Drunken Elephant Mara

Now this is camping in true luxury form! From the moment you arrive, the warm and welcoming staff and hosts make you feel right at home. The food, absolutely delicious, with a wide range of cuisines freshly cooked. The pool beds are extremely comfortable & the ambience is just right!! They setup our entire game drive and packed for us to have breakfast in the wild. Definitely visiting again.

This was our very first visit to Kenya, and choosing Drunken Elephant Mara turned out to be the best decision we made! Right from the start, their coordination and hospitality were exceptional. As I was traveling with my family, including our 5-year-old daughter, I had many questions around logistics, bookings, and safety. Every query was answered promptly and patiently, which gave me great confidence and peace of mind. A big thank you to the amazing staff – especially Henry, our courteous and reliable chauffeur, and William, our knowledgeable safari guide and driver, who made our wildlife experience unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious – every meal was a treat! The location is perfect – just 5 minutes away from the Sekenani Gate – and the entire property felt completely secure and family-friendly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a smooth, warm, and memorable safari experience in the heart of the Masai Mara. We can’t wait to return!

The location is excellent and the tents are spacious and nicely set up, that’s where the positives end. Service was consistently underwhelming. Laundry came back wet, staff rarely checked in or offered drinks despite being around all day, and the breakfast buffet was cleared while we were still eating. Most of the day, the team seemed disengaged. The food offering is entirely Indian cuisine, tasty, but I expected more variety for a multi-day stay. In-room amenities also disappointed: the fan provided couldn’t be used due to the wrong plug. The game drives were scenic, but lacked any real depth. The guide mostly drove silently from one animal to the next while on his phone. There was little context, no storytelling, it felt more like visiting a zoo than exploring an ecosystem. I ended the safari early. Also, be aware: lions roam the property at night. While security is present, it’s unnerving, something I wish had been communicated in advance. For the price (including game drives and transfers), I can’t say it delivered the experience I was hoping for.