Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp

Mara Bushtops Luxury Camp is one of the most exclusive safari stays in the Maasai Mara, combining private-conservancy access, a strong wildlife setting, and very high-end comfort. It is best known for its salt-lick viewing area, award-winning spa, and spacious tented suites that feel more like a five-star retreat under canvas than a typical bush camp.

Location & Setting

Mara Bushtops sits within a private wildlife conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara, with the reserve itself close by. That location is a major advantage because guests get both the privacy of a conservancy and direct access to classic Mara wildlife viewing, including the flexibility for night drives, walking safaris, and off-road game drives. The camp is also built around a natural salt lick, which attracts animals throughout the day and night and creates a constant wildlife show right in front of the lodge.

Accommodation & Style

The camp has 12 spacious luxury tents, each designed as a secluded retreat reached by private paths. The tents are large, beautifully appointed, and arranged to maximize privacy and views, with a design that blends naturally into the landscape. The overall style is polished and contemporary, but still firmly rooted in the safari tradition of sleeping under canvas.

Rooms & Comfort

Each tent is more than just a bedroom; it functions like a proper suite with a private veranda, comfortable seating, and a strong sense of space. The camp is set up for guests who want a high level of comfort, from elegant interiors to excellent service and thoughtful details. It is the kind of place where the accommodation is part of the experience, not just a place to return to after game drives.

Facilities & Dining

Mara Bushtops includes a restaurant overlooking the salt lick, a multi-award-winning spa, a pool, and strong dining and wine offerings. The spa has been repeatedly recognized for its quality, and the setting gives it a rare safari atmosphere where wildlife viewing and relaxation happen side by side. Dining is fully integrated into the experience, with bush breakfasts, sundowners, and private meals all part of the camp’s luxury offering.

Safari Experience

Safari activities at Mara Bushtops are extensive and flexible, including private night drives, off-road game drives, walking safaris, balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, and full-day drives. The private conservancy setting means guests are not limited to the same restrictions as in the main reserve, which allows for a more varied and intimate safari rhythm. Wildlife is also unusually close to camp, especially around the salt lick, where animals gather regularly.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is extremely exclusive, calm, and indulgent, with a clear emphasis on privacy, service, and immersive wildlife viewing. It is a family-run property with a reputation for strong staff, attentive guiding, and a very refined guest experience. The result is a camp that feels both deeply luxurious and authentically wild.

Ideal For

Mara Bushtops is ideal for couples, honeymooners, luxury travelers, and guests who want privacy, spa comfort, and a high-end conservancy safari. It is especially attractive for people who value flexibility, wildlife from camp, and a strong all-inclusive feel. For a Mara stay that combines exclusivity with a genuine sense of wilderness, it is one of the top choices.