05 days_Maasai Mara Flight safari

You will take the morning flight from Nairobi to Mara North.

Bordering the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara North Conservancy stretches across more than 28,000 hectares of gently rolling savanna. Established in 2009, this vital conservation area plays a key role in sustaining the Great Migration of wildebeest — one of the planet’s most awe-inspiring natural phenomena — and is among the richest wildlife habitats within the greater Mara–Serengeti ecosystem.

The Mara is renowned for hosting Africa’s largest concentration of wildlife. Here, you will encounter the legendary “Big Five” – elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes – alongside vast herds of zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, hippos, crocodiles, and many others. The reserve boasts one of the highest densities of African lions, including the rare and majestic black-maned lions that lend this region its unique character.

What makes Mara North truly remarkable is its origin story: a visionary partnership between twelve responsible tourism operators  and approximately 800 Maasai landowners. Together, they formed a conservancy designed not only to protect wildlife, but also to promote sustainable land use and provide lasting benefits to the local community.

Far from crowds and conventional safari routes, Saruni Wild is a haven for those seeking privacy, adventure, and deep immersion in nature. The camp is unfenced, allowing wildlife to roam freely — guests may wake to the distant roar of lions, or sip sundowners as elephants pass just meters away. Every moment feels spontaneous, personal, and thrilling.

Saruni Wild is small and intimate. It has 4 double tents and 1 family tent. The total capacity is for 12 guests: a privilege to share your African experience in such an atmosphere, that brings you back to the classic bush camps of the past, but with all the modern facilities. All tents can fit one extra bed to accommodate an additional person.

Offered activities:

• Picnics, bush meals & sundowners
• Massages & treatments
• Guided bush walks
• Warriors Academy – family activity
• Visit to local weekly village market
• Tribal story-telling through song & dance

Named after the Maasai word “Naboisho”, meaning “coming together,” the Mara Naboisho Conservancy is a powerful example of community-driven conservation. Created through the leasing of land from individual Maasai landowners, it offers the first opportunity for many to earn direct, sustainable income from wildlife and nature — without selling their land.

Bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve to the north, the conservancy protects vital migration corridors and habitats essential to the long-term survival of the Mara ecosystem. Established with the support of Saruni Basecamp, Naboisho provides an alternative to land fragmentation and habitat loss by promoting a model of community-owned conservation.

Naibosho is famous for its outstanding high population of wild cats.

Reworked to make the very most of its commanding position atop an escarpment above the Mara plains, Saruni  Eagle View has always offered expansive vistas stretching to the point where the plains meet the canvas of the  skyhe elevated position of this eco camp also offers guests frontrow seats for the wildlife dramas that unfold around  the natural salt lick and watering hole below the main area. 

It has nine Viewpoint tents built on elevated platforms: eight are double tents and two are family tents that have two bedrooms each. Each tent offers raised canvas ceilings for a spacious feeling, soothing earth colouring, and a king-size, double or twin beds comfortably fitted with fresh white linen and indulgent duvets. Each tent has a private bathroom area featuring toilets and two showers, one inside and one open-air “safari shower”. All rooms have a private elevated viewing deck offering exceptional views of Mara Naboisho Conservancy.

After an early breakfast, you will embark on exciting game drives both in the morning and the afternoon, exploring the captivating Naibosho. The landscape of the reserve is predominantly open savannah, consisting of vast grasslands, with iconic acacia trees dotting the southeastern parts of the park. .

During the rainy season, numerous seasonal rivers flow through the area, transforming the landscape into a vibrant network of waterways. However, these rivers gradually dry up once the rains cease, creating a fascinating cycle that shapes the vegetation and wildlife behavior throughout the year.

Naibosho is renowned for hosting Africa’s largest concentration of wildlife. Here, you will encounter the legendary “Big Five” – elephants, lions, leopards, rhinos, and buffaloes – alongside vast herds of zebras, antelopes, wildebeests, oribis, hyenas, giraffes, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, hippos, crocodiles, and many others. The reserve boasts one of the highest densities of African lions, including the rare and majestic black-maned lions that lend this region its unique character.

Not only mammals but also the birdlife of the Maasai Mara is extraordinarily rich. Over 400 bird species inhabit this remarkable ecosystem, offering birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts countless opportunities for awe-inspiring sightings.

Today you will fly back to Nairobi.