Mara Maisha Camp is a tented camp in the Masai Mara National Reserve, 4.5 km from the Talek Gate.
The Oloi Selects view of Mara Maisha Camp
Mara Maisha is a mid-size camp near Talek Gate, and the choice for travellers who want a base in the Reserve with a pool and family tents.
At a glance
- 40 self-contained tents: 20 singles or twins, 10 doubles, 6 triples and 4 family tents
- Family tents have two ensuite rooms and sleep up to five
- In the Masai Mara Reserve, 4.5 km from Talek Gate
- Swimming pool, restaurant and bar, massage and free Wi-Fi
Who it suits
Families and groups who want a comfortable camp in the Reserve with a pool and flexible tent types.
Who it does not suit
Privacy-minded clients. The camp has conference facilities, and events can disturb other guests. It is also not a small camp.
Its place in a route
A Mara base on the Talek side of the Reserve, often combined with Amboseli or Laikipia.
Families
Four family tents sleep up to five guests, and cots and extra beds are available. We confirm this in your quote. The camp’s site gives no age limit.
Activities
Game drives, balloon rides, horse riding and village visits are offered on request, and at a fee.
Getting there
The camp’s site does not list an airstrip or transfers. We confirm this in your quote.
What the rate usually excludes
Reserve fees and activities. We confirm this in your quote.
What we would choose instead
For a more intimate camp, we look at Kicheche Bush Camp or Mahali Mzuri.
Last checked against the property’s own information: October 2026. Details change, so we confirm them again when we quote your itinerary.