Mara Leisure Camp
A relaxed tented camp on the Talek River known for its bonfire evenings and easy-going pace, positioned along one of the Mara's most reliable wildlife corridors.
The property
A relaxed tented camp on the Talek River known for its bonfire evenings and easy-going pace, positioned along one of the Mara's most reliable wildlife corridors.
Mara Leisure Camp takes its name seriously — the pace here is unhurried, built around a stretch of the Talek River that’s one of the more dependable wildlife corridors in the northern Mara. Rather than packing the itinerary, the camp leaves room for slow mornings and a proper bonfire in the evening, where staff and guests often end up trading sightings from the day.
Tents are done in classic safari style — canvas walls, warm lighting, a private veranda for watching the bush wake up — and the camp’s rhythm suits travellers who want game drives on their own schedule rather than a fixed itinerary. A packed lunch is always available for those who’d rather stay out for a full day, and a massage on return is one of the camp’s quieter but most appreciated touches.
Rooms & tents
Safari Tents — Canvas tents with safari-style décor, en-suite bathroom (bath or shower) and private veranda.
Family Tents — Connected units suited to families or small groups.
Facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Restaurant with packed-lunch option
- Bar and nightly bonfire area
- Gift shop
- Massage on request
- Free Wi-Fi
Activities
- Game drives (arranged at an additional fee)
- Stargazing around the evening bonfire
- Massage and spa treatments
- Birdwatching along the Talek River
Around the camp
- Kenya-registered tour operator
- Tailor-made, never off-the-shelf
- Local guides, fair wages
- Replies within one working day