BESPOKE LUXURY CAMP IN THE MAASAI MARA

Ilkeliani camp offers a small and intimate setting with luxurious ensuite guest tents providing great comfort, excellent service, and a variety of delicious food options.

Located in the heart of the renowned Maasai Mara, Ilkeliani serves as an elegant retreat. The camp has been revamped to feature stylish new tented suites, multiple viewing decks, and a range of engaging activities. Committed to offering personalized service and maintaining privacy, the team ensures a refined safari experience. With a maximum of twelve ensuite guest tents, the camp retains its intimate ambiance.

The spacious tented suites at Ilkeliani are meticulously crafted to offer luxurious amenities that elevate the safari experience. Nestled in a grove of trees for utmost privacy, each suite boasts a private entrance. Elevated on stilts, they provide sweeping views of the Talek River and the golden plains of the Maasai Mara. The suites are equipped with expansive wooden decks featuring detachable canvas sides, adorned with elegant fabrics, comfortable furnishings, and soft lighting.

The bathrooms, offering panoramic views, include an indoor shower that opens up to the outdoors, stocked with amenities derived from local plants indigenous to Ilkeliani. The luxurious family suite, featuring a generous living space between two bedrooms, is perfect for families or groups of friends.

Guests at Ilkeliani can engage in a variety of activities or simply unwind at the camp. The Maasai Mara’s wildlife-rich plains offer numerous options, allowing guests to tailor their experience. Witness the animals awakening at sunrise on a morning safari and return to camp for breakfast, or spend a full day exploring the reserve, with lunch at a picturesque spot. Take a leisurely stroll along the riverbanks to observe the diverse birdlife and engage with the Maasai community to learn about the traditional uses of local plants.

Immerse yourself in the local culture by visiting a traditional village and listening to captivating creation stories. Embark on a horseback safari across the savannah, interacting with wildlife in their natural habitat, or take to the skies in a hot air balloon for an aerial view of animals moving through the grasslands. Your schedule at Ilkeliani is adaptable, allowing you to shape your days as you desire.

Sita, a professional dressage trainer, shared her excitement about the horse riding safari, highlighting the unparalleled experience of riding alongside wild animals._

Enjoy the serene beauty of the plains at dawn from your balcony while savoring morning coffee, relish a private lunch amidst stunning surroundings, and unwind during the day as herds of animals pass by.