Wilderness Sanctuary Overview
Wilderness Mara lies in the wildlife-dense Mara Triangle, where open rolling savannah plains meet the majestic Oloololo Escarpment and the Mara River cuts through classic East African safari country. Formerly known as Little Governors' Camp, this legendary sanctuary has been completely rebuilt as an ultra-exclusive, low-impact retreat with just 12 luxurious canvas suites designed to immerse guests in the surrounding ecosystem.
Uniquely positioned along a seasonal marsh, Wilderness Mara is the only camp that allows guests to access both sides of the Mara River via a private traditional boat crossing. This extraordinary advantage unlocks quieter, secluded game viewing areas, rich predator territories, and front-row seats to the Great Migration’s most dramatic river crossing spectacles without the heavy vehicle congestion found elsewhere.
Each elevated canvas suite is elevated one to one-and-a-half meters off the ground, maximizing privacy and framing sweeping views across the marsh where resident elephant herds, buffalo, and waterbirds congregate daily. Guests enjoy indoor and romantic outdoor starlight showers, holistic open-air wellness, a secluded swimming pool pavilion, and gourmet farm-to-table safari gastronomy.
Camp & Wilderness Gallery
Wilderness Mara Main Camp Pavilion & Savannah Deck
Luxury Tented Suite Bedroom with Handcrafted Timber & Canvas Finishes
Main Guest Tent Architecture Framing the Mara Marsh
Elevated Canvas Guest Suite with Private Viewing Deck
Sweeping Marsh Vistas & Abundant Wildlife from Guest Verandas
Main Bar & Open-Air Safari Gathering Lounge
Secluded Wilderness Swimming Pool & Sundeck
Tented Accommodations & Marsh Suites
Wilderness Mara features 12 spacious canvas suites positioned with careful spacing along the marsh margin to maximize wilderness seclusion, each with custom timber furnishings, solar electricity, and expansive elevated viewing platforms.
Luxury Tented Suite
753 sq ft (70 sqm Total Space)
Up to 2 Guests
1 King Bed or 2 Twin Beds
Seasonal Marsh & Wildlife View
Spanning a 10 x 5.6m interior tent with an elevated 2.5 x 5.6m private timber deck 1-1.5 meters off the ground. Features plush bedding, handcrafted writing desk, indoor rainfall shower, and a romantic outdoor shower framing sweeping marsh panoramas.
Elevated Timber Deck
Indoor Rainfall Shower
Romantic Outdoor Shower
Solar Powered
En-Suite Flush Toilet
Daily Laundry Included
Wilderness Family Suite
1,506 sq ft Family Sanctuary
Up to 4 Guests
1 King Bed & 2 Twin Beds
Panoramic Marsh & Savannah View
Set discreetly along the edge of the seasonal marsh to immerse families in nature. Features two interconnected canvas bedrooms, dual bathrooms with indoor and open-air showers, and an expansive shared observation deck where children can spot passing elephants.
Two Connected Canvas Bedrooms
Dual En-Suite Bathrooms
Private Family Deck
Dedicated Family Guide
Tailored Kids Safari Tracking
Honeymoon Riverside Suite
753 sq ft Private Haven
2 Adults
1 Four-Poster King Bed
Secluded Marsh & Wildlife Trail View
Positioned at the most private perimeter of the camp. Offers a secluded viewing deck with double daybed, four-poster canopy bedding, indoor and open-air starlight shower, chilled champagne welcome, and private candlelit bush dinner staging.
Secluded Edge Position
Four-Poster Canopy Bed
Starlight Outdoor Shower
Chilled Welcome Champagne
Private Candlelit Dinners
Safari Gastronomy & Bush Dining
Wilderness Mara delivers exceptional farm-to-table cuisine prepared with fresh ingredients sourced from Kenyan sustainable agricultural projects, paired with fine estate wines and panoramic wildlife viewing.
The Main Camp Dining Pavilion & Veranda
Gourmet Contemporary & Kenyan Farm-to-Table | Open-Air Marsh Dining
Overlooking the seasonal marsh, guests dine while watching elephants, buffalo, and giraffe graze. Serves cooked-to-order breakfasts, refreshing multi-course lunches, and four-course candlelit dinners paired with fine South African and international wines.
The Main Bar & Boma Lounge
Signature Safari Cocktails & Fine Spirits | Safari Social Hub
The central social hub with deep leather seating, African literature, craft mixology, single malt whiskies, and a crackling firepit beneath the star-studded Mara canopy where tales of the day's game drives unfold.
Wilderness Bush Dining & Riverbank Sundowners
Al Fresco Savannah Dining & Sunset Cocktails
Exclusive off-site culinary adventures in the Mara Triangle, from hot bush breakfasts after dawn drives to chilled champagne and hors d'oeuvres on the riverbank during fiery golden hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wilderness Mara located?
Wilderness Mara is situated in the pristine Mara Triangle, the wildlife-rich western section of the Maasai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya, bounded by the Mara River and the dramatic Oloololo Escarpment.
What makes Wilderness Mara unique in the Maasai Mara?
Formerly Little Governors' Camp, Wilderness Mara has been completely rebuilt as an ultra-exclusive 12-suite eco-retreat. It is the only camp with private boat access granting guests seamless entry to both sides of the Mara River, enabling uncrowded game drives and prime viewing of Great Migration river crossings.
What Signature Travel Network amenities are included with Vincent Vacations?
Guests receive exclusive Signature VIP amenities including a USD $100 Safari Experience or Wellness Credit per suite per stay, all-inclusive gourmet safari dining, bush meals, and beverages, priority room category upgrade upon arrival subject to availability, flexible check-in and check-out, and dedicated Vincent Vacations concierge planning.
What wildlife encounters can guests experience at Wilderness Mara?
The camp's position along the seasonal marsh attracts resident herds of elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and impalas daily. The Mara Triangle is renowned for high densities of lions, leopards, and cheetahs. During the Great Migration (July to October), guests enjoy front-row seats to legendary wildebeest river crossings.
How do guests arrive at Wilderness Mara?
Guests arrive via a 45-minute scheduled or private charter bush flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport (WIL) directly into the Musiara or Mara Serena airstrip, followed by a short game-drive transfer and private boat crossing over the Mara River coordinated by Vincent Vacations.