Basecamp Masai Mara

An eco-conscious camp on the Talek River built with families firmly in mind — kids' club, playground and babysitting sit alongside the usual Mara game-drive offering.

Basecamp Masai Mara built its reputation on sustainability long before it became a standard safari-brochure word — tents constructed with local materials and minimal environmental footprint, set along a stretch of the Talek River with genuine river views from many rooms. It’s also one of the few Mara properties that plans seriously for families, with a kids’ club, playground and babysitting on request rather than treating children as an afterthought.

That doesn’t mean it skimps on the wildlife side — game drives run with the same quality guiding as any other Mara camp, just paced to suit parents travelling with younger children. Evenings tend to wind down with fireside stories rather than a formal bar scene, and the eco-ethos runs through everything from the building materials to the kitchen’s sourcing, giving the camp a distinct, values-led identity among its Talek neighbours.

Eco Tents — Locally-built canvas tents with river views, fully equipped bathroom and a strong emphasis on sustainable materials.

Family Tents — Larger connected units designed for parents travelling with children.