Overview

Nestled in the heart of the Masai Mara, a 3–5 day safari adventure at Mara Ngenche Safari Camp delivers a wonderfully intimate and immersive bush experience. Over the course of several days, you’ll traverse some of Kenya’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife corridors, participating in early-morning and late-afternoon game drives when the animals are most active. With nights spent in an unfenced luxury camp overlooking a hippo pool, this trip strikes a perfect balance between adventure and relaxation — giving you quality time to soak in the raw beauty of the Mara, listen to hippos grunting by the river, and fall asleep under a canopy of stars.

By staying at Ngenche, you’re placing yourself right at a historic confluence — where the Mara and Talek Rivers meet — a strategic location for wildlife viewing and river crossings. Across your stay, you’ll experience not just thrilling wildlife encounters, but also cultural moments in Maasai villages, walking safaris, bush breakfasts/dinners, and more. Whether you opt for a shorter 3-day stay or extend to 5 days, the pace can be as relaxed or as action-packed as you like, with the flexibility to revisit your favorite spots or venture further into the reserve.

About Mara Ngenche Safari Camp

Location & Setting
Mara Ngenche Safari Camp is situated at the confluence of the Mara and Talek Rivers within the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering spectacular views over a hippo pool and riverine forest.

Accommodation

• The camp has 12 spacious, en-suite tents, each set on a raised deck.

• Tents come with a four-poster king bed (or two queen beds), a large bathtub, an outside shower, and their own private plunge pool.

• The camp is unfenced, allowing wildlife to move freely through the grounds — you may hear or even see animals at night.

Facilities & Service

• Open-sided lounge and dining area to maximize views.

• Spa treatments available on private decks.

• Complimentary Wi-Fi in the lounge.

• Private or under-the-stars dining can be arranged.

• A resident naturalist gives lectures on Maasai culture and local ecology.

• The camp supports sustainable tourism by employing locals and contributing to community projects.

How to Get There

• By air: Fly to Ol Kiombo Airstrip, then a ~45-minute drive to the camp.

• By road: Approximately 5–6 hours drive from Nairobi, depending on timing.

Note: The camp is closed in April and May every year.

Tour Highlights (for a 3–5 Day Adventure)

• Morning and afternoon game drives in 4×4 vehicles, guided by local Maasai guides

• Full-day safari drives (on extended itineraries) with picnic lunches

• Sundowners out in the bush — enjoy the golden light of evening

• Bush breakfasts or dinners, dining under the sky or by your tent

• Visits to a Maasai village to learn about Maasai culture and traditions

• Lectures by a resident naturalist about wildlife, ecology, and Maasai heritage

• Walking safaris to explore the bush on foot (depending on conditions)

• Optional spa treatments or massages on your private deck

• Birdwatching — especially rewarding during the wet season

• (Depending on your package) Hot air balloon safari at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush