The words ‘exclusive’ and ‘luxurious’ are often exaggerations at Mara Bushtops they fit like a glove. Watching from your own 100 square metre private deck as an abundance of wildlife congregates around the adjacent salt lick is literally unforgettable. Having your butler draw your hot tub after a spectacular game drive is heavenly. Delving into the well-stocked wine cellar and enjoying superb cooking simply adds to the magic. Together these experiences create an oasis of five-star luxury blending peace with adventure – and first-class comfort with unforgettable sights and smells sounds and sensations.

Mara Bushtops is set within our own private wildlife reserve. Alongside the Masai, access to the Conservancy is exclusive to our Bushtops guests, who benefit from private night and off-road game drives, walking safaris direct from the Camp, sundowners, sunrises on the Sekenani hill and visits to the nearby Kakiya cave. Mara Bushtops has been designed to blend into its surroundings, minimising our visual and environmental impact, whilst providing every comfort to our guests. 12 spacious and fabulously appointed luxury tents (think of a 5-star hotel room, under canvas) can be found by following private paths from a shared space, to secluded havens of privacy and calm. Our Salt Lick

The best view in the Masai Mara

Our private conservancy is a wonderland of wildlife and the best bit lies just yards from us. We are the only camp in the Mara to have a substantial natural salt lick – directly in front of the restaurant and spa.

Animals love it, arriving throughout the day and night in search of the minerals needed for healthy bones. This creates a constantly shifting nature show, as gazelle jostle with warthogs, zebra and impala, topi and buffalo. Herds of elephant can be joined by up to 40 giraffe at a time – with leopards and lions in attendance. What a privilege. What a sight!