About Talek Bush Camp
Family-run tents on the riverbank where elephants sometimes browse the far side — a budget camp with a wildlife view many luxury places would envy.
The area: Talek Gate area
The busy little frontier town on the reserve’s northeastern boundary, where the Talek River marks the park line. The largest cluster of independent and budget camps in the Mara sits along its banks.
What it's like
Best-value access in the ecosystem: you can be through the gate and among lions in minutes. Expect motorbikes, shops and community life alongside safari camps.
Getting there & fees
Drive from Narok (about 2.5 hours on mixed roads) or fly to Ol Kiombo airstrip, 20 minutes away.
Camps outside the gates pay reserve fees only on days you enter (US$100–200 per adult, 12-hour ticket, exit by 10am on your final day). Full details in 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.