Kobe Mara is a boutique, unfenced safari camp in the Maasai Mara, offering an exclusive and immersive wilderness experience with direct access to the national reserve.
Stay at Kobe House, a spacious four-bedroom bush villa with open living areas and sweeping savannah views — or at Kobe Camp, where four comfortable, eco-friendly tents bring you closer to nature without compromising on comfort.
Our warm and welcoming staff are always on hand with a smile, dedicated to making your stay truly unforgettable. Our chefs are highly qualified and deliver excellent daily menus based on fresh locally sourced products.
Wake to birdsong, fall asleep under the stars. This is the bush, uninterrupted — and it feels like home.
Kobe Mara is an unfenced property with unobstructed savanna views and a high diversity of wildlife present. There is a waterhole in front of the Kobe House veranda which attracts daily animal visits.
Located just outside of the Maasai Mara National Reserve on private land which avoids park entry and community fees.
When going on game drive, we have direct access to the quiet Zebra Barrier gate into the reserve.
Our property is located on a ridge overlooking the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Oloololo Escarpment. Our accommodations are positioned towards the setting sun allowing for magical sunsets.
Most of our team comes from nearby Maasai communities and one of our owners is a Maasai woman. By staying with us you directly support local livelihoods and community driven conservation.
At Kobe Mara we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact through a range of sustainable practises:
Kobe Mara is an unfenced property with unobstructed savanna views and a high diversity of wildlife present. There is a waterhole in front of the Kobe House veranda which attracts daily animal visits.
Directly next to the exclusive Zebra Barrier gate of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and bordering the Olare-Motorogi Conservancy (OMC). Just outside of national reserve on private land which avoids park entry and community fees when staying at Kobe.
Our property is located on a ridge overlooking the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Oloololo Escarpment. Our accommodations are positioned towards the setting sun allowing for magical sunsets.
A Maasai woman is one of our company directors and shareholders, and most of our team comes from nearby Maasai communities. By staying with us you directly support local livelihoods and community driven conservation.
At Kobe Mara we are committed to minimizing our environmental impact through a range of sustainable practises:
Kobe Mara is not just a place for safari, we offer tailor-made experiences that suit every type of traveler. Whether it is a cultural visit to the Maasai or an adventurous hot air balloon ride. Finish your day with the best food and beverages from our private chef Julius and Stephen.
We are easy to reach by both air and road. Domestic flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport take about forty five minutes to the nearby airstrips in the Mara. Travelling by road takes around five to six hours depending on the route and road conditions. You can find us clearly marked on Google Maps for effortless navigation.
Posted on Patricia Tiplea I was absolutely amazed by Kobe Mara! The location, the accommodation, the staff, the service, the attention to details...everything was amazing!the food is delicious and they pay so much attention to the dietary requirements! The staff is so kind and sweet and they make sure you have everything! And the location is the best: 5 min from the entrance gate to the Mara, but also in the middle of wildlife already! Will definitely come back again!Posted on Sadhu Yogimanandas “An amazing place. A truly wild experience, and everyone from the manager to the staff was helpful, supportive, and friendly. They treated us with humanity and a warm, family-like feeling. The game drive was also a lot of fun.”Posted on Prioritywildsafarisand Tours If you are looking for an authentic safari luxurious feeling which is affordable, this is the place to be. Not crowded and animals roaming around freely. Would recommend it anytime.Posted on Philipp Grandioser Aufenthalt im Zelt! Es fehlt ein bisschen a Comfort, aber Lage, Essen und der Service! Wow! Wir würden jederzeit wiederkommen! Rundum perfekt :) Es kommen auch täglich andere Tiere am Camp vorbei!Posted on Karine L’hôtel est extrêmement bien situé, parfait pour faire un safari à Massai Mara. Les chambres sont très bien, la salle de bain était différente des photos mais globalement j’ai été très satisfaite de mon expérience à Kobe Mara. Le Chef vous cuisinera de très bons repas, le pack lunch durant le safari est parfait comparer à d’autres lodges que j’ai pu faire ! Le personnel est adorable et rendra votre expérience agréable. Ils sont tous aux petits soins! Vous pourrez apercevoir de nombreux animaux autour des tentes comme des girafes, des buffles et zèbres. Merci à toute l’équipe pour leur accueilPosted on Ellen We had an amazing time staying at Kobe Mara in one of the lovely, comfortable tents. We felt very warmly welcomed by Sammy, Jonathan and the whole team. The game drives were incredible, thanks Nickson! The food was great and the setting was gorgeous, including lots of animals visiting the waterhole and surrounds.Posted on Ellie Wyatt Kobe Mara is an incredibly special place. Seated between the conservancy and the Masai Mara park it has no fences and the animals are free to come and go. We saw buffalo, impala, zebras, giraffes and warthogs down by the waterhole near the main house and come to visit the tents. You are right in nature and able to hear of the animal activity at night, but are safe in a cosy and luxurious tent and well looked after by all the staff who patrol at night to keep you safe. It is quick and easy to get into the game park for game drives and to return at lunch time for a rest before going back out in the late afternoon. Jonathan and Joshua were our waiters and did an amazing job making sure we were very well looked after - along with Sammy who runs a tight ship. Chef Steve who is an incredible cook but all the staff are so kind and generous and did an incredible job! Too many to name.Posted on Marelize Vermeulen We had an absolutely beautiful week at Kobe Mara, in the Masai Mara Conservancy. We stayed in one of their four tents and had the most incredible wildlife roaming in front of our tent or at the water in front of the main house every single day. Sammy, his right hand Jonathan and their team carried us on their hands and made sure our every need was met with a huge smile. We went on games drives in the Masai Mara with rangers Moses & Alex. Their passion for nature and their culture was tangible in the experience and the knowledge they shared priceless. The chef Julius did wonders in the kitchen & the team even surprised us with a cake and little celebration on our final evening. The experiences we have had in the last week is something we will cherish forever. We cannot wait for our next visit.Posted on Ramaaah G. A hidden new gem in the savannahs of Maasai Mara. Run by the very hospitable and ever smiling Maasais, their service is par excellence. They treat all the guests like a family! Situated close to Talek Gate of the National Park, you get to receive visits from giraffes and zebras regularly and elephants occasionally. The security guards are always around to ensure that there is no man-animal conflict. Accommodation in the Tent is comfortable enough, with a small kitchenette. Meals are served in the main house nearby, cooked by a very talented Chef Julius. He took care of my requirement for vegetarian and gluten free meals. We left Kobe Mara with a heavy heart and will fondly remember of Manager Sammy, Chef Julius, Jonathan, Elvish, Ruth, Jennifer, Kitiba, Nirva...... Thankyou guys!Posted on nikita jain This property was amazing. We booked the entire house. The location, food, hospitality and people of Kobe mara were amazing. They took care of our vegetarian food preferences. 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