Encounter Mara

$500 - $1,100

per person sharing

At A Glance

$500 - $1,100

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Masai Mara - Olseki- Kenya (OSJ - Mara Lodges Airport)

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Located in the private Naibosho Conservancy - no crowds
Beautiful views over the plains - see the Migration in season
Unique activities - bush walks & night drives with local Masai guides
Working with the local community to protect their heritage
Spacious tents with views - positioned long ways forward
Child friendly camp with kids' safari activities (only for ages 5 and older)

Overview of Encounter Mara

Kenya, Masai Mara

Encounter Mara is a luxury, tented camp located in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, which is part of Kenya’s famous Masai Mara ecosystem. The design of the camp is eco-friendly and consists of a central lounge tent with a view over a salt-lick, and an outdoor relaxation area. Go on game drives in the Masai Mara, with the camp’s own expertly trained and knowledgeable Maasai guides.

Depending on the time you choose to visit, you may also see the annual Wildebeest Migration in the Mara, although this area is great for year-round wildlife viewing and offers excellent sightings. The Mara Naboisho Conservancy offers a high density of wildlife and a low density of other tourists, making for a truly memorable safari away from the crowds.

 

Make a Positive Impact Through Travel

Asilia empowers crucial wilderness areas in East Africa, benefitting people and nature alike. By making bold, and often pioneering, investments into areas that are ecologically and economically vulnerable, Asilia aims to turn these areas into viable conservation economies, benefitting both the local communities as well as the environment. With the help of guests, who contribute a levy of US$ 5 for each night that they stay at an Asilia property, Asilia is able to make a significant positive impact towards their goal of empowering these areas, including the communities and wildlife that call them home.

Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 Jun 2026 - 31 Oct 2026

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1 Nov 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

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20 Dec 2026 - 5 Jan 2027

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6 Jan 2027 - 31 Mar 2027

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1 Apr 2027 - 30 Apr 2027

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1 Jun 2027 - 31 Oct 2027

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1 Nov 2027 - 19 Dec 2027

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20 Dec 2027 - 5 Jan 2028

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6 Jan 2028 - 31 Mar 2028

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1 Apr 2028 - 30 Apr 2028

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Our rates are per person sharing unless we note differently.

Please treat all pricing as a guide only:
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  • Single supplements may apply.
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Located in the private Naibosho Conservancy - no crowds
Beautiful views over the plains - see the Migration in season
Unique activities - bush walks & night drives with local Masai guides
Working with the local community to protect their heritage
Spacious tents with views - positioned long ways forward
Child friendly camp with kids' safari activities (only for ages 5 and older)

4x4 Drives

Bird watching

Bush dining

Children's activities

Cultural visits

Full-day safaris

Game drives

Hot air ballooning

Local school visits

Local village visits

Night drives

Picnics

Star gazing

Sundowners

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Rooms at Encounter Mara

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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Luxury Tent

Encounter Mara offers luxurious and spacious tents. Each of the tents is constructed from canvas and natural materials, and features king, twin or triple beds.

The elegant tents feature handmade furniture, and a private veranda with table, chairs, lounger and a hammock where you can relax and admire the lovely view. The large bathrooms feature a canvas shower and flush toilet.

Additional Room Types:

The Family Tent consists of two interconnected en-suite tents with a shared, extended veranda. Families can enjoy all the same in-room amenities as the standard luxury tents, including plumbed indoor showers.

General Facilities

When you're not out exploring this remarkable wilderness, relax in the beautifully decorated lounge tent or in the outside relaxation area where you can enjoy the view and a cold drink beside a crackling camp fire.

24-hour security

Babysitting service

Bar

Child friendly

Concierge service

Housekeeping service

Laundry service

Local airstrip transfers

Private balcony or deck

Room service

Wi-Fi available

Dining

All meals at Encounter Mara are fully inclusive. Enjoy a wake-up call with freshly prepared coffee or tea, and a selection of breakfast pastries, followed by a light continental breakfast consisting of rusks, fruit, cereals and fresh muffins.

At around 11 am, delight in a delicious brunch of wholesome food, including quiche, healthy salads, homemade bread, fresh fruit, cold meat and eggs made to order. Enjoy a lovely high tea in the late afternoon, featuring appetizing sweet and savoury treats. Sit down to a delectable dinner, catered according to your evening schedule, in the main dining tent, or opt for a bush dinner or private dinner on your veranda.

