# Ashnil Mara Camp

> Ashnil Mara Camp offers luxury tented accommodation overlooking the Mara River in the Masai Mara, with private decks, excellent dining, pool, and easy access to game drives and wildlife viewing.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/ashnil-mara-camp
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Camp
- **Star Rating:** 5
- **Location:** Masai Mara, Kenya
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Price Range:** $$
- **Amenities:** Wi‑Fi, Open‑air Bar & Lounge, Spa & Massage Services, Playground & Children’s Pool, Outdoor Swimming Pool

## Details

## Why Stay at Ashnil Mara Camp?

Ashnil Mara Camp is a substantial luxury tented camp on the banks of the Mara River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the crossing points that define migration season. It combines classic canvas-and-deck safari ambience with full-lodge facilities — pool, spa services and an open-air bar — at accessible mid-range rates.

## Where Is Ashnil Mara Camp & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp overlooks the Mara River within the reserve, reached by a 45 to 60-minute scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport to a nearby Mara airstrip, or a 5 to 6-hour road journey via Narok. From July to October wildebeest and zebra herds funnel towards the river, with crocodiles waiting at the crossings; year-round residents include lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and giraffe, and hippos grunt in the river below the tents.

## Rooms & Style

The 56 tents sit on raised platforms with spacious interiors and private wooden decks facing the bush; Deluxe Triple and Family Tents accommodate larger parties. Dining spans full board with bush breakfasts and dinners, and the children's pool and playground make the camp genuinely family-workable. Wi-Fi, spa and massage services and an open-air bar and lounge complete a generous facility list for a tented property.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Migration-season travellers wanting riverside positioning without top-tier pricing
- Families needing triple and family tents plus a children's pool
- First-time safari-goers seeking tented atmosphere with solid amenities
- Groups on scheduled circuits requiring reliable capacity

## Pairs Well With

Ashnil anchors time in the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve) and features naturally on road circuits such as the [5-day midrange Kenya safari](/safaris/5-day-midrange-kenya-safari).

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Ashnil Mara Camp and what makes its location special?
Ashnil Mara Camp is a luxury tented camp on the banks of the Mara River inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, close to the major crossing points that define migration season. From July to October, wildebeest and zebra herds funnel towards the river with crocodiles waiting at the crossings, while hippos grunt in the river below the tents and lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and giraffe are resident year-round.

### Is Ashnil Mara Camp suitable for families with children?
Yes. Ashnil Mara Camp is genuinely family-workable for a tented property, with a children's pool and playground, plus Deluxe Triple and Family Tents that accommodate larger parties — the Family Tents offer interconnecting or larger setups with multiple beds, en-suite facilities and a spacious deck. Children of all ages are welcome, and dining includes vegetarian and vegan options on a full-board basis.

### How many tents does Ashnil Mara Camp have and what are they like?
Ashnil Mara Camp has 56 tents set on raised platforms with spacious interiors and private wooden decks facing the bush. Room types include Deluxe Triple Tents with three single beds for small groups, and Family Tents with multiple beds and en-suite facilities. Despite the canvas setting, the camp offers full-lodge facilities including a swimming pool, spa and massage services, WiFi and an open-air bar and lounge.

### When is the best time to stay at Ashnil Mara Camp?
July to October is the peak season at Ashnil Mara Camp, when the Great Migration passes through the Masai Mara and the camp's riverside position puts guests close to dramatic wildebeest crossings. January to February offers outstanding game viewing with fewer visitors, November to December brings lush green-season landscapes and excellent birding, and March to May delivers lower rates and a quieter safari experience.

### What dining experiences does Ashnil Mara Camp offer?
Ashnil Mara Camp operates on a full-board basis with signature bush breakfasts and bush dinners out in the reserve, plus private dining options. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available. The camp also features an open-air bar and lounge for evening drinks, and activities such as game drives, cultural visits, bush walks and star gazing can be woven around meal times.

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