Kilima Camp Masai Mara

Wide Mara views, intimate tented stays and adventures beyond the game drive.

Kilima Camp is a safari camp on the Oloololo Escarpment, also known as the Siria Escarpment, overlooking the Mara River and Mara Triangle. Set approximately 1,850 metres above sea level, it occupies a private wildlife area bordering Masai Mara National Reserve.

The camp is approximately 6.5 kilometres from Oloololo Gate, around a 15-minute drive under suitable conditions. This combines an elevated accommodation setting with access to the Triangle’s wildlife areas.

Choose from 12 Classic Tents, three Deluxe Tents or Osim Private House. Game drives, guided horseback safaris and nature walks provide different ways to experience the landscape, while private verandas invite you to enjoy the scenery between outings.

We help you select the accommodation, transport and guiding arrangements that suit your party, with complete package inclusions explained before booking.

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Kilima Camp Highlights

• Enjoy escarpment views across the Mara plains and river below.
• Stay approximately fifteen minutes from the Mara Triangle’s Oloololo Gate.
• Choose Classic Tents, Deluxe Tents or spacious Osim Private House.
• Guided horseback safaris offer another perspective on the Mara landscape.
• Combine wildlife outings with nature walks and relaxed camp time.

Kilima Camp at a Glance

Our Assessment of Kilima Camp

Kilima is particularly appealing when the landscape is part of what you want from a safari.

Its escarpment position gives you a different experience from a camp on the plains. You can spend the day exploring wildlife areas, then return to a veranda overlooking the wider Mara.

The accommodation choices also serve different needs. Classic Tents suit a straightforward tented stay, Family Deluxe Tents give parents and children more space, and Osim provides a private-house option for families or friends.

Horse riding is another important distinction. Guests who want to combine vehicle outings with a guided ride or walk should consider Kilima alongside camps whose programmes focus mainly on game drives.

The practical point is location: you travel from the escarpment to the reserve for Triangle outings. We account for that journey when planning your daily programme.

Best For

• Couples who value panoramic scenery.
• Families comparing tent and private-house accommodation.
• Guests interested in guided horseback safaris.
• Honeymooners seeking privacy and a quieter setting.
• Small parties considering Osim Private House.
• Travellers who want several activities within one stay.

Consider Another Property If

You prefer to sleep physically inside the Mara Triangle, want a riverside tent at ground level or require a shared swimming pool with standard tent accommodation.

Tell us about mobility requirements before booking so we can check paths, gradients, accommodation and vehicle access.

Kilima Camp Prices and Safari Packages

Kilima Camp Masai Mara prices depend on dates, accommodation category, occupancy, nights, transport, guiding and optional activities.

We distinguish accommodation from the complete safari arrangement so you can compare like-for-like offers.

Full Board or Game Package?

Full Board covers accommodation, three meals per booked night and guided nature walks under the camp’s arrangements.

The Game Package adds specified camp-operated game drives, Kichwa Tembo airstrip transfers and included beverages.

Camp game drives normally use shared open-sided 4×4 vehicles. Private vehicle use requires advance confirmation. Your quotation also explains applicable park fees.

Private Road Safari Arrangements

Travel from Nairobi in a private 4×4 safari Land Cruiser with a driver-guide.

We agree whether outings use our accompanying guide or the camp’s programme before pricing the stay. The route and vehicle arrangements account for Kilima’s escarpment location.

Flying Safari Arrangements

Fly from Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, then transfer to camp.

We coordinate flights with accommodation, airstrip transfers and the selected guiding arrangement. A camp-operated game package differs from a stay using our separately arranged local Maasai guide and private vehicle.

Osim Private House Packages

Osim is quoted according to party size, bedrooms, exclusive use and the services selected. Private-house accommodation and private guiding are specified separately.

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Classic Tents

Kilima has 12 Classic Tents, each accommodating up to three guests.

Bed arrangements include a double or twin, a double with an additional single bed, or three single beds, subject to confirmation.

Classic Tent Features

• En-suite bathroom.
• Flush toilet.
• Hot running indoor shower.
• Private veranda with landscape views.
• In-tent charging facilities.
• Outdoor shower in nine of the twelve tents.

If an outdoor shower is important, request it when enquiring. It is not a feature of every Classic Tent.

