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Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

4.5 star property
Family-friendly 4.5-star lodge with outdoor pool

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar, desk
Property grounds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service

Explore the area

Map
Masai Mara, Maasai Mara, 74888 00200
  • Mara North Conservancy
    41 min drive
  • Mara Triangle
    42 min drive
  • Olare Orok Conservancy
    42 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)
    162 min drive

Room options

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Deluxe Tent (3 Safaris included)

Deluxe Tent (3 Safaris included)

  • 32 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Maasai Mara

On waterfront.At this Maasai Mara lodge, you'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of Mara River and 9 miles (15 km) of Mara Triangle. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Olare Orok Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy.
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What's nearby

  • Olare Orok Conservancy - 42 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 50 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Talek Gate - 50 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Musiara Gate - 82 min drive - 25.3 km
  • Sekenani Gate - 100 min drive - 33.9 km

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 162 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barafu Lounge - ‬22 min drive

About this property

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

Family-friendly 4.5-star lodge with outdoor pool
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp offers its guests a lazy river and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, a complimentary children's club, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the luxury Mara Intrepids Tented Camp. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours). Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Maasai Mara lodge.

  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 35 buildings
  • Built in 1985
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp offers 30 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature minibars and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. This Maasai Mara lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Cribs/infant beds (complimentary) are also available. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Free 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Slippers
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 11 AM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via airplane and shuttle to the property; guests must contact the property at least 48 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Intrepids
Intrepids Camp
Intrepids Mara
Mara Intrepids
Mara Intrepids Camp
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Lodge
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Lodge Masai Mara
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Masai Mara
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Lodge
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Maasai Mara
Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Lodge Maasai Mara

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

WING YING

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Such a great lodge with nice hospitality, the staffs are in general very friendly. The lodge arranged a professional guide giving us the game drives, very well-knowledged for different information about the habitat of animals. We learnt a lot through him! Also, the food that the restaurant served is very nice, staffs are really welcoming that makes you feel like home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had the perfect stay at Mara Intrepids. The rooms were charming and the food was delicious. But what really makes the camp special is the people. Everyone was so kind and welcoming and I felt like I was part of a big family even though I was traveling alone. Our guide Ezekiel was magnificent and Lawrence took great care of me in the dining room every day (even charging my phone daily). I can’t wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent all around except the front desk was challenged with being able to have concise and direct communication on multiple occasions. One or two misunderstanding is acceptable, however, this was a chronic issue. For that reason, I will not return. That is unacceptable at this price point to have chronic and constant misunderstandings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nawar

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nimah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a dream
Let me start by thanking our guide Ezekiel! He was one of a kind and just made our stay enjoyable. When i come back i definitely want him as my guide. The camp was great but its the staff that made it what it is, our room attendant Samuel was one of a kind, always had a smile on his face. Asanteni sana
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdishakur

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Maria C

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Not really what you pay for
The camp was very nice and the tent is comfortable. Staff were very attentive, especially after an initial negative experience. Food was good but nothing special. Tea, coffee and chocolate were cheap/instant brands and water is not included (first time for me). The condition of the tent is ok, but for the price i would have expected better. Shower head was dirty (even had a spider web) and the shelves were covered with rust. There was also some dirt around the desk area. My first safari was 40 mins late and they lied about trying to get me another driver. Honestly, this is not the service nor the hotel condition that would expect at this price range.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a truly magical experience. Our driver Michael had a huge amount of knowledge of the Mara and the animals and we saw everything we could have wanted and more! It was wonderful being able to follow the same lions for 3 days and see what they get up to. All the staff were exceptional at the lodge. Our waiter Ngala was very pleasant and helpful. I also had an excellent massage at the lodge and it’s highly recommended to help relax between those bumpy game drives.

