Description

Luxury and tranquillity at an exclusive tented camp raised above the Mara plains for spectacular views.
While some camps simply serve as a base to explore the incredible surrounds, Mara Bushtops is a destination in itself. This award-winning camp borders the Maasai Mara reserve and is surrounded by a private conservancy, which allows for off-road and night game drives. All dining is à la carte and there’s even an underground wine cellar with a fine selection of wines from all over the world. And with a salt lick at the waterhole, animals visit the camp day and night.

The 12 lavish tents are among the biggest in East Africa. All have 24-hour butler service and 24-hour power, an expansive deck with wildlife-watching telescope and a romantic outdoor sunken bathtub providing the perfect spot to relax. For families, there’s a family tent with two bedrooms. Younger guests can also enjoy the camp’s latest addition: the Bushcraft Challenge, with a range of activities based around survival skills, local culture, conservation and flora and fauna.

Game drives are included in the cost, in open 4x4s accompanied by experienced rangers and local Maasai spotters. Daily itineraries are flexible, so one day you might opt for a morning game drive, returning to the camp for lunch before a night drive in the conservancy, while the next you could embark on a full-day drive into the heart of the reserve and to the Mara River.

One of Mara Bushtops’ most impressive features is its award-winning Amani Spa – it was voted 2017’s Best Safari Spa in Africa. In a tranquil area 500 metres away from camp, you’ll find a heated pool (complete with in-water beds), sauna, steamroom, Jacuzzi, two treatment tents and even a gym. There’s no better way to end a day on safari than soaking in the spa’s star pool after dark, when the twinkling in-water lights reflect the star-lit sky.

Kuoni Insider
When staying at Mara Bushtops make sure you take the opportunity of doing the full day game drive to the Mara river. Sitting in a comfy chair, glass of wine in hand with more of a banquet rather than picnic lunch lovingly prepared for you and watching the African bush unfold is absolutely magical. On the way back to camp we were lucky enough that a lion decided to make the most of the shade provided by our vehicle and fall asleep right beside us!”

Sandra Farmer, Africa Expert
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Key information
On the edge of the Maasai Mara in the Bushtops conservancyAirport transfer time:45-minute flight from Nairobi‘s Wilson airport to Siana Springs airstrip followed by a 20-minute drive Rooms:12
Best Spa in Africa

Mara Bushtops’ Amani Spa has been voted Best Spa in Africa for the third year in a row at the World Luxury Spa Awards.

Kuoni extras –
† Kuoni is proud to be the only UK tour operator to offer Mara Bushtops, see booking conditions for further details.

Good to know
Children over 7 are welcome.

Accommodation information
12 luxury tents

Activities
• Head out on game drives in the conservancy and into the heart of the Mara • Take to the skies at dawn on a balloon safari over the Mara* • Discover the landscape from a different perspective on a guided bush walk*

Dining
Dining room, lounge, bar, in-tent dining

What’s included
Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the dining room • Non-alcoholic drinks, beer, house wines and selected house spirits • 2 game drives per day (morning and evening) or full day game drives with picnic lunch • Use of the Amani Spa’s pools, Jacuzzi and gym • Bushcraft Challenge activities for children • Wi-Fi • Laundry • Airstrip transfers • Park fees.