About Mara Intrepids Tented Camp
Heritage Hotels’ long-running camp at the meeting of four game-viewing areas on the Talek, with a strong family programme and resident-leopard territory.
The area: Masai Mara National Reserve (central & east)
The reserve proper — 1,510 km² of open savanna managed by Narok County, holding the Mara and Talek rivers, Musiara Marsh and the classic migration crossing points. Camps here put you inside the action with no daily transfer through a gate.
What it's like
Highest wildlife density and the front row for July–October river crossings, balanced against more vehicles than the conservancies. Off-road driving and night drives are not permitted inside the reserve.
Getting there & fees
Fly to Musiara, Keekorok, Ol Kiombo or Mara Serena airstrips, or drive 5–6 hours from Nairobi via Narok. Reserve fees: US$100–200 per adult per day depending on season.
Staying inside the reserve means reserve fees (US$100 Jan–Jun / US$200 Jul–Dec per non-resident adult, 12-hour tickets) apply for every day of your stay. See our Masai Mara fee guide.
Plan around this stay
Seasons, wildlife and reserve fees are in the Masai Mara park guide. The year is broken down in the best time to visit the Masai Mara, and this price tier sits in context in what a Kenya safari costs in 2026. Gate hours and fee rules are spelled out in park rules and fees.