Location + Area

Don’t be surprised if you haven’t heard of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Although situated alongside the iconic – but crowded – Masai Mara, this groundbreaking conservation initiative launched in 2011 is slowly but surely making a name for itself.

And yet this 50 000-acre wilderness corridor – a project spearheaded by Asilia Africa – could be the future of conservation in Africa; partnering local landlords with tourism companies to conserve a vast tract of pristine Kenyan wilderness. By working with the 500 individual landowners that make up the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, we’re able to ensure the benefits of eco-tourism – and your visit – trickle down to the Maasai families that have lived on these lands for generations.

And what lands they are: herds of antelope dot the rolling plains of grass that merge seamlessly with the Maasai Mara National Reserve, while stands of acacia woodland hide prolific birdlife. Beneath your feet, rich volcanic soils give life to a verdant landscape where you’ll find more cheetah and lion per square kilometre than anywhere else in Kenya.

However, the real magic of Naboisho is its sheer exclusivity. Only a handful of lodges are situated in the conservancy, ensuring a level of safari solitude simply unheard of in the busy Serengeti and Maasai Mara reserves. Unlike many other camps, the guides at Naboisho are also adept at offering a deeper understanding of this complex ecosystem, making it an ideal choice for safari travellers on their second or third visit to Africa.

The activities at Naboisho Camp make the most of this unrivalled access to pristine wilderness: bush walks, off-road safaris, overnight fly camps, night drives and wilderness picnics are activities you could only dream of in the national reserves.

Happily, there’s nothing to stop us visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve though: and once you’ve ticked it off your list, we guarantee you’ll be happy to return to this peaceful corner of Africa we call, simply, Naboisho.

Visit the Mara Naboisho Conservancy website for more information.

Positive Impact

We invite you to join us at Naboisho Camp during your Kenyan safari as we seek to make a positive and sustainable impact through responsible tourism.

Each guest bednight in the conservancy ensures the conservation of the nature, the wildlife and the equally important socio-cultural heritage of the Maasai culture.

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Wildlife

The Mara Naboisho Conservancy has a higher density of wildlife than the adjacent Masai Mara National Park.

The conservancy has the big cats in big numbers. In fact, with roughly 100 lions living in the vicinity, it has one of the highest lion densities in the world. The largest pride in the Greater Mara Region - comprising 20 lions - has made the conservancy its home. Of course, such a healthy lion population would not be possible without an equally healthy wildlife food chain below it.

The conservancy boasts impressive herds of elephant, giraffe, wildebeest, and zebra. It is also home to Kenya's rare wild dog. In addition to the abundance of resident game, the Mara Naboisho Conservancy also serves as a migration corridor for several hundred thousand animals between the Masai Mara National Reserve and the Loita Plains to the east. The existence of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy ensures that migratory cycles and patterns are not disturbed or forced to change.

What sets the Mara Naboisho Conservancy apart is not only the quantity of wildlife, but also the quality of game viewing. Because of its size and the limited number of guests, you will never find 20 vehicles huddled around a kill at the conservancy. In fact, it is unlikely that you would even find four. While high game-viewing standards are enforced - not only to improve the viewing experience, but also to protect the wildlife - the conservancy is free of the restrictions that make so many national park safaris pedestrian. Put simply, the experience is exceptional not only because of what you get to see, but also because of how you get to see it.

Accommodation + Facilities

Naboisho Camp is a permanent camp with just 8 luxurious tents. The intimate size of the camp means that it has a friendly, relaxed atmosphere and very personal service.

The spacious tents have been designed combining the traditional bush style with a fresh modern feel focusing on attention to detail. All tents have en-suite bathrooms with flush toilets and indoor and outdoor bush showers. Each luxury safari tent also has a large verandah with a day bed for relaxing after game drives and is attended by a personal butler.

For families there is a family tent which comprises of two interconnecting tents.

The Naboisho Camp dining area and lounge is the main public area. This thatched area has wooden decks providing a great vantage point out onto a watering hole.

High levels of personalised service, along with a team that have worked together for many years, create a warm and friendly atmosphere in this camp.

CAMP AMENITIES

• Number of suites: 8 
• Children: above 6 years  
• Triples: 1 family tent   
• Suitable for disabled guests: please contact us
• Distance between tents: 25+ meters  
• En suite bathrooms
• Flush toilets
• In-room lockable box  
• Laundry service
• Power: solar and generator  
• Battery charging facilities

ACTIVITIES

• Game drives
• Night drives
• Walking safaris
• Off-road driving
• Fly camping
• Cultural visits

CLOSEST AIRSTRIP

• Mara Ol Seki: 40 minutes drive from camp

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