One of the first Masai Mara safari camps to witness the wildebeest migration

SALA’S CAMP

Sala’s Camp first hosted guests in 2004 and has become renowned for delivering an authentic Masai Mara safari experience with exceptional personalised service and fine dining. Seamlessly combining a traditional ‘under canvas’ safari experience with contemporary comfort, including private plunge pools and glass fronted tents, Sala’s Camp offers an unforgettable and magical Mara retreat. Owned and operated by The Safari Collection, it can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari. The magic of a Kenya safari doesn’t end with Sala’s Camp. The Safari Collection is the proud owner of four distinct lodges in some of Kenya’s most spectacular locations, including Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Solio Lodge in Laikipia, Sasaab in Samburu and Sala’s Camp in the Masai Mara.

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MASAI MARA SAFARI

Your Masai Mara safari will begin the moment you arrive at Sala’s Camp. It sits in one of the best locations in the whole of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Intimate and secluded, it is nestled along the tree lined banks of the Sand River in the southern tip of the reserve. As such, it is less than two kilometres away from the Tanzanian border and enjoys a splendid wild outlook and wonderful views into the Serengeti National Park. This also means that it is one of the first camps in the Mara to witness the legendary annual wildebeest migration which thunders by from June to September each year. With teeming wildlife year round, Sala’s game drives never disappoint. Get excited by exploring some of the wildlife and scenery you can expect to see on your Masai Mara safari, as well as the beautiful camp you will be relaxing in. Cook-out breakfasts and sundowners out on the savannah make for magical memories. The landscape is spectacular, the birdlife impressive and the feeling of being totally immersed in nature cannot be beaten.

Game Drives

Explore one the world’s most prolific game areas with our expert safari guides. Home to the ‘big five’, the annual wildebeest migration and mind-blowing wildlife sightings year round, the Masai Mara is a true nature lover’s paradise. Wildlife is abundant and photographic opportunities are endless. Our customised safari vehicles are fully kitted out for ultimate comfort on game drives.

Activities

Enjoy world class bird watching, spectacular star-gazing and epic sundowners on the savannah with our vintage mobile bar. When you’re not out discovering the wonderful wildlife there’s plenty to do back at camp, including nature walks and games in the Sand River. Bush breakfasts are a highlight whilst spa treatments and private plunge pools make relaxation easy.

SAFARI MASAI MARA

Our team has over 20 years’ experience in designing unique and unforgettable Masai Mara holidays as well as tailor-made safaris across the whole of East Africa and beyond. You dream it. We make it happen.

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SEE THE MIGRATION

Kenya’s Masai Mara is home to one of the largest overland migrations of animals in the world. Between June and September each year, 1.5 million wildebeest, 500,000 Thompson gazelles, 200,000 zebra and thousands of other antelope cross the border into Kenya from Tanzania on their seasonal migration. Drama, dust and danger abound. Guests of Sala’s camp who are lucky enough to catch this famous spectacle are treated to one of the greatest shows on earth. Witnessing the Great Migration is a real bonus to an already mind-blowing Masai Mara safari experience. Searching for greener pastures, exact movements of the wildebeest herds change each year. As they enter into Kenya however, crossing the Mara River is one path they cannot avoid. Famous for providing documentary worthy footage, river crossings are a tense spectacle. Predators lurk and the journey is treacherous. Be sure to have your camera at the ready as you never know what might happen.

ENCOUNTER THE BIG FIVE

Sala’s Camp provides a gateway to one of the world’s most prolific wildlife ecosystems. From the famous ‘big five’ (African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard, lion and black rhino) to the ‘little five’ and the plain old ‘ugly five’, there are animals to delight all ages and interests. Birdlife is prolific, with over 500 species recorded, over 50 of which are predator birds. A Masai Mara safari is also one of the best places to encounter big cats, hence why it was chosen as the location for the well-known TV series ‘Big Cat Diaries’. With one of the highest concentration of predators in the world, there is never a dull day.

If wildlife photography is your thing, then the Masai Mara is your place. Photographic opportunities abound on a Masai Mara safari, from dramatic skylines to golden light and of course the diverse animal life you will come across. Our guides are experts at helping you get in position for the best shots and our vehicles are designed for maximum game viewing pleasure.

DID YOU KNOW?

The word ‘Mara’ comes from the Maa word for ‘spotted’ (Maa being the official language of the Maasai people). This is because the landscape is dotted with acacia trees and wildlife, making it appear like spots from above. Therefore, as you fly into your Masai Mara safari be sure to look out of the window for animals scattered on the plains below. This is what gives the ‘Mara’ its name, which comes from Maa word for ‘spotted’ (Maa being the official language of the Maasai people). Most of the wonderful safari guides and spotters at Sala’s Camp are from the local Maasai community. This semi-nomadic group of people have traversed the grasslands of Kenya and Tanzania for hundreds of years with their cattle. As such, they hold a deep understanding for and appreciation of the landscape. Our professionally trained Maasai guides are passionate and knowledgeable about the animals, plants and trees you will encounter on safari and cannot wait to share their insights with you.

The striking appearance of the Maasai is characterised by their vibrant red and blue ‘shukas’, or blankets, and colourful beaded jewellery. You can take a little slice of your Masai Mara Safari experience home with you by purchasing some of the intricate beadwork made by a local Masai women’s group in our Sala’s Camp gift shop.

HOME TO THE WORLD’S MOST TRAFFICKED ANIMAL

Find out about The Pangolin Project as well as our other Footprint initiatives at Sala’s Camp and how you can help protect vulnerable species.

EXPLORE OUR LODGES

Our collection offers the ultimate Kenyan experience in four diverse and unique destinations. For a truly unforgettable stay in a renowned boutique hotel with giraffes, Nairobi’s Giraffe Manor is a bucket-list must. To experience the magic of northern Kenya, visit Sasaab, our luxury tented camp in the heart of Samburu land. Solio is hard to beat for epic rhino encounters and is a luxury lodge in Kenya not to be missed.

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Our safari holidays and carefully considered itineraries ensure that you experience the full range of sensory delights Embark on a great migration safari, or possibly the best safari in Africa. From total tranquillity through to heart racing excitement – we’ve got it covered.

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