Mara Nyika Camp

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Mara Nyika means ‘large plains’ - and that fits with the location, as it sits solo in the middle of a sweeping, acacia-dotted and quintessentially East African expanse, teeming with Masai Mara-style wildlife, given its proximity to the famed - but far more touristy - park.

Mara Nyika - The Facts

While Nyika offers the advantage of being in the private Naboisho Conservancy, you will likely still see vehicles on your drive despite the relatively exclusive nature of the area in comparison to national parks, as there are a few companies with camps in the area.

The camp consists of four modestly-sized guest suites, with old fashioned interiors including brass baths and indoor showers, and a 2-bedroom family suite complete with a living space. While the camp markets itself as the top tier of Great Plains offerings, the real star of the show here is the two-bedroom Sambuk Suite, which has a private swimming pool and central lounge and dining area for a wholly exclusive stay.

While prices start at $1,606 per person per night for a normal suite in low season, rates rocket to almost triple that price in the dry season, and the Sambuk Suite can be booked out from $7,707 on an exclusive use basis only. While Great Plains camps aren’t the cheapest, and don’t come with all the mod cons of some other similarly priced East African lodges, the safari experience is usually brilliant quality, and it offers old school romance.

The raised canvas suites sit under a canopy of trees, giving a treehouse feel to the camp and affording some nice views into the surrounding bush, while the main area has a wine cellar and space to relax (where there isn’t a huge amount in rooms for the price point). While there is no formal spa, guests can get treatments in tents on request.

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Mara Nyika Camp, Great Plains

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