Expert Opinion

We know because we go
Liesel van Zyl

Liesel van Zyl

Head of Positive Impact and Product Development

A simple, yet spacious and elegant tented camp with the scent of fresh flowers in every space, overlooking vast plains and a small salt lick attracting resident willdlife.

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Traveller Reviews

  • AL
    Amanda Lawrence
    employee

    Encounter Mara is a very well run Asilia camp where the staff are delightfully friendly, their English is good and jokes are witty. They have a cosey main area with a simple but tasteful contemporary safari look that is carried on throughout the lodge with most areas being directly on the ground and not on raised decking. They also had a little shop, a mess area, firepit, 10 tents (including 2 x family & 2 x triples) and an outdoor viewing deck where we were served a very tasty lunch.

    We got to enjoy game drives with the camp guide and were very happy with the quality of guiding and his knowledge. In the evening, we had a communal dinner with everyone at the camp and celebrated someone’s birthday with a hearty song and a cake.

  • RT
    Robert Tepper
    traveler

    We stayed 4 nights at each property. The length of time at each site worked very well for us to feel that we had a good experience at each. In addition, the three locations provided differing experiences, which was greatly appreciated. The Director of each camp did an excellent job in providing a warm and welcoming experience, and the transport between the sites also worked well.

  • JS
    Joe Stegman
    traveler

    We had a wonderful time, thank you for helping plan our adventure. We look forward to other African destinations in the future!

  • SA
    Sebastien Avia
    traveler

    The Encounter Camp was just perfect for us. The people and the staff are all so nice and welcoming! The tents are comfortable, the food is just amazing, and of course the drives were all incredible. Our guide, Nabala, was wonderful spotting animals and taking care of us. The balloon flight which was like a dream. In the Mara Reserve we were able to see a river crossing by the migrating wildebeest. What a show!

  • SC
    Sharon Calhoun
    traveler

    Encounter Mara is fantastic! A great first time safari experience. It was very comfortable and intimate. Everyone bent over backwards at all times to accommodate our schedule and preferences.

  • LV
    Liesel van Zyl
    employee

    A simple, yet spacious and elegant tented camp with the scent of fresh flowers in every space, overlooking vast plains and a small salt lick attracting resident willdlife.

  • BP
    Barbara Paroissien
    traveler

    It was really terrific and staying in a small lodge in the Conservancy was a real bonus as all the Masai communities benefit directly with lease monies and employment of the Guides.

  • RM
    Richard Mueller
    traveler

    The Encounter Mara camp is very nice. Food was excellent. We were a bit disappointed by the individual tables at dinner time as we had enjoyed the group meals so much at Serengeti.

AL
Amanda Lawrence
employee

Encounter Mara is a very well run Asilia camp where the staff are delightfully friendly, their English is good and jokes are witty. They have a cosey main area with a simple but tasteful contemporary safari look that is carried on throughout the lodge with most areas being directly on the ground and not on raised decking. They also had a little shop, a mess area, firepit, 10 tents (including 2 x family & 2 x triples) and an outdoor viewing deck where we were served a very tasty lunch.

We got to enjoy game drives with the camp guide and were very happy with the quality of guiding and his knowledge. In the evening, we had a communal dinner with everyone at the camp and celebrated someone’s birthday with a hearty song and a cake.

RT
Robert Tepper
traveler

We stayed 4 nights at each property. The length of time at each site worked very well for us to feel that we had a good experience at each. In addition, the three locations provided differing experiences, which was greatly appreciated. The Director of each camp did an excellent job in providing a warm and welcoming experience, and the transport between the sites also worked well.

JS
Joe Stegman
traveler

We had a wonderful time, thank you for helping plan our adventure. We look forward to other African destinations in the future!

SA
Sebastien Avia
traveler

The Encounter Camp was just perfect for us. The people and the staff are all so nice and welcoming! The tents are comfortable, the food is just amazing, and of course the drives were all incredible. Our guide, Nabala, was wonderful spotting animals and taking care of us. The balloon flight which was like a dream. In the Mara Reserve we were able to see a river crossing by the migrating wildebeest. What a show!

SC
Sharon Calhoun
traveler

Encounter Mara is fantastic! A great first time safari experience. It was very comfortable and intimate. Everyone bent over backwards at all times to accommodate our schedule and preferences.