# Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

> An exceptional 1920s-style luxury tented camp situated directly inside the southern Maasai Mara reserve, standing right on the banks of the Sand River along the direct pathway of the Great Migration.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/elewana-sand-river-masai-mara
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Luxury Camp
- **Star Rating:** 5
- **Location:** Masai mara National Reserve
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Amenities:** Free WiFi, Swimming Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Laundry, Solar Powered, Gift Shop

## Details

## Why Stay at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara?

Sand River Masai Mara recreates the golden age of 1920s safari travel, with rich leathers, copper fixtures and polished hardwood decks set under canvas on a shaded bank of the Sand River. The five-star camp is split into two adjoining mini-camps, each with its own dining room, bar and lounge, preserving a boutique atmosphere rare at this level of comfort.

## Where Is Sand River & What Wildlife Can You See?

The camp lies inside the southern Masai Mara National Reserve near the Tanzania border, about 15 km from Keekorok airstrip; the scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson takes around 45 minutes, followed by a 45-minute game-drive transfer. This corner of the reserve sits directly on a principal Great Migration pathway, with dramatic herd movements from July to October, while resident lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants provide outstanding viewing year-round away from the busier central Mara.

## Rooms & Style

Sixteen luxury tents, arranged as camps of ten and six and including family options, carry the vintage campaign styling through to modern en-suite comforts, supported by a pool with savanna views and solar power. Dining runs from bush breakfasts to sundowners on the riverbank.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Migration-season travellers wanting a camp on the herds' route
- Romantics drawn to authentic vintage safari atmosphere
- Small groups taking over one of the two private mini-camps
- Photographers seeking quieter southern-Mara sightings

## Pairs Well With

Set the scene with our [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve) guide, or travel wider on the [8-day Kenya safari](/safaris/8-day-kenya-safari-from-nairobi) taking in Amboseli and the Rift Valley lakes.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the style and atmosphere of Elewana Sand River Masai Mara?
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara recreates the golden age of 1920s safari travel, with rich leathers, copper fixtures and polished hardwood decks set under canvas on a shaded bank of the Sand River. The five-star camp is split into two adjoining mini-camps of ten and six tents, each with its own dining room, bar and lounge — preserving a boutique atmosphere rare at this level of comfort.

### Is Elewana Sand River well placed for the Great Migration?
Yes. The camp sits inside the southern Masai Mara National Reserve near the Tanzania border, directly on a principal Great Migration pathway, with dramatic herd movements from July to October and famous river crossings peaking in August and September. Away from the busier central Mara, resident lions, leopards, cheetahs and elephants provide outstanding viewing year-round.

### How do you reach Elewana Sand River Masai Mara?
The scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Keekorok Airstrip takes around 45 minutes, followed by a scenic 45-minute game-drive transfer — the camp is about 15 km from the airstrip. Selected flight connections also operate from Samburu, Lewa, Nanyuki, Mombasa and Diani. By road, the drive from Nairobi via Narok takes approximately 5 to 6 hours, with a 4x4 recommended in the rainy season.

### How many tents does Elewana Sand River have?
Elewana Sand River Masai Mara has sixteen luxury tents arranged as two mini-camps of ten and six, including family tent options. The vintage campaign styling carries through to modern en-suite comforts, supported by a swimming pool with savanna views, solar power, free WiFi and a gift shop. Small groups can even take over one of the two private mini-camps for an exclusive-use experience.

### What dining and activities does Elewana Sand River offer?
Dining at Sand River runs on all-inclusive and full-board bases, with bush breakfasts, bush dinners, picnic lunches and sundowner cocktails on the riverbank as signatures. Activities include game drives, bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, cultural visits, sundowners and photography tours — the camp's quieter southern-Mara location particularly suits photographers seeking sightings away from the crowds.

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