River Camp Mara in Maasai Mara, Kenya

Maasai Mara

River Camp Mara

Explore Maasai Mara
LocationMaasai Mara, Kenya
Accommodation6 luxury tents, 1 Family Suite and 1 Private Suite

Our take

About River Camp Mara

River Camp Mara is an eight-unit tented camp beside the Njageteck River in Mara North Conservancy. Six luxury tents and two larger two-bedroom arrangements combine a private-feeling riverside setting with guiding, flexible meals and access to the wider Mara ecosystem.

Previously known as Richard’s River Camp, the property is now part of the Hemingways Collection. Its setting is beside the Njageteck River in Mara North Conservancy, rather than on the main Mara River. Canvas accommodation and open guest areas keep the atmosphere informal, with meals and fireside drinks forming the centre of camp life. The conservancy provides a quieter base for wildlife watching, while visits to neighbouring areas can broaden the safari programme.

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Accommodation

Rooms

There are eight accommodation units: six luxury tents, one Family Suite and one Private Suite. The two larger arrangements provide two bedrooms and shared living space, giving families or friends an alternative to separate standard tents. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms and verandas facing the surrounding bush and river setting. The Family Suite has a central lounge between two en-suite bedrooms. A two-bedroom suite counts as one accommodation unit, not one bedroom.

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Food & drink

Dining

Bush breakfasts can follow the morning drive, while lunches are served with views of the Njageteck River. Evening meals may be a three-course dinner beside the fire or outdoors when weather allows. Private dining under canvas or on a veranda offers a quieter option, with menus adjusted around preferences and dietary requirements.

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What to do

Activities

Game drives explore Mara North Conservancy, with further access arrangements available for Lemek, Ol Choro and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Guided walks and permitted night drives take advantage of the conservancy setting. Bush meals and sundowners add time outdoors beyond wildlife drives, and balloon flights can be arranged separately. Resident wildlife provides interest throughout the year; migration positions and river crossings in the wider ecosystem depend on conditions.

Planning your stay

The details that make a difference.

Travelling together

The Family and Private Suites provide two-bedroom arrangements with shared living areas, allowing a family or small group to remain together. Discuss occupancy and vehicle allocation for the particular party. Walking activities and longer reserve excursions need to reflect the children’s ages and stamina.

What sets it apart

The camp’s small scale, two larger suite arrangements and Njageteck riverside setting are its strongest distinctions. It offers a tented Mara North stay with a personal dining rhythm rather than the atmosphere of a large lodge.

Before you book

Mara North airstrip is the usual scheduled-flight arrival point, followed by a camp transfer. Access to other conservancies and the national reserve should be specified in the itinerary rather than assumed to be included in every drive. The camp is on the Njageteck, not the Mara River.

Make it part of a journey

A stay shaped around you.

Allow several nights for both conservancy drives and any longer reserve excursion, without using every day for a long transfer. River Camp can pair with Laikipia for a contrasting safari setting, then continue to Lamu or another coastal stay for a slower finish.

These journeys are starting points. We adapt the route, accommodation and length of stay around your plans.

Your questions

Planning a stay at River Camp Mara.

What accommodation does River Camp Mara offer?

There are eight accommodation units: six luxury tents, one Family Suite and one Private Suite. The two larger arrangements provide two bedrooms and shared living space, giving families or friends an alternative to separate standard tents. Rooms have en-suite bathrooms and verandas facing the surrounding bush and river setting. The Family Suite has a central lounge between two en-suite bedrooms. A two-bedroom suite counts as one accommodation unit, not one bedroom.

What can you do at River Camp Mara?

Game drives explore Mara North Conservancy, with further access arrangements available for Lemek, Ol Choro and the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Guided walks and permitted night drives take advantage of the conservancy setting. Bush meals and sundowners add time outdoors beyond wildlife drives, and balloon flights can be arranged separately. Resident wildlife provides interest throughout the year; migration positions and river crossings in the wider ecosystem depend on conditions.

What should families know before booking River Camp Mara?

The Family and Private Suites provide two-bedroom arrangements with shared living areas, allowing a family or small group to remain together. Discuss occupancy and vehicle allocation for the particular party. Walking activities and longer reserve excursions need to reflect the children’s ages and stamina.

How can we include River Camp Mara in a Kenya itinerary?

Allow several nights for both conservancy drives and any longer reserve excursion, without using every day for a long transfer. River Camp can pair with Laikipia for a contrasting safari setting, then continue to Lamu or another coastal stay for a slower finish.

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your journey?

We will explain how it compares with the alternatives and whether it fits your preferred dates, route and pace.

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