When planning your Kenyan safari, your accommodation can make or break the experience. Do you go with a traditional Masai Mara hotel, or opt for a more immersive Masai Mara camp? Both have merits, but for those craving a true connection to the wild, camps come out on top.
Hotels often provide familiar comforts—air conditioning, buffet dining, and paved paths. However, they can feel disconnected from the environment you came to see. On the flip side, Masai Mara camps and lodges, especially those near Talek like Mara Siligi Camp, put you at the heart of the action. Picture waking to sunrise over the savannah or watching elephants wander just beyond your veranda.
Whether you’re a budget traveler or a wildlife photographer, your stay should align with your goals. For raw, beautiful Africa—where the line between your tent and the wild is thin—camps offer what hotels can’t: soul.