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Sand River Masai Mara is a classic luxury tented safari camp located within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Set along the banks of the picturesque Sand River, the camp offers authentic colonial-era charm with modern comfort and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Sand River exudes a timeless elegance, reminiscent of the classic safari camps from the 1920s. The camp’s design incorporates vintage-inspired decor, including leather furniture, oriental rugs, and campaign-style furnishings, offering a nostalgic nod to the golden age of exploration. Located along the Sand River, the camp provides a front-row seat to the dramatic wildlife spectacles of the Masai Mara, from herds of wildebeest crossing the river during the migration season to the predators that follow them. The camp’s all-inclusive offering ensures that guests enjoy gourmet dining, expertly guided game drives, and personalised service throughout their stay.
We recommend Sand River selectively according to season, routing, room availability and the experience offered by the other stops in your itinerary.
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Accommodation
Sand River has 16 elegant tented rooms, including family accommodation, divided between two separate camp areas. The design recalls the 1920s safari era, with furnished verandas, en-suite bathrooms and views over the Sand River and surrounding plains.
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Food & drink
Meals are an important part of the stay and are served in a mixture of communal and private settings, from the main dining area to bush breakfasts, picnics and dinners beneath the stars. Menus use fresh produce and can be adapted for dietary requirements when advised in advance.
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What to do
Game drives explore the Maasai Mara National Reserve from a position close to the Tanzanian border. Bush meals, sundowners and optional balloon safaris are available; the camp is especially appealing to photographers and travellers drawn to open plains.
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Sand River has 16 elegant tented rooms, including family accommodation, divided between two separate camp areas.
Sand River Masai Mara is a classic luxury tented safari camp located within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Set along the banks of the picturesque Sand River, the camp offers authentic colonial-era charm with modern comfort and exceptional wildlife encounters.
Room layouts, activity schedules and facilities can change. We reconfirm the relevant details for your dates before booking.
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