Location
Maasai Mara, Kenya

To sleep beneath canvas in the bush, under a Milky Way so dense it looks like clouds, with lions roaring in the distance… it’s the quintessential safari. A tented camp may evoke the romance of old, but at Nat Hab’s solar-powered Migration Camp in the Maasai Mara, classic ambience comes with modern ease. Set in prime wildlife-viewing areas far from crowds, the camp blends seclusion and comfort: deluxe tents feature full beds with fine linens, en suite bathrooms and private verandas shaded by canvas awnings. At night, lanterns cast a warm glow as dinners are served under the stars followed by nightcaps around the fire. For a safari straight “Out of Africa,” this is it.

Here, we follow wildlife, not other vehicles. The Mara’s predators and vast herds are legendary for good reason. This northern extension of Tanzania’s Serengeti spans 580 square miles of rolling savanna, sustained by the Mara River. Nearly 100 mammal species and more than 570 bird species thrive year-round, while the Great Migration remains unmatched: some 2 million wildebeest, zebra and gazelle flow across the plains in search of fresh grass. The Big Five—elephant, rhino, buffalo, lion and leopard—are often spotted, along with cheetah, giraffe and antelope.

Conservation here is inseparable from community. By hiring local staff, sourcing supplies nearby, powering with solar-generated electricity (with back-up generator support available) and supporting regional projects, Nat Hab’s Migration Camp helps sustain both people and the environment.