Sarova Mara Game Camp is located in the heart of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in southwest Kenya, approximately 260 kilometres from Nairobi. The drive takes about five and a half hours via the tarmac road through Narok and the Sekenani Gate, but for honeymooners who want to maximise time in the Mara, the fastest option is a one-hour flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Keekorok Airstrip, followed by a 20-minute drive to camp.
Africa Bed of Roses Safaris arranged both our flight and our camp transfer, and the efficiency of arrival meant we were on our first game drive within two hours of leaving Nairobi. The camp is surrounded by a 24-hour electric fence, which ensures safety without interrupting the feeling of being genuinely in the wild.
The camp has 73 tented accommodations across different categories: standard tents, club tents, and family tents. Standard tents are large, comfortable, and tastefully furnished with double or twin beds, wardrobes, writing desks, and safari chairs. The tents are raised on platforms with wooden decks and private wildlife viewing areas, and the earthy tones of the decor give the interiors a natural, settled feeling.
We stayed in a club tent, which offered expanded space, glass panel doors opening onto the deck, and a slightly elevated position in the camp’s layout. In the mornings we would open the doors and sit with coffee on the deck while the garden sounds woke up around us, birds calling, the rustle of something moving in the grass nearby, the distant low sound of the reserve beyond the perimeter.
Family tents are available for couples travelling with children and offer interconnected rooms with flexibility for different configurations.
Dining at Sarova Mara is a comfortable, well-executed experience that honours the diversity of its international guest list while staying rooted in Kenyan hospitality. The Isokon restaurant serves buffet meals that draw on both local and international culinary traditions, and the quality of the food improved over our three days as the kitchen seemed to find its rhythm with the season’s produce.
The Oloip bar overlooks the swimming pool and serves as the evening gathering place for guests returning from game drives. Sundowners here, with the camp garden bathed in late light and the distant haze of the Mara beyond the fence, became our favourite part of the day’s wind-down.
What distinguishes Sarova Mara’s dining experience is the variety of outdoor options available. Bush dinners, boma evenings with fire-lit tables and traditional Maasai entertainment, and meals at a waterhole that is frequented by wildlife at dusk all give the eating experience a dimension that goes beyond the restaurant. David and I did a boma dinner on our second evening and found ourselves sitting beside a fire under a sky thick with stars, eating grilled meats and listening to the reserve breathe around us.
| Season | Rate (Per Person Per Night) |
|---|---|
| Low Season (Apr 1 – Jun 30) | From USD 250 per person per night |
| Mid Season (Jan 1 – Mar 31 / Nov 1 – Dec 20) | From USD 380 per person per night |
| Peak Season (Jul 1 – Oct 31 / Dec 21 – Dec 31) | From USD 550 per person per night |
Rates are on a full-board basis. Contact Africa Bed of Roses Safaris for current pricing and honeymoon package details.
The camp has a free-form swimming pool with its own pool bar, which proved genuinely useful on the warmer afternoons between game drives. A spa and wellness area provides massage treatments and beauty services for guests who want to combine game viewing with relaxation, and there is a children’s Ozone Kid’s Club for families with younger guests.
Game drives are conducted by the camp’s own fleet of well-equipped safari vehicles with professional guides. The camp sits within prime migration territory, and between July and October the landscape fills with wildebeest and zebra moving in numbers that are impossible to truly prepare for, even after looking at photographs.
Beyond game drives, the camp can arrange hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits to the adjacent Maasai village, archery, fishing in the camp’s pond, and guided bush walks. David’s favourite unexpected activity was an afternoon of archery with a Maasai instructor who managed to look entirely unsurprised when David’s first arrow disappeared into the grass well short of the target.
Yes. The camp’s combination of comfort, location, and the variety of dining and activity experiences makes it well-suited for honeymoon couples. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris can arrange dedicated honeymoon touches including room decoration, private dinners, and champagne on arrival.
The camp has 73 tented accommodations across standard, club, and family categories.
The camp is situated in prime migration territory. Between July and October, migrating wildebeest, zebra, and gazelle move through the area in very large numbers.
Sarova Mara Game Camp sits in the heart of southwest Kenya, within the Masai Mara National Reserve, approximately 260 kilometres from Nairobi. The location places guests directly inside the reserve rather than on its periphery, which means wildlife is present throughout the camp’s surroundings from the moment you arrive.
The most practical option for honeymooners is a 40-minute flight from Wilson Airport in Nairobi to Keekorok Airstrip, followed by a short 10-minute game drive transfer directly to camp. The road alternative from Nairobi takes approximately five hours and involves stretches of rough terrain, which makes the flight the more comfortable and efficient choice for couples beginning a honeymoon. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris arranges all domestic flight bookings and transfers as part of your package.
Beyond twice-daily game drives into the Masai Mara, the camp offers a broader range of leisure activities than most properties in the ecosystem. On the recreational side, guests can enjoy mini golf, pool table, archery, table tennis, kayaking, catch-and-release fishing, darts, and a selection of board games. For something more immersive, a chef’s organic garden tour gives a behind-the-scenes look at how the kitchen sources its produce. Hot air balloon safaris with a champagne breakfast are also available at an additional charge, and this is one experience Africa Bed of Roses Safaris particularly recommends building into a Masai Mara honeymoon itinerary.
Keekorok Airstrip is the most convenient arrival point for guests flying in from Nairobi. It sits close enough to the camp that the transfer from airstrip to check-in takes no more than ten minutes by safari vehicle.
All-inclusive rate options are available at Sarova Mara Game Camp. As with most properties in the Mara, the specific inclusions vary by package, so it is worth confirming what your rate covers at the time of booking. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris will outline exactly what is included when designing your honeymoon itinerary.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the public areas of the camp. Additional facilities include a business centre, a meeting room, a spa, a terrace, and a gift shop. That said, most honeymooners find the Mara has a way of making connectivity feel considerably less important than it did before arrival.
Packing well for the Mara is mostly about comfort and practicality in the field. Neutral, breathable clothing in khaki, olive, or brown tones works best for game drives, as bright colours can disturb wildlife. Sturdy walking shoes are useful for any bush walks or camp exploration. A good pair of binoculars makes a genuine difference to the quality of game viewing, particularly for birds and distant predators. A camera with spare batteries is essential, as drives can run for several hours and opportunities come without warning. Insect repellent, a soft daypack for carrying essentials on drives, and a power bank with the appropriate adapter for Kenyan sockets round out the practical list. Africa Bed of Roses Safaris sends all confirmed guests a detailed packing guide ahead of travel.
For a Masai Mara honeymoon that combines the comfort of a well-established camp with exceptional game viewing and a genuine sense of being at the heart of one of Africa’s greatest wildlife destinations, Sarova Mara Game Camp is a strong choice. Contact Africa Bed of Roses Safaris to arrange your complete package.
Africa Bed of Roses Safaris is an accredited tour operator under the Kenya Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA) and a proud member of the Kenya Association of Tour Operators (KATO). As part of the KATO bonding scheme, our services are insured to ensure your honeymoon holiday safari is protected, offering peace of mind even in the rare event of a member ceasing operations.
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