Encounter Mara

Masai Mara Safari Camp at Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya

Situated on the edge of the savannah under the shade of acacia trees, Encounter Mara is a 10-tent camp within the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, bordering the famed Masai Mara reserve in southwest Kenya.The conservancy is known for its prolific wildlife and award-winning sustainability model that balances the needs of local communities, wildlife and tourism. It has an even higher density of animals than the neighbouring Masai Mara National Reserve and one of the world’s most concentrated lion populations.

Accommodation & Amenities

From the camp’s outdoor viewing deck, guests can watch zebras amble to the nearby saltlick, see a giraffe strut right past camp, glimpse a mongoose running down the path right in front of you or even spot a cheetah prowling the plains. Over sundowners around the campfire, listen for lions calling to each other as they start their night of hunting. From Encounter Mara, guests can go on nature walks around camp, or soar across the plains in a hot-air balloon.

Rooms

Encounter Mara offers 10 spacious and comfortable tents, all with en suite bathrooms with double vanity basins, flushing toilets and hot-water bucket showers. Spend lazy afternoons on your tent’s shaded veranda, chilling on your daybed with a good book or just enjoying the Mara views.

Rooms

10 tents (including 1 family tent and 2 triples)
En-suite bathrooms
Hot-water safari bucket showers
Flushing toilets
Complimentary laundry service
In-room lockable box
Solar & generator power
Battery-charging facilities
Children: aged 5 and up (below 5 on request)
Suitable for disabled guests: please contact us

Activities

The greatest luxury of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is the exclusivity and freedom it offers. From Encounter Mara you can explore the world-famous Masai Mara ecosystem on foot, by vehicle and at night – freedom that is just not possible in the Mara Reserve itself.

Game drives:Game drives are offered twice daily and take in the Conservancy. In the conservancy, off-road driving is permitted – this gives you the liberty to explore every hidden valley and secret corner. Also available is the opportunity to spot some of Kenya’s famous ‘nightlife’ on an evening game drive when darkness falls. Game Drives are also possible in the adjoining Masai Mara Reserve (additional costs apply).
Bush picnics:Make every minute count: take along a delicious packed breakfast or picnic lunch in the morning to enjoy in the heart of the bush while the game roams all around you.
Cultural & community visits:The majority of Encounter Mara’s guides are drawn from the local Maasai communities and are landowners in the conservancy. They are always eager to share their culture and way of life with interested guests, and visits to nearby villages and homesteads are easily arranged. Please note cultural & community visits are at an additional cost of US$30 per person.
Hot-air balloon safaris:This is a romantic and evocative way to experience the wilderness of East Africa. Nothing can beat the feeling of gliding silently over the game-filled plains on a balloon safari, as the early-morning sun rises over the horizon. (at an additional cost)

Encounter Mara Camp 2023 rates

Game Package rates Per Person per Night

	Green	Low	High
Sharing (pp)	348	535	706
Single	435	669	988
Triple (pp)	313	482	635
Dynamic Discount :7% Bronze:45% Silver & 25% Gold

Conservancy Fee ADULT $116.00:Child (3 – 17yrs | Year round) $58.00
Asilia Conservation Charge (Year round) $5.00 per person per night
*All fees are subject to change

Seasons

Green Season: 1 – 30 Apr 2023
Low Season: 1 – 30 Jun 2022,1 Nov – 19 Dec 2022, & 6 Jan – 31 Mar 2023
High Season: 1 Jul – 31 Oct 2022 , 20 – 31 Dec 2022 & 1 – 5 Jan 2023

LONG STAY RATES:

Green Season ;Stay 5 nights or more on full rate, and all nights will be on Silver
Low Season:Stay 5 nights or more on full rate, and all nights will be on Silver
High Season:Stay 5 nights or more on full rate, and all nights will be on Bronze

NOTE: In order to qualify for the long stay rate, at least 5 Asilia nights within the itinerary must be at full price (excluding DD nights)

Child rates

Children below 5 years are not allowed unless the camp is booked exclusively
Child 5-18 50 % of adult rate
Children below 12 should always share a room with an adult
Child 19 years and older full adult rate

Rates include: Full board accommodation, conservancy bednight fee, all house drinks (except champagne), game drives, night drives, transfers to/from nearest airstrip and to/from Encounter Mara, limited laundry service

Rates exclude:Conservancy fees and other fees specified in the above table, cultural visits (US$ 30 per person), balloon safaris, transfers other than to/from nearest airstrip or Encounter Mara, flying doctors/medical evacuation insurance, flights & airport taxes, gratuities, items of personal nature, additional lunch (picnic or in house) US$ 25pp, visits to the Masai Mara ReservePrivate vehicles : Rates do not include the use of a private vehicle. If you specifically require a private vehicle, please discuss this with your Asilia consultant.