# Ol kinyei Mara Tented Camp

> Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp is a welcoming safari camp located just outside the Talek Gate of the Masai Mara National Reserve, offering an authentic and relaxed safari experience in a scenic setting near the Talek River.

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

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 4
- **Location:** Masai Mara, Kenya
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Fan in Tents, Bar & Lounge, Wi‑Fi, Ensuite Bathroom with Hot Shower, Restaurant, Room Service, Nature Trail, Firepit / Boma

## Details

## Why Stay at Ol kinyei Mara Tented Camp?

Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp is an intimate four-star camp of only six canvas tents set within the private 18,700-acre Ol Kinyei Conservancy in the greater Masai Mara ecosystem. Run entirely on solar power and guided by Maasai warriors from the local community, the camp offers a low-impact, exclusive style of safari where vehicles at a sighting are counted in ones rather than dozens.

## Where Is Ol kinyei Mara Tented Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

Staying inside a private conservancy unlocks activities not permitted in the main reserve — night game drives and guided bush walks with Maasai guides — alongside open-sided 4x4 drives across crowd-free big-cat territory. Full-day excursions into the Masai Mara National Reserve itself are easily arranged. Fly-in guests reach the camp in about 45 minutes from Nairobi's Wilson Airport, landing at the private Ol Kinyei Airstrip or the neighbouring Naboisho and Sekenani strips, with the airstrip transfer doubling as a first game drive.

## Rooms & Style

The six tents span four grades: Comfort and Deluxe tents with en-suite hot showers and private verandas, a Family Tent with multiple beds, and a Premium Tent featuring double wash basins plus indoor and outdoor showers. All are genuine canvas under shade, keeping the bush close without sacrificing comfort.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Safari purists wanting conservancy exclusivity and walking safaris
- Photographers seeking uncrowded predator sightings
- Couples after a small, hosted camp atmosphere
- Return visitors upgrading from the busier reserve circuit

## Pairs Well With

The camp combines beautifully with game drives in the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve), and its airstrip access makes the [3-day fly-in Maasai Mara safari](/safaris/3-day-fly-in-maasai-mara-safari-from-nairobi) a natural fit.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tents does Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp have?
Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp has only six canvas tents, spanning four grades: Comfort and Deluxe tents with en-suite hot showers and private verandas, a Family Tent with multiple beds, and a Premium Tent featuring double wash basins plus both indoor and outdoor showers. This ultra-low-impact layout inside the private 18,700-acre Ol Kinyei Conservancy means vehicles at a wildlife sighting are counted in ones rather than dozens.

### What can you do at Ol Kinyei that isn't allowed in the main Masai Mara reserve?
Staying inside the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy unlocks night game drives and guided bush walks with Maasai warrior guides, activities not permitted in the main Masai Mara National Reserve. You also get open-sided 4x4 game drives across crowd-free big-cat territory, bush breakfasts, scenic sundowners and campfire storytelling sessions. Full-day excursions into the Masai Mara National Reserve itself are easily arranged when you want to explore further.

### How do you get to Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp?
The easiest way is a daily scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport, landing at the private Ol Kinyei Airstrip or the neighbouring Naboisho or Sekenani strips in about 45 minutes, with a complimentary open-sided 4x4 transfer that doubles as your first game drive. Driving from Nairobi covers approximately 260 km via Narok and takes roughly 5.5 to 6 hours; a high-clearance 4x4 is strictly required for the conservancy tracks.

### Is Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp eco-friendly?
Yes, Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp runs entirely on sustainable solar power and follows a deliberately low-impact model with just six spacious canvas tents. The camp is guided by Maasai warriors from the local community, tying the operation directly to conservancy conservation. Its award-winning eco-luxury approach keeps the bush close: genuine canvas under shade with en-suite hot showers, a firepit boma and hosted dining, without sacrificing comfort.

### When is the best time to visit Ol Kinyei Mara Tented Camp?
July to October is peak season, when the Great Migration's wildebeest and zebra herds move through the ecosystem, drawing dense predator activity in dry, sunny weather. January to March is a superb lesser-known window when the Loita Hills wildebeest migration calves within Ol Kinyei and short grass makes predators easy to spot. November to December brings green, bird-rich landscapes, while March to May offers lush solitude and seasonal value.

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