Sala’s Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Sala’s Camp

Safari lodge

since june 2022

In a landscape teeming with wildlife, Sala’s Camp works closely with the reserve management to support wildlife and anti-poaching monitoring, as well as black rhino, large predator and pangolin conservation initiatives. The lure of its authentic safari experiences supports the protection of critically endangered species and vital healthcare for nearby communities, promoting a legacy of conservation and responsible tourism.

Nestled in a quiet, southern corner of Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve, Sala’s Camp has a longstanding commitment to the wildlife, people and landscapes that make this corner of the Mara so special. Located in an area frequented by black rhino, the camp supports a dedicated rhino ranger team to which every guest contributes. Guests enjoy the excitement of life in the wild, with all the comforts of a small, welcoming camp, from witnessing the iconic wildebeest migration to close encounters with the big five.

The Safari Collection's Footprint Trust, from witnessing the iconic wildebeest migration to close encounters with the big five. The Safari Collection's Footprint Trust helps turn a shared love of the wild into practical support for local people and conservation. From dental clinics in nearby communities to support for women’s beading groups and local artists, visitors to Sala’s Camp join a movement where their stay makes a genuine difference.

Sala’s Camp 4C Commitments

CONSERVATION

Founding partner of The Pangolin Project.

Implementing partners of EarthRanger technology for more effective management of the Mara.

COMMUNITY

Supporting dental clinics and conservation education for surrounding communities.

Providing training and practical support for wildlife rangers

CULTURE

Celebrating Maasai culture and supporting local enterprise through decor and gift shop.

Celebration of Kenyan culture through local artist in residence.

COMMERCE

Annual conservation fees to support reserve management and community development.

Every guest pays a bed night fee to support the Mara Rhino Ranger Team.

Sala’s Camp Highlights

Low impact accommodation: 7 beautiful guest tents along the riverside with views into the wild. Each one low profile to blend with the surroundings, with solar-powered electricity and air source heat pumps for minimal environmental footprint.
Thoughtful food policy: an organic kitchen garden grows fresh produce as part of a ‘Thoughtful Food’ policy, which aims to reduce waste and minimise food miles, focusing on local, fresh and nutritious ingredients.
Rhino conservation: every guest supports the Mara Rhino Rangers, dedicated to protecting a critically endangered black rhino population. Alongside their conservation partners, Sala’s Camp are heavily involved in innovative initiatives to protect this species, including GPS tagging.
EarthRanger System: Sala’s Camp helped introduce EarthRanger to the Masai Mara, connecting wildlife sightings, ranger patrols and GPS tracking data. The system now also supports the monitoring of collared lions, helping rangers respond to potential human-wildlife conflict.