Great Plains Mara Plains Camp

Set within Kenya’s private Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Mara Plains Camp offers an intimate safari experience in one of Africa’s richest predator landscapes. With only seven luxurious accommodations, access to vast private wilderness and exceptional Great Migration viewing, the camp combines privacy, expert guiding and refined Relais & Châteaux hospitality.

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Why Great Plains Mara Plains?

Africa’s Predator Capital

The Olare Motorogi Conservancy supports exceptional concentrations of lions, leopards and cheetahs, creating some of the continent’s finest big-cat viewing.

Only Seven Accommodations

A maximum of 14 guests and very low vehicle densities create quiet sightings, personalised guiding and a strong sense of wilderness privacy.

Front-Row Wildlife

The camp’s position close to the Masai Mara places guests within reach of seasonal wildebeest movements and dramatic river crossings.

Refined Safari Hospitality

Spacious canvas suites, personalised service, professional photography equipment and exceptional dining elevate the traditional safari experience.

Enter the Big Cat Capital of Africa

Follow lions across the plains, photograph leopards beside the river and experience the Masai Mara from one of its most exclusive camps.

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Where You Can Stay

Mara Plains Safari Suites

Intimate Luxury Above the Riverine Forest

Five spacious canvas suites offer private verandas, elegant interiors and exceptional views across the Ntiakitiak River and surrounding plains.

Each suite measures approximately 700 square feet and is elevated on recycled railway-sleeper decking to maximise views and reduce its impact on the landscape.

Canvas walls, deep canopied ceilings, rough-hewn timber floors and thick Lamu wood doors create an authentic East African atmosphere.

Separate bedroom and lounge areas provide generous space for relaxing between safari activities.

The en-suite bathroom includes double basins, an indoor shower, flush toilet and a deep copper bathtub.

A private veranda and outdoor shower extend the experience into the surrounding wilderness, allowing guests to watch wildlife throughout the day.

Best suited to:
Couples, honeymooners, photographers and solo travellers seeking an intimate safari retreat.

The Jahazi Suite

A Private Two-Bedroom Safari Residence

A completely private two-bedroom suite with its own pool, butler, safari vehicle and dedicated wildlife guide.

The Jahazi Suite operates independently from the main camp and is designed for families or two couples travelling together.

Two large bedrooms sit on either side of a central dining and living area, with each room featuring its own en-suite bathroom and copper bath.

Wraparound verandas provide extensive outdoor living space and uninterrupted views beneath the tree canopy.

A private swimming pool is reached by a dedicated walkway from the main suite.

Guests also receive a private butler, exclusive safari vehicle and personal guide, allowing every part of the stay to be shaped around their own schedule.

Best suited to:
Families, two couples, private groups and guests seeking complete exclusivity.

How to Get There

Option 1 (Scheduled Flight):
International travellers generally arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport before transferring to Wilson Airport for their safari flight.

Option 2 (Private Charter):
Scheduled flights from Wilson Airport take approximately one hour and fifteen minutes to the airstrip serving the private conservancies.