Aruba Mara Camp furnished canvas tent with mosquito net and wooden floor
MAASAI MARA STAYS
Mid-rangeMixed accommodation

Aruba Mara Camp

Aruba Mara Camp sits beside the Talek River outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Comfort and Luxury Tents offer ensuite accommodation, a two-bedroom Family Tent gives separate sleeping spaces, and Bush Tents or self-camping use shared facilities. Cottages provide another stay option. Choose the room and meal basis, then arrange the wildlife drives and arrival services required.
Your stay at a glance
From USD 120.00

per person sharing, per night

Full board

Setting
Outside the Reserve / conservancies

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

Staying at Aruba Mara Camp

Aruba Mara Camp sits beside the Talek River outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Comfort and Luxury Tents have private bathrooms, while the two-bedroom Family Tent has double and twin bedding, a shared lounge and a river-facing terrace. Cottages add a king-size bed and freestanding bath. Bush Tents use shared sanitary facilities, and self-campers bring their own tents and equipment. The restaurant serves fresh meals with homemade bread and pasta; restaurant Wi-Fi is complimentary. Olkiombo serves fly-in arrivals. Our safari cost guide explains accommodation and safari extras, the Mara flight guide covers airstrip connections, and the weather guide describes seasonal conditions around Talek.

Photographs

Photo gallery

Zebras on the Maasai Mara plains beneath distant hot-air balloonsMale lion resting in long grass in the wider Maasai Mara wildlife settingElephants moving across a Maasai Mara plain
Space to settle in

Rooms & tent types

Comfort Tent

Large double bed · Private en-suite bathroom

Furnished wooden veranda, masonry bathroom, hot water and mosquito net. Full-board starting basis uses this category.

Luxury Tent

Private en-suite bathroom

Large veranda with sun loungers and river view; separate category price.

Two-Bedroom Family Tent

One large double bed in one bedroom, two singles in the other · Private en-suite bathroom

Each bedroom has a bathroom; shared lounge, water dispenser, minibar and river-facing terrace. Family occupancy depends on ages and party size.

Bush Tent

One or two beds with mosquito nets · Shared bathrooms

Simpler furnished fixed tent; showers/toilets in shared sanitary facilities near the tents, electric lighting.

Self-camping pitch

Guests bring own tent and equipment · Shared bathrooms

Communal cooking/washing/dining facilities, showers, vehicle space; meals and paid firewood/charcoal by arrangement.

Cottage

King-size bed · Private en-suite bathroom

Veranda, freestanding bath, coffee/tea station, water dispenser and minibar. This category has its own price, separate from canvas accommodation.

Accommodation ranges from Comfort, Luxury and Family Tents to cottages, Bush Tents and self-camping pitches. Private and shared bathrooms distinguish the products, which have separate occupancy and prices.

Between game drives

Facilities & comforts

Dining

Available

Fresh meals include homemade bread and pasta. Campers’ meals are available by advance reservation.

Bar

Available

Bar/fire area/beer garden; drinks priced under accepted board.

Wi-Fi

Available

Complimentary restaurant Wi-Fi; continuity not guaranteed.

Power / charging

Available

Tent and path lighting, with campsite charging facilities. Specialist-equipment compatibility depends on the camp power supply.

Explore your surroundings

Safari & lodge experiences

Game drives

Available

Reserve drives arranged separately from the starting full-board room product; accepted vehicle/guide/fees.

Guided walks

By arrangement

Guided bird and nature walks follow locally permitted routes and participant-suitability conditions.

Balloon safari

By arrangement

Separate balloon provider, cost, pickup and passenger acceptance.

Cultural visits

By arrangement

Hosted Maasai village encounter as arranged.

Plan the journey

Location & arrival

The setting

On the Talek River outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, near the Talek entry area. Reserve drives use the accepted entry/vehicle arrangements.

Gate & airstrip access

Road access runs via Nairobi, Narok and Sekenani towards Talek, using either Reserve-transit or outside-Reserve routing. Olkiombo serves fly-in arrivals, with camp pickup and any onward journey forming part of the itinerary.

Choose with confidence

Good to know

Families & children

Children are welcome. The Family Tent has two bedrooms with double and twin bedding, under its own occupancy and price. Family room allocation depends on ages, adult numbers and sleeping requirements; cots and extra beds are category-specific. Activities have separate child-participation conditions. Parents supervise children around terraces, paths and the river.

Accessibility

Room and veranda steps, riverbank paths, bathrooms and safari-vehicle boarding affect access. Shared bathrooms involve a separate walking route.

Rates & booking

The Comfort Tent starting basis covers full-board accommodation without drives. Room category, travel dates, taxes, fees, drinks and transport determine the complete accommodation total. Complete private safaris include dedicated guiding, a vehicle and scheduled compulsory charges.

Reasons to choose this stay

  • Talek River setting outside the Reserve
  • Several furnished and self-camping options
  • Two-bedroom family layout
  • Ensuite Comfort Tent full-board choice
  • Restaurant and bar
  • Olkiombo pickup arrangements for tent bookings

Consider before booking

  • Starting room basis excludes drives and Reserve fees
  • Bush Tents and camping use shared bathrooms
  • Room categories have different prices
  • Restaurant Wi-Fi may be interrupted
  • Room steps and outdoor paths affect access
  • Family bedding and activity eligibility vary by product
Know what the price covers

Lodge rate inclusions

In the base lodge tariff

  • Comfort Tent accommodation for two adults sharing
  • Full-board meals under the accepted room product
  • Ensuite bathroom, hot water and mosquito net
  • Use of restaurant/common areas and listed restaurant Wi-Fi

Extra to the base lodge tariff

  • Game drives and dedicated safari guiding/vehicle
  • Reserve entry and applicable wildlife-area charges
  • Drinks unless specifically included in the accepted product
  • Flights, airport taxes and road transfers
  • Additional pickup/journeys outside accepted tent-booking transfer
  • Balloon, culture and other optional activities
  • Personal expenses, gratuities and travel/medical/evacuation insurance
  • Statutory supplements/taxes as itemised in the actual quote
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Final quotes depend on travel dates, room choice and your party.

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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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