10/10 Excellent

Dorian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful place and amazing staff
We had a lovely stay at Mara Intrepids. The location is beautiful, food excellent and the staff incredibly friendly and chatty. I would recommend specifically requesting a river view as some views are better than others, and giving your bed preference (either a double or two singles) to avoid disappointment.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent hotel
The place is amazing, service is excellent, employees are very kind and helpful. We got stuck driving our way to the hotel, we contacted them and they saved us.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Garfield

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lifetime experience/ See you again
What is their to say superb excellent exceeding all expectations .Simon picked us up from the airstrip and was our game driver he’s exceptional , professional , calmness personified. Daisy and her colleague welcomed us with the warmest of smiles and most precious refreshing damp towel and juice . Daisy was lovely always smiling throughout our stay as was all the staff so welcoming . Clifford the security was wonderful and the gate security as well .Eric the barman made my day with my local treat from home helping with a little tummy problem I had and he was superb throughout once again the smiling it’s infectious thinking about the staff now makes me smile . Ah my chef Mathew what can say wish I could carry Mathew around he has the broadest most welcoming smile and pleasant face . His colleague Tom was great too helping my lady out with special request . Mary the head of camp was exceptional making the night special with great birthday celebration with lovely cake .Jonathan our main meal attendant was always jovial and very attentive Finally the last but certainly not least William our room caretaker he was magical we wouldn’t see him until the last day but like magic the room would be spotless well prepared whether be for the night or the day , once again his beaming smile warmed my heart . Mara Intrepid is not an accommodation but rather a family who openly welcome you into their home making it yours . Thanks to all the staff they were all excellent thanks our new family
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, relaxing and good quality furnishings and service.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect place for wild watching I highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gary

The tents were really nice. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The driver / guide was amazing, and was the highlight of our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tom, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great tented camp in the Masai Mara
Wow, that's all I can say! Safari in the Masai Mara is incredible, and the Mara Intrepids was definitely a part of that! The tented camp is wonderful, with amazing, spacious tents along the river. We saw elephants, hippos, impala and crocodile from the tents (behind an electric fence so safe). Calling it a tent, doesn't give the accommodation justice. It's very spacious, with a four poster in the middle of the room. The bathroom area is also a very good size, and well stocked with hairdryer and toiletries. The Safari itself blew us away, we stayed for 3 nights and saw the big 5 (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino, Elephant) by day 3. Not to mention the Cheetahs (and cubs), Giraffe, Zebra, Wildebeest and everything else the Masai Mara has to offer! Our safari game driver Dixon was incredible - what a guy! He was extremely knowledgeable with over 27 years of game driving experience. His experience definitely helped us find the very rare rhino, as well as his ability to second guess what and where the animals would be which meant we got some fantastic photographs. We can't thank Dixon enough for his efforts, you made our Safari experience. His love and passion for the animals really showed, and made the experience even better! As well as the above, the food at Mara intrepids was top notch. No one will go hungry! The service was great, thanks to Josphat, but you could tell everyone was trained to an excellent standard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

SP, NYC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AMAZING SAFARI CAMP!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
My wife and I stayed at Mara Intrepid for four nights. It was one of the best experiences we've ever had traveling. Starting from the beginning, the service was excellent. We were picked up on time from the Olkiombo airstrip (two minutes from camp) and greeted with fresh juice and smiles. Our room was beautiful and spotless (Thanks John!). Showers were hot and the warm water packets at night were a nice touch. We did our daily safaris with Michael who was fantastic (if you can request Michael, do so!). Michael was extremely attentive, informative, and kept our happiness front of mind. We saw 50+ lions, lots of cheetahs and leopards, elephants, giraffes, hippos, crocs, and baboons. It was great to go in November as it is low tourist season in the Mara. We also saw many newborns as it is birthing season. Rain was not an issue at all. In addition the food was top notch. My wife is vegetarian and she had no issues. The food menus were well stocked with meat and vegetarian apps and entrees. Kudos to the chef and his team! Our server, Nelson, made us feel incredibly welcome and at home every day we were there. Also on our 4th night, the staff planned a private dinner for the two of us which was a nice surprise to end our stay. Thanks to Daniel for always being welcoming and having a Tusker ready for me. Overall the staff at Mara Intrepid made us feel extremely welcome and at home during our stay. The kindness and hospitality surpassed our wildest expectations. Thanks to everyone!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing safari adventure
This was my first stay at the intrepids camp and it was an amazing experience. From our fantastic game drives to the hotel service, every experience was beyond my expectations. Great staff and we highly recommend Raph as the game driver. He was well experienced and found us a leopard every day we went out, not to mention all the other amazing animals as well.

