Drunken Elephant Mara Camp

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp is a charming safari-tented retreat nestled within a pocket of natural forest in the Siana Wildlife Conservancy, just 5 minutes (2 km) from the Sekenani Gate of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Set along a critical wildlife corridor connecting the Mara plains with the Loita Hills, the camp offers an intimate bush setting where guests can experience the sights and sounds of the wild while staying minutes from prime game-viewing areas.

The camp features 20 elevated canvas-sheltered tents across tailored layouts, offering authentic safari character integrated with comfortable modern amenities, eco-friendly solar power, and log-fire-heated hot water.

Location & Accessibility

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp sits in the Siana Wildlife Conservancy, nestled in a pocket of natural forest just outside the main eastern entrance to the Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Physical Address & Setting

✓ Geographic Location: Sekenani Area, Siana Wildlife Conservancy, Narok County, Kenya
✓ Ecological Positioning: Located within a vital wildlife corridor connecting the plains of the Mara Reserve to the Loita Hills, supporting seasonal elephant migrations and the Great Wildebeest Migration
✓ Reserve Proximity: Situated approximately 2 kilometers (a 5-minute drive) from Sekenani Gate, allowing rapid entry into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for early morning and late afternoon game drives

Access by Road

✓ Travel Time: The drive from Nairobi takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, featuring a scenic stopover at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint
✓ Route: Approximately 250 kilometers from Nairobi via the paved tarmac highway through Narok, with the final 2 kilometers transitioning to an all-weather dirt access road leading directly to camp

Access by Air & Airstrip Transfers

✓ Airstrip Transfers: Pre-arranged 4×4 camp safari transfers pick up guests directly upon arrival at the airstrip
✓ Scheduled Flights: Daily 45-minute domestic flights operate from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (WIL) to the Maasai Mara
✓ Primary Airstrip: Keekorok Airstrip is the nearest designated landing site, situated approximately a 15-minute game drive (18–19 km) from the camp

Accommodation & Tents

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp offers 20 elevated canvas-sheltered tents pitched under multi-layered canvas to merge authentic safari character with refined comfort. Each tent features a hand-carved four-poster bed dressed in fine grey linen and vibrant Maasai-check blankets, plus a private verandah and en-suite facilities.

Standard Tent Amenities across All Units

✓ Structure: Elevated wooden platform under heavy, multi-layered canvas protection
✓ En-Suite Facilities: Flush toilet and hot shower powered by traditional log-fire boilers
✓ Private Outdoor Verandah: Furnished seating area with complimentary tea tray service
✓ Power & Lighting: 24-hour solar lighting supported by evening generator power, with lanterns lit for evening atmosphere

Double Tent (2 Guests)

✓ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with log-fire heated hot shower and flush toilet
✓ Layout: An elevated canvas tent for two featuring a hand-carved four-poster double bed
✓ Highlights: Classic safari aesthetic with grey linen, red Maasai-check blankets, and a private verandah with quiet forest views

Executive Twin Tent (2 Guests)

✓ Layout: Twin beds under lamplight with a separate lounge area for slow mornings
✓ Highlights: Generous living space situated at the quieter end of camp, complete with a private verandah
✓ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with log-fire hot water, complemented by an open-air outdoor shower off the bathroom

Honeymooner’s Tent (2 Guests)

✓ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with log-fire hot shower and flush toilet
✓ Layout: Double tent tailored specifically for couples seeking privacy and a romantic setting
✓ Highlights: Secluded positioning near the forest edge with private verandah, with optional arrangements for bush dinners and sundowners

Two-Bedroom Family Tent (4 Guests)

✓ Bathroom: En-suite bathroom with a log-fired hot shower plus an outdoor rock shower
✓ Highlights: Large outdoor deck equipped with a stone fireplace for cool evenings, providing a home-like base for families
✓ Layout: A spacious canvas house featuring two distinct bedrooms (one double, one twin) and a central sitting room with a stone fireplace

Camping & Camp Facilities

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp blends rustic bush aesthetics with reliable camp infrastructure for a comfortable stay in the wild.

Camp Infrastructure & Utilities

✓ Dining & Lounge Spaces: Open-air dining area and lounge tent serving chef-prepared meals utilizing fresh local ingredients
✓ Communal Campfire Area: Central fire pit where guests gather each evening to share stories under the stars after game drives
✓ Hot Water Systems: Traditional log-fire boilers (jikos) heat water fresh for en-suite showers and outdoor rock showers across all tents
✓ Power & Lighting: 24-hour solar lighting across all tents and pathways, supplemented by evening generator power for heavier charging needs

Cultural & Wildlife Experiences

Located on the doorstep of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Siana Wildlife Conservancy, Drunken Elephant Mara Camp offers a wide range of guided wildlife and cultural adventures.

