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Sarara Camp

Sarara is one of Kenya’s most luxurious and beloved safari camps, residing in an area of unchallenged natural beauty and guaranteed to inspire. 6 deluxe tents and the two-bedroom Loimugi House have been meticulously placed to augment the stunning views of the Matthews Mountain Range and the frequently visited animal watering hole. Visitors here will find anything they could ever dream of having in their safari experience – vibrant wildlife, gorgeous surroundings, a unique and dynamic culture, and the forging of memories that will last a lifetime.

Serian’s Nkorombo

Nkorombo is Serian’s most rustic and peaceful tented camp, set on an private stretch of the Mara River in the North Mara Conservancy. Tucked away in the shelter of the trees, you’ll find the perfect little hideaway where you can reconnect with nature and discover a newfound appreciation for the simpler delights of life on safari. Designed to seamlessly blend into its surroundings, the camp is made up of just 5 traditional safari tents that promise an exclusive and authentic adventure. Despite its low elevation, Nkorombo has gorgeous sweeping views of the river and the golden plains beyond, as well as the vibrant populations of animals that reside close by.

Sentinel Mara Camp

If you’re seeking beauty and peace in the wilderness then you need look no further than Sentinel Mara Camp. This small 8-tented camp lies along the forested banks of the Mara River, ready to offer an authentic, close to nature, luxury adventure. From its prime location, guest can watch the wilderness play out before their eyes without even leaving the premise – crocodiles dozing on the sandbanks, hippos wallowing in the water, elephant herds coming for a drink and cooling splash. Sentinel guides itself with a committed ethos of safe and sustainable environmental stewardship and their business operations are always mindful of the potential environmental and social impacts.

Sala’s Camp

Sala’s Camp is renowned for providing an authentic and understated safari experience, where guests will discover a perfect balance between tradition and modernity. Unlike many other destinations in the Maasai Mara, this tented camp has brilliant views of both the Mara plains and the Serengeti National Park, and guests will be among the first to witness the annual Great Migration as it arrives in Kenya from Tanzania. Sala’s Camp prides itself on its warmth and hospitality, with a phenomenal team, many of whom come from local Maasai communities and grew up in perfect harmony with the wilderness. Although small, Sala’s Camp makes big impressions. The Mara is teeming with wildlife all year round. Elephant sightings are best between December and March, while the Great Migration begins in June and lasts until September, and the Big Cats tend to have their cubs around June and July.

Sarara Tree Camp

Sarara Tree Camp embodies the same vibrant atmosphere as its sister, Sarara Camp. Located in a forest glade within the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Sarara Treehouses combines luxurious accommodation with wild adventure as wildlife roams the forest floor below. While only an hour’s walk or a 20 minute drive from its sister camp, Sarara Tree Camp feels like a world of its own, nestled in a verdant forest instead of on more open plains. This off the grid hideaway is entirely eco-friendly, ‘with every precaution and expense taken to preserve the natural habitat surrounding it.’ But what really makes Sarara Tree Camp special is the sense of culture and connection with the local Samburu people.

Spirit of the Maasai Mara

Spirit of the Maasai Mara is somewhere the spirit can roam free, learn and rejuvenate. This deluxe boutique lodge is based in the Siana Conservancy, overlooking the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which hosts the epic Great Migration every year. The conservancy’s exclusivity offers visitors some of the very best viewings of wildlife with the local waterhole and much visited salt lick right on the doorstep without the chaos or crowding of mass tourism. so the experiences are truly your own. Merging sustainability with tourism is at the heart of Spirit’s ethos and they proudly support a variety of projects and initiatives supporting local communities and the environment to make this coexistence a permanent and rewarding reality.

Kitich Forest Camp

Withdrawn from the dry savannah plains and secluded in verdant ancient forests, Kitich is like no other camp in East Africa. On the slopes the Matthews Mountain Range you can step into a world held in harmony between the indigenous Samburu people and the beasts roaming the age-old forest, untarnished by urban modernity. With only 6 tents available, you’ll truly feel like you’re part of this world too. Instead of traditional game drives, you can pick from up to 22 walking trails that’ll take you deep into the forests where you can walk alongside crystal clear streams, follow the trodden tracks made by elephants, or stalk a wandering lioness with your trusty Samburu guide.

Governors’ Mugie House

On a sweeping hill, Governors’ Mugie House overlooks the colourful landscape of the Laikipia plateau – golden savannah plains beneath azure skies, scatterings of acacia trees and olive forests that are home to bountiful numbers of buffalo, elephants, big cats, as well wildlife endemic in north Kenya such as Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeet and Reticulated Giraffe. This chic safari lodge offers a fantastic range of activities and amenities from game drives to golfing to guided nature walks, making it the ideal destination for a full 360 experience. Set in the private Mugie Wildlife Conservancy, Mugie House embodies the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity, and expands on the already diverse selection of exceptional wildlife locations that characterises the safari adventure at the Governors’ Collection.

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Deep in the Laikipia region, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp sits quietly along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, a peaceful and warmly welcoming safari camp. With just 7 guest tents, there’s great flexibility that allows your stay to be tailored just for you and the team are well known for going that extra mile. Ol Pejeta is a fantastic safari for families with their creatively designed Junior Ranger Programme to keep children entertained while also meaningfully engaging them with things like wildlife protection and nature conservation. Because of its location within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, visitors will be privy to some truly exceptional and awe-inspiring safari experiences, first and foremost the chance to see the last two white rhinos in the entire world.

Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp is a luxurious and intimate unfenced tented camp, perfect for anyone who wants to experience a true African safari. Serving as a perfect hideaway in the outstanding area of Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kicheche Bush Camp attracts amateur and professional photographers alike, all of whom trust the Kicheche approach to a day on safari. This safe and exciting environment allows you to see the best of African wildlife roaming around its native homeland, and take fantastic photos of the experience that you can treasure forever.