Naboisho Conservancy Maasai Mara, Kenya
Renovated
2024
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Local Luxe DesignOutside the door
The house
Asilia AfricaCommunity conservancy haven
Thatched open-air mess tents and a nightly campfire boma sit immersed in acacia savannah, overlooking an active wildlife waterhole.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Maasai-guided walking safaris and community conservancy partnerships deeply connect daily game drives with neighboring village bomas.
Notable
Nine canvas suites with dedicated butler service, solar-heated outdoor showers, and private verandas facing the plains.
Listed
Thatched open-air mess tents, timber decks, and canvas suites nestled unobtrusively into acacia-studded savannah.
What they say
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Africa
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
The surrounding 50,000-acre private conservancy borders the Maasai Mara, offering off-road tracking, guided bush walks, and night game drives.
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The rooms
Canvas tented suites feature private daybed verandas facing the plains, butler service, and signature solar-heated outdoor showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A curved stone pool looks out across the savannah, set with sun loungers and a fireplace pavilion.
The spa
A dedicated canvas tent hosts massage and body treatments, which can also be arranged in your suite.
At the table
Dining takes place beneath the thatched mess tent or pool deck, serving fresh regional dishes and three-course dinners.
How it began
Taking its name from the Maasai word for coming together, the camp opened in 2011 as a founding community conservancy partner.
Maasai Mara
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.