Mara Leisure Camp

Overall, it was worth it. The meals were included, the room was spacious, and the service was pleasant. I did notice some construction nearby that made a bit of noise.

Di·A week ago

“Recomendable estancia en Masái Mara”

The cabin was fully renovated, spacious, very pretty and clean. The food was excellent and the staff were very friendly, always smiling. A special shout‑out to Tracy, who was pure sweetness. The pool was tiny and not very clean, probably because the surrounding vegetation keeps dropping leaves and other debris.

Gadea·2 weeks ago

“Excellent stay and very helpful location information for self-drivers”

We stayed at Mara Leisure Camp in September 2026 and had a wonderful experience that we’d definitely recommend. The location is intriguing, but we spent a lot of time researching it because it’s not clear if the camp is inside or outside the Masai Mara National Reserve, which matters for daily park entrance fees. Based on our September 2026 visit, the camp sits outside the reserve, north of the Talek River that marks the boundary in that area. A foot bridge lets you cross the river and enter the reserve directly from the camp, but you still need a valid park ticket. Alternatively, you can drive to Talek Gate, buy a ticket each morning, and enter that way. On arrival and departure days you can stay entirely outside the reserve without buying a ticket. We also spent a lot of time checking road conditions before the trip. We drove a Toyota Passo and found two routes. Google Maps suggested Aitong along the C14 via Aitong. We took that path and the drive took almost four hours. It’s doable even in a smaller vehicle, but we wouldn’t recommend it because the road is rough, full of potholes, stones, and uneven sections. We got through fine, but it demands patience and careful driving. Our recommendation: take the road via Sekenani and Talek. As of September 2026, that road wasn’t yet on Google Maps, though it was on Apple Maps. Just turn off before Sekenani Gate, follow the road across the Mara Simba Bridge, and head toward Talek. The trip takes about an hour. We did see renovations happening during our stay.

Moritz·3 weeks ago

The environment at the Masai Mara stay was pretty good. The rooms felt like the standard of a domestic home, clean and tidy, with friendly staff, and the food was honestly just average. There were many small animals around the hotel, and I was lucky enough to spot a hopping rabbit.

Anni·3 weeks ago

“PLEASE AVOID THIS PLACE IF YOU DON’T WANT TO HAVE PROBLEMS.”

We were charged for drinks we didn’t drink. The hotel advertises a buffet as included, yet no drinking water is provided at lunch or dinner; every drink, water included, must be bought separately. Staff pressured us to keep buying drinks during meals, making it uncomfortable. From the start we were told we could see wildlife directly from the hotel. We stayed five days and saw no animals at all. The photos look AI‑generated or heavily edited, because reality was very different from the advertised expectations.

Isac·A month ago