In short
- The best honeymoon camp in the Maasai Mara depends on what you want most. Choose Angama Mara for the view, Mara Plains Camp or Mara Nyika for privacy, Mahali Mzuri for ultra luxury game viewing, and Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp or &Beyond Bateleur Camp for old Kenya romance.
- Most couples spend 4 to 6 nights in the Maasai Mara, often at 2 camps.
- The Great Migration crosses the Mara River from July to October. Couples who prefer fewer vehicles often choose a private conservancy camp.
- Our 5 Day Mahali Mzuri safari starts from USD 9,750 per person sharing.
A honeymoon safari should feel different from any other. You want privacy, good food, a bed worth waking up in and wildlife that comes to you.
The Maasai Mara does this better than almost anywhere. We are a Kenyan owned luxury safari company in Karen, Nairobi, and these are the 6 Maasai Mara honeymoon camps we recommend most often.
The best honeymoon camps in the Maasai Mara at a glance
| Camp | Area | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angama Mara | Maasai Mara, Mara Triangle | 30 suites | The view and the Great Migration |
| Mara Plains Camp | Olare Orok Conservancy | 7 tents | Privacy, night drives and walks |
| Mahali Mzuri | Olare Motorogi Conservancy | 12 tents | Off road game viewing and an infinity pool |
| Mara Nyika | Naboisho Conservancy | 4 tents | The most intimate stay |
| &Beyond Bateleur Camp | Western Maasai Mara | 2 camps of 9 suites | Old Kenya romance |
| Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp | Olderkesi Conservancy | 10 tents | A vintage 1920s feel |
Angama Mara: the best honeymoon safari lodge for the Great Migration
Angama Mara sits on the Oloololo Escarpment, 1,000 feet above the Mara Triangle. Each of the 30 tented suites has floor to ceiling glass, so the plains are the first thing you see each morning.
This is the camp for a luxury Great Migration honeymoon safari in the Maasai Mara. The northern crossing points are close, and a sunrise balloon flight is an easy way to mark the occasion.
One honest note. Angama drives in the national reserve, so there is no off road driving and no night drives. If you want those, read on.
Angama Mara at a glance
- Where
- Oloololo Escarpment, above the Mara Triangle
- Suites
- 30 glass fronted tented suites in 2 camps
- Honeymoon touch
- Floor to ceiling views, balloon flights, Rift Valley walks
- Best months
- July to October for the river crossings
See our Angama Mara luxury safari.
Mara Plains Camp: the best private conservancy honeymoon camp in the Maasai Mara
Mara Plains Camp, from Great Plains Conservation, has just 7 tents on raised platforms. It holds 14 guests at most, so you rarely share a sighting.
Each tent has a private deck with an outdoor bath. The Olare Orok Conservancy allows night drives and bush walks, and there are no fixed schedules. You can stay out for a sundowner or go back for a long lunch.
Mara Plains Camp at a glance
- Operator
- Great Plains Conservation
- Where
- Olare Orok Conservancy, on the Ntiakatek River
- Tents
- 7 canvas rooms on raised platforms
- Honeymoon touch
- Private deck with an outdoor bath
- Best for
- Privacy, night drives and bush walks
Torn between this and the next camp? Read Mahali Mzuri or Mara Plains.
Mahali Mzuri: the best ultra luxury honeymoon camp in the Maasai Mara
Mahali Mzuri has 12 tents on raised decks, with an infinity pool looking over the grass. It sits in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, where vehicle numbers are capped and your guide may leave the road.
It suits couples who want ultra luxury and real game viewing in the same stay. The mood is quiet and private rather than grand.
Mahali Mzuri at a glance
- Where
- Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Maasai Mara
- Tents
- 12 tents on raised decks
- Honeymoon touch
- Infinity pool, raised decks, night drives and walks
- Best for
- Photography, cats and quiet
See our 5 Day Mahali Mzuri ultra luxury safari, from USD 9,750 per person sharing.
Mara Nyika: the most intimate honeymoon camp in the Naboisho Conservancy
Mara Nyika has just 4 canvas tents, set under umbrella thorn trees and linked by walkways. It is the smallest camp on this list and the easiest one to have to yourselves.
