Lerai Safari Camp

Masai Mara

What We Love

Only permanent safari camp the Olerai Private Conservancy
Small & intimate camp – only 6 luxury tents
Highest number of giraffe & eland in the region
Beautiful views over the plains & a seasonal river
Hot air balloon safaris & horse riding
Game drives, walking safaris, bush picnics & spa treatments

Why Lerai Safari Camp?

Lerai Safari Camp is the only permanent safari lodge in the 5,000-acre Olerai Conservancy, which forms part of the greater Masai Mara ecosystem in southern Kenya.

Experience

With an excellent location just west of the Masai Mara & 15 miles north of the Serengeti, Lerai Safari Camp boasts magnificent views over the game-packed plains, which is home to the highest number of giraffe & eland in the region.

Stay

The camp is small & intimate, ensuring a boutique-type safari experience in a wild & remote setting. There are only 6 elegant safari tents made from canvas, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom.

The camps’ main area includes a lounge, bar & dining area which overlooks the vast plains & seasonal river.

Activities

Camp activities at Lerai include day & night game drives with professional rangers, walking safaris, hot air balloon rides over the game-packed plains, excursions to Maasai villages, horse riding as well as breakfast & lunch in the bush.

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Lodges

Angama Mara

Angama Mara has it all – a spectacular setting, glorious views & luxurious interiors. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, this owner-run safari lodge overlooks Kenya’s Masai Mara & is considered by many as one of the best game reserves on the continent. With an unbeatable location in the Mara Triangle, close to the Wildebeest Migration’s river crossing hotspot, it is not surprising that guests return to this piece of paradise year upon year. The views are simply magnificent! Guests can sip on a sundowner while watching hot air balloons drift by or enjoy their delicious garden-to-table cuisine, proudly prepared by an Angama chef.

Basecamp Masai Mara

Basecamp Masai Mara is set on the banks of the Talek River in a private concession, a short drive from Kenya’s Masai Mara gate. This ideal location to the park provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities combined with some of the best walking safaris in East Africa. The Masai Mara National Reserve – Kenya’s premier wildlife destination – is just across the river & home to the highest density of wildlife in the world, which includes the Big 5 & the 7th wonder of the world – the Wildebeest Migration.

Bateleur Camp

With a spectacular forest setting on the edge of the Masai Mara’s endless plains, lies Bateleur Camp. In fact, its superb location is so beautiful – it was used for the iconic closing scenes of the film ‘Out of Africa.’ Guests staying at Bateleur Camp can expect excellent year-round game viewing & amazing opportunities to observe the Great Migration between August & November.

Cottars 1920's Camp

Cottars 1920’s, an award-winning traditional tented safari camp is set within a private concession in the Masai Mara & borders the Serengeti & Loliondo Reserves in Kenya. Cottars’ ideal position means that guests can witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration between May & October & enjoy excellent Big 5 game viewing year-round. The reserve is also home to high concentrations of predators such as lion, leopard & cheetah. Nestled under acacia trees with expansive views across the Mara, the camp takes you back in time to a golden era when safaris were all about adventure & romance.

Elephant Pepper Camp

Elephant Pepper Camp, a traditional tented safari camp is set within a natural forest of ebony & elephant pepper trees, overlooking the Mara plains in Kenya. In season, this fantastic location becomes the vantage point for the spectacular annual migration of wildebeest & zebra – a bucket list experience that should be on everyone’s list. With its remote location in the Masai Mara - a World Heritage Site - guests can expect excellent year-round game viewing as well as frequent sightings of big cats, elephants & large herds of plains game.

Encounter Mara

Set deep in the heart of the Masai Mara’s Naibosho Conservancy in Kenya, the award-winning Encounter Mara offers spectacular views over the plains & is the ideal base from which to observe the annual Wildebeest Migration in season. This eco-friendly luxury tented camp will not disappoint when it comes to wildlife viewing. The Mara Naibosho Conservancy offers a high density of wildlife & a low density of tourists, ensuring guests have an authentic safari – away from crowds. Encounter Mara comprises 10 luxury safari tents, including 2 triple rooms, all nestled in the shade of a thick forest with sweeping views over the savanna plains.