Deluxe Tents

The three Deluxe Tents comprise two Family Deluxe Tents and one Honeymoon Tent.

Family Deluxe Tents

The Family Deluxe Tents offer a more spacious layout for parents travelling with children, together with terraces overlooking the landscape.

They have en-suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers. We confirm children’s ages, occupancy and beds before booking.

Honeymoon Tent

The Honeymoon Tent has a double bed and a more private setting. It suits couples who want tented accommodation with additional comfort and space to enjoy the views.

Special dining or celebration arrangements can be requested in advance.

Osim Private House

Osim Private House offers three-bedroom accommodation with private living and dining spaces, dedicated staff and pool facilities.

Its layout includes two independent en-suite principal bedrooms, each with its own terrace and plunge pool. One principal bedroom also connects to a loft-style third en-suite bedroom.

Flexible bedding arrangements make it worth considering for families, couples or small groups travelling together.

Osim Features

• Three en-suite bedrooms.
• Flexible beds, subject to the agreed occupancy.
• Private dining space.
• Private pool.
• Individual plunge pools adjoining the principal bedrooms.
• Dedicated staff.
• Views across the Mara landscape.

For an exclusive Osim booking on a Game Package, private game-viewing arrangements can be included as confirmed in your quotation. All outings remain subject to the rules of the areas visited.

Private pool access belongs to the Osim booking arrangement; it should not be assumed with Classic or Deluxe Tent stays.

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Family Stays at Kilima Camp

Kilima provides several ways to accommodate families.

Children’s activities can include tree planting, bow-and-arrow activities, board games and books, subject to the programme available during your stay.

We check accommodation policies and activity restrictions separately. Riding and walking requirements may differ from the camp’s general child policy.

Dining and Relaxation

Meals are planned around your safari programme, with packed breakfasts or lunches available for suitable outings.

Share allergies and dietary requirements when enquiring so the necessary arrangements can be checked in advance.

Your quotation specifies the meal plan and included drinks. A private viewpoint dinner can also be requested for a celebration or special evening.

The main spaces include a restaurant, lounge areas, library and wine cellar.

Facilities and Practical Comforts

Spa Treatments and Hot Tubs

Massages, spa treatments and hot tubs are available through the camp’s wellness arrangements. Availability, appointment requirements and charges are confirmed separately.

Power and Connectivity

Kilima provides 24-hour solar power, in-tent charging facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi in the main area.

Tell us if you need to charge substantial camera equipment, use a medical device or work online during your stay.

Other Facilities

• Library.
• Gift shop.
• Organic garden.
• Parking.
• Credit-card payment facilities.
• Hairdryer available on request from reception.

The camp describes wheelchair access, but suitability depends on the individual accommodation and routes required. We check these before confirming a stay.

Location and Access to the Mara Triangle

Kilima stands on a 300-acre private wildlife area, bordering the Triangle from its escarpment position.

Oloololo Gate is approximately 6.5 kilometres away, with an indicative drive of around 15 minutes. Conditions can change the journey time.

The distinction between camp and reserve matters: you sleep above the plains and travel into the Triangle for reserve wildlife outings. Your quotation explains admission and the agreed programme.

Night game drives should only be added after confirming a separately permitted area and provider. They are not ordinary activities inside the Mara Triangle.

Getting to Kilima Camp

By Air

Fly from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.

The indicative flight time is 40–60 minutes, although intermediate stops can extend the journey. We confirm the flight, baggage allowance and onward transfer together.

Connections from other destinations can be checked for your specific dates.

By Road

Allow approximately six and a half to seven hours from Nairobi, depending on traffic, weather and the final approach.

We plan the route and suitable vehicle around the escarpment location.

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Other Properties to Compare

• Mara Serena Safari Lodge — accommodation inside the Mara Triangle.
• Sanctuary Olonana — a riverside lodge with spacious family suites.
• Entim Private Camp — a reserve camp with contemporary accommodation and a pool.
• Lerai Safari Camp — a conservancy option with guided walks and night drives.

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Share your travel dates, adult numbers, children’s ages, accommodation preference and visitor category.

Tell us whether you prefer road travel or flying, and whether horseback safaris, guided walks or Osim Private House are priorities. We will explain the accommodation, transport, activities, fees and total price.

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