Mara Kimana Camp
Mara Kimana camp is a small tented camp, situated on the banks of Sekenani river, 2kms/5 minutes from Sekenani gate within the Masai Mara game reserve. It is accessible from Inside the Sekenani gate or outside near ten petrol station. Kimana is within a small, cool and serene woodland environment. Discover one of Maasai Mara’s best kept secret with us.
Location
Kimana Mara camp is a 6hr drive from Nairobi and the nearest airstrips are Keekorok or Siana airstrips.. It is 2kms away from Sekenani gate as it is on the border of the Masai Mara National Reserve, You can access it from both inside and outside the Game reserve. Our wide array of Indigenous trees keeps the camp environment cool and the air fresh, in an otherwise hot Mara!
Capacity
The campsite can accommodate 40 persons at any one time. It has readily available tents of various sizes and modern sanitary facilities.
The setup
The camp has a unique setup and concept. Unrivalled simplicity, design, service, ambience and personalized magnificent cuisine freshly prepared. At Kimana Mara camp, it is all about simplicity, serenity, and intimacy with nature. The camp also has electricity via a well muffled generator as well as sockets for charging your phones and running basic appliances. We also have vehicles on standby, as well as access to medical personnel for in case of emergencies. Other facilities included are fully serviced accommodation, Security in rooms and the premises, Airstrip Transfers, Secure on site parking.
The tents
The camp has simple but magnificently furnished tents. They have ensuite hot water showers and modern wash facilities. The tents are in secluded positions and are linked by raised brick and timber walkways amongst ancient Jackal Berry trees. The tents come in singles and doubles and can take up to four pax each
Our clients
Kimana Mara camp is a home away from home for both international as well local visitors to the Maasai Mara. The camp hosts families & friends, various special interest groups, student groups, workshops, filming crews among others.
Game drive
The continent where the safari was born, Kenya leads with a unique experience of the migration, one of the wonders of the world. Experience the panoramic views of the African plains in the comfort of a 4×4 safari vehicle with a safari guide that will enlighten you about the beautiful African savannah. You can book Game drives for the morning, afternoon or evening at a cost of $150 or advertised prices at the time. So please let us know your preference. Bookings can also include an experience of breakfasts, lunches or evening sundowners in the bush during the game drives.
The African plains in the Masai Mara host over 95 species of animals. The highlights of the game drive include the Big Five: Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard. The other animals include Cheetah, Hyena, Hippo, Giraffe, Topi, Grants gazelle,Thompsons gazelle, Eland, Dik dik, Bush buck, Water buck, Zebra, Wildbeast, Olive Baboon, Syke’s monkey, Vervet monkey and many other small animals like the tree hyrax, bush baby.
Nature walk
The woodland ecosystem around Mara Kimana camp is perfect environment to take a nature walk. This experience is different from the game drive where you can venture into the wilderness with a Maasai guide. It is a gentle exercise with a view to experience the different flora, fauna, birds, reptiles, animals and insects existing in Kenya.
Visit to a Maasai village
One of the unique experiences in Kenya is visiting the local Maasai village, where the Masai still practice their ancestral culture. The community around Mara Kimana camp still practices the Maasai culture. You can take a walk or drive to their village that is 5 minutes away to visit their unique home, learn about their daily life, enjoy their dances, songs and their bead crafts. The Maasai society has a hierarchy and tradition where the women have their own huts and men’s huts are set out according to their age sets, warrior clans, elders and prophets. Their lifestyle is a celebration of the passage of time from life, justice, seasons and wealth. Experience all this as it mostly remains untouched by the changes the modern society.
Balloon safari
This safari is a once in a lifetime experience, the magical balloon safari. An experience of viewing the vast wilderness while floating in the sky. Every flight has a unique experience from the winding rivers to the tree canopies as an observer from the sky like a drone. Float over the savannah in silence with the dot patterns created by the trees, galloping zebras, leaping antelope, and browsing buffalo. The silence allows you to experience a hunt and the playful nature of zebras, antelopes. After which you are welcomed with a luxurious breakfast at the site of landing. The balloon safari usually take off early in the morning, so guests have to book in advance and leave the camp early in preparation of this.
