Drunken Elephant Mara swimming pool and shaded stone terrace seen from above
MAASAI MARA STAYS
Mid-rangeTented camp

Drunken Elephant Mara

Drunken Elephant Mara is a furnished tented camp in natural forest outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, near Sekenani Gate. Ensuite room styles include double, twin, couples’ and two-bedroom family arrangements. A swimming pool provides downtime between outings, while Reserve drives, optional activities and transport follow the services accepted in the quote.
Your stay at a glance
From USD 115.00

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 Drunken Elephant Mara

Drunken Elephant Mara offers elevated canvas accommodation in natural forest at Sekenani, outside the National Reserve. Double, Executive Twin and Honeymooner’s tents have private verandas and ensuite bathrooms; the Two-Bedroom Family Tent adds a sitting room with a fireplace and an outdoor deck. The restaurant serves fresh meals including Indian and vegetarian cooking. A stone terrace and shaded cabanas surround the swimming pool. Solar lighting and evening generator charging supply the camp’s power arrangements. Reserve outings and transport are separate from the full-board room basis. Our safari cost guide explains safari extras, the Mara flight guide covers airstrip connections, and the weather guide describes seasonal travel conditions.

A closer look

Life at the lodge

Space to settle in

Rooms & tent types

Double Tent

Double bedding · Private en-suite bathroom · Up to 2 guests

Elevated furnished canvas tent with private veranda, hot shower and flushing toilet. The ordinary adult-sharing starting basis uses this room product.

Executive Twin Tent

Twin arrangement · Private en-suite bathroom · Up to 2 guests

Separate lounge area and outdoor shower in addition to the ensuite bathroom and veranda.

Honeymooner’s Tent

Double arrangement · Private en-suite bathroom · Up to 2 guests

Couples’ set-up with private veranda and ensuite bathroom.

Two-Bedroom Family Tent

Private en-suite bathroom · Up to 4 guests

Two bedrooms, a sitting room with fireplace and an outdoor deck. The family price is separate from the standard adult-sharing tent price.

Four named accommodation styles provide different bedding and living spaces. Double, Executive Twin and Honeymooner’s tents have a two-guest basis; the Two-Bedroom Family Tent has a four-guest basis.

Between game drives

Facilities & comforts

Dining

Available

Fresh meals include Indian and vegetarian cooking; dietary menus are arranged in advance.

Bar

Available

Drinks extra under the ordinary full-board room basis.

Swimming pool

Available

Swimming pool with stone terrace and shaded cabanas. Children need supervision.

Power / charging

Available

Solar lighting and evening generator charging. Medical-device compatibility depends on the equipment and available camp power.

Explore your surroundings

Safari & lodge experiences

Game drives

Available

Morning, afternoon and full-day Reserve outings as booked. Guiding/transport/entry basis quoted separately.

Guided walks

By arrangement

Guided nature walks outside the Reserve; route and participant acceptance required.

Balloon safari

By arrangement

Separate licensed balloon experience, cost, passenger acceptance and pickup.

Cultural visits

By arrangement

Hosted Maasai village visit and arranged cultural/bush-dinner experiences as booked.

Plan the journey

Location & arrival

The setting

In natural forest at Sekenani, outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Reserve wildlife drives need the actual entry and vehicle arrangements.

Gate & airstrip access

Road access follows the Nairobi–Narok–Sekenani camp route. Fly-in arrangements use the landing airstrip and receiving pickup attached to the itinerary. Flights and transfers are separate from the ordinary full-board room basis.

Choose with confidence

Good to know

Families & children

Children are welcome. The Two-Bedroom Family Tent has a four-guest basis, with sleeping arrangements dependent on ages and adult party size. Child prices and participation vary by activity; balloon and riding operators have their own age and suitability conditions. Parents supervise children around pools, paths and verandas.

Accessibility

Elevated tents, outdoor paths, bathing layouts and safari-vehicle boarding shape the assistance suitable for individual mobility needs.

Rates & booking

The standard double-room starting price covers full-board accommodation. Drinks, game packages, transport and wildlife-area fees are separate; applicable statutory charges affect the total. Complete private safaris include dedicated vehicles, guiding and scheduled compulsory charges.

Reasons to choose this stay

  • Outside-Reserve Sekenani setting
  • Furnished ensuite tents
  • Two-bedroom family option
  • Swimming pool and shaded cabanas
  • Fresh meals and vegetarian/Indian choices
  • Varied guided excursion choices

Consider before booking

  • Full-board price excludes drinks and safari guiding
  • Reserve entry and transfers cost extra
  • Family accommodation has its own price and occupancy
  • Solar lighting and evening generator charging
  • Elevated tents and outdoor paths
  • Activities have separate passenger and safety conditions
Know what the price covers

Lodge rate inclusions

In the base lodge tariff

  • Standard double tent accommodation for two adults sharing
  • Full-board meals under the accepted room product
  • Room ensuite hot shower and flushing toilet
  • Listed solar lighting and use of camp common areas

Extra to the base lodge tariff

  • Drinks
  • Game-package guiding and dedicated safari vehicle
  • Flights, airport taxes and road/airstrip transfers
  • Reserve entry and applicable conservation charges
  • Balloon flights, riding, village visits and optional special meals
  • Travel/medical/evacuation insurance
  • Personal expenses and gratuities
  • Applicable additional taxes and statutory supplements
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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