Overview
The magic of the Mara away from the crowds
Tradition meets comfort at this luxury tented camp in the southern, wilder corner of the Maasai Mara.
Set near the confluence of the Sand and Keekorok rivers, the understatedly luxurious 11-tent camp is perfectly placed for you to witness the area’s stunning wildlife. Its prime location, close to the border with Tanzania and the Serengeti National, makes it one of the first spots on the Mara to catch sight of the Great Migration of wildebeest annually between June and September. And, thanks to its relative remoteness, it offers among the most private safari experience within the National Reserve
This area is a home to a wealth of wildlife year-round which you can spot on game drives alongside experienced guides.
Facts
At a glance
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11 luxury tents, including two for families
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Private plunge pools
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Gym
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Dining tent
Experiences
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See the Migration
Sala’s is the first camp in the Mara to see the breathtaking surge of over 1.5 million wildebeest and zebras as they follow their annual migratory route through the Serengeti-Mara ecosystem. The best time to spot the astounding event here is generally between July and October and one of the most memorable spectacles is a river crossing, during which the animals plunge into rushing, predator-packed rivers to reach the other side.
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Game drives
Set off in a 4x4 with professional guides to discover the diverse wildlife surrounding the camp. If you’re staying for longer, you might choose to head out for a day with a break for a picnic lunch.
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Hot air balloon safari
For an unforgettable view of the savannah, go on a sunrise balloon safari over the plains. As you glide silently through the sky, look out for wildlife below you. This experience is particularly magical during the Great Migration when huge numbers of animals graze.
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Pangolin Project
Sala’s Camp is also home to The Pangolin Project. Founded in 2019 The Pangolin Project is working towards a sustainable future for pangolins and their habitats within East Africa. There is a team based at Sala’s Camp and guests are welcome to spend time learning first-hand about these incredible, but highly threatened, creatures.
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Volleyball
During the dry months, the sandy riverbed in front of Sala’s turns into a perfect volley ball pitch. There are no hippos or crocodiles to worry about in the area, so enjoy unleashing your competitive side with a game of volleyball, bush style.
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Sundowners
Sundowners are a classic part of a safari experience. With a refreshing drink in hand and tasty homemade canapes, there is nothing better than watching the African sun sink low on the horizon over the vast animal filled plains of the Mara.
Community & Culture
The Safari Collection’s project TEAMTalk focuses on health, female empowerment, female genital mutilation reduction and HIV awareness in the communities that border the Maasai Mara. Run in the local school, the project uses sports to help raise awareness of these issues.
The Safari Collection also runs yearly week-long clinics across the country as well as free dental and eye clinics in the Maasai Mara communities.
Conservation
Set up by the Kenya Wildlife Trust, the Mara Predator Conservation Programme researches the threats that predators face and finds science-based community conservation solutions. The team is based at Talek in the Maasai Mara and Sala’s Camp guests can visit the research centre.
A Conservation Car that is based at Sala’s Camp goes out daily to monitor the big cats and collect data for conservationists. The Safari Collection’s guides play an active role in this monitoring. They record sightings and the photographs they take are automatically geo-referenced.
Sala’s Camp guests pay a conservation fee that contributes towards safeguarding the area and also benefits local communities. The Safari Collection also donates a small fee for each guest to the Rhino Monitoring Team.
Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
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Example trips
Get inspired
Browse our example trips and get in contact to start planning your very own adventure.
What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
