Mara Bushtops | The Safari Awards

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Mara Bushtops

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Intro

Set amid the Mara Bushtops private conservancy directly bordering the Masai Mara itself, Mara Bushtops Camp boasts a sensational location perched on top of a hill where you'll find an exciting blend of tranquillity and adventure. Mara Bushtops lies in front of the largest natural salt lick in the Mara attracting an abundance of game all day long.

Highlights

The newly opened Amani African Spa Village with has a heated infinity swimming pool, hot jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, cold pool, gym and two opene treatment tents as well as a stylish indoor relax area. The highly experianced rangers and local masai spotters, the Mara Bushtops signature "hot tub experiance", the state of the art converted 4x4's, the a la carte fine dining experiance, the underground wine cellar, the bush pic nics and unique walking safaris, the night game drives with the heat seeaking night vision camera "flir"

Need To Know

Bring light clothing with natural colors for during the day, good shoes for our walking safaris and warm clothes for the cold nights and early mornings.

Safaris

Our game drives are conducted in open converted 4x4's and are accompanied by KPSG silver level guides and local Masai spotters. Our vehicles are state of the art converted where every detail has been thought of. Our vehicles are extremely comfortable and spacious. Early morning game drives with bush breakfast, full day game drives with pic nic lunch, evening game drives with sun downer and night game drive en route back to camp. Night game drives with heat seeking night vision camera "flir", sun rise on top of the Sekenani hill followed by an extended walking safari and bush breakfast with live cooking.

Wildlife

Mara Bushtops is located in the Bushtops private Conservancy which is private to Bushtops clients and where there is high densiity of game all year round. The camp overlooks a natural salt lick and watering hole where there is plenty of game all day long. Cat sightings in the Conservancy are almost daily and the Conservancy has seen regular sightings of wild dogs

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Average Stay

Our average stay is 4 nights

Average Price

USD 990.-- per person sharing a tent. Price includes airstrip transfers, all game drives in our open converted 4x4's, sun downer and night game drive, walking safari, private conservancy fees, laundry,on-site Amani African Spa, which includes the use of the heated swimming pool, cold pool, Jacuzzi and gym (fees apply for treatments,all non alcoholic drinks, beers, house wines and non luxury spirits,

Child Policy

We welcome children from the ages of 7. We grant childrens rates up to the age of 17

Accommodation

Each tent guarantees privacy and spans over 100 square meters of wooden decking. The tents open up on 3 sides. There is a hot tub on each deck, inside and outside shower, Bulgari bath products, private dining, 24 hour butler service and 24 hour power

Accolades

Voted twice best camp in Kenya by Travel News/Twende Magazine. Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence/Winner 2016, Silver Level Eco-rating Certification from Eco tourism Kenya Winner World Luxury Spa Awards 2016 best safari spa in Africa Winner Luxury Spa Resort of the Year - Kenya by Luxury Travel Guides Global Awards 2016

Season

All year round. Migration from July to October

Region
Africa
Property Type
Safari Tented Camp ( less than 20 tents)
Best Ecologically Responsible Safari Property

The reserve is owned by the local community and does a lot of work to uplift locals and also conserve the environment

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm
Best Safari Cuisine

Amazing food. Huge amount of choice.

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm
Best Family Safari Experience

Incredible for all ages

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm
Best Safari Spa

the Amani spa has won multiple awards. I love the pool that has the starlit floor depiction Orion. Great choice of treatments on offer.

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm
Most Romantic Safari Property

The hot tubs on the decks are just one way these tented suites are incredibly romantic

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm
Best Safari Property Location

Love the views over the salt ick. Wonderful wildlife viewing from the camp.

CR from United Kingdom
03-03-2024 @ 10:21pm

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