Safari & Wildlife Activities

✓ Horseback Riding: Guided horse safaris across the open plains outside the reserve, allowing close encounters with plains game like giraffe and zebra
✓ Game Drives: Morning, afternoon, and full-day game drives into the Maasai Mara National Reserve aboard open-sided 4×4 Land Cruisers guided by expert local Maasai drivers
✓ Guided Nature Walks: Bush walks departing straight from camp into Siana Conservancy accompanied by a Maasai guide to explore animal tracking, birdlife, and traditional medicinal plants
✓ Hot-Air Balloon Safaris: Dawn lift-offs drifting silently over the Mara plains, concluding with a celebratory bush breakfast and a game drive back to camp (booked in advance via licensed operators)

Cultural Immersive Experiences

✓ Maasai Village Visits: Authentic community visits just outside the reserve to experience traditional songs, the iconic jumping dance, and daily homestead life
✓ Bush Dinners & Maasai Dance: Private lantern-lit dining setups out in the bush accompanied by camp-cooked meals and traditional Maasai dance performances around the campfire

Highlights

✓ Authentic Tented Luxury: 20 elevated canvas tents featuring hand-carved four-poster beds, fine grey linen, and vibrant Maasai-check blankets with private verandahs
✓ Eco-Conscious Infrastructure: Sustainable 24-hour solar power complemented by traditional log-fire boilers (jikos) providing hot water for en-suite and outdoor showers
✓ Action & Adventure Safaris: Expertly guided game drives in open-sided 4×4 Land Cruisers, sunrise hot-air balloon flights, horseback riding, and nature walks with Maasai guides
✓ Vital Wildlife Corridor: Positioned within an essential ecological corridor connecting the Mara plains to the Loita Hills, supporting seasonal elephant migrations and the Great Wildebeest Migration
✓ Cultural Immersion & Bush Dining: Unforgettable evening experiences featuring lantern-lit bush dinners under the stars, accompanied by traditional Maasai songs and dance around the campfire
✓ Prime Gate Proximity: Located in the Siana Wildlife Conservancy just 5 minutes (2 km) from Sekenani Gate, ensuring rapid entry into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for early morning game drives
✓ Versatile Room Layouts: Diverse accommodations ranging from classic Double and Executive Twin tents to a romantic Honeymooner’s Tent and a spacious Two-Bedroom Family Tent with a stone fireplace

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include

Accommodation on a Full Board Basis

Notes

* Game package rates available on request
* Drinks are charged extra and payable on checkout

Child Policy

* Child 0-4 years sharing with Parent is free
* Child 5-11 years sharing with parents is 50% of the adult rate
* Children 5-11 years in their own room: 75% of the adult rate
* Young Adults 12-17 years in their own room: full adult rate
* Young Adults 12-17 years sharing with parents: 75% of the adult rate

* Lunch – 30 US Dollars per person
* Dinner – 35 US Dollars per person
* Nature walk – 30 US Dollars per person
* Bush Breakfast – 40 US Dollars per person
* Hot Air Balloon – 500 US Dollars per person
* Maasai Village Visit – 25 US Dollars per person
* Maasai Cultural Day – 60 US Dollars per person
* Exclusive Use of Vehicle Per Day – 250 US Dollars
* Bush Dinner – 40 US Dollars per person (minimum of 2 people

Accommodation Rates Per Night Exclude the following

✗ Transfers 
✗ Gratuities
✗ Photographic safaris
✗ Hot-air balloon rides 
✗Flights & airport taxes
✗ Items of personal nature
✗Park fees and Conservation Charge
✗ Flying doctors/ medical evacuation insurance

Masai Mara Non-Resident Park Fees

* 100 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st January to 30th June
* 200 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st July to 31st December
* 50 US Dollars per child, per night all year (aged 3 to 17 years inclusive)

Drunken Elephant Mara Camp has only 7 en-suite tents, with 2 family tents that can sleep 4 adults comfortably and 5 double tents, all beautifully situated in a naturally forested seven-acre plot set along a riverfront.  Each tent is on a raised deck and has deck chairs, a work desk, tea/coffee-making facilities, and an en-suite bathroom with a flush toilet, hot shower, and dressing table.

The dining area is in the canvas-roofed main structure, where guests enjoy a lamp-lit dinner in a romantic, authentic setting.  Meals range from a wide variety of Kenyan cuisine and Indian delicacies to popular cuisines from around the world.

The camp also has a bar and lounge where guests can relax and soak in the sights and sounds of the surrounding Mara. The camp serves all meals, vegetarian and non-vegetarian.

The camp is fully fenced to keep animals at bay and is guarded by Masai Moran’s at night. In addition, solar street lights and solar floodlights make the camp fully eco-friendly, with all lighting powered by solar, backed up by a generator.

Siana is also important because 3700 households own land within the conservancy, and an estimated 12,000 people will benefit directly from the area’s effective development.   

Activities at Drunken Elephant Mara Camp include day game drives, hot-air balloon safaris, night game drives, guided walking safaris, and visits to Masai villages.

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