Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp

A well-established tented camp in the Masai Mara

A classic, luxury, tented safari camp in the Masai Mara, ideal for watching the Great Migration or viewing the ample wildlife year round. A remote lodge with a strong environmental focus.

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About Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp

Feel what the early explorers must have experienced when they first arrived in the vast wilderness of the Masai Mara. Devoid of imposing buildings and large groups, Elephant Pepper Camp opened its canvas tents more than 20 years ago as one of the original camps in the Mara North Conservancy and remain true to their principles: it's about the wildlife. Without compromising on luxury, you'll spend evenings around the campfire and long days enveloped in the savanna. Far removed from the other lodges, this is the true heart of Kenya.

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From $NaN person/night

Camp

10 Tents

Mara Conservancies, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Highlights

Longer-than-usual game drives

A small, exclusive lodge far removed from nearby lodges

Gold status eco-friendly camp

The property

Elephant Pepper Camp is proud to say that they have no permanent structures. Travellers dine and relax under canvas, which is rolled up around the edges to welcome the sounds of the bush. A long, candle-lit banquet table invites visitors to share dinner and stories, but private dining is also possible. The cuisine originates from northern Italy and fresh ingredients are harvested from the organic vegetable garden. A traditional campfire lures visitors to enjoy a nightcap under the stars.

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The rooms

The tents may be entirely made of canvas, but it feels like stepping into a luxury hotel room when you enter. Windows roll up for endless views of the savanna from the king sized bed. A writing desk and dressing table remind us of how Hemingway must have experienced the bush in his day. Each tent has an en suite bathroom with flush toilet and safari shower and walks out onto a private veranda with a hammock. Bonus: there are two Honeymoon Tents that can be used for families with little ones.

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One more thing...

If this is you first African safari then Elephant Pepper Camp is your ideal accommodation. It has everything you see in the photos: canvas tents, lush beds, decadent meals and, off course, abundant wildlife.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Night Drives

Bush Walks

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Some of the rangers have been at Elephant Pepper Camp since its beginning. Open-sided vehicles are fitted with camera stands and charging sockets to make the morning and evening drives as immersive as possible. Game drives are longer than average. Guided walks bring you closer to the bush to discover animal tracks, flowers and micro-ecosystems. Special walks for kids are also available. Visit the Masai village to get a feel of how the people of the Kenyan bush live.

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Positive impact

Elephant Pepper Camp is owned by Elewana collection which are rooted in the concept of harmony, as reflected in their Kiswahili-inspired name. Through the Land & Life Foundation, Elewana is dedicated to fostering the sustainable coexistence between communities and wildlife across East Africa. Shanga, an initiative under the foundation, empowers individuals with disabilities through artistic expression and economic opportunities, epitomising Elewana's commitment to authentic experiences and positive impact.

Reviews

Rod Ennico

7 months ago

Fantastic Camp ! Unbelievable animals!

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5 out of 5 stars

David Hoeksema

2 years ago

We stayed at 3 Elewana properties and Elephant Pepper was our favorite. The staff were incredibly attentive to even the smallest details in our room or with our dining experience. The quality and diversity of the menu still amazes me. While we were there we celebrated my wife's birthday. I had asked Moses (the camp manager) if he could maybe scrounge up a candle to put in whatever my wife happened to order for dessert that evening. He took my request to the highest level. The chef baked and decorated a cake for her and the entire dining staff came out and sang songs of birthday celebration in Swahili! If I could, I'd give them 6 stars!

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5 out of 5 stars

About Masai Mara

Masai Mara

A safari classic filled with the Big Five, wildlife-dotted landscapes and vibrant Maasai warriors.

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Wildlife in Masai Mara

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Masai Mara is Kenya's flagship conservation region: a place of rolling plains, bush scrub and acacia thicket— known for the seasonal great wildebeest migration, a mass movement of more than two million, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, topi and gazelle. As exciting as this phenomenon is, there is so much more to this wilderness. Encounter elephants, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, crocodiles and a variety of cats including lion, cheetah, leopard and the shy serval during a stay in these parts.

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