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About this property

Mara River Camp is located on the North West boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve overlooking the Mara River. It features a swimming pool and garden. Each tent features a patio with a view of the Mara River. It comes with a seating area and the private bathroom includes a shower. Mara’s in-house restaurant offers buffet meals. Bush breakfast, lunch and dinner is also served. Coffee, tea and snacks are provided at the camp before morning game drives, and guests can enjoy beverages on the evening game drives. The property offers daily activities at the camp for ground package rates. Free WiFi is available in public areas. The nearest airstrip for transfers to the camp is Kichwa Tembo.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

    • Perfect for a 3-night stay!

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

    • Options with:

    • Terrace

    • Garden view

    • River view

    • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Simba's Den without Game Drives
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Bedroom 1: 1 full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 full bed
£4,016 for 3 nights
  • You won’t be charged in the next step

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  • 1 full bed

This tent features a patio with a view of the Mara River. It comes with a seating area and the private bathroom includes a shower.

1 room
287 feet²
River view
Patio
Private bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Linens
  • Desk
  • Sitting area
  • Private entrance
  • Electric kettle
  • Wake-up service
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
  • Detached
  • Toilet paper
Max. people: 2
£460 per night
Price £1,492
Included: 7 % Service charge
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
£345 per night
Price £1,119
Included: 7 % Service charge
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
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  • 1 king bed

This tent features a patio with a view of the Mara River. It comes equipped with tea-and-coffee-making facilities and the private bathroom includes a shower.

1 room
504 feet²
Garden view
Patio
Private bathroom
Max. people: 2
£531 per night
Price £1,721
Included: 7 % Service charge
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
Max. people: 1
Only for 1 guest
£478 per night
Price £1,549
Included: 7 % Service charge
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • discount may be available
  • Bedroom 1: 1 full bed
  • Bedroom 2: 1 full bed

This bungalow is a log cabin, which features a patio with a view of the Mara River. It comes with a fully equipped kitchenette and barbecue facilities.

Entire chalet
1615 feet²
Private kitchen
Private bathroom
Garden view
River view
Patio
Terrace
Max. people: 4
£1,238 per night
Price £4,016
Included: 7 % Service charge
Excluded: 16 % VAT, 2 % City tax
  • Breakfast, lunch & dinner included
  • Non-refundable
  • Pay online
  • We have 1 left
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  • Becky
    United States United States
    I have stayed at Mara River Camp before and I will continue to stay there every time I come to the Mara. The location is fabulous, so many animals right in the camp, and right on the River Mara. The food is amazing and the staff is amazing. ...
  • Naveed
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    The staff at the camp are great and very responsive to any need of your including food drinks and medication when we needed it! The Manager Eziekel, Aliche at the head office were outstanding in helping us make multiple changes to our Itinerary!...
  • Bradford
    United States United States
    The staff was incredibly attentive and friendly. Our accommodations were very clean and comfortable. The food was delicious and the portions were very generous. The property is beautiful and the views of the hippos and giraffes were amazing!
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location on the river was idyllic. Saw Hippo, crocs, Zebra, Giraffe, Mongoose, Gennet, Waterbuck and bushbabys either in the grounds itself or from the restaurant across the river! The staff were lovely and so attentive. The food was...
  • Eva-maria
    Germany Germany
    We had a great time at Mara River Camp and I can wholeheartedly recommend staying here. The camp has luxurious tents right on the Mara River - hippos, crocodiles and giraffes - to name just a few - can be observed right from your own terrace. But...
  • Catarina
    Portugal Portugal
    Tudo. Localização para quem quer visitar o parque de masai Mara, a comida, a atenção do staff, o quarto incrível. Definitivamente um sítio a voltar!
  • Spadilha
    Brazil Brazil
    Localização excelente, agradável e muito próximo ao Parque. Atendimento excepcional. As tendas são muito confortáveis. Serviço de Safári muito bom. Piscina uma delícia. Comida excelente Lareira muito agradável. Animais próximos
  • Herbert
    Germany Germany
    Die Lodge liegt direkt am Fluß, an einer Stelle, an der sich viele Hippos befinden. Eine einmalige Gelegenheit, diese Tiere über längere Zeit zu beobachten.
  • Juan
    Spain Spain
    Me he sentido mejor que en casa, muy buena relación calidad/precio. Staff excelente.
  • Anonymous
    France France
    Le personnel et le directeur de l’hôtel étaient très accueillants. La nourriture était très bonne . Le lieu était exceptionnel.

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Mara River Camp takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 1:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 13 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 5 years
Extra bed upon request
$190 per child, per night

Prices for extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no cribs available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Park fees : Kindly note that gate park fees are only payable via CASH by guests at the gate on the days they go for game drives. Non Residents charges are USD 80 per adult per day and Residents charges are Kshs 1,200 per adult per day. Park fees is Valid for 24 HRS from the point of first entry.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in.

Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mara River Camp in advance of your expected arrival time.

You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mara River Camp of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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