Our stay at Ashnil Mara Camp could not have been better. The people are incredibly nice and helpful. The scenery is unforgettable (hippos and crocs in the river as you enjoy your meals and drinks? come on. fantastic!). The accommodations are really nice and far better than expected. The food is really really good and again far better than expected.
I'd like to see one change... the mattresses. They are thinner than I am used to and quite unforgiving, but I survived.
To all of those reviews about the animal noises... please stay at the nearest Ritz in a city and don't bother with a safari. While the food was super, the people were incredible, the grounds were really well maintained, the accommodations were fantastic... the overall experience of being at a camp, in tents (albeit with hardwood floor platforms with real bathrooms and showers) is the real selling point. It is like you are on safari in the golden age of safari minus much danger. You hear lions roaring and hippos grunting and hyenas whooping, etc. ... fantastic! It just adds so much to the experience!
Another plus? The hot water is hot! The water pressure was totally unexpected!
Great job Ashnil Mara. Great job.
I will recommend Ashnil Mara and our outfitter Explorer Kenya to all those who now ask us all about our experience 8,000 miles (13,000 KM) away from home and I will recommend them exclusively. Don't mess around and second guess. Choose Ashnil Mara with 100% confidence of a fantastic stay in the Masai Mara!