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. Eat whenever and wherever suits you, selecting from vegetarian, vegan and local cuisine menus, or options reflecting any special dietary needs.
To taste our haute cuisine for yourself, book a visit!
Fine Dining
Haute cuisine in the Bush
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, whether inside or overlooking a procession of salt lick wildlife from our deck. With a magical atmosphere day and night, dining at Mara Bushtops is an integral part of an unforgettable experience.
Overlooking our salt lick
Every Safari camp dreams of having its own water hole, but few include a salt lick. The restaurant and camp fire at Mara Bushtops overlook this natural gathering point for herbivores (and their predators). As a result, our guests enjoy one of Africa’s most enchanting locations for eating, drinking and gazing – open mouthed and wide eyed – at an almost constant parade of wildlife.
Fine Wines
Our hidden cellar
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.
Local produce from our garden
Although almost 2kms above sea level, Mara Bushtops is blessed with fertile soils. This helps us grow parsley, basil, chillies, coriander, lettuce, spinach, runner beans, tomatoes, carrots and traditional Kenyan vegetables. As a result, our guests and staff enjoy fine fresh food; we reduce air & road miles; and our head chef maintains both high standards and a wide smile!
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