Entim Mara

Entim means ‘forest’ in Maasai – aptly so, because Entim Mara boasts a spectacular setting on the edge of the riverine woodlands overlooking Kenya’s Mara River. With an unbeatable riverfront location - the same river where over a million wildebeest, zebra & antelopes cross each year – guests can witness this spectacular river crossing from the comfort of the camp’s viewing deck as well as from all the tents! The Great Migration takes place between July & October each year & when the wildebeest hesitate on the riverbank for days before taking the leap. Entim’s guests are not missing out on any of the action. Entim guests are usually first on the scene & in the middle of all the action without tourist traffic around.

Governors' IL Moran Camp

Nestled deep within a forested area in Kenya’s Masai Mara, Governors’ IL Moran is considered one of the area’s premier safari camps & boasts spectacular views over the Mara River. Not only is the camp an ideal choice for witnessing the annual Wildebeest Migration between July & October, but guests can also expect fantastic year-round wildlife viewing, including the Big 5. Honeymooners & romantics will fall in love with Governors’ IL Moran since the camp is intimate, beautifully designed & offers romantic candlelit bush dinners.

Karen Blixen Camp

Deep in the heart of the Masai Mara’s North Conservancy & overlooking the Mara River, lies Karen Blixen Camp – a luxurious & eco-friendly tented haven. The conservancy is home to a variety of wildlife, especially big cats, & a key dispersal area of the annual Great Wildebeest Migration – the largest terrestrial mammal migration in the world. With a prime riverfront setting, Karen Blixen guests can enjoy amazing armchair game viewing from the comfort of the lodge’s viewing deck as well as from their tents.

Kicheche Mara Camp

Kicheche Mara Camp boasts a spectacular location in the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya’s world-renowned Masai Mara – a World Heritage Site that is known for its annual Wildebeest Migration. Not only can guests witness the Great Migration in season, but expect phenomenal year-round wildlife viewing. Because this luxury tented camp is unfenced, animals easily move in & out of camp, ensuring an authentic & wild safari experience.

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, one of Kenya’s best-loved safari lodges, is set within a private concession next to the world-renowned Masai Mara & lies directly in the path of Africa’s iconic Wildebeest Migration. (August – November) Offering magical views over the Mara plains & Sabaringo River, Kichwa Tembo is the ideal place from which to witness how millions of animals move between Tanzania’s Serengeti & Kenya’s Masai Mara. Accommodation comprises 12 classic tents, 20 superior tents, 8 superior view tents & 3 family tents, each equipped with en-suite facilities.

Lerai Safari Camp

Lerai Safari Camp is the only permanent safari lodge in the 5,000-acre Olerai Conservancy, which forms part of the greater Masai Mara ecosystem in southern Kenya. With an excellent location just west of the Masai Mara & 15 miles north of the Serengeti, Lerai Safari Camp boasts magnificent views over the game-packed plains, which is home to the highest number of giraffe & eland in the region. The camp is small & intimate, ensuring a boutique-type safari experience in a wild & remote setting. There are only 6 elegant safari tents made from canvas, each equipped with an en-suite bathroom.

Little Governors' Camp

Utterly secluded & reachable only by boat across the Mara River, Little Governors’ Camp boasts a spectacular location on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. After a boat ride & a short, escorted walk through a riverine forest, this eco-friendly safari camp is utterly quiet & undisturbed. The camp & tents are tucked around a large waterhole that teems with wildlife & birds, so Little Governors’ Camp provides action during & after game drives.

