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3-star hotels in Narok
All 15 of the 3-star stays in Maasai Mara, Narok County, on one page. Each is built from the booking supplier's record, ordered by guest score, and made for travellers comparing safari camps in and around the reserve.
Staying in Narok
Maasai Mara sits in Narok County in southwest Kenya, where the national reserve meets the Serengeti in Tanzania. Private conservancies surround the reserve, and many camps and lodges sit in them. The wildebeest migration usually crosses into the Mara between July and October, the main period when the herds move into the reserve and the surrounding conservancies. These 15 3-star stays are spread across the reserve and its conservancies: Masai Mara National Reserve, Ololaimutiek Village, Sekenani Main Gate, Mara Naibosho Conservancy, Olchoro Oirugua Conservancy, Talek, Siana Group Ranch Conservancy, Olare Orok Conservancy, Mara North Conservancy and Maasai Mara.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Mara Olodare
Mara Olodare Ololaimutiek Village
Why stay hereSet in Ololaimutiek Village, Mara Olodare is a 3-star camp with a guest rating of 4.5 from 1332 reviews, one of the strongest records among the Mara properties on this list. The volume of feedback suggests a well-established camp that hosts many travellers each season. It suits visitors who want a base in a village setting near the reserve rather than deep inside a private conservancy.
See Mara OlodareBasecamp Masai Mara
Masai Mara National Reserve
Why stay hereBasecamp Masai Mara sits inside the Masai Mara National Reserve itself, so game drives start from within the protected area. Its 4.4 rating from 290 reviews reflects consistently positive guest experiences at 3-star level. This camp suits travellers who want the reserve on their doorstep and are happy with a straightforward, well-reviewed base.
See Basecamp Masai MaraMara Chui Resort
Sekenani Main Gate
Why stay hereMara Chui Resort stands at Sekenani Main Gate, the main entrance point for vehicles entering the Masai Mara from the Narok side. Guests rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 138 reviews. Its position suits self-drive visitors and those arriving by road who want to be at the gate before early morning drives rather than travelling in from further out.
See Mara Chui ResortBasecamp Eagle View
Mara Naibosho Conservancy
Why stay hereBasecamp Eagle View is a 3-star camp in the Mara Naibosho Conservancy, a private conservancy adjoining the national reserve. Staying here places guests in conservancy land rather than the public reserve, which shapes the rhythm of a safari. It suits travellers who prefer a quieter conservancy setting at 3-star level.
See Basecamp Eagle ViewNgerende Island Lodge Adults Only
Olchoro Oirugua Conservancy
Why stay hereNgerende Island Lodge is an adults-only 3-star property in the Olchoro Oirugua Conservancy. The adults-only policy makes it a fit for couples and friends travelling without children who want a calmer camp atmosphere. Its conservancy location places guests on private land bordering the greater Mara ecosystem.
See Ngerende Island Lodge Adults OnlyMara Eden Safari Camp
Masai Mara Game Reserve Talek Narok 00504 Kenya Kenya
Why stay hereMara Eden Safari Camp lies in the Masai Mara Game Reserve at Talek, Narok 00504. The Talek area is a well-known sector of the reserve, and camping here puts guests inside the reserve boundaries for early starts. It suits travellers who want a 3-star tented camp in the heart of the Mara rather than on its edges.
See Mara Eden Safari CampSiana Springs Tented Camp
Siana Group Ranch Conservancy
Why stay hereSiana Springs Tented Camp is a 3-star camp on Siana Group Ranch Conservancy. Conservancy land is managed alongside wildlife, so guests stay on a working group ranch rather than inside the national reserve. It suits visitors interested in a camp tied to community conservancy land in the greater Mara area.
See Siana Springs Tented CampEntumoto Safari Camp
Maasai Mara
Why stay hereEntumoto Safari Camp is a 3-star property in the Maasai Mara. As a safari camp, it is built around game-viewing in the Mara ecosystem, and its 3-star classification keeps it in the mid-range bracket on this list. It suits travellers who want a camp base in the Mara without the trappings of a larger lodge.
See Entumoto Safari CampEnchoro Wildlife Camp
Maasai Mara
Why stay hereEnchoro Wildlife Camp is a 3-star camp in the Maasai Mara. The name points to its wildlife focus, and its position in the Mara places guests within reach of the reserve's game-viewing areas. It suits budget-conscious safari-goers who want a camp in the Mara and are content with 3-star facilities.
See Enchoro Wildlife CampLoyk Mara Camp
Olare Orok Conservancy
Why stay hereLoyk Mara Camp is a 3-star camp in the Olare Orok Conservancy. Conservancies in the Mara are leased from Maasai landowners and managed for both wildlife and grazing, which gives stays here a different character from the public reserve. It suits travellers who want a conservancy camp at 3-star level.
See Loyk Mara CampTipilikwani Mara Camp
5Km From Talek Gate
Why stay hereTipilikwani Mara Camp is a 3-star camp located 5 km from Talek Gate. That short distance puts the reserve entrance within easy reach for game drives while keeping the camp outside the gate itself. It suits visitors who want quick access to the Talek sector of the Mara without staying inside the reserve.
See Tipilikwani Mara CampAmani Mara Camp
Masai Mara National Reserve
Why stay hereAmani Mara Camp is a 3-star property inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. Staying within the reserve means wildlife moves through the surrounding area and drives can begin early without a gate journey. It suits travellers who want to be based in the reserve itself at 3-star level.
