Ilkeliani Camp elevated canvas suite surrounded by the riverside garden
MAASAI MARA STAYS
LuxuryTented camp

Ilkeliani Camp

Ilkeliani Camp is a tented riverside stay on the Talek River, with elevated suites, a footbridge towards the National Reserve, a pool and a spa. Deluxe, Premier and Family Suites offer different room choices. Children of all ages are welcome; meals-only and game-drive packages need separate comparison.
Your stay at a glance
From USD 290.00

per person sharing, per night

Full board

Rooms / tents
12
Setting
Outside the Reserve / conservancies

Final quote depends on travel dates, room choice and your party.

Staying at Ilkeliani Camp

Timber decks and detachable canvas sides give Ilkeliani Camp’s tented accommodation an open connection with the Talek River setting. Deluxe accommodation is in the West Wing, Premier accommodation in the East Wing, and Family Suites are available across the wings. Indoor and outdoor dining draw on ingredients from the organic garden, with a shared pool and separately priced spa treatments for time at camp. Its accommodation and safari costs differ between full board and the ground package. Fly-in travel uses the selected transfer arrangement, while seasonal conditions shape riverside mornings and outdoor dining.

Photographs

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Space to settle in

Rooms & tent types

Deluxe Suites

Double or twin arrangement · Private en-suite bathroom

West Wing tented suites with timber decking, detachable canvas sides and an ensuite bathroom. The full-board adult-sharing base uses this category.

Premier Suites

Private en-suite bathroom

East Wing suites with natural colours and a private deck. Category-specific rates differ from the Deluxe starting amount.

Family Suites

Family sleeping arrangement · Private en-suite bathroom

Family accommodation is offered across the wings, with sleeping arrangements and rates based on the family party. The two-adult Deluxe price does not cover this category.

Twelve elevated tented suites have timber decks and detachable canvas sides. Premier and Family Suites are in the East Wing, with Deluxe and Family Suites in the West Wing. Outlook and bedding vary with the selected accommodation.

Between game drives

Facilities & comforts

Dining

Available

Indoor and outdoor dining connected to the central lounge; organic garden supplies ingredients.

Bar

Available

Selected drinks form part of the full-board product; premium drinks are extra.

Swimming pool

Available

Shared pool provides downtime between wildlife drives.

Massage / treatments

Available

Spa treatments have separate charges.

Wi-Fi

Available

Internet access is available in the lounge; connectivity can vary.

Explore your surroundings

Safari & lodge experiences

Game drives

Available

Wildlife drives can be arranged; shared drives belong to the ground package, not the full-board starting amount.

Balloon safari

By arrangement

Separately booked flight, transfers and passenger terms.

Cultural visits

By arrangement

Cultural visits are separately arranged, with their own entry and activity charges.

Birdwatching

Available

Birdwatching from the riverside areas and on guided outings.

Plan the journey

Location & arrival

The setting

On the Talek River in the Greater Maasai Mara, with a footbridge towards the main National Reserve. Reserve entry remains a separate charge; the bridge does not confer free entry.

Gate & airstrip access

Ol Kiombo Airstrip transfers are part of the separately priced ground package. The full-board price excludes flights, airstrip transfers and game drives. Fly-in services use the landing strip and meeting arrangement in the booked itinerary; road arrivals follow the camp route.

Choose with confidence

Good to know

Families & children

Children of all ages are welcome, with family accommodation among the room choices. Family prices and bedding arrangements depend on ages, adult occupancy and the room category. The river, footbridge and pool require close adult supervision. Balloon flights and other activities have separate passenger and safety conditions.

Accessibility

The operator describes accessible facilities for guests with mobility needs. Assistance arrangements depend on the selected accommodation and bathroom, routes to dining and the pool, footbridge use and safari-vehicle boarding.

Rates & booking

Full board has a minimum two-night stay. The separate ground package adds shared morning and afternoon drives and Ol Kiombo transfers; dedicated guiding is an additional arrangement. Advance final payment, increasing cancellation charges near arrival, checkout and late-departure conditions apply. Comprehensive travel and medical cover, including emergency evacuation, is part of the booking preparation. Our All-Inclusive Safari provides dedicated transport and guiding for the travelling party, with scheduled compulsory access charges included; Accommodation Only follows its camp product.

Reasons to choose this stay

  • Talek River setting and elevated suite decks
  • Deluxe, Premier and Family Suite choices
  • Children of all ages welcome
  • Shared pool and spa
  • Indoor and outdoor dining
  • Operator describes accessible facilities

Consider before booking

  • Full-board starting amount excludes drives and airstrip transfers
  • National Reserve fees require a separate allowance
  • Family and Premier Suites are separately priced
  • Private guiding differs from shared ground-package drives
  • River, footbridge and pool require family supervision
  • Specific mobility arrangements need individual assessment
Know what the price covers

Lodge rate inclusions

In the base lodge tariff

  • Deluxe tent accommodation for two adults sharing on full board
  • Full-board meals
  • Selected spirits, house wines, beers and soft drinks

Extra to the base lodge tariff

  • National Reserve entry and other applicable wildlife-area charges
  • Game drives on the full-board basis
  • Airstrip transfers and flights on the full-board basis
  • Dedicated safari vehicle and guiding
  • Premium drinks, champagne and cellar wines
  • Spa treatments, balloon flights and cultural visits
  • Additional bush meals, extra lunch and late departure
  • Travel insurance, gratuities and personal expenses
  • Applicable taxes or statutory supplements outside the listed inclusions
MAKE IT YOUR MARA STAY

Plan your stay

Tell us about your preferred dates, travelling party and room arrangements. We’ll prepare a lodge stay or a private safari quote with the inclusions and compulsory charges clearly set out.

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