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Kenya  ·  Masai Mara

Curated
journeys.

Five ways to arrive at Ilora — each shaped around a different reason for coming. Safari, photography, wellness, or celebration. All of them include the Mara.

Choose your journey below
Ilora Journeys

Every journey
begins with
a question.

What do you want from the Mara? The answer shapes everything — the pace of the days, the emphasis of the drives, the details that mark a stay as a journey. These five packages are our answer to the five most common answers we hear.

Each includes a full itinerary, day by day, with rates across three seasons. All can be adjusted — the packages are a starting point, not a constraint. Tell us what matters most and we will build around it.

Five curated journeys

The Mara,
crafted for you.

Each journey is a complete, considered experience — flight, duration, rhythm and inclusions all shaped around a specific way of being in the Mara. Choose one as your starting point, or write to us and we will build something entirely your own.

Flying Journey  ·  4 Nights · 5 Days

The complete
Mara immersion.

Fly in. Four nights. The wild in full.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival — first light on a new landscape
A short flight from Wilson Airport drops you onto the Mara airstrip. The drive to Ilora is itself a beginning — open plains, acacia trees, the first animals of the journey. Lunch on arrival, your suite, the afternoon unfolding. An evening drive into the reserve as the light turns gold. Dinner beneath open skies.
Days 2–4
The rhythm of the Mara
Three days that find their own shape. Morning — the reserve at first light, your guide positioning you where the action will be. Midday — the camp, the pool, a hammock, the slow pleasure of doing nothing particularly well. Afternoon — back into the wilderness as the light softens and wildlife activity returns. Evening — back out as the light turns, sundowners on the plains, dinner by fire. Woven through, at your choosing: the celestial observatory, star beds, the Maasai naming ceremony. every inch of it. Between drives: time at the pool, a bush breakfast in the reserve, sundowners in the field. One evening, a bush dinner is set under the open sky. The pace is yours to shape.
Day 5
Last morning — and the return
Breakfast at the pace the Mara deserves. A final walk if the morning allows. Then the airstrip, Nairobi, and the long process of re-entry into ordinary life.
What's Included
  • Accommodation in a private suite · Full board
  • Private game drives · Open 4×4 · Expert certified guides
  • Return flights Nairobi ↔ Masai Mara (both legs)
  • Airport transfers · Private basis
  • Sundowner experience in the field
  • Bush dinner under the stars
  • All local beverages · House wines · Selected spirits
  • Laundry up to 5 pieces per person per day
  • Emergency medical air evacuation
  • Wi-Fi throughout the property
Not Included
–International flights to/from Kenya
–Hot Air Balloon Safari · $550 per person (recommended add-on)
–Spa treatments · Personal shopping
Rates · Per Person
Green Season  ·  1 Apr – 31 May 2027
2 Guests
$3,698
4 Guests
$3,444
6 Guests
$3,227
Shoulder Season  ·  Oct–Dec 2026 · Jan–Mar 2027 · Jun 2027
2 Guests
$3,938
4 Guests
$3,584
6 Guests
$3,467
Peak Season  ·  1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 · 21 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
2 Guests
$4,938
4 Guests
$4,584
6 Guests
$4,467
Rates per person · Subject to availability · Contact us for larger groups
Ready to plan this journey?
Tell us your dates and group size. We'll confirm availability and hold your dates within 24 hours.
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Flying Journey  ·  3 Nights · 4 Days

Three nights.
The essential Mara.

The same seamless experience. A tighter frame.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Nairobi → Masai Mara
Fly from Wilson Airport to the Mara. Met at the airstrip and transferred to Ilora. Lunch on arrival. Afternoon game drive. Dinner under the stars.
Days 2–3
Safari & Sundowners
Two full days — morning drives at first light, bush breakfast in the reserve, afternoon drives at golden hour. A sundowner in the field on one evening. A bush dinner on the other. Pool time between.
Day 4
The morning after
Breakfast unhurried. A final walk in the bush if the morning allows. The airstrip. Nairobi by midday.
What's Included
  • Accommodation in a private suite · Full board
  • Private game drives · Open 4×4 · Expert guides
  • Return flights Nairobi ↔ Masai Mara
  • Airport transfers · Private basis
  • Sundowner experience in the field
  • Bush breakfast on one morning
  • All local beverages · House wines · Selected spirits
  • Laundry up to 5 pieces per person per day
  • Emergency medical air evacuation
  • Wi-Fi throughout the property
Not Included
–International flights to/from Kenya
–Hot Air Balloon Safari · $550 per person
–Spa treatments · Personal shopping
Rates · Per Person
Green Season  ·  1 Apr – 31 May 2027
2 Guests
$2,598
4 Guests
$2,298
6 Guests
$2,148
Shoulder Season  ·  Oct–Dec 2026 · Jan–Mar 2027 · Jun 2027
2 Guests
$2,838
4 Guests
$2,538
6 Guests
$2,388
Peak Season  ·  1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 · 21 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
2 Guests
$3,938
4 Guests
$3,638
6 Guests
$3,488
Rates per person · Subject to availability
Ready to plan this journey?
Tell us your dates and group size. We'll confirm availability within 24 hours.
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Photography Journey  ·  4 Nights · 5 Days

The Mara through
a photographer's eye.

