What if the Easter holiday is more than just a long weekend off?
What does Easter mean?
Easter is a holiday set apart every year in April, which includes Good Friday on April 3rd, Palm Sunday on April 5th, and Easter Monday on April 6th, a season to reflect, reset, rest, and connect with Christ, family, nature, and yourself. But how do you always celebrate this special holiday and make it a memorable experience?
Instead of staying the entire Easter holiday indoors, why don’t you choose something different in 2026, like watching the sunrise and sunsets over endless savannahs at the Mara Maisha Camp?
In the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, Mara Maisha Camp is located, offering you the best destination to slow down, breathe again, and feel present.
In this piece, I will take you through my Easter holiday experience in 2025 for 3 days, which Adequate Safaris made special for me at the Mara Maisha Camp, a moment of renewal that I carried with me even after I left.
3 days Masai Mara Easter Deals
Mara Maisha Camp Location
The Mara Maisha Camp is a luxury tented camp in one of the best safari destinations in Kenya, the Masai Mara National Reserve, about 5 kilometres from Talek Gate.
Booking Process
Planning and booking a holiday escape should be the most stress-free experience. With Ain the picture, the booking process was simple, personal, and guided from choosing the accommodation to excursions during my easter holiday that will resonate with the purpose of the season completely. I was impressed.
It began with a simple call that I made after finding their contact on their website, adequatesafaris.com. I conversed with one of the most incredible tour consultants who took the time to understand what I really wanted. She asked questions like what kind of the easter experience I was looking for, is it a solo, relaxed safari, a romantic escape, a family safari, or a group safari. She also asked more about the travel dates and the group size, but this time around, it was a solo escape for my spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional fulfillment and growth.
Before the close of business that day, a detailed itinerary and a quotation were shared with me via email. The quotation included the following:
- Accommodation at the Mara Maisha Camp
- Transport ( road option), the price goes higher when you choose the flight option.
- Activities
- Meals ( full board)
Interestingly, she also shared more information that I would need, like what to pack for a safari at the Mara and what to expect, so that I travel with confidence, not half-informed.
Even after your booking, the Adequate Safaris team was always available 24/7 in case I popped up with questions that needed clarity or any adjustments. They are always ready to help to ensure you get the best experience.
The Journey To The Mara Maisha Camp
Finally, the most awaited day had arrived.
When travelling to the Masai Mara, you have three options:
- Self-drive option
- Adequate Safaris 4*4 pop-up Land Cruisers option
- Flight option
Let us go into detail and see what each option entails:
Self-drive option
For travellers who want freedom and flexibility, which is budget-friendly without changing the experience, the self-drive option is for you, where you go to the Mara at your own pace.
With this option, you will get the chance to drive yourself to the Mara Maisha Camp using your own vehicle. However, Adequate Safaris will provide:
- Clear directions
- Routes
- Guidance
Once you get to the camp, Adequate Safaris, in collaboration with the Mara Maisha staff, picks it up from there.
Adequate Safaris 4*4 pop-up Land Cruiser
For my trip to the Mara Maisha Camp, this was the option I went for. Adequate Safaris driver and guide picked me up at the agreed pickup point to kick off the journey, which would take approximately 5 to 6 hours to get to the Mara. He helped me put my suitcases in the back of the cruiser so that I could travel comfortably without distractions.
The Land Cruiser was big enough, spacious, with comfortable seats and, of course, huge windows, and the pop-up roof was just perfect for the safari experience that was ahead.
Moreover, if you are travelling to the Masai Mara by road, there are three routes to follow:
- Route 1: Nairobi – Narok town – Sekenani gate – Talek gate – Mara Maisha Camp ( 4 hrs 50 min)
- Route 2: Nairobi – Narok town – Sekenani gate – C14 – C12 Rekero junction -Talek gate – Mara Maisha Camp ( 5 hrs 30 min)
- Route 3: Nairobi – Narok town – Aitong Koyaki – Mara Maisha Camp ( 5 hrs 30 min)
Flight Option
For travellers who want a different kind of thrill to get to the Mara in minutes, the flight option speaks to you. Adequate Safaris in partnership with amazing air travel companies like the Safari Link Airline, which is one of the best airlines in Kenya that operates to the Masai Mara from Wilson Airport, stopping at any of the 3 airstrips that travellers require, depending on where the hotel is located.
Some of the most common airstrips to access Maisha Mara include:
a) Keekorok Airstrip
b) Ol Kiombo Airstrip
c) Mara Serena Airstrip
Mara Maisha Camp Accommodations
On arriving at the Mara Maisha, I couldnot believe my eyes. It first felt like a dream.
This elegant tented camp was beautiful at first sight. They say, don’t judge a book by its cover but this one I judged the moment I arrived. I was more than excited for this experience.
The Adequate Safaris driver treated me like the real MVP. That’s the treatment you get when you book with them. Why not secure your spot now?
