Begin with a smooth Nairobi overnight, then fly into the Maasai Mara for river-edge game drives and relaxed mid-days back at camp. Continue into the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy for night drives, guided walks, and the option of a fly-camp sleepout. Think Talek River mornings, bush picnic lunches, and open-air dinners by the fire.
Nairobi overnight reset, fly in to Ol Kiombo airstrip, Talek River forest edge drives, silent electric safari vehicles, full day explorations across the reserve, lion and cheetah tracking in open grassland, quieter wildlife viewing in a private conservancy, night drives under clear skies, guided walking safari in Naboisho, optional fly camping sleepout, bush picnic lunches, sundowners on the plains, alfresco fire dinner, pool time between drives, easy bush transfers between camps.
Meet and Assist
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Take you through admin and direct to airport transfer vehicle.
~20 mins
Key Contact Information:
TBC
This is a brief layover to recoup post your international journey before heading out into the bush. Emara Ole-Sereni sits in Nairobi with a rare split view of city life and Nairobi National Park. It is well placed for a one-night layover, around 12 km from JKIA and 6 km from Wilson Airport, with the city centre also close by. If you have energy after arrival, head up to the Sky Lounge for rooftop views and an easy, open-air dinner before an early start.
Accommodation Overview
The Superior Room is a calm, well-sized base for a quick Nairobi reset, with premium bedding and either a king bed or twin beds. Expect air conditioning, soundproofing, and a small dining area that works for a late snack or room service. The private bathroom includes bathrobes and slippers, plus a bath or shower setup.
Highlights & Activities
Fast layover access near JKIA and Wilson Airport, Superior Rooms with soundproofing and a small dining area, Sky Lounge rooftop views over Nairobi National Park, alfresco dining and cocktails, infinity pool setting at Sky Lounge, Acacia Restaurant dining, Karibu Café coffee and baked treats, Maskaan Lounge drinks, 24-hour in-room dining
~15 mins
Conact: TBC
~45 mins
Contact: TBC
~30 mins
Collection by Emboo guide. Transferred via game drive to Emboo Camp.
Contact: TBC
Emboo sits inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, tucked into a quiet, forested bend of the Talek River. That river position matters, it keeps the camp shaded and places you close to natural wildlife movement. In peak migration months, the camp is also well placed for reaching river crossing areas on the Mara and Talek Rivers. Days tend to follow a clean rhythm, early drive, lunch and downtime, then an afternoon drive.
Accommodation Overview
Each tent is built for an easy safari routine, with twin or double bed setups, a straightforward interior, and a private deck that gives you a quiet spot to read, plan the next drive, or take a coffee before breakfast. Bathrooms are en suite with a plumbed shower, solar-heated water, and toiletries provided, which makes a difference after a long, dusty day. The family tent gives parents and children space to spread out without losing the camp feel. It is comfortable, uncluttered, and designed for rest.
Property Overview
Emboo is a compact camp with its shared areas set above the Talek River, so the view stays part of daily life. It runs as a fully net-zero operation, and game drives are in electric vehicles powered by solar, which changes the feel of wildlife viewing, quieter, calmer, and easier to stay present. Meals are all included, with drinks included apart from cellar wines, premium spirits and champagne. Dining can be communal or private, and bush picnics are available for longer days out. Between drives there is a pool, plus the simple comfort of returning to camp quickly when you want a proper reset.
Area Overview
The Greater Maasai Mara is defined by big grass plains cut by rivers, with the Mara and Talek shaping where animals gather and how game viewing unfolds. From July, the dry season arrives and the first migrating wildebeest appear. Crossings of the Mara and Talek Rivers begin, and by September many guests spend long stretches waiting on the riverbanks for a crossing. October brings more dust but often fewer vehicles, and as herds start moving south, short grasses can make game viewing feel sharp and clear. From November, showers build again and the heat lifts, with walking best kept to early mornings.
Highlights & Activities
Experiences
Electric vehicle game drives, full-day drives with bush picnic, medicinal nature walk around camp, hot air balloon safari by arrangement, pool time between drives, private or communal dinners
Highlights
Forested Talek River setting inside the main reserve, silent solar-powered game drive fleet, net-zero camp operations, strong access to Mara and Talek river crossing areas in peak migration months, small camp scale with 11 tents
Emboo Camp Quick Facts:
11 tents, including 1 family tent
Twin or double bed configurations
Private deck for each tent
En suite bathroom with plumbed shower
Solar-heated water, toiletries provided
Children 5 years and above
Pool for midday downtime
Closest airstrip Ol Kiombo, around 20 minutes by road
~60 mins
Naboisho Camp sits in the private Mara Naboisho Conservancy, next to the Maasai Mara National Reserve. The conservancy keeps sightings calmer and opens up activities such as night drives, guided walks, and fly camping. Days are flexible, a long morning out, lunch back at camp, then an afternoon drive as temperatures soften. In the dry season, migrating herds push into the wider Mara, while resident predators keep the conservancy strong all year.
