Welcome to Mara Plains Camp
Mara Plains Camp is a one-of-a-kind luxury Kenya safari camp. Located in the private 13,300-hectare Olare Motorogi Conservancy, just on the Maasai Mara National Reserve’s northern boundary, you are immersed in one of the most iconic wildlife destinations on the planet.
This safari camp is ideal for those seeking a luxury Kenya safari, as this intimate Great Plains Conservation Réserve-Collection safari camp offers you the finest in wildlife viewing paired with the absolute best in safari hospitality and wildlife guiding.
– Dereck Joubert
Mara Plains Camp
No other Maasai Mara-based camp offers the extensive traversing area of Mara Plains Camp, which is nestled in a lush forest on the meandering bends of the Ntiakitiak River.
This Réserve-Collection luxury Kenya safari camp offers access to over 40,000 hectares of private conservancy land in both the Olare Motorogi and Mara North Conservancies, as well as the world-renowned Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the Great Migration.
Mara Plains Camp is not an imposition on the landscape but rather integrated into it as a quiet refuge among the wild. Its presence does not detract from the ecosystem’s visual beauty but incorporates it with sweeping views across the plains and its careful position among the riverine forest.
Expect to be captivated on arrival.
Each guest at Mara Plains contributes considerably to the success of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy’s flourishing ecosystem. Conservation fees are paid to safeguard this habitat while supporting over 1,000 Maasai families. This partnership agreement ensures the survival of an astounding volume and variety of wildlife.
Mara Plains Camp is also a proud Relais & Châteaux member.
Fellow Kenyan Réserve-Collection luxury safari camps are The Jahazi Suite at Mara Plains, Mara Nyika Camp and The Sambuk Suite at Mara Nyika, Mara Toto Tree Camp, and ol Donyo Lodge.
Our Réserve-Collection luxury safari camps in Zimbabwe include Tembo Plains Camp and The Zanji Suite at Tembo Plains.
Our Réserve-Collection luxury safari camps in Botswana include Zarafa Camp and The Dhow Suite at Zarafa, Selinda Camp and the Selinda Suite, Sitatunga Private Island and the Sitatunga Private Island Suite, and Duba Plains Camp and the Duba Plains Suite.
The Great Plains Réserve-Collection Kenya safari camps are the country’s only Relais & Châteaux members.
Safari Suite
Thick Lamu wood doors, deep reds, and brass accents transport guests to a time and land far away.
Each suite, raised up on recycled railway sleeper decking, offers accents of East Africa’s rich safari history with deep canvas canopied ceilings and well-appointed en-suite facilities, including a deep copper bath and extensive private verandah, complete a stunning and unique safari camp concept.
Each suite has a professional camera and a selection of lenses for your complimentary use. At the end of your safari stay with us, your wildlife images and video footage is downloaded as our gift to you to take home.
High-quality binoculars are available for you to use while with us at Mara Plains Camp.
These stylistic designs coupled with thoughtful environmental elements, like recycling of organic kitchen waste, water purification and a comprehensive solar power system makes Mara Plains Camp a modern-day safari retreat.
Safari Experiences
The private Olare Motorogi Conservancy, where Mara Plains Camp is located, is known to have the lowest vehicle density in Kenya’s Maasai Mara region while also having the highest concentration of big cats anywhere in Africa.
Mara Plains Camp is a sanctuary for resident wildlife species, including many of the Maasai Mara’s 300 bird species.
After dark, larger mammals frequent the camp, and Maasai warriors escort guests to and from their rooms. Hippos snorting and leopards barking often provide the night’s chorus.
Mara Plains Camp showcases Africa’s magnificent wildlife. We believe in keeping the safari experience intimate and personal, so there is no set camp schedule or mealtimes.
The guest’s preferences and wildlife opportunities of the moment tailor the day’s activities and dining arrangements. With complimentary professional cameras and lenses and high-quality binoculars, it is impossible not to see and capture the region’s incredible wildlife scenes.
The Olare Motorgi Conservancy lies on the northern boundary of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Guests of Mara Plains Camp and its 2-bedroomed Jahazi Suite at Mara Plains are the only guests to have access to wildlife viewing in this private conservancy, the Reserve, as well as the Mara North Conservancy!
Learn how to bead with the Maasai ladies of the Maa Trust
Spot a melanistic (all-black) greater bushbaby after dinner
Witness a river crossing during the Great Migration
Lasting Impact
Building Bridges: Connect communities with access to healthcare, education and markets
The rains in the Masai Mara cause fast-flowing rivers, often cutting off communities from schools, clinics, markets and more. In the rainy season, children would miss school because the water levels were too dangerous to cross, setting them back in their education. In partnership with Bridging the Gap Africa, Great Plains is building safe and durable bridges, creating a reliable access point across the rivers. The impact of our Building Bridges initiative has been more significant than we imagined, with communities now having year-round access to schools, healthcare, and markets.
