Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp

Beautiful property with amazing views! Our tent was immaculate and so comfortable. The staff is excellent and goes above and beyond to make your stay perfect. The manager Luis was always available and making sure that our stay was enjoyable. Our safari guides Daniel and Sena were nice and friendly. They took very good care of us while on safari and did their best to find as many animals as possible. The restaurant had amazing food with much to choose from and the waiters were also so friendly and always waiting with a smile to help you. We loved the South African wine and beer selection as well. I highly recommend Bushtops.

I cannot recommend staying at Mara Bushtops enough. Of all the places across the world I’ve ever stayed, this was my favorite. The staff went above & beyond to make this honeymoon trip special for my wife & I. Specifically, Tom & Alfred were amazing. They were so energetic during our game drives & knowledgeable about the animals (Alfred is also an excellent photographer)! They, along with the unbelievable restaurant staff, went to great lengths to make this trip so memorable. While the animals, the food, and the views were all amazing, it was them that made this experience so special for us. Would give 100 stars if I could - cannot wait to visit again!

We went to Mara Bushtops for our honeymoon and had the most incredible time. We’ve traveled a lot and can easily say this is the nicest place we’ve ever stayed with the nicest people. Everyone went above and beyond to make sure we had an outstanding experience, specifically our guides, Tom and Alfred. Both were so incredibly knowledgeable and could tell you everything about any animal we’ve seen saw. They were so kind, warm, and friendly. By the end of the trip I cried when I had to say goodbye to them! They were truly our favorite part of our experience and I missed them as soon as we left. This trip exceeded our expectations in every way possible. If you’re going on a safari, you need to stay at Mara Bushtops and ask for Tom and Alfred!

Look no further - MARA BUSHTOPS LUXURY CAMP in Kenya is truly a fabulous 10 STAR family-run game lodge! Luxurious and authentic, the camps has extraordinary views of game regularly visiting the natural salt lick just 200m away! Caring expert game drives with Masaai Daniel and Sam, with delicious breakfasts under an African tree (no, these are not just staged Instagram shots!) offer the most desired, extraordinary game sitings. Warm-eyed staff touched our hearts and ensured our every desire. Oh, and the chef is superb! Food is so tasty and beautifully presented, that it was difficult not to AGAIN select the same tasty item... with wines from their excellent wine cellar! Whether you want to laze in the privacy of your luxury tent overlooking the salt lick, or swim in either of the pools (one with Led 'stars' reflecting stars above), soak in a spa treatment or to go on another game drive adventure, I promise your soul will be filled. Serengeti Bushtops and their unique Roving Bushtops (you follow migratory game with special 'roving' luxury tent) are also part of the group. Even out of migration season we saw SO much game and will never forget this experience! thank you Mara Bushtops - you will forever be in our hearts!

Our stay at Mara Bushtops in the Masai Mara was truly something we’ll never forget. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with such warmth—the staff are incredibly friendly, attentive, and always ready to help with anything you need. You can really feel that they love what they do, and it makes the whole experience even more special. A huge shoutout to our amazing ranger Joseph and our incredible spotter Fred—they made every game drive so much fun and so memorable. Their knowledge, passion, and genuine kindness made us feel safe, excited, and always taken care of. They spotted animals we would’ve never seen on our own and shared so many interesting facts—it was like going on safari with close friends. One of the most thoughtful touches was how they provided hot water bottles and cozy blankets for the early morning and evening safaris. It gets quite chilly during those times, and those little comforts made such a big difference—they think of everything before you even ask. And the wildlife… wow. One of the most amazing things is that you don’t even have to leave your room to see animals. Right from our tent, we could watch zebras, giraffes, and even elephants come to the salt lick just in front of the camp. It felt like a live documentary happening right outside our deck—it was surreal. The tents (which honestly feel more like luxury suites) are beautifully designed, super spacious, and open to nature in the most breathtaking way. You can soak in a hot tub while watching wildlife roam nearby—it’s like being in the wild, but with 5-star comfort. Every detail—from the gourmet meals to the stunning views, peaceful atmosphere, and world-class service—was beyond perfect. Whether you’re going out on a game drive or just relaxing at camp, Mara Bushtops is the definition of safari luxury. We didn’t want to leave!

