Encounter Mara , Masai Mara Camps , Kenya 

Encounter Mara is a luxury eco-camp tucked away in a stunning valley in the exclusive Mara Naboisho Conservancy, a part of Kenya’s famous Masai Mara, and home to the great wildebeest and zebra migration.  Designed for those seeking an authentic and unique safari experience, our intimate camp with only 12 guest tents is located in a private area, boasting astounding game-viewing.   Each of Encounter Mara’s spacious tents features their own private veranda with a view over the surrounding savannah.  Tents are constructed out of canvas and natural materials and furnished with handmade furniture.   Tucked into the edge of the forest, our tents are side-facing, which allows for a larger veranda as well as a “bathroom with a view.”  With a generous spacing between tents, guests have an entirely private space for personal relaxation. Our tents boast simple and elegant décor, soaking in the beauty of the surrounding bush – pure luxury in the wild!

Tent accommodation includes:

  • Large bathroom with wonderfully hot canvas showers and flush toilets
  • King sized, twin or triple beds, dresser with full length mirror
  • Private veranda with sitting area, lounger, and hammock
  • Nightly turn down service, including a hot water bottle tucked under sheets
  • High quality, eco-friendly shampoo,conditioner and soaps
  • Optional morning wake up call with fresh coffee or tea and a selection of breakfast pastries

 

Encounter Mara is a safari experience that is never rushed or superficial. The rhythm of each day should allow our guests to truly encounter the culture and wildlife of the Masai Mara in a unique and genuine way. We strive to provide a warm, personal and “down to earth” service whilst operating to high standards of professionalism and attention to detail.

Our staff members are the most important part of our organization and we are committed to their well being and development. We operate on principles of integrity and honesty, leading the way in sound business ethics and in benefiting surrounding communities.

Our expert Maasai guides have grown up in this magnificent corner of Africa and take great joy in accompanying our guests on a journey filled with breathtaking wildlife and cultural encounters.  All our guides have been trained at the Koiyaki Guiding School and have attained their KPSGA Silver qualification.  These qualifications, along with annually updated first-aid training means that you’re in capable, knowledgeable, and safe hands during your stay in the Mara.

Unique to Mara Naboisho Conservancy guests can enjoy bush walks and night drives, as well as the exhilarating game drives during the day. This gives a unique rhythm to a safari at Encounter Mara. Game drives will be conducted in Encounter Mara 4×4 open-air safari vehicles. Because of the regulations of Mara Naboisho conservancy, numbers of tourists will be limited. Therefore, guests will often find themselves with a private view of exquisite game, unhindered by the masses of safari vans one often finds in the Masai Mara Reserve.

All of Encounter Mara is designed to have the lowest impact possible on the surrounding environment while providing a comfortable, classic safari experience as well as tangible benefits for local conservation and community development efforts.  Elements of this eco-friendly design include:

  • 100% solar power
  • Eco-friendly waste water system
  • Eco-friendly cooking and heating methods
  • Minimal plastic waste and no plastic bottles
  • Completely removable infrastructure
  • Replanting of indigenous trees in Kenya’s central highlands
  • Sustainably Grown Vegetables
  • Biodegradable soaps
  • Traditional canvas bucket showers for water conservation
  • Laundry Schedule for reduced water waste
  • Rainwater harvesting
  • Waste separation and recycling
  • 90% Local employment.
  • Support of Koiyaki Guiding School
  • Support of local conservation efforts.