A fun and friendly atmosphere
Comfortable accommodation immersed in natural surroundings
The Sarova Mara Camp is located right in the action of the Masai Mara National Reserve, giving guests some of the best opportunities to see big game in the world. The camp is an extremely well-appointed safari lodge that has been designed to blend seamlessly with the surroundings. The accommodation consists of large tents with permanent roofs and floors. The beds are large and comfortable and the en-suite bathrooms are beautifully designed with wet-room showers and large sinks. The two main tent styles include standard and club, with the latter being slightly larger and with a private deck. There are also family tents that include two bedrooms and a living area as well as one tent designed for disabled access. The restaurant is large and provides a tasty array of food in a buffet style. The bar provides a variety of drinks and cocktails (if you fancy, you can ask the barman to make you a personal cocktail!) and a cosy seating area around a large fire. The luxurious touches in these tents make them more glamorous than some four-star hotel rooms!
The biggest attraction for this camp is attending one of their game drives into the Masai Mara National Reserve. Here you can see the Big Five as well as witnessing one of the greatest migrations on earth – the wildebeest migration from July to October. Other excursions available include a trip to the local Masai village, bird watching and walking safaris. When relaxation is in order, you can indulge in a range of treatments at the on-site spa, or take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool.
If you want to add some truly special experiences to your stay, the Sarova Mara Camp can provide private sundowner drinks and barbecue outside the main camp. During my stay I took part in one of these bush dinners and had a truly memorable experience watching the sun go down, listening to the lions in the distance and singing with friends around a big fire. There are also two different viewing decks within the camp itself where you can arrange private dining while watching the animals from your seat at the table. The main feature I took away from this lodge were how friendly and accommodating the staff are, the excellent design of the accommodation and the dedication of our guide who took us on some extraordinary game drives!
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January
January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.
February
February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.
March
Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.
April
April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.
May
The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.
June
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.
July
July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.
August
The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.
September
Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.
October
October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.
November
November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.
December
The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.
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