Mara Bushtops Camp

Wild luxury at this five-star tented camp on the Masai Mara's boundary

Bushtops' style encapsulates the essence of East African safari glamour and the sense of space of this vast wilderness. Expect superb game viewing and top-notch service.

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About Mara Bushtops Camp

Mara Bushtops lies within the Siana Group Ranch area, in a private conservancy close to the main gateway of the Masai Mara National Reserve. This part of Kenya is renowned for its superb game viewing, with an abundance of plains game that supports a thriving predator population, and the lodge is well placed for easy access into the reserve. The private concession offers plenty of action in its own right, so you’re able to enjoy exclusive game viewing away from the busier tourist routes. The lodge offers sensational tented accommodation with bags of East African style, and world-class hospitality.

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From $1,470 person/night

Lodge

12 Rooms

Mara Conservancies, Masai Mara, Kenya

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Highlights

Your personal butler can arrange a romantic candlelit dinner on your private deck (a favourite with honeymooners wanting their privacy).

Take a night drive in the private concession in game-viewing vehicles, kitted out with special heat detectors and night-vision gear, to see nocturnal species such lion, leopard and, if you've wished upon a falling star, African wild cats.

This is game central. You can even settle back in your private hot tub between safaris and soak up the views of the eternal plains and the creatures that stroll in and out of sight.

The property

The main guest area has a reception foyer with a well-stocked curio shop, and several relaxed outdoor seating areas beyond the chic, colonial-style lounge. There's a wide outdoor terrace and a magnificent infinity pool, with views over the waterhole and surrounding plains. The restaurant (cuisine, like the lodge, is five-star) and spa overlook a natural, mineral-rich salt lick that's visited by game day and night. Adjacent to the lick, the camp fire is a perfect place for sundowners.

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The rooms

Paths lead to 12 tented suites, all well spaced apart for absolute privacy. The interiors are sumptuously large, their ceilings draped elaborately and canvas side panels opening up completely to give all-round wilderness views. The largest suite has two bedrooms linked via an intimate lounge, and is perfect for families. Sheltered decks have a dining area and a comfortable lounge, and a delightful hot tub on the far edge. Bathrooms are en suite, with indoor and outdoor showers.

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One more thing...

This sophisticated tented camp blends gloriously classic Kenyan style and colonial nostalgia. The game viewing is a rush; the hospitality and service unbeatable.

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Activities

Cultural

Birding

Bush Walks

Night Drives

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Early-morning and afternoon game drives in the Masai Mara Reserve (the lodge is just five kilometres from the main gate); night drives – with special night-vision equipment – are conducted in the private conservancy. Wildlife you can expect to see include elephant and buffalo, wild cats, abundant plains game and even exciting encounters with African wild dogs. Birdwatchers will relish bush walks around the lodge, and the staff are happy to arrange a visit to nearby Masai villages.

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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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