Configured for those who come to shoot as much as to see.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival · First Light
Arrive and settle in. Brief orientation on the light windows and planned positions for the coming days. Afternoon drive to assess conditions.
Day 2
Golden Hour in Both Directions
Dawn drive at first light — the Mara's most photogenic hour. Photo Lounge session after breakfast to review and calibrate settings. Afternoon drive for the golden hour return.
Day 3
Deep Field
Extended morning in the field — positioned around the best sightings of the season. Field to Frame editing workshop after lunch. Evening bird hide session.
Day 4
Your Portfolio
Final dawn drive. Photo Lounge session with Ilora's resident photographer to review and refine your edit selections. Afternoon at leisure.
Day 5
Last morning
Edited images from Ilora's photographer delivered before you leave. Transfer to the airstrip.
What's Included
  • Accommodation in a private suite · Full board
  • Photography-configured open 4×4 · Bean bags · Extended positioning stops
  • Daily Field to Frame editing sessions in the Photo Lounge
  • Full coverage by Ilora's resident photographer — edited images delivered before departure, no charge
  • Bird hide session
  • Return flights Nairobi ↔ Masai Mara (fly package)
  • All local beverages · House wines · Selected spirits
  • Emergency medical air evacuation
  • Wi-Fi throughout the property
Not Included
–International flights to/from Kenya
–Camera equipment and rental
–Hot Air Balloon Safari · $550 per person
–Spa treatments
Rates · Per Person
Green Season  ·  1 Apr – 31 May 2027
2 Guests
$3,798
4 Guests
$3,444
6 Guests
$3,327
Shoulder Season  ·  Oct–Dec 2026 · Jan–Mar 2027 · Jun 2027
2 Guests
$4,038
4 Guests
$3,684
6 Guests
$3,567
Peak Season  ·  1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 · 21 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
2 Guests
$5,138
4 Guests
$4,784
6 Guests
$4,667
Rates per person · Photography groups welcome · Contact us for vehicle and lounge arrangements
Ready to plan this journey?
Photography groups welcome. Tell us your group size and we'll confirm vehicle and lounge arrangements.
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Wellness Journey  ·  3 Nights · 4 Days

Restore. The Mara
will do the rest.

Spa, yoga, stillness, and the wild at your door.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive · Slow Down
Transfer to Ilora. Settle in. First spa consultation. Light lunch by the pool. Gentle afternoon bush walk. Early dinner and rest.
Day 2
The Rhythm of Recovery
Sunrise yoga on the sky deck. Morning game drive at a relaxed pace. Chef's foraged lunch. Afternoon spa treatment. Evening sundowner and bush dinner under the stars.
Day 3
Deep Rest
Morning yoga. Optional gentle walk or pool morning. Farm-to-table lunch. Second spa session. Guided bush sound bath as the day cools. Fireside evening with Maasai storytelling.
Day 4
Last morning
Final yoga at sunrise. Breakfast. Transfer. Leave rested — measurably and genuinely.
What's Included
  • Accommodation in a private suite · Full board
  • Daily guided yoga sessions on the sky deck
  • Two spa treatments per person
  • Bush sound bath session
  • Guided bush walk
  • Game drives — morning and evening
  • Chef's foraged lunch experience
  • Bush dinner under the stars
  • All local beverages · House wines · Selected spirits
  • Emergency medical air evacuation
Not Included
–International flights to/from Kenya
–Nairobi ↔ Mara return flights · $380 per person (add-on)
–Hot Air Balloon Safari · $550 per person
–Spa treatments beyond the two included
Rates · Per Person
Green Season  ·  1 Apr – 31 May 2027
2 Guests
$3,198
4 Guests
$2,898
6 Guests
$2,748
Shoulder Season  ·  Oct–Dec 2026 · Jan–Mar 2027 · Jun 2027
2 Guests
$3,438
4 Guests
$3,138
6 Guests
$2,988
Peak Season  ·  1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 · 21 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
2 Guests
$4,538
4 Guests
$4,238
6 Guests
$4,088
Rates per person · Additional spa treatments can be pre-booked
Ready to plan this journey?
We can arrange additional spa sessions or specific treatments before your arrival. Just ask.
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Honeymoon Journey  ·  3 Nights · 4 Days

The wild,
entirely yours.