Mahali Mzuri

The luxurious Mahali Mzuri, an all-inclusive tented camp is set deep within the heart of the Motorogi Conservancy – one of the greater Masai Mara’s private wildlife regions. Positioned in the path of the world-famous annual Great Migration, Mahali Mzuri – Sir Richard Branson’s safari camp – provides front-row views to action-packed wildlife encounters & jaw-dropping views over the vast plains. Incomparable in design & built to leave a minimal environmental footprint, the camp’s ideal position allows guests to explore 13,500 hectares of pristine bush.

Mara Bushtops Camp

Mara Bushtops Camp is perched on a hillside overlooking the valley & Siana Hills, amid 60,000 hectares of the Mara Siana Wildlife Conservancy, which directly borders the Masai Mara itself. This luxury tented camp overlooks a natural waterhole & salt lick - attracting a variety of wildlife, like giraffe, zebra & many other animals, so guests can enjoy armchair game viewing from the comfort of the lodge’s main deck. Mara Bushtops Camp is an ideal choice for safari-goers looking for great game viewing, spectacular views, luxury tented accommodation & exceptional service.

Mara Expedition Camp

The intimate & exclusive Mara Expedition Camp enjoys an ideal forest location in the northern Masai Mara overlooking Kenya’s wildlife-rich savanna. With an ideal location close to its sister camp – Mara Plains – the camp has a traditional safari feel with no set schedule. Guests can set out in their own time for a day’s game viewing in the Masai Mara. Since there are only 5 tents, it is easy to book the camp exclusively & enjoy a private safari with family or friends.

Mara Intrepids Camp

Shaded by large trees & spread out along the Talek River, Mara Intrepids Camp sits at the confluence of the Masai Mara’s 4 game viewing areas. Only a short drive away is the Mara River, where one can witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration river crossing which takes place between July & August each year. The camp is fenced, which makes it an ideal choice for families who wish to let their children roam freely between safari activities. The fun-filled Adventurers’ Club will keep the young ones entertained by teaching them about survival skills & conservation.

Mara Nyika

With a spectacular setting under grand thorn trees on the privately managed Naboisho Conservancy in the greater Masai Mara ecosystem, Mara Nyika is an ideal choice for the discerning traveller looking for a romantic & undiluted visual wildlife experience. In each luxury tented suite, guests will find a Canon 5D camera body, 100-400mm & 24-70mm lenses as well as Swarovski binoculars that will enhance safari enthusiasts’ time in the bush. Guests staying at Mara Nyika will be able to explore the Masai Mara in exclusive comfort – from luxurious game viewing vehicles to the 1,000 sq feet suites.

Mara Plains Camp

The exclusive & boutique-style Mara Plains Camp is set within the Olare Motogori Conservancy on the northern border of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This area is not only rich in wildlife, but particularly known for its reliable predator sightings. Personal guides will take you on a journey through Kenya’s premier wildlife destination in safari vehicles that have been designed for avid photographers. With only 4 guests per vehicle & a limited number of vehicles allowed in the private conservancy, guests can enjoy & authentic & intimate safari experience.

Mara Toto Camp

With an ideal setting on the edge of the Ntiakitiak River, just a few kilometres from its sister camp, Mara Plains – Mara Toto takes you back to East Africa’s romantic safari era. Drawing from Africa’s original explorers’ designs, this 19th-century styled expedition camp is perfectly positioned to take advantage of 2 migrations – the famous annual Serengeti Migration as well as the Green Season Migration from Loita Plains where an additional 50,000 wildebeest & 100,000 zebras compete for greener pastures. Here, safari activities take place in both the Masai Mara ecosystem as well as the more private 70,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, offering safari-goers the best of both worlds.

Naboisho Camp

With an ideal location in the private Naboisho Conservancy east of Kenya’s Masai Mara, Naboisho Camp offers stylish safari accommodation & excellent year-round game viewing. Famed for its annual Wildebeest Migration that takes place between July & November, guests from across the globe agree that this is a bucket list destination that never fails to impress. There are 9 spacious tented suites at Naboisho Camp, 2 of which are family units that can sleep 4 people. Each tent has an en-suite bathroom with an indoor shower, outdoor bucket shower & private veranda furnished with a day bed – the ideal post-game drive relaxation spot.

