Kitirua Plains Lodge is a new luxury property, located southeast of Nairobi where it seats on a 128-acre private concession adjoining Amboseli National Park.  The stylish lodge that will start welcoming guests in June 2026 blends architectural elegance with deep cultural and ecological respect. Here, luxury meets the wild plains for an unforgettable African safari experience.

Kitirua Plains Lodge offers a stylish, intimate and exclusive gateway to one of Africa’s most celebrated landscapes. The snowcapped Mount Kilimanjaro rises in the distance and the expansive plains alive with its famed big herds of free ranging Elephants, which are one of the leading tourist attractions to Amboseli National Park.

At Kitirua Plains Lodge, organic curves, natural textures, and earth-colored finishes echo the contours of the terrain. The lodge is built using locally sourced raw materials in order to create harmony between lodge and surrounding landscape. The pool terrace nestles naturally into a wetland area, providing a peaceful vantage point for watching wildlife gather at dusk.

The lodge features 11 suites. Each of them has been cleverly crafted, with Mount Kilimanjaro perfectly framed so that you can enjoy unobstructed views from the comfort of your bed each morning.

As the day unfolds and the mountain retreats behind the clouds, you turn your attention to the open plains, where wildlife roam quietly across the ecosystem.

Amenities found in each suite at Kitirua Plains Lodge include a mini bar, tea & coffee station, air conditioning, overhead fan, mosquito net, indoor and outdoor showers, hair dryer and a bidet.

The lodge also has one family villa that links two luxurious bedrooms by an open-air dining courtyard, perfect for shared moments, private al fresco meals and sweeping views across the Amboseli plains.

When not enjoying your game drives, you can observe it from the serenity of your own shaded veranda.

The lodge also has a pool terrace that nestles naturally into a wetland area, providing a peaceful vantage point for watching wildlife gather to quench their thirst.

At Kitirua Plains Lodge, you will find an open-fronted bar and dining area, rich in pale wood and neutral tones and commanding sweeping views of the plains. On the dining side, you get a selection of fresh and flavorful international dishes, served with a touch of local flair at a table facing the panoramic terrace. On the other side, a handsome wooden bar occupies the central space. You can pull up a stool and swap stories of wildlife sightings, or take a sundowner as you toast to the surrounding natural beauty.

One of the advantages of staying in a private conservancy is that off road exploration, nature and walking safaris are allowed. You also get a rare opportunity to embark on a night game drive, with a chance of seeing Lion, Leopard, Serval Cat, Aardvark and other nocturnal animals emerge under the stars.

To get to Kitirua Plains Lodge, one can take a chartered or scheduled flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport. The flight to Amboseli airstrip takes about 30 minutes followed by a 40 minutes’ drive to the lodge.

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Praro Amboseli is a tented camp that is located inside Aloca conservancy that borders Amboseli National Park. Covering an area of 35,000 acres, the private Aloca conservancy is shared by a few other tented camps, and it borders Amboseli National Camp.

The camp sits below Mt. Kilimanjaro, the world’s highest freestanding mountain and guests can enjoy stunning views on a clear day.

Featuring 46 rooms, Praro Amboseli Camp is just a short drive away from Kimana Gate, one of the entrance gates to Amboseli National Park. It takes about 15 minutes to cover the distance of about 11 kilometers between the camp and the park gate. Amboseli National park is home to biggest herds of free roaming elephants with big bulls carrying some of the biggest tusks to be found anywhere in Africa.

The camp’s is strategically located in a prime wilderness area with plenty of wildlife seen right from the main area and from some of the rooms. Some of the wildlife that is often sighted from the camp are Elephants, Giraffes, and Several species of antelopes including the rare Kudu and Gerenuk, Baboons and on some occasions Lions, Buffalos and Cheetahs.

The dam In front of Praro Amboseli camp becomes active throughout the day with all the mentioned wildlife and a variety of bird species visiting it to drink water or wallow in the mud during the hottest hours of the day.

