On a hillside among granite rocks contorted into fantastical shapes, Maji Moto is around 60km north of the reserve proper. The camp is fairly simple but beautifully conceived, where guests sleep in large dome tents with mattresses on the floor. The highlight here is more cultural than wildlife – there are animals on the nearby plains but predators are rarely sighted.
It's a brilliant camp for families, with warrior training, dances, village visits, bush walks, full-day safaris to the Mara and soaks in the hot springs all on offer. Multiday walking safaris to the Masai Mara can be organised and your stay genuinely helps the locals.