Can you see hippos from your tent at Mara River Camp?

Yes. Mara River Camp's tents stand on raised timber platforms lining the Mara River, with resident hippo pods and crocodiles in constant view from the private verandas. The camp sits at the foot of the Oloololo escarpment near the reserve's northwestern boundary, so the wildlife soundtrack genuinely never stops — and big-cat country begins minutes away by game drive.

Is Mara River Camp well placed for the Great Migration river crossings?

Yes. The camp is well placed for tracking migration river crossings between July and October, acting as a prime staging ground to head out early along the Mara River loops. Outside peak season, from November to June, rates drop significantly while the landscape turns lush, offering pristine birdwatching — over 450 regional species — and quiet, uncrowded river loops for resident big cat tracking.

What tent categories does Mara River Camp offer?

Mara River Camp has 23 under-canvas tents: Superior Double Tents for couples or solo travellers, Superior Twin Tents for friends or family travelling together, and larger Deluxe Tents with queen-size bed options and more generous interiors. Every tent has an en-suite bathroom and a private veranda facing the Mara River, and all are raised safely on timber platforms.

How do you get to Mara River Camp?

By road, Mara River Camp is roughly 270 km from Nairobi — a 5.5 to 6-hour drive via Narok, with the final approach on unpaved tracks near Oloololo Gate. By air, flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport take roughly 45 to 60 minutes to the nearby Kichwa Tembo or Musiara airstrips, followed by a short 4x4 transfer through the gate to the camp.

What activities does Mara River Camp offer besides game drives?

Alongside 4x4 game drives into the Masai Mara, the camp offers on-site archery sessions, traditional Maasai village boma visits and hot air balloon safari bookings, with spa treatments for recovery after long days on the tracks. A garden swimming pool, firepit evenings, bush breakfasts and packed picnic lunches for full-day drives keep the safari rhythm simple and genuine.

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Ein klassisches Safari-Camp am Flussufer am Fuße des Oloololo-Steilhangs

Das Mara River Camp bietet luxuriöse Zelte mit Flussblick am Ufer des Mara-Flusses in der Masai Mara. Genießen Sie private Veranden, Gourmet-Mahlzeiten, einen Pool und authentische Safari-Erlebnisse.

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Das Mara River Camp ist ein luxuriöses Zeltcamp in traumhafter Lage am Ufer des Mara-Flusses. Hier erleben Gäste die unberührte Wildnis hautnah und können Flusspferde, Krokodile und andere Wildtiere beim Trinken am Fluss beobachten. Das Camp fügt sich harmonisch in die natürliche Umgebung ein und bietet geräumige, komfortable Zelte auf Holzplattformen mit jeweils eigener Veranda und Flussblick – ideal zum Entspannen bei Sonnenaufgang oder Sonnenuntergang. Gäste genießen erstklassigen Service, köstliche Mahlzeiten (darunter Buschfrühstücke und Gourmet-Dinner) und haben direkten Zugang zu erstklassigen Pirschfahrten in die Masai Mara. Mit seiner ruhigen Lage am Flussufer und der aufmerksamen Gastfreundschaft bietet das Mara River Camp ein unvergessliches Safari-Erlebnis, bei dem die Natur zum Greifen nah ist.

Amenities & Facilities

13 included

Bar / Lounge

Swimming Pool

Restaurant & Dining Options

Wi‑Fi

En‑Suite Bathroom

Room Service

Laundry

Game Drives

Firepit / Boma

Bar

Spa

Restaurant

Parking

Room Types

Superior Double Tent

Spacious safari tent with a comfortable double bed, en‑suite bathroom, and private veranda overlooking the Mara River, ideal for couples or solo travellers.

Superior Twin Tent

Similar to the double but with twin beds, these tents are perfect for friends or family members travelling together and include the same comforts and river views.

Deluxe Tent

Larger tents with queen‑size bed options and more generous interior space; each comes with a private bathroom and veranda overlooking the Mara River for an elevated safari experience.

Highlights

Prime riverfront placement with direct views of resident hippo and crocodile pods
Spacious outdoor swimming pool positioned directly within the central garden lawns
Traditional under-canvas safari tents elevated safely on timber platforms
Strategic northwest border location providing immediate entry for game drives

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Contact & Check-in

Phone

+254 732 663 044

info@mararivercamp.co.ke

Website

www.mararivercamp.co.ke

Policies

Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 7 days before check-in

Children: Children of all ages are welcome

Check-in: Check-in from 2:00 PM, check-out by 10:00 AM

Activities

4 available

4x4 National Reserve Game Drives

On-Site Archery Experiences

Traditional Maasai Village Boma Visits

Hot Air Balloon Safaris

Dining & Meals

Full BoardPre-Drive CoffeeTea & Morning SnacksBush Breakfasts & DinnersPacked Picnic Lunches for Full-Day Drives

Location & Getting There

Mara River Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya

Getting There

Mit dem Auto:Etwa 270 km von Nairobi entfernt. Die Fahrt über Land dauert ca. 5,5 bis 6 Stunden über Narok. Die letzte Etappe führt über unbefestigte Feldwege parallel zum Steilhang in der Nähe des Oloololo-Tors.
Mit dem Flugzeug: Flüge starten vom Flughafen Nairobi Wilson (WIL) und dauern ca. 45 bis 60 Minuten. Gäste landen auf dem nahegelegenen Kichwa Tembo Flugplatz oder Musiara Flugplatz. Von dort geht es mit einem Geländewagen durch das Tor direkt zum Camp.

Best Time to Visit

Hauptsaison (Juli bis Oktober): Hervorragende Lage für die Große Migration. Dank seiner Lage ist das Camp ein idealer Ausgangspunkt, um früh aufzubrechen und die Flussüberquerungen entlang der Mara-Flussschleifen zu verfolgen.
Nebensaison (November bis Juni): Die Preise sinken deutlich und bieten ein hervorragendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis. Die Landschaft erstrahlt in sattem Grün und bietet unberührte Vogelbeobachtungsmöglichkeiten (über 450 regionale Arten) sowie ruhige, nicht überlaufene Flussschleifen zur Beobachtung der dort ansässigen Großkatzen.

Official Website

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Property Details

Property Type: Camp
Star Rating: 3-Star
Total Rooms: 23 rooms
Location: Masai Mara, Kenya
Price Range: $$
Destination: Masai Mara National Reserve
Amenities: 13 facilities
Activities: 4 available
Languages: English, Swahili

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Property details reviewed by Imara Africa Safaris’ Nairobi-based safari specialists, who inspect and book Mara River Camp for guests throughout the year. Rates, room configurations and seasonal access are confirmed with the property before travel. Last updated July 2026.

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