Wilderness Mara

  • bedroom, wilderness mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
  • lounge, wilderness mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
  • bathroom, wilderness mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
  • spa, wilderness mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
  • Five lions sit in the grass, Maasai Mara, Kenya - Roonterra Safari
  • Elephant wildlife, Angama Mara, Kenya

Formerly Little Governors’ Camp, Wilderness Mara opened in June 2026, following a complete overhaul. This is major news, given the property’s longstanding status as one of the finest camps in the Maasai Mara with a truly splendid location. Wilderness Mara is the only camp that allows guests to access both sides of the Mara River, guaranteeing an intimate, personalized safari experience with enhanced wildlife-viewing opportunities. A classic safari camp with all the Wilderness touches and expertise, Wilderness Mara is undoubtedly one of the year’s most exciting openings. Rates are full board and include accommodation, all meals, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, game-viewing activities, airstrip transfers, and laundry.

Semi-Tented (Hybrid)

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Luxury

Enquire for pricing

A complete rebuild of the Mara Triangle’s iconic Little Governors’ Camp

Lounge, dining, and bar areas, swimming pool, gym, spa, photographic studio

Hot Air Ballooning, Angama Mara, Masaai Mara, Kenya

Total of 12 well-spaced tented suites overlooking a wildlife-habituated marsh, each with a private deck and an outdoor shower

Game drives, birding, community visits, hot air ballooning

tree climbing elephant, wilderness mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
Our Roonterra Opinion
  • Exceptional choice
Rebuilding or refurbishing a long-standing camp is a rare opportunity – a chance to breathe new life into a place that’s already built a strong reputation over the years. It’s about finding that balance between fresh ideas and timeless character. And while the look and feel may evolve, some things remain unchanged – like the unbeatable location and access to some of the best wildlife-viewing areas on the planet, within the Mara Triangle. With only 12 tented suites, the camp offers a quiet, intimate setting and a more personal experience during your stay.
Andrew Van Den Broeck Brand Manager

Activities

With its incredible location in the Mara Triangle, Wilderness Mara’s activities mainly focus on game drives. Cultural visits can also be arranged, and hot air balloon rides launch from a point close by.

Game Drives

Birding

Community Visits

Hot Air Ballooning

  • Wilderness Mara is the only camp that offers guests access to both sides of the Mara River. This means safarists benefit from the full drama of river crossings with more space to escape the crowds. Morning and afternoon game drives are led by professional guides, though please be aware that night drives aren’t permitted within the reserve.

  • Home to more than 470 bird species, the Maasai Mara is an ornithologist’s delight, and drives can be tailored specifically towards birding for those with a keen interest. Don’t forget your binoculars!

  • For insight into Maasai life, stop at one of the local villages on a community visit, where you’ll have access to a traditional manyatta (homestead).

  • Soar high above the Maasai Mara on an exhilarating hot air balloon excursion, viewing the wildlife from an aerial perspective as it traverses the plains. Please note that this experience incurs an additional cost.

    • Access & Location

    Wilderness Mara occupies a superb location in the Mara Triangle within Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve. Kichwa Tembo is the closest airstrip, served by Governors’ Aviation, Air Kenya, and Safarilink. The flight time from Nairobi Wilson is approximately 45 minutes, followed by a 15-minute game drive transfer.

    Make an Enquiry
    Warning icon
    This property is unfenced and located in a wildlife area, so large and potentially dangerous animals do pass through. If you opt to stay here, always be alert when walking around the camp and request for a member of staff to escort you if you have any concerns. Any guest is escorted after dark as a matter of course.

    Facilities

    Wilderness Mara’s semi-open communal areas include lounge, bar, and dining spaces with views of the marsh, plus a relaxing spa with a selection of wellness treatments.

    Make an Enquiry
    Photography Studio

    Photography Studio

    Wifi

    Wifi

    Bar

    Bar

    Fitness room

    Gym

    Spa

    Spa

    Swimming pool

    Swimming pool

    Wilderness Mara provides a gym and an outdoor swimming pool with plenty of shaded space for lounging between safari activities. There’s also a photographic studio where guests can process their favourite wildlife captures from the day’s action. The camp runs on solar power, with Wi-Fi access for guest use.

    Amenities

    12 generously sized tented suites are spaced well apart from each other for maximum privacy.

