This is an amazing experience, a once-in-a-lifetime activity! The trip started with a flight in a small plane, that took only one hour to reach the camp. The trip... read more by plane itself was a great experience as you could admire the landscape by the window and you feel as a private guest in such a small plane. Jacob, my driver and guide was waiting for me on arrival at the airstrip with a bottle of fresh water. On the way to the camp, we already saw zebras, elephants, giraffes! I was welcomed in the camp by Lydia with a delicious and refreshing juice. She explained to me the rules of the camp: you can go wherever you want during daytime but you should stay in your tent at night and only come out accompanied by a guard, as animals roam freely in the camp. Afterthat I discovered my tent: a luxurious accomodation with a very nice bed, a full bathroom and nicely decorated. You even have a box with a lock to keep your things and a small table camp and seat if you wish to write down your adventures at the end of the day! The camp is an eco-lodge so hot water is to be supplied on request on a daily basis. There is electricity in both the bathroom and room but you should light it only when needed. Otherwise there is also a small light near the... This is an amazing experience, a once-in-a-lifetime activity!

The trip started with a flight in a small plane, that took only one hour to reach the camp. The trip by plane itself was a great experience as you could admire the landscape by the window and you feel as a private guest in such a small plane. Jacob, my driver and guide was waiting for me on arrival at the airstrip with a bottle of fresh water. On the way to the camp, we already saw zebras, elephants, giraffes!
I was welcomed in the camp by Lydia with a delicious and refreshing juice. She explained to me the rules of the camp: you can go wherever you want during daytime but you should stay in your tent at night and only come out accompanied by a guard, as animals roam freely in the camp.
Afterthat I discovered my tent: a luxurious accomodation with a very nice bed, a full bathroom and nicely decorated. You even have a box with a lock to keep your things and a small table camp and seat if you wish to write down your adventures at the end of the day!
The camp is an eco-lodge so hot water is to be supplied on request on a daily basis. There is electricity in both the bathroom and room but you should light it only when needed. Otherwise there is also a small light near the bed if you want to read in the evening.
I had a fabulous lunch (small pizza, fish, pasta, fresh veggies) and off I left with the driver for the excursion!
Jacob was an excellent guide and driver: on the first afternoon we already saw a rhinoceros, lions sunbathing, and of course antilopes, topis, elephants, giraffes, hyenas, jackals etc.
I was short of breath as this really is an incredible experience: animals go around absolutely free, they pass near your car or in front of it and they don't mind your presence, they are just looking around to hunt or giving signals to their peers.
Jacob is an encyclopedia on animals and, as a Masai himself, he can explain a lot about the area, how Masai people cohabit with animals etc. His sight is impressive, I used binoculars but nevertheless he could see farther bared-eyes than I could with my binoculars.
He is always happy to stop in order to let you take pictures, and tries to get the best angle possible for you to see animals.
He also explained the flora, the trees and the flowers surrounding the savannah.
Dinner back at the lodge was delicious, restaurant-type with "profiteroles" for dessert! To be noted the impressive terrasse with a breathtaking view on the Mara triangle area, the river and the horizon far away.
The next day was a full game drive day. Jacob took me to see hippos and crocodiles as well near the river. We had a great picnic lunch in the middle of the savannah. He drove me up to the border with Tanzania. We saw a few lions roaming around looking for shade. We even spotted a cheetah in the afternoon who was lazingly having a rest in the high grass. We drove in the savannah for the whole day and I was very happy to enjoy a nice shower and delicious meal on arrival in the evening. Mamboshi the guard was very careful to join me whenever I needed to go out for dinner in the evening. Moses helped at the dinner and I am grateful for Sarah who put a bottle of hot water in my bed for the night, as evenings can be chilly, Masai Mara being up to 1.500 meters high.
I cut my phone for my whole stay and enjoyed every bit of it. However, if needed there is wifi access in the camp.
The last day, we left at 6 am to enjoy a game drive before leaving to the airstrip. It was amazing seeing the sunrise on the savannah. We packed breakfast and had it in the savannah. We saw again antilopes, giraffes and elephants on the way to the airstrip.
I felt nostalgic to leave Masai Mara though I only spent two nights there.
It is an amazing trip I would recommend to anyone! A family with kids were staying in the same camp and they enjoyed their time as well.
I guess that the unfortunate time of covid-19 pandemic also made us lucky to have few cars roaming around the park, so it was a breathtaking trip without many tourists around. More

  We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Mara Siria! We stayed 4 nights at this tented camp and loved every minute of it. The tents themselves are clean and comfortable... read more and come with spectacular views of the Mara, but nothing really beats the experience of waking up to giraffes and zebras hanging out, munching on the greenery just outside your "door." But what makes Mara Siria a truly fantastic place to stay is their amazing staff. The food is also SO GOOD, thanks to Ruth who prepared amazing meals (3 course meals at the camp, and fantastic packed breakfasts and lunches during game drives). Lydia and Joel took excellent care of us while we were at the camp and taught us a little bit about their respective languages and cultures (Nwega!!). Jacob, our phenomenal guide helped make sure our game drives were always a success (despite some rain and a little bit of chilly weather) - with him, we saw all the "Big 5", including the elusive leopard (and rhinos twice!).
All in all, this is the best place to stay and experience all the Mara has to offer and I would absolutely recommend it!

  My companion and I were staying at the camp for a period of Four days and three nights and we were extremely happy with the outcome. Lydia was the first... read more person we interacted with and she was simply marvelous for the entire duration of our stay. The staff was super attentive and quick to respond. The game drives were also excellent and the food though limited in choice was amazing as well.

I would definitely want to stay there again. If for nothing but the view from the camp!!!!

  Wonderful camp at a wonderful place! Close to nature with excellent guides (Eric!!!). Highly recommended! You have the river Mara near with all the animals you can dream of! Its... read more an ecofriendly camp with tents in which you feel like Ernest Hemingway...

  The accommodation being in a tent was a very good experience and the facilities were very good. The staff were very friendly and the service excellent. They went out of... read more their way to make us and the other travelers as comfortable as ever. The food was excellent. Would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arises.

  Great safari, great view, great camp, great guide do i have to say more??
We saw 4,5 of the Big Five (one Leopard tortoises count as 0,5) and sat close... read more to a group of 14 lions for an hour....
Will do again.

  Mara Siria Camp was a really unique place to stay during our safari experience. We had a luxury tent with a big bed, outdoor seating, and a large private bathroom.... read more Everything we needed was supplied, from hot water for showers upon request to replenished bottled water for drinking and teeth brushing. The food was fantastic. I am vegetarian and the food prepared for me was delicious. The views of the mara are breathtaking. The camp sits high above the savannah and there are several places where you can sit and admire the views below, including a couple of beautiful decks and the plunge pool. The staff were really lovely and accommodating. I highly recommend Mara Siria if you are visiting the Mara on safari. It really added something extra to an already incredible experience in the Mara. Note: I'm asked below whether we had mosquito netting...We didn't have mosquito netting around the bed...but then the whole tent had netting and we kept the flaps closed when we were in and out so we never saw a mosquito anywhere.

  This Camp was a one of the best travel experiences I have ever had. The staff was friendly and welcoming and the facilities were first rate. Unfortunately, I had... read more to leave early and arrange a bush plan, which the staff handled flawlessly. Zebras all over the place and the sunrises were incredible.