Lionesses resting in the Maasai Mara grass

Lions at sunrise. Kilima above the Mara.

Come for lions, elephants, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, and migration drama. Stay for private guides, canvas luxury, and views across the Mara.

The answer in 10 seconds

Why Kilima Camp

Views over the Mara, big-cat country, private guided safaris, and real tented comfort above the plains.

Views over the Mara

Kilima sits high on the Oloololo Escarpment, so the plains, weather, and wildlife feel open before the first drive begins.

Big-cat territory

Lion, cheetah, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, zebra, and migration sightings are the reason guests come this far.

Private guided safaris

Open-sided vehicles and experienced local guides shape each day around sightings, light, and guest pace.

Luxury above the plains

Canvas tents, proper beds, bathrooms, terraces, and lodge dining keep the wild close without giving up comfort.

Animals first

Wildlife first

The first promise is simple: lions, elephants, leopards, giraffes, cheetahs, and migration drama before buildings.

Lionesses resting in the Maasai Mara grass

Lions

Big-cat sightings at first light

Elephants walking through the Maasai Mara

Elephants

Families moving through the Mara

Maasai Mara plains viewed from Kilima Camp

Leopards

Elusive cats in classic Mara habitat

Giraffe standing near guests on a horse safari

Giraffes

Seen on drives and horse safaris

Cheetah portrait in the Maasai Mara

Cheetahs

Open-plains predators and quiet watches

Great Migration wildlife crossing the Maasai Mara

Migration

Seasonal wildebeest and river drama

Experience

Picture yourself here

Coffee at sunrise, game drives, sundowners, and Maasai-guided moments give the trip its emotional shape.

Breakfast laid out during a Kilima Camp game drive

Coffee at sunrise

Leave early, stop in the bush, and let the day begin with coffee, tracks, and the first movement on the plains.

Kilima Camp game drive vehicle crossing the Mara

Game drives

Open vehicles keep guests close to the story while guides hold the right distance for safety and photography.

Guests enjoying sundowners with Maasai guides above the Mara

Sundowners

End the day above the Mara with warm light, Maasai colours, and a sky that makes the journey feel worth it.

Guide and guest walking through the Maasai Mara

Maasai-guided moments

Guided walks and cultural context slow the safari down so guests understand more than the animal list.

Accommodation

Twenty views of camp life

Inside the tent, the bathroom, the bed, the terrace, the view, and the moments around camp need to be visible before enquiry.

Lionesses resting in the Maasai Mara grass
Lion country
Elephants walking through the Maasai Mara
Elephant herds
Giraffe standing near guests on a horse safari
Giraffe encounters
Cheetah portrait in the Maasai Mara
Cheetah sightings
Great Migration wildlife crossing the Maasai Mara
Migration drama
Kilima Camp safari vehicle near a lion in the Maasai Mara
Private game drives
Classic tent bedroom at Kilima Camp
Inside the tent
Classic tent interior with Mara view
Bed and canvas comfort
Deluxe tent bedroom at Kilima Camp
Deluxe tent bedroom
Family Deluxe Tent interior with separate beds at Kilima Camp
Family tent layout
Honeymoon tent bedroom at Kilima Camp
Honeymoon tent
Brick bathroom with twin sinks at Kilima Camp
The bathroom
Tent terrace at Kilima Camp
Tent terrace
View from Kilima Camp accommodation over the Mara
Terrace views
Breakfast laid out during a Kilima Camp game drive
Coffee on safari
Guests enjoying sundowners with Maasai guides above the Mara
Sundowner setup
Breakfast at Kilima Camp
Camp breakfast
Intimate dining table at Kilima Camp
Campfire-style dining
Tatu, Kilima Camp safari guide, standing by a safari vehicle
Guide portraits
Kilima Camp team welcoming guests
The Kilima team

Pricing

Clear safari pricing

A realistic starting price helps guests qualify the trip before asking the team for a tailored quote.

From £450 per person per night

Use this as a clear planning guide. Final price depends on season, room type, board basis, guide package, and transfer plan.

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Included

  • Accommodation
  • Meals
  • Guided game drives
  • Airstrip transfers
  • Selected drinks on package stays

Excluded

  • International flights
  • Visa and travel insurance
  • Premium drinks
  • Park and conservancy fees where applicable

Trust

Can I trust this company?

Reviews, conservation context, safety-minded guides, and direct planning support reduce the risk of booking a high-value safari.

Long-established small camp above the Mara TriangleDirect planning support before arrivalConservation and tree-planting work connected to the campExperienced team, guides, and camp staff on site

The guides made the trip. We saw lions at sunrise, stopped for coffee in the bush, and felt looked after from arrival.

Guest review, safari couple

The view from camp is unforgettable. It feels remote, but the transfer and daily rhythm were easy.

Guest review, family stay
Lionesses resting in the Maasai Mara grass

Video

Watch the safari feeling before you enquire

A short film should make guests feel the lions, sunrise, guides, camp life, and the decision to travel.

Watch Kilima on YouTube

From London

How to get here from London

Fly to Nairobi, connect to the Maasai Mara, then take a short transfer to camp.

London to Kilima, made simple

From London, the simplest route is international flight to Nairobi, domestic flight to a Mara airstrip, then a short camp-arranged transfer.

  1. London International flight
  2. Nairobi Connect at Wilson Airport
  3. Maasai Mara Domestic flight to nearby airstrip
  4. Kilima Camp Approx. 15-minute transfer

People

Meet the guides

The guides often make or break a safari, so show who guests will trust in the vehicle and on the ground.

Tatu, Kilima Camp safari guide, standing by a safari vehicle

Safari guide

Tatu

15 years guiding in the Masai Mara Known for calm vehicle positioning and reading animal movement before the sighting unfolds.
Mbirika, Kilima Camp guided walks specialist

Guided walks specialist

Mbirika

Tracks, birds, plants, and walking-safari safety Helps guests understand the smaller signs that turn a safari from a drive into a story.

Ready to request your safari quote?

Share dates, group size, and travel style so the Kilima Camp team can shape the right wildlife, tent, guide, and transfer plan.