Wilderness Mara

Set in the Mara Triangle, a remote area in Kenya‘s Maasai Mara, Wilderness Mara – formerly Little Governors’ Camp – unfolds along a serene bend of the Mara River. As a guest, you’re guaranteed unrivalled access to both banks, which ensures front-row sightings of exhilarating crossings as thousands of wildebeest, gazelles and zebras bound across crocodile-infested waters during the Great Migration. 

Beyond the riverbanks, the Mara Triangle’s red oat grasslands stretch towards the Oloololo Escarpment. Here, experience thrilling wildlife viewing opportunities year-round on game drives or bush walks, led by seasoned, world-class guides. You can witness powerful predators such as lions prowling the vast plains, as well as large herds of African buffalo and spotted hyenas. You might even glimpse rarer species, like black rhinos, servals and black-eared foxes, alongside a dazzling array of birdlife, that include martial eagles and blue swallows.

Another way of experiencing its wilderness is by taking to the skies in a hot air balloon. Watch Maasai giraffes emerge from lush riverine forests, and pods of hippos gather in the Mara River’s crooks. Within the region, you can also immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Maasai by visiting their community homesteads nearby, known as manyattas.

At Wilderness Mara, just 12 tented suites sit along the edge of a marsh roamed by elephants. Each suite extends to an elevated private deck, inviting you to spend hours captivated by the wildlife rambling ahead. Onsite, there’s also a spa to wind down from your safari’s adventures, and a dedicated photography studio to bring your images to life.