    Make an Enquiry
    Lodge

    12 tented suites

    Spaced well from each other for privacy

    Shower

    Indoor and outdoor showers

    Now reflecting a smaller, more intimate experience, the new style connects to the surrounding environment while incorporating all the comforts Wilderness is known for. Completely re-designed, each tent is elevated off the ground on its own shaded deck overlooking an active marsh brimming with wildlife. All units have indoor and outdoor showers, ensuring guests maximize their time in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife-viewing regions. A well-appointed family tent has recently been added with two bedroom and two bathrooms connected by both covered and external walkways. One bathroom has an indoor and outdoor shower whilst the other, slightly more compact, only has an indoor shower.

    Trips including this accommodation

    Similar Lodges

    • family tent, governors camp, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
      Kenya
      •
      Tented
      •
      Essential

      Governors Camp

       From C$867 – C$1,397 pp

      Service standards at Governors’ are generally exceptional, as the camp prides itself on a personal, attentive and friendly approach. With over forty years’ experience, the camp is rightly confident in its ability to provide memorable experiences! We recommend…

    • Lounge, Roca River Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya
      Kenya
      •
      Tented
      •
      Essential

      Roca River Camp

       Enquire for pricing

      Roca River Camp is a beautifully located bush camp on the Mara river within Kenya’s infamous Maasai Mara National Reserve. With ten classic canvas tents shaded by a riverine forest overlooking the Mara river, an epic, back-to-nature wildlife experience awaits…

    • exterior at zamara private, mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
      Kenya
      •
      Permanent lodge
      •
      Ultimate

      Zamara Private

       From C$45,400 pp – Contact Us

      Zamara Private is an exclusive-use residence in the Maasai Mara, with six ultra-luxurious suites, an infinity pool, and a rejuvenating spa and wellness space. As it’s part of the distinguished Great Plains portfolio, guests can expect exceptional standards,…

    • decking at emboo camp, maasai mara, kenya - Roonterra Safaris
      Kenya
      •
      Tented
      •
      Classic

      Emboo Camp

       From C$699 – C$1,397 pp

      Emboo Camp is an eco-friendly safari camp refurbished by Asilia, within the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Eleven suites are surrounded by a shady tree canopy on a forested bend of the Talek River, with grunting hippos as the soundtrack. The camp is proud of…

    • Kenya
      •
      Semi-Tented (Hybrid)
      •
      Classic

      Seringet Mara

       From C$1,233 – C$1,716 pp

      Seringet Mara is a brilliantly located safari camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara National Reserve, where close proximity to the Mara and Talek rivers makes for some riveting Great Migration sightings. Small, friendly, and owner run, this is a good-value…

    • Lounge, Rekero Camp, Maasai Mara, Kenya
      Kenya
      •
      Tented
      •
      Classic

      Rekero Camp

       From C$1,328 – C$2,082 pp

      Operated by Asilia Africa, a company that is passionate about making a difference and preserving natural habitats while improving the lives of local people, Rekero Camp brings travellers close to the Great Migration while offering a diverse range of other…

    • spekes camp tent area kenya Roonterra Safaris
      Kenya
      •
      Tented
      •
      Essential

      Spekes Camp

       From C$1,202 pp

      Speke’s Camp oozes a simple outdoorsy sort of charm. It is one of our favorite value properties near the Maasai Mara! Privately owned and operated, it is an awesome option for travellers on a budget. Game drives take place in the busy reserve, but the camp…

    • offbeat riding safaris rainbow kenya Roonterra Safaris
      Kenya
      •
      Mobile
      •
      Classic

      Offbeat Riding Safaris

       Enquire for pricing

      Offbeat Riding Safaris offers fantastic horse-riding safaris for adventurous travellers! Both set-date departure and bespoke trips are available, and you can explore the Mara region, Laikipia, or Amboseli National Park. Offbeat Riding Safaris are…

    Talk to someone who’s been there

    Real expertise doesn’t come from a few trips to Africa. All our specialists have either been guides, run the camps, or grown up and lived in Africa. That’s over 600 years of genuine safari experience.
    Make an Enquiry
    hello@roonterrasafaris.com
    Cassia Seth-Smith
    Safari Specialist

    Our Uganda Connections

    • Uganda Wildlife Authority
    • Rubirizi Orphans Empowerment
    • Uganda Tourism Board
    • Uganda Wildlife Authority
    • Rubirizi Orphans Empowerment
    • Uganda Tourism Board
    • Uganda Wildlife Authority
    • Browsing from the UK?
    Visit our UK website:
    Go to UK site
    Browsing from Australia?
    Visit our Australian website:
    Go to Australian site
    Browsing from Canada?
    Visit out Canadian website:
    Go to Canadian site
    Browsing from the US?
    Visit our US website.
    Go to the US site