Mara Toto Camp sits in a small bend in the Ntiakitiak River, where the thick forest meets savannah, and just a few kilometres from its sister camp, Mara Plains. Mara Toto is a magical revisiting of the past, drawing from Africa’s original explorers’ designs and designed for those who search for East Africa’s romantic safari era. Here, you will experience the best of both worlds: the intense action of the Maasai Mara ecosystem, as well as the more private 28,000 hectare Mara North Conservancy. Mara Toto is a stylish experience and adventure camp unique to the industry and fits the service levels, specialised guiding and design that has become associated with Great Plains Conservation.
It is safari chic with four light and airy, spacious canvas tents, each with en-suite bathrooms where you enjoy piping hot water from huge brass’ safari showers’ to a chorus of hippos lazing nearby. It is set down low, hidden from lights and noise and any sign of mankind. Under the grove of Africa ebony trees, its humble main area is lit by lantern and candlelit, simple in design, but just enough for all the comforts. This camp’s ambience and ‘back to the classics’ safari design will be a sure hit with private groups and safari aficionados.
It is safari chic with four light and airy, spacious canvas tents, each with en-suite bathrooms where you enjoy piping hot water from huge brass’ safari showers’ to a chorus of hippos lazing nearby. It is set down low, hidden from lights and noise and any sign of mankind. Under the grove of Africa ebony trees, its humble main area is lit by lantern and candlelit, simple in design, but just enough for all the comforts.
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Restaurant
Dressing Gowns, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower
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Mara Toto’s two specially designed Land Cruisers are regionally-renowned. Totally open-sided (a rarity in the Mara), the 300-degree view provides ideal circumstances for photography. Under the guidance of top guides, each vehicle comes fully equipped with a stocked fridge and photography tools.
The beauty of a safari experience at Mara Toto Camp is that guests enjoy access to both the Masai Mara Reserve and the private Mara North Conservancy. This allows one to truly experience the best range of habitat and traversing areas available and thus unlock what is truly an amazing East African safari experience in the greater Maasai Mara.
Hot-air ballooning over the Maasai Mara is available at additional cost and is a truly stunning way to experiencethe landscape and an unforgettable sunrise.
Mara Toto Camp has two professional camera sets, each with a choice of lenses, including wide-angle macro lenses; These are available on a complimentary basis to guests on a first-come-first-serve basis;
All photos are downloaded to a USB for guests to take home upon departure with our compliments;
Photographic tuition is available on request, either on company cameras or own guests’ personal cameras;
A limited number of high-quality binoculars are also available for guest’s complimentary use during their stay.
Great Plains Young Explorers Kid’s program is available – thoughtfully designed to explore various experiences and topics from birding to cooking to art to tracking wildlife.