Tented camps and lodges across the Mara and its conservancies — from honest budget camps to luxury tents — booked direct from local operators and paid by M-Pesa.
The Maasai Mara is the crown of Kenyan safari — big cats year-round and, from roughly July to October, the wildebeest of the Great Migration crossing the Mara River. Where you stay shapes the trip: reserve-edge camps for value, conservancy camps for exclusivity and night drives, luxury tents for the full romance.
Short Stays Kenya connects you direct to local Mara operators, paid by M-Pesa — no reseller markup between you and the camp.
Budget and mid-range camps just outside the main gates — the most affordable way to do the Mara, with easy park access.
Lower vehicle numbers, night drives and walking — a more exclusive, higher-end experience bordering the reserve.
Classic lodges and tented camps in the heart of the action — wake up to game right outside, ideal in migration season.
Typical nightly rates for safari camp or lodge in the Maasai Mara. Prices vary by season, location and size.
Book with an M-Pesa STK push straight to the host. No cards, no foreign-payment friction.
We charge hosts a subscription, not a 15–20% commission — so prices stay fair.
Funds go directly to the host's till. Short Stays Kenya never holds your money.
The wildebeest are usually in the Mara from about July to October, with river crossings in that window. Wildlife is superb year-round, though.
Reserve gates are cheaper and busier; conservancies cost more but offer night drives, walks and fewer vehicles. We'll match your budget.
Yes — pay the camp/operator directly by M-Pesa, no reseller fee added.
Drive from Nairobi (5–6 hrs) or fly to an airstrip (Keekorok, Ol Kiombo) in about an hour. Camps arrange transfers.
Trip-planning: Where to stay in the Maasai Mara
Short Stays Kenya lists verified local hosts in the Maasai Mara — book direct and deal with the host, no middleman markup. We’re onboarding the Maasai Mara hosts now.
Are you a host in the Maasai Mara? List your short-stay, villa or guest house on Short Stays Kenya, get your own branded booking page and take payments direct by M-Pesa, and keep your pricing — no 15–20% commission.
Tell us your budget, dates and style — we'll match you with camps and lodges from trusted Mara operators. Book direct, pay by M-Pesa.