Image: Elewana Collection / Samy GhannamKenya · Maasai Mara National Reserve & Conservancies
Little Elephant Pepper Camp is a four-suite retreat in Mara North Conservancy, overlooking a mineral lick fed by a seasonal stream. Private plunge pools and a two-bedroom family suite make it a small-scale base for a shared safari, with wildlife drives into the surrounding conservancy.
Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
A compact camp with its own plunge-pool suites in the conservancy bordering the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem.
Property details checked against Elewana's own announcements. Rates, activity availability and the complete itinerary are confirmed at booking.
Sources: Elewana: Little Elephant Pepper opening and accommodation (read 19 October 2026); Elewana: Little Elephant Pepper design and facilities (read 19 October 2026); Elewana: Mara North location and conservation setting (read 19 October 2026); Elewana: June 2026 opening confirmation and images (read 19 October 2026).
Why Sail Safaris DMC Loves It
Our planning emphasis is the small number of suites and time in Mara North. Choose Little Elephant Pepper for the camp itself as well as the drives, allowing afternoons to use the veranda and pool. For a specific river-crossing objective, we would check the distance and permissions for the intended viewing area before recommending the route.
The 2027 tariff offers Game Package rates only. Drives are scheduled and shared unless an exclusive vehicle is separately agreed. Conservancy and other applicable fees remain additional. The minimum stay is two nights in High and Mid seasons, and one night in Green season; availability and final arrangements are confirmed at booking.
This profile reflects Sail Safaris DMC's approved accommodation portfolio and route-planning perspective. Current operations and property details are reconfirmed before proposal.
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There are three Safari Suites and one two-bedroom Family Suite. Each has its own veranda and plunge pool. The furnishings combine timber, brass accents and campaign-style pieces. Rates distinguish a sharing place in a Safari Suite from single and triple occupancy, while the Family Suite is priced as a whole unit for up to four guests. Choose the room layout before comparing the total.
A natural mineral lick gives the camp a focus beyond the vehicle: the stream and changing animal movements can hold attention from a veranda or the dining area. The guest lounge and shaded outdoor spaces keep the scale intimate. This is a separate camp from the original Elephant Pepper Camp, with its own accommodation and character.
The Game Package includes scheduled shared game drives twice daily, a two-hour guided walk and night drives subject to the stated group limits. Longer walks and balloon outings are separate arrangements. Mara North is part of the wider Mara ecosystem; reserve visits and a river-crossing objective need their own route and fee discussion. Wildlife movement cannot be promised for particular dates.
Meals are served around a shared dining area, with bush breakfasts or lunches and sundowners included in the Game Package subject to the stated minimum numbers. A dedicated treatment tent provides a place for spa appointments, which should be confirmed and quoted separately. Private plunge pools offer time to pause between activities.
The two-bedroom Family Suite is the clearest starting point for a family, with its published unit rate covering up to four guests. Children are welcome, but share their ages when planning room arrangements and activities. Elewana restricts guided walking participation to older teenagers at the guide's discretion. A camp buyout is available on request for a larger family gathering.
Use Mara North airstrip for the transfer included in the Game Package. Confirm the flight schedule and onward routing before fixing the number of nights. Sail Safaris DMC can consider this as the Mara chapter of a Kenya journey with Laikipia; any visit to the national reserve should be planned separately from the conservancy stay.
Photographs from the property
Photographs from Elewana Collection / Samy Ghannam, reproduced with credit to present the property. Read further on the property's own website when you want the current room descriptions and gallery.
How Sail Safaris DMC reads the stay
Before recommending this address, we test it against the geography, guest brief and complete East Africa route.
Gate, airstrip, activity area and transfer time are considered together so the best hours are protected.
Room category, privacy, family configuration, mobility and the desired level of service are matched to the travellers.
Guiding style, available activities and time at the property must strengthen the journey rather than crowd it.
Supplier accommodation rates
Public non-resident rack rates in USD for the dates shown, including VAT, service charge and Tourism Development Levy. Each row states whether the nightly price is per person, per room or for the whole unit. Select the room, occupancy and board basis for your stay.
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Game Package
| Occupancy and price basis | High | Mid | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Person Sharingper person per night, sharing | USD 1,750 | USD 1,310 | USD 850 |
| Single Roomtotal per single room per night | USD 2,625 | USD 1,965 | USD 1,275 |
| Triple Room (up to 3 guests)total per triple room per night | USD 3,938 | USD 2,948 | USD 1,913 |
Game Package
| Occupancy and price basis | High | Mid | Green |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unit Rate (up to 4 guests)total per unit per night | USD 7,000 | USD 5,240 | USD 3,400 |
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The Maasai Mara is not one uniform safari. The national reserve, the Mara Triangle and adjoining private conservancies each create a different rhythm. Sail Safaris DMC matches the camp and guiding plan to river crossings, resident wildlife, privacy and the amount of time you want beyond the vehicle.
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