The camp features several relaxing areas with both indoor and outdoor lounges, fully stocked bar area and a TV lounge. There are also two camp fire stations; where guests get to enjoy their drinks before dinner or after dinner. The camp has two spacious indoor and outdoor dining areas and a wine cellar, buffet areas featuring live cooking stations for local and international cuisines.

Out of the 46 rooms at the camp, one is a family villa that has two rooms interconnected by a lounge, two junior family tents: one interconnected by walkway and one having spacious room that takes one double bed and two single beds.

All the rooms at Praro Amboseli Camp have indoor lounges and outdoor relaxation areas. They all have ensuite bathrooms with indoor showers with both cold and hot running water, A vanity, flushing toilets, study desks among, ceiling fan, over the bed fan and tea and coffee making facilities.

The camp also has a swimming pool that faces the wildlife-frequented dam, making it such a beautiful place to cool off and relax during the hottest hours of the day as you enjoy some wildlife passing.

Guests staying at Praro Amboseli Camp can choose to enjoy game drives at either Aloca Conservancy or at Amboseli National Park.  Aloca conservancy is characterized by a diversity of landscapes and habitats and is a key migratory corridor and dispersal area used by wildlife species from Amboseli National Park to Chyulu and Tsavo West National Park.

One of the advantages of staying at Praro Amboseli Camp is the possibility of enjoying walking safaris and night game drives at the Aloca conservancy.

The camp is easily accessible thanks to a well-developed road infrastructure from Nairobi, and Amboseli and Kimana airstrips, which one can fly into. Driving from Nairobi to Amboseli National Park takes about 4.5 hrs.

One can also connect from Amboseli to Tanzania through the Namanga or Oloitoktok borders if they are on a Kenya and Tanzania combined safari tour.

Planning your safari to Kenya or planning to stay at Praro Amboseli Camp, please feel free to contact Essenia Safaris, the bespoke safari specialists for Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

The Ritz Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp is a new luxury camp in the Masai Mara National Reserve that is set to open on 15^th August 2025.

Perched above the vast savannah, near the Sand River, The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp is set to redefine luxury safari experiences in one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.  Enjoying a great location near the Kenya-Tanzania border in the heart of the Masai Mara, this exclusive retreat offers unparalleled views of the Mara and the Serengeti, placing guests at the center of the action.

The camp features 20 elegantly appointed suites with enjoying expansive views of the Masai Mara, and the Serengeti to the south.

Nestled on the banks of the Sand River on the Kenya-Tanzania border, the camp offers year-round encounters with Africa’s Big Five.

From June of each year, The Sand River sees thousands upon thousands of wildebeests pass through this area as they enter the Masai Mara from the Serengeti.

Ritz Carlton Masai Mara epitomizes luxury rooted in culture, with the camp designed harmonized with the landscape, with each tent boasting of sweeping views, private decks, a plunge pool and a personal butler.

 This luxury safari outfit offers guests the most all-inclusive ultra-luxury Safari experience which is meticulously crafted to forge a profound connection with the land, its majestic wildlife, the art of conservation, and the vibrant local culture.

A Sanctuary of Sophistication Nestled upon an islet in the Sand River region, the exclusive camp unveils uninterrupted vistas of both the Masai Mara and Serengeti. Crafted for the discerning traveler, the 20 elegantly appointed tented suites boast expansive views, sophisticated interiors, private plunge pools, and modern comforts that redefine the essence of luxury safari living.

For those seeking serenity, the camp’s wellness offerings will provide a rejuvenating retreat, drawing on the healing traditions of the region to restore balance and calm.

In the evenings, guests can gather themselves around the sunken deck to share tales of the day’s game viewing, under a canopy of stars that seem to stretch into infinity. Here, you can forge connections and make memories as laughter and stories will blend with the crackling of the fire.

Adding to this experience, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp features a boma, where guests can enjoy traditional meals prepared with local ingredients, all while being immersed in the rich cultural heritage of the Maasai people.