The Naboisho Conservancy covers 50,000 acres on the edge of the Maasai Mara. Great Plains says each stay supports 500 Maasai families, which many couples like to know.
Mara Nyika at a glance
- Operator
- Great Plains Conservation
- Where
- Naboisho Conservancy, western side
- Tents
- 4 canvas tents under umbrella thorn trees
- Honeymoon touch
- Sunrise from your deck and very few other guests
- Best for
- The most private stay in the Maasai Mara
&Beyond Bateleur Camp: the best romantic Out of Africa honeymoon camp
Bateleur Camp is built in the style of Kenyan safaris of old. It is two adjoining camps with 9 tented suites each, on the western edge of the Maasai Mara, where the final scene of Out of Africa was filmed.
Suites have a private veranda with a day bed and an ensuite star bath under the sky. Dinners are by candlelight, and there are two infinity pools.
&Beyond has offered 50% off accommodation for one partner at Bateleur Camp in set periods. Ask us for the current dates.
&Beyond Bateleur Camp at a glance
- Where
- Western boundary of the Maasai Mara
- Suites
- 2 camps with 9 tented suites each
- Honeymoon touch
- Star baths, private verandas, candlelit dinners
- Best for
- Old Kenya romance and balloon flights
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp: the best vintage honeymoon camp for the Maasai Mara
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp has 10 white canvas tents with four poster beds. It sits in the Olderkesi Conservancy, a private conservancy next to the Maasai Mara.
The style is classic 1920s safari. If your idea of a honeymoon is a long, slow, romantic stay in the bush, this is your camp.
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp at a glance
- Where
- Olderkesi Conservancy, next to the Maasai Mara
- Tents
- 10 canvas tents with four poster beds
- Honeymoon touch
- Vintage safari style and a private conservancy setting
- Best for
- Couples who love history and old fashioned romance
How to choose your honeymoon camp in the Maasai Mara
Start with what matters most to the two of you.
- The view and the Migration: Angama Mara.
- Privacy and few vehicles: Mara Nyika or Mara Plains Camp.
- Good food, a pool and off road game viewing: Mahali Mzuri.
- Old Kenya romance: &Beyond Bateleur Camp or Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp.
Want a private plunge pool in every suite, or a star bed? Look beyond the Mara to Ol Donyo Lodge in the Chyulu Hills, or to Sasaab and Saruni in Samburu.
If you are unsure about the land, read Maasai Mara reserve, Triangle or conservancy and the Mara conservancies compared.
The best time for a honeymoon in the Maasai Mara
July to October is the Great Migration, and the busiest and most expensive time. January to March is warm, dry and quieter. The rains are heaviest in April and May, when rates drop and the plains turn green.
Couples who prefer quiet should choose a conservancy camp in the shoulder months. Couples who want the river crossings should book 9 to 12 months ahead.
How many nights do you need for a Maasai Mara honeymoon
Plan 4 to 6 nights for 2 camps in the Maasai Mara. Add 3 nights in Samburu for a different landscape and different wildlife.
Many couples finish at the coast or on an island. The Mara combines well with Zanzibar, Mauritius and the Seychelles for a safari and beach honeymoon. Our honeymoon safaris page shows how it works.
What a Maasai Mara honeymoon costs
The price depends on the camp, the season and the number of nights. Our 5 Day Mahali Mzuri safari starts from USD 9,750 per person sharing. Our 9 Day Luxury Kenya Safari, with Angama Mara, Amboseli and Laikipia, starts from USD 16,450 per person sharing.
Reserve camps add park fees. In 2026 they are USD 100 per adult per day from January to June and USD 200 from July to December. Conservancy camps often include their fee.
Read our full guide to honeymoon safari costs and Maasai Mara fees explained.
Written by Abner Ongeri of Ongeri Expeditions, a Kenyan owned luxury safari company in Karen, Nairobi. We visit every camp we sell, and we plan these journeys every week. Last checked 13 October 2026.