Entim Mara Camp, Masai Mara

• Sitting right on the banks of the Mara River and inside the Masai Mara National Reserve means you're often first to spot major wildlife events, including the Great Migration of wildebeests, zebras, and gazelles. 
• Luxury tents overlook the river and savanna, giving you front-row wildlife viewing from your private veranda or lounge—even spotting hippos or hyenas at night if you stay alert.
• Between Maasai guides, campfires, escorts after dark, and hot water bottles waiting in your bed, the staff makes you feel looked after and immersed in the landscape and local culture.
• Meals range from adventurous local dishes to familiar comfort food, with creative menus offering plenty of variety.
• Entim Mara takes small but impactful steps toward a lighter footprint by eliminating the use of plastic wherever possible, as well as supporting the community through projects like Pack for a Purpose.

• A remote location means longer travel logistics: getting to the camp often involves a long drive (or small-plane hops) and staying puts you deep in reserve territory—great for wildlife, but less convenient for quick trips or easy access.
• If you expect polished hotels, the safari-style tents and natural setting may feel a bit rough around the edges (though that's part of the appeal, as are the animal sounds at night).

Authenticity

Entim Mara leans fully into the feeling of being part of the landscape—this is a camp built for wildlife lovers. The elevated, open-fronted tents blend into the riverbank, featuring earthy tones and natural materials that echo the Mara's savanna palette (and harken to a Victorian-era safari camp). Meals incorporate local flavors, and much of the experience is shaped by Maasai culture (you can ask to be taken to a Maasai homestead), from your red-robed escorts after dark to the stories shared around the fire and the community outreach programs the hotel is involved in. It's a camp deeply rooted in place, community, and lived traditions, making it feel profoundly connected to the Mara.

Location

Set right along the Mara River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, the camp sits in prime territory for river crossings during the Great Migration (July to October). You don't have to go far, nor race against reserve gate closures or compete with heavy tourist traffic—action happens right outside your tent. The Mara-Olkiombo Airstrip is about a 20-minute drive away.

Rooms & Bathrooms

Entim's 12 luxury "tents" are spacious, stylish, and raised on wooden decks overlooking the river. Interiors use warm, earthy tones with a breezy indoor-outdoor flow that keeps you connected to nature without sacrificing modern comforts. Each tent includes an en suite bathroom, private lounge area, and furnished veranda where you can watch wildlife wander down to the water. At night, you'll hear hippos, lions, and hyenas from your bed. You'll also find mosquito nets and oscillating fans, as well as large, dramatic photographs of endemic wildlife.

Amenities

Guests can gather in the open-fronted dining deck for meals, swap stories by the campfire at night, and return to beds warmed by hot water bottles. The on-site spa offers Swedish, deep-tissue, hot stone, and aromatherapy massages, as well as custom facials and hand/foot rituals. Entim's guides are another standout: Maasai naturalists who have grown up here, reading the land with instinctive precision and creating meaningful wildlife encounters day after day.

Family-Friendliness

While Entim feels like a romantic getaway, it's also a great choice for families looking to share in a big adventure. Maasai guides are fantastic with kids—teaching bush lore, spotting games, and answering the curious questions that pop up in the wild. Spacious tents make it easy for families to spread out, and personalized guiding means activities can be adapted to different ages and energy levels. Note that evenings require Maasai escorts, and wildlife roams close to camp, so this experience suits families ready for true wilderness immersion.

Wildlife

If wildlife watching is your priority, Entim gives you front-row seats. The camp's location along the Mara River means guests are often first on the scene for dramatic migration crossings—something many travelers never witness because herds can hesitate for days before leaping. Sightings happen constantly: elephants, lions, hyenas, leopard encounters, riverine birdlife, and hippos grunting below your tent at night. Meanwhile, if you set out on a game drive with guides who can read tracks and animal behaviors like a book, you'll most likely be rewarded.

Sustainability

Entim works with local communities and conservation groups, supporting projects that meaningfully improve life in the Mara. Their long-term partnership with Molibany Primary School has resulted in the construction of new classrooms, the provision of desks and books, and the continued availability of resources, all funded in part by guests through Pack for a Purpose. The camp also plays an active role in wildlife conservation through collaborations with photographers, foundations, and medical brigades that serve nearby villages. On the environmental side, they've eliminated plastic water bottles, provide reusable stainless-steel flasks, and use glass bottles in camp.