He even went ahead and opened the door for me, offloaded my luggage from the cruiser. Almost immediately, the Mara Maisha hospitality staff were there to help me check in and direct me to my room. I was welcomed with warm smiles, greeted, and given a warm towel and a cold mango juice. By this amazing gesture, I felt valued and wanted.
I bid the driver a lovely evening, as I looked forward to the experiences that were ahead of me. He left.
Rooms
The Maisha Tented Camp offers 30 singles, 55 doubles, 9 tripples and 6 family tents, 2 of which are ensuite within one tent, each accommodating a maximum of 5 people, but for me I was staying alone. Everything about my camp was just exactly the way I had imagined it and even more. The beds are custom-designed, bathrooms with a hot shower, a side desk where I could wake up in the morning, read my Holy Bible and journal.
Other facilities that you will find at Mara Maisha Camp are;
a) Gift Shop
b) 24-hour security services with cctv cameras
c) Massage Palour
d) Free WI-FI
e)Bar and restaurant
f) conference facilities
g) Swimming Pool
Best Things To Do At Mara Maisha Tented Camp
My goal for escaping to the Mara Maisha Tented Camp was to reconnect, reflect, renew my spirit and create memories that last a lifetime before the Easter holiday ends and resume back to work and chasing my goals.
Here are incredible experiences that made my Easter holiday special:
1. Morning and evening game drive
During my Easter holiday trip, I did not hesitate to experience anything good that the Mara brought towards me. I got the chance to experience both the morning and the evening game drives without tiring.
As I was seated in my seat at the time, I spotted the Big 5 and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Seeing how they lived, I learnt one thing, to be present and live the moment.
Moreover, these Masai Mara game drives are perfect to be experienced with your partner, family and friends.
- Flying Safari
A flying safari is a unique kind of safari for seeing the wildlife from the skies rather than from bumpy, rough roads.
Upon request, Adequate Safaris organizes this wonderful experience for you.
Here are some of our best flying safari packages:
2. B for youush Breakfast and dinner
Back at home, you are used to having meals on your dining table or in restaurants, but there’s just something magical about having these meals in the bush. Here, a table is set in a scenic spot, and you can hear birds chirping around you, with a backdrop of the Mara golden plains and acacia trees. This experience gave me a moment to pause, reflect and embrace the spirit of Easter.
3. The Hot air balloon experience
The Hot air balloon experience is one of the experiences in the Mara that travellers do not imagine missing.
Imagine viewing the Mara from another angle, in the skies. This experience leaves you in awe, feeling thrilled and renewed, teaching me how to take a deep breath and learn to let go, there is always better coming.
4. Sundowner
Apart from the bush dinners and breakfasts that allow you to sit and reset, the sundowner is also a wonderful experience, serving the same purpose.
5. Bonfire experience and storytelling
During this bonfire experience, you get to meet other travellers who are in the Mara celebrating the Easter holiday. You will get the opportunity to discuss how the Easter season has been of great significance in your life and other stories as you mingle, socialize and network.
6. Masai Cultural Visit
This Masai cultural visit and seeing how the Masai live, as you dive deeper into their traditions, during this easter season, connect with them, show love, gratitude and be kind. By the end of it all, you will carry home a few lessons, like appreciation of the little things and the power of good neighbourliness.
Conclusion
To wrap it up, my trip to the Mara Maisha Camp for the Easter holidays was one of the best decisions of my life. I went back home renewed in body, mind and spirit, something that I do not take for granted. All thanks to Adequate Safaris for making my trip incredible. I will definitely come back for my next trip.
Are you looking forward to having an incredible Easter holiday experience at the Mara like the one I had? Reach out to Adequate Safaris via contact +254768555444 or email deals@adequatesafaris.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Which is the best time to visit the Mara?
The best time to visit the Mara is from July to September ( peak season) best for the Great Wildebeest Migration.
However, if you want a more personal and intimate time when it’s not crowded, you can visit from April to May ( low season), which is best for budget travel and discounted luxury lodges, dramatic scenery and bird watching.
2. Is Mara Maisha Tented Camp sustainable?
Yes. Mara Maisha Tented Camp is committed to sustainability through various eco-friendly practices aimed at preserving the Mara ecosystem.
3. What should I pack for an Easter safari in the Masai Mara?
- Pack light, not forgetting neutral colored clothes
- Comfortable closed sneakers
- Sunscreen
- Binoculars & Camera
- Hat
4. Is availability limited during the Easter holidays?
Easter is a very popular season that travellers look forward to. Therefore, availability at the Mara can be limited. You can secure your spot in advance with Adequate Safaris to avoid last minute rush.
5. Will one have enough time to rest in between the activities at the Mara?
Absolutely! Adequate Safaris curates for you a well-balanced itinerary allowing you to rest and enjoy your stay at the Mara Maisha Tented Camp, having in mind that Easter is all about rest, peace and living in the moment.