Naibor Camp

Naibor Camp boasts a remarkable location on the banks of the Talek River deep in the heart of one of Kenya’s World Heritage Sites – the iconic Masai Mara. The camp’s strategic setting close to major crossing points over the Mara River makes this an ideal spot to witness millions of animals move through the area during the annual Wildebeest Migration. Contemporary in style, yet uniquely traditional – the way a safari camp should be – Naibor Camp is a wonderful choice for couples or honeymooners who are looking for an authentic wilderness experience.

Ngare Serian

Ngare Serian boats a secluded setting in the private Mara North Conservancy in Kenya & is perfectly positioned to take advantage of their exclusive conservation area – 1,500 acres that are not shared with anyone else! Here in their own slice of Africa, guests can make their childhood dreams come true. Tucked away in the bush & a mere gentle stroll from camp is ‘The Nest,’ a treehouse sleep-out that is ideal for a small family with young children as well as a romantic night out for adventurous couples. The small & intimate camp comprises only 4 luxury tents dotted along the riverbank, which makes Ngare Serian a wonderful choice for exclusive-use bookings.

Offbeat Mara Camp

Offbeat Mara is a small, traditional safari camp, situated within the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy in Kenya. The conservancy is only open to member camps, thus limiting the number of safari vehicles & keeping the footprint light. Is no surprise that Offbeat Mara offers some of the best wildlife viewing in the Masai Mara. Their resident lions – The Offbeat Pride – are frequently seen within a short distance from camp & can regularly be heard roaring in the Offbeat Valley.

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara

Within the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the Masai Mara Reserve, lies Ol Seki Hemingways, a beautiful private tented camp with breathtaking views. The conservancy limits the number of safari vehicles, so guests staying at Ol Seki can have an authentic & intimate safari experience. Ol Seki – named after the sandpiper tree – is perched on a ridge overlooking the plains, so it is fitting that the innovative architecture echoes the panoramic views.

Porini Lion Camp

Porini Lion Camp is set along the banks of the Ntiaktiak River within the exclusive Olare Motogori Conservancy, a private safari haven bordering the Masai Mara in Kenya. This eco-friendly safari camp has been designed to have a minimum environmental impact by having no permanent structures & using a solar-powered electricity supply. Porini Lion Camp offers a traditional safari experience in luxury tents as well as a range of exciting wildlife activities.

Porini Mara Camp

Porini Mara Camp is set within the exclusive Ol Kineyi Conservancy, a private safari haven bordering the Masai Mara in Kenya. The conservancy belongs to the local Maasai community who have recently set aside the area as a sanctuary for wildlife, resulting in an abundance of game – putting Porini Mara on the map as a sought-after safari destination. Porini Mara Camp offers a traditional safari experience in luxury tents as well as a range of exciting wildlife activities.

Rekero Camp

Overlooking the beautiful Talek River in the Masa Mara Game Reserve, you will find the charming & seasonal Rekero Camp. Ideally positioned, close to 3 regular river crossing points, guests can witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration as they migrate on their annual journey across crocodile-infested waters. This region of the Masai Mara is also famous for being big cat territory. Species to look forward to seeing include lion, leopard & cheetah as well as elephant, black rhino & hippo.

Richard's River Camp

Richard’s River Camp - as the name suggests – enjoys a beautiful setting on the banks of the Njageteck River in the exclusive Mara North Conservancy in Kenya’s Masai Mara. Here, guests can witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration where vast numbers of wildebeest, zebra & other antelope move in an annual pattern - which is fairly predictable - between the Serengeti & the Masai Mara. The area is home to an abundance of wildlife & offers reliable big cat sightings year-round.

