Elewana Elephant Pepper Camp

I really enjoyed my time - and saw so much. I literally saw a giraffe on the porch of the tent and a hyena right next it on our way to dinner. The food was amazing, the staff was great. We were embedded in the ecosystem and safe at the same time. The experience was amazing.

Amazing experience at Elephant Pepper Camp from start to finish. The staff could not be better. The camp is very nice with great views all around. Special thanks to the manager Moses, assistant manager Zed, our waiter Robert (who was amazing) and the chef John Mark. The food was excellent and varied. Our guide, Leperes was amazing and did a fantastic job! Overall great camp and great experience- zero complaints.

situated at Mara north, this camp is an absolute gem. Mara north itself is a fabulous place to be at and Elewana elephant pepper is the perfect place to stay at. Moses the manager actually made us feel at home. Zed the co manager was so so helpful during an unexpected thunderstorm that we came across one evening. John the chef can easily be labelled as a Michelin star chef of wilderness camps. The food was delectable (I’m an egg eating vegetarian) and very very well presented. James our guide gave us unforgettable experiences ; what with watching lions fighting over a giraffe carcass 6 feet from our vehicle and a lioness climbing a tree! The wildlife sighting was by far the best out of the 9 African safaris that I have done so far. Thank you James. And it was Simon our butler ,who was like a gentle soul caring for us all throughout our stay, who stole our hearts. I have never seen such a kind face in my life. Thank you Moses for assigning Simon to us. This camp actually felt like a home away from home and I am already planning to return there soon. Maybe on a solo trip. Amazing tents with a fantastic view (tent number 10) . It was a short walk from the dining area and was a good little trek to paradise. I strongly recommend this beautiful beautiful camp. 7 stars 🌟

Our stay at Elephant Pepper Camp was remarkable! The tents are very spacious and luxurious. We loved seeing the wildlife from right outside our tents. The food, especially lunches and bush breakfasts were spectacular. John Mark does an excellent job cooking various meals, and our waitstaff Joshua was extremely kind and attentive. Our guide, Francis is an extremely skillful and experienced driver and also had great knowledge about the animals and surroundings. Moses and Zed do a great job managing the camp and ensuring that our stay was comfortable and smooth.

Our experience at Elephant Pepper Camp was outstanding. The staff was professional but also warm and welcoming. None of our questions went unanswered, they even anticipated our needs before we asked. The tents setup was as comfortable as any hotel room I have stayed at but had the added experience of being surrounded by fresh air, wildlife, visible stars at night and a constant soothing breeze. The shower was always hot enough, two separate sinks, plenty of towels and good lighting. The bed and pillows were VERY comfortable and a place to sit outside and admire the incredible landscape with added bonus of a hammock. The food was better than many restaurants in big cities. There was always a vegetarian option which was also delicious, kudos to Jean Marc the chef. Our meal server Joshua was wonderful. Our guide Francis was extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and had a sixth sense as to where to go to see the animals, including spotting a cheetah sprinting across the savannah and catching a gazelle. He was a safe driver and he also intuitively knew where to park the car so we could get great photos. He went above and beyond to make sure we were safe and well take care of. He constantly noticed when we left things behind including an expensive pair of binoculars just before we took off in a plane from Masai Mara. I was so impressed with how well the staff took care of us and never seemed put out by any requests. I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Nairobi 1977-79 and visited lots of game parks. I never had as wonderful of an experience as I did at Elephant Pepper Camp.Since it is a conservancy, they are working with the locals cooperatively and built the camp to be very eco-sustainable. Having served int the Peace Corps for 2 years in Nairobi, and traveled to many different game parks, Elephant Pepper Camp is a standout in every way.

We've never had a better vacation. Elephant Pepper met our every need and we were able to see all kinds of animals close up including elephants, giraffes, zebras, even lions. The tents are exactly as pictured and allowed for complete relaxation between our treks onto the savannah -- perfect temperature, soft breezes. The food was amazing and the all-Masai staff members were just incredible. We highly recommend.

Everything about elephant pepper was spectacular. I loved the tents and the space between the tents made it private. We were in tent 9. The hammocks were a nice addition and the beds super comfortable. . Also the open field in front of the tents where we could see the animals was great. Morning bonfire was perfect before setting off on safari. The bush breakfasts were so delicious and the sundowners were perfectly set and wonderful. Lunch and dinner back at the camp were on par with a Michelin rated restaurant. We had the best staff, Simon was amazing and Peter the chef was excellent. Simon was truly kind and wanted our stay to be the best. He definitely went out of his way to make our stay even more special. The manager Moses was also super friendly and accommodating. He always had the best smile and greeting and positive attitude. Everyone was great and made our stay just spectacular. Also loved the fact that the camp was right in the park and we didn’t have far to go to see the animals. Then there was the guides, Sammy and Charles. I couldn’t believe how immaculate they kept the vehicles especially since it was muddy! Their driving skills were outstanding. Their tracking skills were 2nd to none! We saw so much!! Couldn’t believe how many different things we saw and experienced. They both deserve to be gold rated guides. They were so knowledgeable and always had our safety first and made sure we had the best time. We learned so much about Kenya its people and animals. I would highly recommend staying there you won’t regret it. and if you do ask for Simon, Sammy and Charles. We stayed at 3 Elewana camps and this is the only one where the entire staff came out to tell us goodbye.

We have just left Elephent Pepper Camp after the most amazing 4 nights ever. Everything about this trip was magical and that's all thanks to the camp. Guide - We had James as our guide for our stay and he was brilliant. He has been a guide at elephant pepper camp for 17 years! So he basically knows the mara like the back of his hand. If you wanted to see something he found it, if you wanted to get somewhere he got you there. He was so friendly, knowledgeable and funny and took such good care of us. 11/10. Camp Staff - The team in the camp were incredible. Moses the manager checked in with us regularly around meal times and always was so warm and interesting. He would take care of everything for you before you even asked or knew you needed it. We had Simon serving us our food and drinks every day and he couldn't be more polite and attentive and always seemed so happy to be there! Everyone else around the camp were just great the whole time. 11/10. Food - The meals prepared by John-Marc were amazing every single time. It truly felt like michelin star food and service. The chef would come through to speak to us each time to ask how the meals were going. It really amazed us how the quality could be so high in such a remote location. 11/10. Camp - The camp itself was beautifully laid out with great views or the surrounding area. Well sheltered amongst the elephant pepper trees. The furniture in the common area and bar were always spotless and clean. Very stylish with everything you might need nearby. The "tent" we stayed in was mind blowing. I say tent like that as I'd never expected to stay in a tent that had a lovely big double bed, reliable hot showers with good pressure, two separate sinks with running water and WIFI! Everything was great. 11/10. I've only commented on the basic things here but what really made Elephant Pepper Camp special was all the small things that were done so well. I can't begin to write about them all but I wouldn't want to ruin the magic too much either of getting to live it yourself either. The place was a dream come true.