Jan
GoodWildlife: Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Basecamp Mara Houses
Maasai Mara, Kenya · Community conservancy
Photo: Saruni Basecamp · Source ↗
Full board (FB)
All meals, Soft drinks and 16 more
3 villas
Mara House, Acacia House, Dik Dik House · Sleeps up to 16 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air or road
about 45 km from Mara Serena airstrip (MRE)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$2,280
per villa / night
Overview
About Basecamp Mara Houses
Basecamp Mara Houses offers three private safari houses in Mara North Conservancy, each with its own chef, service team, guide and vehicle. Mara House and Acacia House sleep six, while Dik Dik House sleeps four. Private verandahs, living rooms with fireplaces and a shared swimming pool give families and friends space to settle in between outings. Days revolve around your group rather than a shared timetable, with game drives, bush meals and sundowners included. The nearby Lemek Hills are known for wild dog, and leopard and cheetah are frequently seen in the area.
“A private house, chef and safari team make this a strong choice for families and friends who want to set their own pace, with a shared pool for time between drives.”
Best for
FamiliesGroupsMultigenerational trips
Known for
What you can expect to see
Wild dogLeopardCheetahZebraBirdlifeThe migration
Private safari houses overlook a waterhole in Mara North Conservancy, with leopard and cheetah frequently seen nearby.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Included
- All meals
- Soft drinks
- House wines
- Selected beers
- House spirits
- Game drives
- Bush meals
- Picnic excursions
- Sundowners
- Selected laundry service
- One safari vehicle and guide per house in Mara North
- Walking safaris
- Return airstrip transfers
- Thursday local market visit
- Community projects
- Young Explorers Club by advance booking
- VAT and taxes
- Private verandah
- Game drives
- Night drives
- Walking safaris
Not included
- Concession fees
Conservation fees are USD 130 per adult and USD 65 per child aged 5-16 per night under the 2026 tariff. Travel insurance, medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage are required separately.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Drinks
Premium drinks, massages, treatments, late departure with extra lunch, and an extra safari vehicle and guide cost extra.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Bar
- Gift shop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 16 guests
- Mara House1 at the property · Three en-suite bedrooms, Open-plan dining room, Lounge with fireplace, Private verandah, Shared pool area
- Acacia House1 at the property · Attic room ideal for children · Three bedrooms, Open-plan dining room, Lounge with fireplace, Private verandah, Shared pool area
- Dik Dik House1 at the property · Two bedrooms, Open-plan dining room, Lounge with fireplace, Private verandah, Shared pool area
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- How you arrive
- By air or road · about 45 km from Mara Serena airstrip (MRE)
- Luggage
- 15 kg per person
Good to know
Before you book
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Malaria
- Seasonal malaria risk. Ask your doctor about prevention.
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Good
- February: Good
- March: Good
- April: Green season
- May: Green season
- June: Good
- July: Best time to visit
- August: Best time to visit
- September: Best time to visit
- October: Best time to visit
- November: Green season
- December: Good
- Best time to visit
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
GoodWildlife: Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Mar
GoodWildlife: Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Resident wildlife is abundant year-round.
Apr
Green seasonWildlife: Long rains begin in mid-April; wildlife remains abundant.
The long rains usually begin in mid-April; wildlife remains abundant.
May
Green seasonWildlife: Long rains; the Mara is green and wildlife remains abundant.
Long rains; the Mara is green and wildlife remains abundant.
Jun
GoodWildlife: Dry season starts, with animals at waterholes and river banks.
Dry season starts, with animals at waterholes and river banks.
Jul
Best time to visitWildlife: Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Aug
Best time to visitWildlife: Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Sep
Best time to visitWildlife: Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Great Migration reaches the Masai Mara.
Oct
Best time to visitWildlife: Great Migration can continue into October.
Great Migration can continue into October.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Short rains make the Mara green; wildlife remains abundant.
The short rains usually start around mid-November, bringing greener scenery.
Dec
GoodWildlife: Lush green scenery supports migratory birds and newborn animals.
Lush green scenery supports migratory birds and newborn animals.
How we judge each month
- Best time to visitAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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Details checked November 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.