# Mara Kimana Camp

> A cozy and serene mid-range tented camp hidden inside a cool riverine forest along the Sekenani River, located just minutes from the main Maasai Mara reserve gate.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/mara-kimana-camp
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Bush Camp
- **Star Rating:** 3
- **Location:** Masai Mara/Sekanani Sector
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Amenities:** Free WiFi, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry, Firepit / Boma, Swimming Pool, Parking, Solar Powered

## Details

## Why Stay at Mara Kimana Camp?

Mara Kimana Camp is an intimate, budget-friendly bush camp hidden in riverine woodland along the Sekenani River, moments from the Masai Mara's Sekenani Gate. Solar-powered and unpretentious, it delivers the authentic canvas-under-the-trees experience that larger lodges have engineered away.

## Where Is Mara Kimana Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp sits about 2 km from Sekenani Gate on the eastern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, roughly 5 to 6 hours by road from Nairobi via Narok, or a 45 to 60-minute flight from Wilson Airport to Keekorok or Siana airstrips. Elephants regularly come down to drink from the river beside camp, birdlife fills the jackalberry canopy, and full-day drives through the reserve bring lion, cheetah, leopard and — from July to October — the migration herds.

## Rooms & Style

Seventeen canvas safari tents stand on stable raised platforms, each with a private veranda, en-suite bathroom with hot-water shower and quality bedding; Standard and Family Tent configurations are available. Evenings centre on the open firepit, with full-board dining, bush breakfasts and picnic lunches for long game-drive days. Wi-Fi, laundry, a small swimming pool and secure parking round out an honest, well-run set-up, and hot-air balloon flights over the reserve can be arranged.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Value-conscious travellers wanting a genuine tented Mara stay
- First-time safari-goers happy to trade polish for atmosphere
- Small groups and families using the flexible family tents
- Road-safari circuits entering the reserve through Sekenani Gate

## Pairs Well With

The camp is an economical base for the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve), fitting naturally into itineraries like the [5-day midrange Kenya safari](/safaris/5-day-midrange-kenya-safari).

## Frequently asked questions

### How far is Mara Kimana Camp from Sekenani Gate?
Mara Kimana Camp sits about 2 km from Sekenani Gate on the eastern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, so game drives reach the plains within minutes. The camp is hidden in riverine woodland along the Sekenani River, roughly 5 to 6 hours by road from Nairobi via Narok, or a 45 to 60-minute flight from Wilson Airport to Keekorok or Siana airstrips.

### Is Mara Kimana Camp a budget-friendly Masai Mara option?
Yes. Mara Kimana Camp is an intimate, budget-friendly three-star bush camp that delivers the authentic canvas-under-the-trees experience at sensible rates. It suits value-conscious travellers and first-time safari-goers happy to trade polish for atmosphere, and it fits naturally into economical itineraries such as a 5-day midrange Kenya safari entering the reserve through Sekenani Gate.

### What are the tents like at Mara Kimana Camp?
Seventeen canvas safari tents stand on stable raised platforms, each with a private veranda, an en-suite bathroom with hot-water shower and quality bedding. Standard and Family Tent configurations are available for couples, small groups and families. Evenings centre on the open firepit, and the camp also offers Wi-Fi, laundry, a small swimming pool and secure parking — all solar powered.

### Can you see wildlife at Mara Kimana Camp without leaving camp?
Yes — elephants regularly come down to drink from the Sekenani River beside the camp, and birdlife fills the jackalberry canopy overhead. Full-day drives into the reserve then bring lion, cheetah, leopard and, from July to October, the Great Migration herds. Bush walks, community walks, Maasai cultural visits and hot-air balloon flights over the reserve can also be arranged.

### What meals are included at Mara Kimana Camp?
Mara Kimana Camp operates on a full-board basis, with bush breakfasts, bush dinners and packed picnic lunches available for long game-drive days, plus vegetarian options. Check-in is from 2:00 PM and check-out by 10:00 AM, cancellation is free up to 7 days before arrival, and children of all ages are welcome at the camp.

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