Sala's Camp

In a shady forest overlooking the Sand River in Kenya’s Masai Mara’s northern corridor, lies Sala Camp – a luxury tented camp famed for being one of the first camps to witness the iconic Wildebeest Migration as it passes from the Serengeti into the Mara. (July – September) This idyllic setting allows guests to watch the herds passing their tent as they gather to drink at a point where the Sand & Keekorok Rivers meet. Sala’s Camp is the perfect blend between tradition & luxury. There are private pools at each tent – a drawcard for both couples & families in need of post-safari fun & relaxation.

Sanctuary Olonana

Sanctuary Olonana boasts an idyllic forest setting along a private stretch of the Mara River, adjacent to the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This luxurious & intimate safari lodge provides guests with easy access to the iconic Wildebeest Migration between July & October - the greatest spectacle on Earth! Millions of wildebeest, zebra & other antelope migrate between the Serengeti & Masai Mara, so Olonana guests can encounter treacherous river crossings & numerous predators on their endless journey to new grazing.

Sand River Masai Mara

Sand River Masai Mara is set beneath a grove of shady trees in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve with panoramic views over its namesake – the Sand River. Providing guests with an authentic safari experience, excellent year-round game viewing – including the Big 5 - & elegant safari accommodation, it is not surprising when guests fall in love with Sand River Masai Mara. During the migration season, guests can witness how millions of wildlife move between Tanzania’s Serengeti & Kenya’s Masai Mara – one of the most spectacular things on Planet Earth!

Sarova Mara Game Camp

Sarova Mara Game Camp is set on a hilltop in the legendary Masai Mara National Reserve & offers panoramic views over the vast Kenyan plains. Providing guests with an authentic safari experience, excellent year-round game viewing – including the Big 5 - & family-friendly accommodation, it is not surprising when guests fall in love with Sarova Mara. During the migration season, guests can witness how millions of wildlife move between Tanzania’s Serengeti & Kenya’s Masai Mara – one of the most spectacular things on Planet Earth!

Saruni Mara

Ideally positioned in a private conservancy bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, lies Saruni Mara, a luxury tented camp & an ideal base from which to explore the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration. Being only 1 of 10 lodges in this 74,000-acre conservancy, Saruni Mara offers guests an exclusive & private safari experience – away from crowds! Out of season, the area is still teeming with wildlife - especially the Big 5 – so Saruni Mara can happily play host throughout the year.

Serian Camp

Set within the exclusive private Mara North Conservancy in Kenya’s Masai Mara, Serian Camp’s ideal location is considered by many as one of the most beautiful sites in the Mara. With an emphasis firmly on wildlife, the camp is an ideal choice for adventure-seekers looking for an authentic safari experience without sacrificing everyday comforts. Serian Camp maintains a friendly, intimate atmosphere & offers a variety of unique experiences, such as all-day hiking, night drives until 11pm, interesting photographic workshops & fly-camping where guests will spend the night out in the wilderness in a simple dome tent.

Speke's Camp

Situated on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, overlooking the Olare Orok River, Speke’s Camp is an ideal base from which to explore Kenya’s premier wildlife destination. With an ideal setting between 2 private conservancies – Mara North & Olare Orok – this traditional yet luxurious safari camp offers excellent wildlife viewing within the Masai Mara. All Speke’s Camp guests have their own, dedicated safari guide & vehicle throughout their stay, allowing for an authentic safari experience without a set schedule. Guests can plan their day & explore the bush at their own pace.

Topi Mara Bush House

Topi Mara Bush House, a private safari haven, is set within a game-rich area between the Olare Orok Conservancy & the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. This 3-bedroom exclusive farmhouse offers front row seats to the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration taking place between July & October each year as well as excellent year-round Big 5 game viewing. Topi Mara House comes with a dedicated chef, guide & vehicle as well as house manager - ensuring a private safari experience with exceptional service.

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