Instinct of Mara is a safari camp situated in Masai Mara Park, Kenya, right next to the border of Kenya and Tanzania. Instinct of Mara sits close to the boundary of the Masai Mara National Park inside the Olderkesi Conservancy, which is one of the Masai Mara conservancies around the edge of the main Maasai Mara Wildlife Reserve. This is bush life at its most glamorous – fine cuisine, a fully stocked bar and personal service. At Instinct of the Mara being presented with a choice of sumptuous a la carte dishes may seem extraordinary in the heart of the wilderness, yet our amazing chefs and trained, friendly service staff make it a daily pleasure, at Instinct of the Mara eat whenever and wherever suits you, selecting from vegetarian, vegan and local cuisine menus, or options reflecting any special dietary needs. At Instinct of the Mara Lodge our experienced chefs will impress you with a varied menu while our staff will pour your drinks. The beauty of our catering is its mobility – wherever you are in the Masai Mara Conservancy or the Masai Mara Reserve, you can indulge in excellent fresh food served on China plates and chilled drinks poured into real glasses, as well as being mobile we’re also flexible, Breakfast can be before you head out for a morning game drive or after you come back. Lunch can be a perfect picnic out in the Masai Mara Reserve or a light lunch back in Instinct of the Mara. After a long day on Masai Mara safari, afternoon tea is delivered to your room as you take a few hours to relax and re-energize. And if all that’s not enough, enjoy a 3-course dinner in Instinct of the Mara or out in the bush under the stars. With a near panoramic view of the acacia scrub beyond your table, the dining area will excite your senses. Breakfast offers a healthy continental buffet and a hearty and familiar English breakfast with our chef on hand to prepare your eggs exactly as you like them. Lunch will re-energise after the morning’s excursions and dinner is sumptuous with an extensive repertoire of classic dishes made with locally sourced ingredients. Our cuisine is in line with modern day gastronomic trends and integrates top quality meats and fresh produce which have been carefully sourced from some of the best local ranches and farmers the country has to offer. Most of our day-to-day vegetables and herbs are grown in our own organic garden. We are immensely proud of our restaurant. Why? Because it combines the warmth of our staff with characterful local construction, true comfort and excellent cuisine. Service is attentive. With a magical atmosphere day and night, dining at Instinct of the Mara is an integral part of an unforgettable experience. Most guests are astonished to find a large, fully-stocked wine cellar lies beneath our restaurant. Surprise soon turns to delight as they explore world-famous wines from South Africa, France, and beyond, including exclusive vintages from private vineyards. We use ancient charcoal and evaporation refrigeration to keep the wine in optimum condition – until you are ready to add an unexpected treat to a perfect evening. Like with all Secluded Africa’s properties, they feed you really well at Instinct of the Mara!  The kitchen is led by head chef Mack, who you’ll meet on your first day and who will take note of any dietary requests you may have. Breakfasts are served either in the main dining area, or packed up and taken with you on your game drive. your offered fresh fruit with yoghurt and granola, toast with honey or jam, and a cooked breakfast. Lunches are usually also packed and eaten out in the Masai Mara or some scenic spot under the shade of an acacia tree in the conservancy. There are colourful salads, fresh bread, and chicken for the meat-eaters. Dinner is eaten by candlelight back in the lodge, with an extremely generous four courses, usually starting with soup, then a second starter, then a main of something like beef or pork with potatoes and crunchy vegetables, and finally a fruit or chocolate-based dessert. All the food are fresh, healthy and delicious. Note that apart from the private plunge pool attached to the Villa, there’s no swimming pool at Instinct of the Mara. There is excellent WiFi (Starlink) but only in the main area, not in the rooms. The whole lodge is run on solar power, with a backup generator just in case. Instinct of the Mara: who is it for? Instinct of the Mara will be the perfect fit for you if you…Hate crowds and like to go to places that are a bit undiscovered and off-the-beaten-track. Don’t want maximum high-end luxury and don’t think you need it because the animals are the same wherever you stay. Love staying in boutique places that are more down-to-earth and not fancy and pretentious, but where the food, accommodation and service are still excellent. Love places where you’re made to feel welcomed like a friend.  Want to contribute to conservation in Africa. Only want to stay with truly ethical companies who make a real difference in their local communities, and don’t engage in ‘greenwashing’. If you said yes to all of the above, the Instinct of the Mara is for you!