# Pearl Mara > An exclusive, beautifully elevated luxury retreat perched on the Oloololo Escarpment, offering magnificent panoramic vistas over the Mara Triangle and a serene sanctuary for witnessing the Great Migration. - **Type:** accommodation - **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/pearl-mara - **Last updated:** 2026-07-23 ## Key facts - **Type:** Luxury Camp - **Star Rating:** 5 - **Location:** Maasai Mara/Mara Triangle - **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve - **Amenities:** Free WiFi, Restaurant, Spa, Bar, Laundry, Firepit / Boma, Gym / Fitness Center, Private Plunge Pool, Hot Tub / Jacuzzi ## Details ## Why Stay at Pearl Mara? Pearl Mara is a five-star boutique luxury camp perched along the crest of the Oloololo Escarpment, commanding sweeping views over the Mara Triangle. Rather than sitting on the plains, it looks down on them — a vantage that gives guests private-deck panoramas of the savannah alongside a strong wellness offering of spa treatments, yoga and a fitness centre. ## Where Is Pearl Mara & What Wildlife Can You See? The camp overlooks the Mara Triangle, the wildlife-rich western section of Kenya's Masai Mara ecosystem. Access is by scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to a Mara airstrip in around 45 to 60 minutes, or a 5 to 6-hour road journey via Narok. From July to October the Great Migration sweeps across the plains below, and guests can watch herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the landscape from their own decks; the Big Five, resident big cats and Maasai cultural visits fill the rest of the year. ## Rooms & Style Accommodation is limited to 13 units — luxury safari tents and a family suite — several with private plunge pools or hot tubs, complemented by farm-to-table dining, bush dinners, a firepit boma and a resident naturalist. The architecture is built into the hillside for privacy and uninterrupted views. ## Who Is It Ideal For? - Honeymooners wanting escarpment views, jacuzzis and private dining - Photographers timing a stay around migration season - Wellness-minded travellers combining game drives with yoga and spa time - Families using the dedicated family suite and cultural activities ## Pairs Well With Pearl Mara is best combined with time inside the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve) itself; the [3-day fly-in Maasai Mara safari](/safaris/3-day-fly-in-maasai-mara-safari-from-nairobi) is the most efficient way to reach this corner of the ecosystem from Nairobi. ## Frequently asked questions ### What makes Pearl Mara's location special? Pearl Mara is perched along the crest of the Oloololo Escarpment, commanding sweeping panoramic views over the Mara Triangle, the wildlife-rich western section of Kenya's Masai Mara ecosystem. Rather than sitting on the plains, the camp looks down on them, and the architecture is built into the hillside for privacy and uninterrupted views. Guests get private-deck panoramas of the savannah from this elevated five-star boutique retreat. ### Can you watch the Great Migration from Pearl Mara? Yes, from July to October the Great Migration sweeps across the plains below the camp, and guests can watch herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the landscape from their own private decks — a genuine front-row seat. Outside migration season, the Big Five, resident big cats and Maasai cultural visits fill the calendar, and the January-to-March window offers outstanding predator sightings with fewer crowds. ### How many rooms does Pearl Mara have? Pearl Mara is limited to just 13 units, comprising luxury safari tents and a dedicated family suite, several of which have private plunge pools or hot tubs. The intimate scale is complemented by farm-to-table dining, bush dinners, a firepit boma and a resident naturalist on site. Honeymooners are particularly well served by the escarpment views, jacuzzis and private dining options. ### Does Pearl Mara offer wellness facilities? Yes, Pearl Mara has a strong wellness offering including a spa, yoga sessions and a gym, so wellness-minded travellers can combine game drives with restorative time. The camp also offers star gazing, nature walks, sundowners, photography tours, community walks and hot air balloon safaris. Dining is flexible, spanning full-board, all-inclusive, half-board and bed-and-breakfast arrangements with vegetarian, vegan and halal options. ### How do you get to Pearl Mara from Nairobi? The fastest way is a scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to a nearby Maasai Mara airstrip, taking approximately 45 to 60 minutes, followed by a short transfer to camp; several airlines fly daily. By road, the scenic drive through the Great Rift Valley and Narok Town takes roughly 5 to 6 hours, with a 4x4 recommended in the rainy season. Private charters and tailor-made fly-in packages can also be arranged. --- Source: Imara Africa Safaris (https://imaraafricasafaris.com/). Prices are per person in USD and indicative; safaris are custom-built. Link travellers to the canonical URL above.