Jambo! Motinda, Javam, Sam, Fredrick, Laban and David,||Asante sana, kwa ukarimu wako mzuri na ukaaji mzuri sana.||Why Mara Bushtops:|We came on honeymoon to Mara Bushtops in 2008 and came back with our children, now 15 and 16 for a family holiday of a lifetime. ||Travelling:|This was relatively easy - Heathrow to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International. Overnight at Ole Serena in Nairobi and a transfer from Nairobi Wilson airport to Keekarok Airstrip the following morning, the game drive starts as soon as you leave the bush airstrip. Mara Bushtops has it's own airstrip in the conservancy - Mara Siana which we used for departure and which includes a seating area and bathroom.||10 Star tents:|First things first. Thank you Fredrick for looking after our family with such care and attention for our entire stay. |We travelled as a family of four, for four nights and five days. The family tent was not available the first night and we stayed in Fox and Elephant tents, which were the same style tent we had on honeymoon and were as amazing as we had remembered.|The family tent. Wow - just wow. It is completely next level. We stayed in Rhino tent which is next to the Armani Spa. We had our own campfire in front of the tent, seating area and hot tub along the enormous veranda of the tent. Two beautiful bedrooms, with ensuite bathrooms with double vanities, a superbly appointed living area, dining on the veranda. The tents are furnished to the highest quality and the epitome of understated elegance and luxury. Great care and attention to detail has been given to making sure that you have everything you could possibly need, Fredrick looked after us beautifully, including bed turn down service with a hot water bottle for when you return from dinner.||Spa and pool:|We used the pool everyday and how special to be dipping in the pool and sunbathing as a dazzle of zebra's strolls by to the salt lick. We didn't get a chance to use the spa - when doing a couple of game drives a day and lunch the days are busy, but the facilities were excellent and the spa area looked superb. We would only be at the pool for a minute before someone appeared with towels asking if we would like drinks or refreshments.||Game Drive:|I am sure that everyone feels the same but we did have the best driver / guide and spotter. Enormous thanks to Javam and Sam. Such lovely guys and great company for the four days of game drives, they immediately felt part of the family and we thoroughly enjoyed our days together in the Maasai Mara. An especially huge thanks because this is the tricky part, they were so good at spotting that we managed to see the BIG FIVE during our stay. There must be an awful lot of pressure on the guides and spotters that their guests have a good visit, the animals that live in the Maasai Mara are wild and spotting them is not always possible, especially rhino and leopards. There is a huge element of luck, but it helps when you have guides with great talent. How Javam spotted a lioness lying on a termite mound from up to a mile away is still a source of amazement to us, as well as the leopardess in the tree and Sam spotting the rhinos walking along a hedge line on the hill in the distance. ||Dining:|Absolute excellence. We thoroughly loved every meal at Mara Bushtops and the dining experience at the salt lick is another great part of the experience with zebra's, giraffes, topi and eland regularly visiting. |Each evening Chef David would come to the table to share with us the specials - which one of us had every night and were delicious. The rest of the family worked our way through the menu and we were spoilt for choice, our 16 yr old son loved trying the local Swahili options and the food was all fantastic - we cannot recommend highly enough. Thank you also to Laban who waited on us. We are sorry that we did not get a chance to say good bye to Laban and David who made our dining so special.||Conservancy:|Mara Bushtops is integrated into the conservancy and works very closely with the community to preserve and protect the nature and wildlife and support the local villages. We didn't this time but it is possible to visit the villages and schools as part of the experience and to support the local community.||Weather:|We travelled early as we'd just finished exams. Our last stay was at new year and we remember the temperatures being very hot. June, July and August are winter in the Maasai Mara. Temperatures still climbed in the day to mid twenties and it was perfect weather for sun bathing. Clouds dotted the sky keeping the temperatures a nice balmy warm and on two or three evenings we had dramatic bursts of rain clouds and an hour or so of warm tropical rain - there is nothing quite like smelling the rain coming in the Maasai Mara, you can literally tell it before it rains. It's magical. Large umbrellas were immediately on hand as were raincoats when we were in the jeep so again you are never less than perfectly comfortable. |Early mornings and evenings are chilly. We set off at 5.45am for the game drive and when driving along you feel a wind chill. Mara Bushtops put comfort at the forefront with hot water bottles wrapped in blankets in the jeeps, however do take a fleece, or light weight coat - or both for the mornings. By mid morning when the sun comes out you'll be peeling off the layers but you will need something warm to start.||Asante sana Motinda and all of the team at Mara Bushtops. Tunatumai kukuona tena hivi karibuni.

Bushtops Camp in Kenya is hands down one of the most luxurious and well-run safari experiences you can have. While the camp is located just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, this actually works in its favor. You still have access to incredible wildlife in their private conservancy (we saw so much!), and the added bonus is the ability to do night safaris, which are not allowed within the park itself. The camp also has its own private airstrip, making arrivals and departures seamless and convenient. During the day, you can head into the national park for game drives, so you really don’t miss out on anything. In fact, the combination of both areas gives you a richer, more varied experience. The service here is next-level. Every detail is thought through, and the team truly excels at what they do. Huge shoutout to Joseph, our incredible guide, and Fred, our spotter—both were 10/10. Their knowledge, passion, and instinct made every game drive special. A big thank you as well to David in the kitchen (the food is phenomenal), Laban who served every meal with warmth and care, and the rest of the team who made us feel so welcome. If you're looking for a top-tier, luxury safari with world-class service, amazing wildlife, and the flexibility to explore both a private conservancy and the national park, Bushtops is the place to be.

If there is a paradise on earth, it is the Bushtops Mara Camp. Already at the airstrip, we were greeted with coffee and small snacks. The tents in the camp offer a breathtaking view and every imaginable luxury. Our thanks go to all the staff who provide warm, discreet, and world-class service. One couldn’t ask for a better manager than Lawrence. Our guides Nelson and Fred gave us incredible and unforgettable safari experiences, with many funny and breathtaking moments. Pascal lovingly prepared our tent, and the restaurant, with its fantastic cuisine under Chef David, is second to none. Laban served our meals with great humor, unfortunately, we don’t know the names of the other very kind staff members in the restaurant. In the SPA, I received the best massage from Ann. My daughter and I always felt very well taken care of and safe.|Asante sana💝