Private dinners, star beds, and the Mara as your backdrop.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
Your Private Sanctuary
Arrive at Ilora — your suite prepared with flowers and a welcome arrangement. Late afternoon game drive into the plains. Private candlelit dinner on the first evening.
Day 2
Into the Wild Together
Morning yoga on the sky deck. Safari — the Mara, just for the two of you. Private bush breakfast set in the reserve. Pool afternoon. Private sundowner in the field at sunset, drinks and canapes arranged.
Day 3
Star Bed Night
Morning bush walk. Spa treatment for both guests. Chef's foraged lunch. Evening game drive. Dinner. Then — the sky deck prepared as your bedroom for the night. Open sky, the sounds of the Mara, nothing between you and the stars.
Day 4
Last morning
Sunrise from wherever the night left you. Final breakfast. Transfer. Leave with everything intact.
What's Included
  • 3 nights in an exclusive honeymoon suite · Full board
  • Game drives in open 4×4 with expert guides
  • Private sundowner in the field
  • Private poolside dinner with a specially curated menu
  • Private bush breakfast in a scenic location
  • Star bed for one night on the sky deck
  • Spa session for both guests
  • Guided bush walk
  • Welcome flowers and in-suite arrangement on arrival
  • All local beverages · House wines · Selected spirits
Not Included
–International flights to/from Kenya
–Nairobi ↔ Mara return flights · $380 per person (highly recommended add-on)
–Hot Air Balloon Safari · $550 per person
–Additional spa treatments
Rates · Per Couple
Green Season  ·  1 Apr – 31 May 2027
Per couple · Exclusive suite
$6,998
Shoulder Season  ·  Oct–Dec 2026 · Jan–Mar 2027 · Jun 2027
Per couple · Exclusive suite
$7,238
Peak Season  ·  1 Jul–30 Sep 2026 · 21 Dec 2026–3 Jan 2027
Per couple · Exclusive suite
$9,438
Per couple · Exclusive suite · Enquire for extended stays or additional arrangements
Begin your celebration here.
Tell us your dates and any special details. We'll arrange everything — including the surprises.
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Or

Prefer to keep
it open?

Not every stay needs a plan. If you'd rather arrive with nothing fixed and let the Mara set its own pace, the rates below are yours to build from.

Nightly Rates  ·  2026 – 2028

Stay by
the night.

These are independent of any journey package — charged per person, per night, at non-resident rates. Choose the plan that suits you, then pick your dates.

Rates are per person Minimum 2 nights Park fees charged separately Non-resident rates
AP
Full Stay

Room &
Board.

  • Accommodation in a tented suite
  • All meals — breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Filtered drinking water, tea and coffee
  • Use of gym and swimming pool
  • Access to all camp-based activities
  • Wi-Fi throughout the retreat
  • Evening childminding (6 pm – 10 pm)
2026 – 27
Peak 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Sep 2026  ·  21 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Single $1,100
Double $690
Shoulder 1 Jun – 30 Jun 2026  ·  1 Oct – 20 Dec 2026  ·  4 Jan – 31 Mar 2027
Single $720
Double $450
2027 – 28
Peak 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Sep 2027  ·  21 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028
Single $1,330
Double $830
Shoulder 1 Jun – 30 Jun 2027  ·  1 Oct – 20 Dec 2027  ·  4 Jan – 31 Mar 2028
Single $860
Double $550
Green 1 Apr – 31 May 2027
Single $680
Double $420
GP
Safari Stay

Full Safari
Experience.

  • Everything in Full Stay, plus:
  • Scheduled game drives in shared Land Cruisers
  • Certified English-speaking guides
  • Sundowner & bush breakfast (min 3 nights)
  • Unlimited in-house drinks
  • 5 pieces of laundry per person per day
  • Return transfers — Olkiombo Airstrip
2026 – 27
Peak 1 Jul 2026 – 30 Sep 2026  ·  21 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
Single $1,400
Double $980
Shoulder 1 Jun – 30 Jun 2026  ·  1 Oct – 20 Dec 2026  ·  4 Jan – 31 Mar 2027
Single $1,020
Double $750
2027 – 28
Peak 1 Jul 2027 – 30 Sep 2027  ·  21 Dec 2027 – 3 Jan 2028
Single $1,690
Double $1,190
Shoulder 1 Jun – 30 Jun 2027  ·  1 Oct – 20 Dec 2027  ·  4 Jan – 31 Mar 2028
Single $1,230
Double $900
Green 1 Apr – 31 May 2027
Single $1,030
Double $790
Additional costs
  • Masai Mara National Reserve park fees
  • Flights or transfers to and from the camp
  • Exclusive spa treatments
  • Extra laundry over daily allowance
  • Premium spirits (Safari Stay — all drinks included except premium spirits)
  • Full Stay — all drinks except tea, coffee and water
Bookings & payment
  • 30% deposit required to confirm a booking
  • Balance payable 45 days prior to arrival
  • Voucher issued only after full payment is confirmed
  • Children under 3 — complimentary
  • Children 3–11 — 50% of adult sharing rate (includes extra bed)
  • Children 12 and above — full adult rate
  • Extra adult — 80% of adult sharing rate
Minimum stay  ·  2 nights
Travel advisors and trade partners are welcome to contact our reservations team for partnership details at reservations@ilora-retreats.com
Five Journeys  ·  One Place

Not sure which journey
is right for you?

Tell us how long you have, what you want from the Mara, and who you are travelling with. We will suggest the right starting point — or build something entirely your own.

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