See Amani Mara CampWilderness Camp
Mara Naboisho Conservancy
Why stay hereWilderness Camp is a 3-star camp in the Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Naboisho is a private conservancy, so guests stay on land managed for conservation and controlled visitor numbers rather than the busier public reserve. It suits travellers seeking a quieter conservancy camp in the Mara ecosystem.
See Wilderness CampAruba Mara Bush Camp
Maasai Mara
Why stay hereAruba Mara Bush Camp is a 3-star camp in the Maasai Mara. Its bush camp format keeps the emphasis on time outdoors in the Mara ecosystem rather than on hotel-style amenities. It suits travellers who want a simple, 3-star tented base for game viewing in the reserve area.
See Aruba Mara Bush CampKaren Blixen Camp
C13 Mara North Conservancy
Why stay hereKaren Blixen Camp is a 3-star camp on the C13 road in the Mara North Conservancy. Mara North is a private conservancy adjoining the national reserve, and the camp's position on the C13 makes it reachable by road from the Narok side. It suits travellers who want a conservancy stay with road access at 3-star level.
See Karen Blixen Camp
How to choose
For families
Mara Olodare has 1332 reviews, Basecamp Masai Mara 290, and Basecamp Eagle View sits in the Mara Naibosho Conservancy. These three are the best-reviewed of the 15, which matters when you are booking a safari camp for a family rather than a couple.
For couples
Ngerende Island Lodge Adults Only in Olchoro Oirugua Conservancy is for adults only. Loyk Mara Camp in Olare Orok Conservancy and Karen Blixen Camp in Mara North Conservancy are smaller camps in private conservancies, which suits couples who want quiet rather than a large reserve camp.
Ngerende Island Lodge Adults Only · Loyk Mara Camp · Karen Blixen Camp
By guest rating
The highest-scoring 3-star stays here are Mara Olodare at 4.5 out of 5 from 1332 reviews, Basecamp Masai Mara at 4.4 from 290, and Mara Chui Resort at 4.2 from 138, by Sekenani Main Gate. Choose one of these three if the guest score is what decides your booking.
Inside the reserve
Basecamp Masai Mara and Amani Mara Camp both give their address as Masai Mara National Reserve itself, rather than a surrounding conservancy. That is the pair to compare if you want the reserve's own boundary in the address you book.
Where to stay in Narok
Masai Mara National Reserve
The national reserve is where the Mara meets the Serengeti in Tanzania, and private conservancies surround it. Camps with this address sit inside the reserve rather than in a conservancy.
Our picks here: Basecamp Masai Mara · Amani Mara Camp
Maasai Mara
Maasai Mara is the wider name used for the reserve and the conservancies that surround it. Entumoto Safari Camp, Enchoro Wildlife Camp and Aruba Mara Bush Camp all give this as their address, so they are the broadest Mara setting on the list.
Our picks here: Entumoto Safari Camp · Enchoro Wildlife Camp · Aruba Mara Bush Camp
Mara Naibosho Conservancy
Mara Naibosho Conservancy is one of the private conservancies surrounding the national reserve. Basecamp Eagle View and Wilderness Camp both sit here, which places them outside the reserve's boundary but inside the wider Mara area.
Our picks here: Basecamp Eagle View
Plan your stay
Getting there and around
Light aircraft fly to airstrips inside and around the reserve. By road the route runs through Narok town, and Maasai Mara is about 180 km west of Nairobi in a straight line. Private conservancies surround the national reserve, so the airstrip and gate you arrive at depend on the camp you book. Each stay has its own page built from the booking supplier's record, and availability is checked live for your dates, with no rate quoted.
When to go
The wildebeest migration usually crosses into the Mara between July and October, the main period when the herds move into the reserve and the surrounding conservancies. Wildlife is present year-round, but if the migration is why you are coming, that July to October window is the one to plan around.
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Questions, answered
Which 3-star stay in Maasai Mara has the best guest rating?
Mara Olodare, in Ololaimutiek Village, scores 4.5 out of 5 from 1332 reviews, the highest on this list. Basecamp Masai Mara follows at 4.4 from 290 reviews, and Mara Chui Resort at 4.2 from 138.
Which of these camps is closest to the centre of the reserve?
The addresses do not give distances to the centre. Basecamp Masai Mara and Amani Mara Camp name Masai Mara National Reserve itself, and Mara Chui Resort is at Sekenani Main Gate, so those three are the most specific about where they sit.
Are any of these camps adults only?
Yes. Ngerende Island Lodge Adults Only, in Olchoro Oirugua Conservancy, states adults only in its name and is the one such stay among these 15 3-star camps.
Which camp is best for families?
Mara Olodare, with 1332 reviews and 4.5 out of 5, is the most reviewed and highest rated here. Basecamp Masai Mara, at 4.4 from 290 reviews, is the other well-reviewed option for a family booking.
How do I get to these camps?
Light aircraft fly to airstrips inside and around the reserve, and by road the route runs through Narok town. Maasai Mara is about 180 km west of Nairobi in a straight line, and the private conservancies around the reserve are reached from those airstrips and gates.
When should I book for the wildebeest migration?
The migration usually crosses into the Mara between July and October. Plan for that window if the herds are the reason for your trip; outside it, the reserve and the surrounding conservancies still hold wildlife.
Do these 3-star stays quote rates on this page?
No. Each stay has its own page built from the booking supplier's record, and no rate is quoted there. Availability is checked live for your dates.