Safari is renowned for being one of the most exclusive and exciting experiences that travellers can experience. Spotting elusive wildlife across the African landscape has become a privilege for the chosen few. The Great Plains camp collection have opened their Mara Plains Camp in order to capture and follow the great migration. Millions of wilder beast make the migration across the Kenyan plains and the team at Mara are dedicated to following and assisting in conserving this phenomenon. Along the way they have selected areas where guests can stop to spot hidden gems that makes the safari experience so exciting. Lions resting from the noonday sun under acacias, cheetahs testing their speed across the plains and male leopards stalking through the wildebeest herd looking for a chance to pounce. The Mara Plains Camp is a safari experience all its own, sitting within the 35,000 acre Olare Motorogi Conservacy, the camp is secluded within a forest that hugs the Ntiakitiak River. Looking out over the river and great plains on one side and protected by forests on the other, it is an exclusive glimpse into the movement of wildlife throughout Kenya.

Sister camp to Mara Plains Camp, Ol Donyo Lodge is opening up more of Kenya to the Great Plains Camp collective. Sitting between the Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks up in the Chyulu Hills the Lodge is fashioned from the ancient lava rock from Mount Kilimanjaro making it a historical piece of camp. A camp that has embraced design and Maasai culture, it is indebted to the Maasai lands on which the camp sits. Working closely with the local community, the lease fees go directly to the community projects that are vital to the development of the local people. So the money spent here isn’t just enriching your own experience on safari but also enriching conservation and communities. The camp is designed around looking into the ‘soul of East Africa’ where each accommodation has uninterrupted views of the vast plains and Mount Kilimanjaro. Six Suites, and one family complex are ready to welcome guests each night after a day on safari. We recommend spending a night in the star beds where you can camp out under the stars and see the wonders in the sky light up the night. Offering more than just game drives, the camp’s guides encourage you to visit local villages and embark on authentic experiences that will have you connecting with the conservancy on foot, by bike or even on horseback

The Great Migration has been a natural phenomenon that the chosen few are able to witness. Sitting the Masai Mara National Reserve, overlooking the Talek River, Rekero Camp has front row seats to the wildebeest as they make the crossing on their annual journey. From the comfort of the camp, guests can see first hand the power of this mighty herd as they make their river crossing. This vantage point is the perfect place to spot wildlife from the comfort of the riverside tents and communal decks. By day, embark on game drives that will have you looking out for wildlife who will be hidden in the landscape. Sleepy lion prides will be escaping the noonday sun and sleeping of the night’s hunt whilst cheetahs are draped over trees relaxing. The elephant herd meandering through to watering holes are a sight that has to be seen to be believed. Whilst the game drives are the most traditional way to explore the African plains, the hotel offer the chance to jump into their hot air balloon and view the plains from this unique aerial view. There is no limit to the amount of wildlife you get to see during the stay, making this the finest camp for the most authentic safari experience.