8/10 Good

meghan, San Francisco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay but a bit overpriced
My boyfriend and I recently stayed at Mara Intrepids for a long weekend. Overall, we had a great time. The park is beautiful and we saw almost everything you could hope for on the safari drives. The tents were nicely furnished and our particular one was secluded and right on the river. The staff was very friendly for the most part. The food was disappointing, but our server was dedicated to making sure we were happy so went out of his way to modify the menu. The website advertises that the hotel provides boiled water for drinking, however, they don't. Be prepared to pay for water bottles. Also be prepared to pay an additional $70 USD per person per night for park fees. We missed that in the fine print, so were a bit surprised at the end. Alcohol isn't included either, which for many safari companies it is. In our opinion, the price is a little steep for what the company offers and quality of the food, but it was still a wonderful time.

10/10 Excellent

Brian, Vancouver BC.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic!
Absolutely fantastic tented camp with wonderful staff, each eager to help you with anything you might need. Beautiful comfortable tented rooms. Our guide Sakut led us to the Big 5 in two drives, everything else was gravy....and there was lots of gravy. We also were fortunate enough to see a great migration river crossing...absolutely spectacular. Highly, highly, highly recommended!

10/10 Excellent

joanne, boston, ma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
awesome experience
the tents were clean and comfortable. spaced nicely from your neighbors. you could easily forget you were in a tent. i would highly recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Trevor, England

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful was the best holiday I have ever had.
Was a great six day's sarfai, our driver did every thing in his power to make each drive better than the one be for. A big thank you for all you done Vincent.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lifetime of experience in 48 hours!
We went to Mara Intrepids for my girlfriend's birthday weekend and it was just magical. The staff were all very friendly and efficient, and gave us excellent service from the moment they picked us up, at the airstrip a few hundred yards away. The best part about the visit was undoubtedly the game drives. Our driver/guide (Simon) was quite brilliant. He found, over the course of just four drives, the following: A migration of 500 wildebeest across the river being attacked by crocodiles; a cheetah kill from start to finish; a leopard with its kill up a tree; a lioness playing with four cubs to their heart's content; a fully grown male lion less than half a mile from the camp; herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra, hippos playing in the river; and so much more. The only things that Simon couldn't find were a rhino and a unicorn! What else can I say, the food was fresh, delicious and plentiful, the massage on the last day was very welcome after all those hours in a Land Rover, and the pool was refreshing. My only complaint was the utter blandness of the cheeseboard. Across the border in Tanzania the Engiteng Company make excellent cheese from Maasai cattle herds and all varieties taste great. I recommended them to one of the managers (Steve). Seriously, it costs a small fortune to stay here... but its worth every shilling!

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice safari but hotel not so great
Running water but not clean? Very stingy with water. Hotel nickels and dimes you. Staff is hit or miss: some friendly, others not.

8/10 Good

Ioan, Melbourne AU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good base for Maasai Mara
Intrepids Tented Camp is a good base for a fantastic safari holiday in Maasai Mara. The tents are clean and have the basic requirements for a comfortable stay: beds with mosquito nets, chair, 2 desks, 2 sinks, separate toilet and shower rooms, electricity, lights, running water including hot water at set times – just do not expect 5-star hotel luxury. Tents, restaurant and bar are in a nice wooded area. Staff are friendly and accommodating of guests’ requests. Manager Edwin was present at dinner to interact with guests and was accommodating – thank you. My driver Simon was very experienced, able to find whatever animal we asked for and accommodating of my obsession of Mara crossings (we saw 15!!) – thank you Simon, you did a great job! Food is good. Prices for everything are high e.g. lunch $USD45, 1hr balloon ride $USD450 but you need to consider the challenge of running camps like this in the middle of nowhere with "so-called" roads in poor condition. Staff do not ask for tips but gladly accept them, so be generous! Safari trips are fantastic, you get to see lots of animals. Well done! Ioan G.