For those who wish to unwind further, the camp’s sky deck will offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, a perfect spot to sip a sundowner.

The camp’s signature restaurant offers an elegant ambiance, presenting a diverse selection of culinary experiences that celebrate both local and international flavors. For a more exclusive dining experience, Ritz Carlton Masai Mara’s has a wine cellar that can host private dinners, featuring expertly curated wine-pairing sessions led by our in-house sommelier.

With seamless Service, elevated Hospitality with personalized butler service, every moment is effortlessly orchestrated—allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the enchanting magic of the Mara while relishing unmatched comfort and exclusivity.

Feel free to contact us for a free quote to stay in this world class safari camp.

Mara Elatia is a luxury tented camp located in the Masai Mara National Reserve, south western Kenya.

Located along the Oloololo escarpment facing the plains of the Mara Triangle, Mara Elatia Camp sits on the private, 3,000 hectares Partakilat conservancy and overlooks the Masai Mara plains.

The name Elatia means a good neighbor in the Maa language, giving emphasis on the great relationship that the camp shares with the neighboring Masai community.

Opened in December 2022, Mara Elatia Camp Features 16 spacious tented rooms, each fitted with modern ensuite bathrooms, cooling Fans, free Wi-Fi, rain shower and a private balcony.

Of the 16 tents, two of them are inter connecting family tents that have two separate rooms with a common area in between. One wing of the tents at Mara Elatia Camp is wheel chair accessible.

Mara Elatia Camp has a Lounge area with open deck bar for unbridled views of the wildlife. The camp also has a dining area and a Bonfire place overlooking the Mara plains. From the camp, one can see the Serena Hill, Hippo Pools, Little Governors and the Mara River in the horizon.

The camp also faces the faces one of the three ‘Kalema Hills’ from where the epic movie “Out of Africa” was filmed.

Guests staying at Mara Elatia Camp enjoy the benefit of visit the 152 hectares Partakilat wildlife conservancy that is currently home to 8 White Rhinos among other wildlife species. This currently costs USD 40 per person and one does not have to pay the USD 100 to USD 200 per day entrance fees to the Masai Mara if they are not entering the reserve.

From Mara Elatia Camp, there are two descent roads leading to the Mara Triangle reserve and the closest gate is Oloololo gate.

How to get there:

Mara Elatia camp is situated approximately 280 km away from Nairobi city and can be accessed by both air and by road. The nearest airstrip is Kichwa Tembo which is about 15 kilometers away from the camp. Local airlines like Air Kenya Express and Safarilink Aviation have daily scheduled flights to the Masai Mara that last about 50 minutes.

From Nairobi, one can drive to Mara Elatia Camp via Narok town, then to Sekenani Gate from where you can enjoy en route game viewing as you drive through the main reserve towards the Purrungat Bridge from where you proceed to the camp on a drive that would cover about 335 kilometers in total.

Another way to access Mara Elatia Camp from Nairobi by road is on a 280 kilometers drive through Narok town, proceeding to the Ololunga junction that takes you past Ngorongore, Lamek and Aitong before crossing the Mara Rianta Bridge and driving further towards Kawai Shopping Centre and into Mara Elatia Camp.

Amenities and activities available at Mara Elatia Camp:

Guests staying at Mara Elatia camp can benefit from the below activities and facilities:

• Dining area + Bonfire place overlooking the Mara plains
• Lounge area with open deck bar for unbridled views of the wildlife
• Fine Dining Restaurant
• Game drives using Custom built open-sided 4×4 safari vehicles
• Silver rated Safari guides for your game viewing and nature exploration activities
• Boutique shop with souvenirs and safari essentials
• Reliable 24-hour electricity with back-up inverters
• Board games and guests’ mini-library
• Fresh water
• Free Wi-Fi
• Laundry services
• Medical facility available nearby
• Kids adventure club for activities that keep children busy as their parents enjoy game drives.

We design by road and by air safaris across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda and you are welcome to book your amazing safari experience and stay at Mara Elatia Camp with us.