Overview
After a meticulous renovation, Ishara Mara redefines ultra-luxury safaris. Set on a gentle bend of the Talek River inside the Masai Mara Reserve, this intimate 10-suite camp blends contemporary African design, cutting-edge wellness, and a groundbreaking Canon Photography Experience Centre.
Location & Getting Here
📍 Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
✈️ 45–60 min to Olkiombo Airstrip (complimentary 10–15 min transfer)
🚗 ~262 km from Nairobi (5–6 hours)
Sustainability & Community
100% solar-powered, rainwater harvesting, zero single-use plastics, and a community fee supporting Maasai schools, healthcare, and the Canon Miraisha photography training programme for local youth.
Guest Information & Tips
Age Policy: Best suited for guests 8+ (childminding available 6–10 PM)
Baggage: 15 kg soft-sided limit for charter flights; laundry included so pack light
Connectivity: Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout; mobile signal limited in reserve
Tipping: $20–30/guest/day total (60% guide, 40% camp staff)
Best Time: July–Oct for Migration crossings; Jan–Feb for predator action; Mar–May for green season & lower rates
Amenities
Your Accommodation
- Only ten suites ensure an exclusive, deeply personal experience:
- River Suites (7): Outdoor showers, vintage copper tubs, private decks
- Family Suites (2): Interleading configuration for up to 5 guests
- Villa Suite (1): Private heated infinity pool, fire deck, dedicated host & vehicle
- The Starbed: Open-air bed under the stars with stone bathtub
- In-suite amenities: Super-king beds, Nespresso machines, contactless service hatch, Wi-Fi, luxury toiletries, and 240V charging ports.
Dining & Refreshments
Farm-to-table cuisine powered by the on-site Shamba of Goodness aeroponic farm (growing 1,200+ plants monthly). Enjoy the main dining room, private candlelit deck dinners, bush breakfasts, artisanal pizza sundowners, and the Pangolin Cellar for curated wine tastings. Premium wines & spirits included.
Wellness & Facilities
- Aya Spa: Treetop treatments with Vichy hydro shower
- Nordic Spa: Elevated sauna, cold plunge, and hot tub with plains views
- Heated Pool, Yoga Deck, State-of-the-Art Gym
- Canon Brand Experience Centre: Complimentary high-end cameras, lenses, resident professional photographers, editing suites, and printing
Adventures & Experiences
All game drives are conducted in your private vehicle (no sharing). Morning & afternoon drives, full-day Migration safaris, and guided nature walks are included. Watch hippos, elephants, and big cats from the camp’s manmade waterhole.
