A traditional Maasai Mara tour can be had at the Mara Explorer Tented Camp. It is in an area with lots of wildlife and is in the perfect spot to see the Wildebeest Migration.
Place to stay: In 10 high-end safari tents with private bathrooms

Hot air balloon safaris, game drives, bush dinners, nature walks, and trips to Maasai cultural sites are all things that can be done.

The best places to see wildlife in the Mara are close to where the wildebeest migrate, and the wildlife is easy to see. One of the most famous parts of an East African tour is the hot air balloon ride.

Masai Mara, Kenya is where we’re going.

There is a tent camp called Mara Explorer in the Masai Mara. It is right next to the Talek River. This is one of the best safari camps in Kenya, and it’s right where all the best places to see wildlife in the Mara meet. Guests can go on game drives with the knowledgeable Maasai guides to see Giraffes, Elephants, and other animals.

This Masai Mara camp is right on the road that the Wildebeest take during the Great Migration, which happens from July to September. From the lodge, you can see a lot of wildlife. During the rest of the year, you can still see a lot of animals, especially dangerous ones like lions. Going on a Hot Air Balloon tour early in the morning is one of the most exciting things to do. Watch as the sun turns the fields below into a colorful scene and look down to see thousands of animals.

You can add a tasty breakfast to an early morning or late evening game drive. Take a walk in the woods with a Maasai guide and learn about their way of life and how to act around animals. The lodge can even set up a visit to a Manyatta, which is a typical Maasai home.

Place to stay

Ten luxury safari huts with views of the River Talek are available at Mara Explorer Tented Camp, which is one of the nicest safari camps in Kenya.
At the Mara Explorer Tented Camp, you can stay in high-end tents set up on raised platforms by the Talek River. Each tent is decorated in the grand safari style of the past with large or small beds, hand-carved mahogany furniture, old chests, and pictures of important events in history.

Each tent has a nice bathroom right next to it that has all the latest conveniences. They also have a bathroom outside with a deep Victorian ball and claw tub where people can soak alone while taking in the view of the African bush. The sides of the tents can be rolled up so that guests can enjoy the view of the fields.

The place

This Masai Mara Tented Camp is located in a great area for seeing wildlife in the Mara. It is also in the right spot for people who want to see the Wildebeest Migration.
In the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Explorer Tented Camp is set up under the shade of the Talek River. The lodge is in the middle of the four best places to see wildlife, so it’s a great place to watch the Great Wildebeest Migration from July to September.

The Masai Mara

The Serengeti and the Mara, which are both in Tanzania, are part of one of the biggest remaining wild areas. They both have rolling savannahs and lots of animals. Millions of Wildebeest, Zebras, and Gazelles move through the Mara in search of new grass to eat and drink. This is called the Great Migration. Elephants, giraffes, and other grazers live on the plains of the Mara, as well as one of the largest groups of lions in the world.

The Mara is where the Maasai group, who are one of the most well-known in Kenya, traditionally lived. Their life in the countryside hasn’t changed much over the years. They love their cattle and raise them with the animals. The Maasai are known for their beautiful beading and jumping dances.

How to Get to Mara Explorer Tented Camp

By Road

It takes 298 km (185 mi) to get to the Mara Explorer Tented Camp from Nairobi. It takes about six hours to get there by car.

Fly-In

Ol Kiombo is the camp’s own private, all-weather runway. It’s a 45-minute flight from Nairobi to get there. Wilson Airport sends two planes a day to the airstrip.

The Mara Explorer Tented Camp is located at 1 24.739 S; 35 07.414 E on a GPS map.

Things to do

Three game drives a day, bush walks, hot air balloon trips, and cultural tours are just a few of the things that you can do at Mara Explorer to see animals and get a feel for Africa.

Rides in hot air balloons

Think about taking a balloon ride early in the morning over the Masai Mara’s rolling fields. When the sun comes up, watch as the land below fills with light, showing plains animals like Wildebeest and Gazelles spread out across the plains.

Game rides with a guide

There are three guided game drives every day: one early in the morning, one in the middle of the morning, and one in the late afternoon. Guests can also go on a full-day game drive and have a lunch at the Mara River. Wildlife can be seen and interesting facts about the area can be learned from the experienced guides who lead the drives.

Dining at Bush

Enjoy tasty meals outside while taking in the views of the Masai Mara’s rolling fields. Either by the river or out in the fields, where it’s very open, the game drive is extended by a fancy meal. For trips that last all day, you can bring lots of luxurious pictures.

Walks in nature

Walks through the fields of Africa are the most exciting way to see them. Go for a two-hour walk with a Maasai naturalist who lives in the area. The naturalist will teach you about the environment and how to act around wild animals. This is also a great chance to see some of the birds that live in the area.

Trips to see sights

Mara Explorer guests can see a traditional Maasai house called a Manyatta and kraals while they are there. The tour guide from the area will tell you an interesting story about how the tribe has lived traditionally for hundreds of years.