Oldarpoi Mara Camp

My husband Marcus and I had the most incredible honeymoon at Oldarpoi Mara Camp. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with warm Maasai hospitality. The luxury tents were cozy, the food was amazing, and the staff made every moment special. The game drives were breathtaking, and visiting a Maasai village added so much meaning to our trip. One of the most unforgettable moments was our bush dinner under the stars, it felt like something out of a dream. If you’re looking for a truly magical and immersive safari experience, this is the place to be! Marcus & Betty Thompson.

You HAVE to stay at Oldarpoi Camp! We have just come back from the most magical 4 night stay here and simply cannot recommend it enough. If we could give the service 6 stars we would! Maasai hospitality is on another level and every single one of the staff we encountered at Oldarpoi made it their mission to ensure we had a perfect getaway! I visited this camp first back in 2012 and the development over that time has upgraded the camp to one of absolute luxury but without losing any of its personality or charm. ||The variety and quality of food was amazing, the accommodation luxurious and to top it off we could cool down after a hot days game driving in the Africa-shaped pool with panoramic views of the Maasai Mara and Nashulai conservancy. Bliss.||We also had amazing game drives both in Nashulai Conservancy and the main Maasai Mara reserve and were lucky enough (thanks to the expertise of our fantastic guide Moses) to see The Big 5!! We loved spending time in the Nashulai reserve, away from the busyness of the main reserve, enabling us to spend time 1:1 with the animals to observe their behaviour.||Seeing first hand how Nashulai is benefiting and uplifting the local Maasai community as the only Maasai-owned conservancy in the Mara made the adventure even more special as we could see the positive effects of tourism through a sustainable lens. It also deepened our understanding and love of Maasai culture and heritage. ||We would like to say a special thank you to Nelson, Ryan, Ken, Margaret, Thomas, Vivienne, Frank, Moses (x2), Nashipi, the chefs and the rest of the team who we may have forgotten for making this the experience of a lifetime. We will never forget it and will be back again for sure - Ashe oleng, ||Danny + Laura

Best food we had in all of Kenya. The staff were incredible and kind. Very good wifi in the restaurant, was able to take zoom calls with no issues. Amazing view from the pool. Overall a very good hotel for the price.

Very unique experience I had some giraffes and zebras visiting my room. This hotel is dedicated to contributing revenue to nearby Nashulai community conservancy which offer higher wildlife density than the national reserve with comfortable privacy. Another advantage to stay here is quality price and 5 minutes drive to Sekenani gate of the Masai Mara national reserve.

Absolutely loved our stay at Oldarpoi Mara Camp! 🧡 The service was A1 from start to finish, clean rooms with stunning views, zebras chilling near the tents, and the Africa shaped pool was such a cool touch! The cucumber cream soup? I had 4 bowls, it was THAT good 😍 Dinner was amazing, and the staff (special shoutout to Sophie & Kevin!) made us feel right at home. Bonfire nights, coffee, and escorted Maasai walks made it even more special. Only 5 mins from the gate can’t wait to come back with my friends from Canada! Highly recommend! 🌍✨🦓

Oldarpoi Wageni Camp is pure magic! Warm, welcoming staff, stunning nature views, and the infinity pool is unreal—floating while watching wildlife is unforgettable. Cozy tents, peaceful vibes, and amazing sunsets. Can’t wait to come back! 🌅🦁✨

I am tremendously pleased with our stay. Just nothing to complain about - the luxurious tents were clean and spacious with all the amenities needed for a comfortable stay. My bed was so comfortable that I felt like sleeping on a cloud. Food was delicious and the staff... just really made this place special. So kind and helpful, always trying to make our stay unforgettable. Highly recommend this place to everyone visiting Masai Mara!

This was our first visit to Kenya and after reading about Oldarpoi and the Nashulai Conservancy being owned and managed by the local Maasai people, we decided to stay there as we loved the idea of tourism for social change. I am struggling to find the words to explain what a truly wonderful experience this was, made all the more special by the wonderful people who work there. It was the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of our usual everyday life. It was so peaceful and relaxing and we learned so much from our incredible Maasai guide Moses. It’s a wonderful location for visiting the Maasai Mara just a few minutes drive from the main gates. We did game drives in Nashulai Conservancy and the Mara, a walking safari from the camp to learn about life in the bush and which also included visiting the local Maasai village. We also did an early morning ballon ride to see the sunrise followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush which was a once in a lifetime experience. |During our stay we were able to volunteer at a local community clinic and visited the college in the conservancy which is doing a fantastic job at educating and empowering the local youth. |The camp itself has a lovely restaurant, bar and outdoor seating area and we enjoyed some great food and evening drinks by the fire pit.|The swimming pool was much larger than we expected looking at the photos on the website and a great way to relax and cool off following morning safaris. A few more sun loungers around the pool would be beneficial for busier times although it wasn’t a problem for us.|We were made to feel so welcome. Nothing was too much trouble and the staff were all brilliant and all wore the biggest smiles.|Special thank you to Esther for planning our itinerary and arranging our volunteering, Johnston on reception, Sophie on reception and the college, Thomas our housekeeper, all the guards who walked us to our accommodation after dark, Daniel for showing us round his Maasai village and Nashipai who brought me my favourite cocktail every night with the biggest smile. |Last but not least, a heartfelt thank you to Moses our incredible guide for sharing his knowledge of the bush and for showing us the sensational wildlife around the camp, Nashulai and the Maasai Mara. He is AMAZING.|Our first trip to Oldarpoi but definitely not our last.