Accommodation Overview
The tents are practical and comfortable, with stone, canvas and thatch helping them feel settled in the landscape. Bed setups are twin or double, with triples available when needed. Step outside to your private veranda for early coffee or a quiet reset between drives. Bathrooms are fully plumbed, which matters after a dusty day, with solar-heated hot water, an indoor shower, and an outdoor double shower set side by side. Family suites add a private lounge, useful for downtime when travelling with children.
Property Overview
Naboisho is a recently upgraded camp designed for space and calm, with nine tents and shared areas that feel easy rather than formal. It is a good fit for guests who like flexibility, you can build in night drives, walks, and fly camping, then still have time to slow down back at camp. Meals are all included, with bush picnics available for longer days out. Dining is typically communal, and individual tables can be arranged on request. Drinks are included, apart from cellar wines, premium spirits and champagne. Between drives, the pool is a simple luxury, especially in the warmer months.
Area Overview
Mara Naboisho Conservancy covers around 200 square kilometres on the edge of the Maasai Mara, with year-round game viewing and a strong predator focus. January to March is a rewarding window, many plains animals are calving and the hunting is active, with lion often at the centre of sightings. April and May bring the greener months and migrant birds, plus fewer vehicles. From July the dry season arrives and the first migrating wildebeest appear in the wider Mara, with the busiest movement through August and September. October is drier with shorter grasses. In November, showers begin to return and the Loita herds move north through Naboisho, often staying into December.
Highlights & Activities
Experiences
Morning game drives, afternoon game drives, night drives, guided walking safaris, fly camping nights, cultural visits, hot air balloon safari, photographic vehicle sessions, full-day drives with bush picnic, pool time between drives
Highlights
Private Mara Naboisho Conservancy setting next to the main reserve, high concentration of resident wildlife including lion and cheetah, freedom for night drives and walking, camp scale kept to nine tents, outdoor double showers with hot water, two family suites with private lounges, easy access from Mara Ol Seki airstrip
Naboisho Camp Quick Facts:
9 tents, including 2 family suites
Twin or double beds, triples available
Two family suites with a private lounge
Private veranda for each tent
En suite bathroom, indoor shower plus outdoor side-by-side double shower
Fully plumbed, solar-heated hot water, toiletries provided
Swimming pool, Wi-Fi
Closest airstrip Mara Ol Seki, about a 45-minute drive
Children 5 years and above
Walking safaris and fly camping available, minimum age 12 for these activities
~45 mins
~45 mins
~30 mins
Meet and Assist
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi. Take you through admin and direct to airport transfer vehicle.
Camp pick up and drop off
Refreshments at launch site
Hot air balloon over Maasai Mara, approximately 1 hour
Landing celebration, toast your flight with bubbly
Lavish alfresco bush breakfast cooked fresh out on the Mara plains
$535 per person
Provider contact: TBC
Your fly camp is placed deep in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy, reached on foot with an experienced guide. It is deliberately away from the main camp, so the evening feels private and quiet. The best conditions are usually June to October, when it is drier underfoot and nights are clearer, but fly camping is run subject to weather. The rhythm is easy, an afternoon walk in, dinner by the fire, then a light breakfast and a morning walk back.
Highlights:
Guided walking safari to a private fly camp
Mobile camp pre-set before you arrive
Open-fire dinner cooked on site
Evening drinks by the fire
Sleep in a canvas tent with veranda and awning
Hot bucket shower
Light breakfast at camp
Sunrise walk back to base camp
Overnight bag delivered ahead so you walk light
$195 per person
From Naboisho Camp, you can visit neighbouring Maasai communities for a genuine, guided encounter focused on everyday life and conservation. Meet elders and warriors, hear stories of wildlife tracking and traditional plant knowledge, and watch a jumping dance. You can also visit Maa Trust projects where women create beadwork or run beekeeping, with honey sold to nearby lodges, as an optional excursion from camp.
Highlights:
Visits are arranged through camp, often in the afternoon
Expect a welcome with song and dance, plus a tour of homes and community spaces
Maasai warriors may demonstrate a traditional jumping dance and share their role as guardians of the land
Storytelling with elders can include tracking skills, medicinal plants, and pastoral life
Optional Maa Trust initiatives near Naboisho include beadwork and women-led beekeeping, with honey sold to safari lodges
Simple etiquette matters, ask before photos and dress modestly, shoulders and knees covered
$30 per person
All aiport transfers, game drive transfers from airstrips to and from, intercamp game drive transfers, bush flight transfers from Wilson Airport, Nairobi to Ol Kiombo Airstrip, Maasai Mara (note luggage restriction will apply on these flights)
Includes breakfast
Including All meals, house wines, beers, local spirits, water, tea, coffee, juice and soft drinks, game drives, nature walks around camp, airstrip and intercamp transfers, limited laundry service.
Including All meals, house wines, beers, local spirits, water, tea, coffee, juice and soft drinks, game drives, night drive, walking safari, airstrip transfers, intercamap transfers, limited laundry service.
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