Overview

Imagine waking up to the throaty calls of hippos and the gentle rustle of acacia leaves, stepping out of your tent to gaze across the Talek River as zebra, giraffe, and elephant move by. At Aruba Mara Camp in the Masai Mara, Kenya, 3-5 days is just enough time to lose yourself in wildlife, starlit skies, and authentic bush camp life. The rhythm is slow but immersive: game drives at dawn, relaxing under shady verandas by day, and evenings around a crackling fire swapping stories as the Milky Way rolls overhead. Whether you’re travelling solo, as a couple or with family, this is a chance to reconnect—with nature, with silence, and with the ancient pulse of the Mara.

Spend three days you’ll get a taste: two full days of wildlife drives, a chance to visit a Maasai village, and nights under the stars; stretch it to five, and you’ll have more leisure, more time to track birds or try a hot-air balloon ride, and really soak in the Mara’s moods from dawn to dusk.

Aruba Mara Camp

Aruba Mara Camp & Safaris is a tented camp located just behind the Talek Gate of the Masai Mara, overlooking the Talek River.  The site offers a mix of accommodation styles, from luxury tents and comfort tents to more rustic bush tents as well as camping options. Each tent (especially in the luxury and comfort categories) has river or park views, mosquito nets, and verandas. Food is well rated; there’s a main restaurant & bar, and the camp’s ambience combines bush authenticity with enough comfort to relax between adventures.

You can see more about the camp at https://www.aruba-safaris.com/ aruba-safaris.com

Tour Highlights
Here are some of the things you can look forward to during a 3-5 day stay:

• Dawn & dusk game drives in the Masai Mara, spotting the Big Five, cheetahs, and abundant plains wildlife.

• Birdwatching & nature walks, exploring the smaller, subtler side of the Mara—reptiles, insects, raptors, and especially the birds around the river.

• Visit to a Maasai village to learn about local culture, traditions, and daily life.

• Optional Hot air balloon safari + bush breakfast or sundowner – flying at dawn over the savannah, then touching down for a breakfast in the bush.

• Relaxation at the camp: enjoying the river views from your veranda, dining on local & international cuisine, campfire evenings under the stars.