Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp is an eco safari camp located in Maasai Mara in Kenya, made for professional wildlife photographers and nature photo enthusiasts. We offer the best guides in Maasai Mara, giving clients the best opportunities for the best images, including modified vehicles for wildlife photography.

The camp is located in Oltepesi Village, a genuine Maasai village about five minutes from the border to Maasai Mara National Reserve. With this unique location, you will also experience the Maasai people’s traditional and famous culture.

Accommodation is provided in spacious safari tents. While no rooms are identical in appearance, each is equipped with an en-suite bathroom, featuring a shower, washbasin, and flush toilet. Additionally, the rooms are furnished with solar-powered lighting and 230-volt charging facilities for cameras, phones, and computers.

At the centre of the Oltepesi camp you will find the restaurant, called the Boma, which is the heart and soul of the establishment. There our highly skilled chef and camp staff will serve you safe and delicious Western-style food. Any personal dietary requirements will be accommodated, so if you have any personal wishes just let the staff know.

Outside the restaurant, with a view of the sunset to the west, there is a campfire area surrounded by chairs where you can relax and enjoy a drink before dinner.

Next to the restaurant, there is a lounge where you can download and edit your images, charge batteries, or simply relax. In this room, we also have a large screen where you can hold tutorials and presentations if you are leading a group, or just share images with others.

Staying within a Maasai village rather than in a typical tourist lodge offers a unique chance to experience the pride and culture of the Maasai people firsthand. Their hospitality is truly remarkable. You can enjoy a traditional Maasai-style barbecue and, if interested, spend a night in a traditional Maasai hut. You’ll feel completely at home in the village, free to photograph and film as much as you like without needing permission or extra fees. Our staff, dressed in traditional Maasai attire, are experienced models and happy to serve as your cultural photography subjects, sharing plenty of fun.

Join us for remarkable nature photography in beautiful Maasai Mara while supporting sustainable and ethical tourism that benefits both wildlife and local communities. Welcome to Oltepesi and become part of our family, embracing our values.

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