wildebeest migration unfolds.
Witness as the Great Wildebeest Migration unfolds while staying at our safari camps. Our safari camps are ideally placed in the most scenic locations in Masai Mara and Mara Naboisho wildlife conservancy to let you be at the heart of the Great Wildebeest Migration.
Walking on the Savannah is a truly exceptional experience only permitted inside private conservancies such as Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Enjoy privacy and get close to the African nature while staying in our safari camps allowing you to access wildlife-rich areas in Masai Mara.
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Enjoy an unbeatable blend of excitement and relaxation holiday experience when you combine a classic Masai Mara safari with a relaxing beach holiday in Diani.
5-day family safari
Immerse yourself in nature in the most pristine environments set against the backdrops of Masai Mara while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara a safari camp that embraces the region’s communities, culture, wildlife and its environment to become the paradigm of a symphonic eco-retreat and Eagle View a plush permanent camp that provides remote and exclusive tented accommodation in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Enjoy personalized service and comfort at this tranquil oasis where both the young and the young at heart are catered for.
Enjoy a family safari while staying at Basecamp Masai Mara in Masai Mara and Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Our camps are complemented by the difference in location and architectural character offering different dimensions of being on safari. We have plenty of safari activities planned for the whole family.
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As an Affiliate Member, we share The Long Run’s drive to support the highest standards in sustainable tourism via the 4Cs — Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. We have demonstrated this commitment by signing the Long Run Charter and are active supporters of The Long Run and its members and the 4Cs. Read More
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Securing the future
When Basecamp was founded in 1998 the founder, Svein Wilhelmsen signed a lease agreement with the Maasai chief at the time, the la...
