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Experience world-class service at Mara River Camp

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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

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

    • Free private parking available on-site


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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 extra-large double bed
Bedroom 1
1 double bed
Bedroom 2
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Ihsan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The all staff are so friendly, welcoming and helpful.
  • 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...
  • Dushyant
    India India
    Nicely appointed boutique camp. It's not inside Mara Conservancy, but not that far too. Location on the river is great
  • 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...
  • Adam
    Kenya Kenya
    Great staff, really friendly and helpful. The camp is well situated and lots of wildlife around.
  • Stephanie
    Germany Germany
    Die Lage ist einmalig, sehr schön eingerichtet, sehr freundliches Personal, wir blieben leider nur eine Nacht und hatten Regen, daher konnten wir den Pool nicht nutzen. Wir würden aber auf jeden Fall wiederkommen
  • 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!
  • 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!

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      Local • International
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      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
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 01:30 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

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

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

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

Need-to-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 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.

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