Hemingways River Camp Mara
Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
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Overview
Designed with a light footprint and surrounded by natural beauty, the camp blends effortlessly into its wild surroundings. Each tented suite is positioned for privacy and panoramic views, while the central mess tent and bar provide relaxed, welcoming spaces to gather, dine, and share stories by the fire. Days are shaped by flexible game drives led by exceptional guides, and evenings unfold to the sound of the Maasai Mara, with elephants and hippos often wandering past camp and the river flowing gently nearby.
Rooms & Availability
Gallery for: Classic Safari Tent
USD 840 web rate (per night)
Gallery for: Family Safari Suite
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Gallery for: Private Safari Suite
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Guide Tent
There are two guide tents at River Camp. Each has 2 twin beds, flush toilets, hot showers (bucket showers) and 24 hour solar power.
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Luxury Tent
The luxury tents are spacious and beautifully furnished in comfortable safari style. All tents have 24 hour solar lighting.
Each canvas tent is a customized design which allows for significant size, air flow and light. Raised on concrete platforms with low wooden steps, the tent walls are high with netted windows and a lowroof pitch, therefore creating a fantastic airflow and good ventilation throughout. The tents are beige in colour and the ceilings have been covered with hand printed fabric which makes the tent interior brighter compared to the standard dark green canvas in other properties.
The rooms consist of a large bedroom area, behind which there is a dressing room followed by the bathroom. The dressing rooms can accommodate up to two extra beds each should it be required - therefore each standard tent can sleep up to four people.
Bathroom details: each tent is en-suite with a flush loo and shower area.
- Hot and cold running water.
- Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion provided.
- Power system does not support hairdryers, shavers or any other high wattage device.
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Original Family Tent
The family tent consists of two luxury tents interconnected by a central living area. This tent is ideal for families or close groups traveling together - there is a partition that can be drawn down between the two sleeping units for privacy.
The family tent is a customized design which allows for significant size, air flow and light. Raised on concrete platforms with low wooden steps, the tent walls are high with netted windows and a low roof pitch, therefore creating a fantastic airflow and good ventilation throughout. The canvas is beige in colour and the ceilings have been covered with hand printed fabric which makes the tent interior brighter compared to the standard dark green canvas in other properties.
The two units consist of a large bedroom area, behind each of these there is a dressing room followed by the bathrooms. The dressing rooms can accommodate up to two extra beds each should it be required - therefore the family tent can potentially sleep up to eight people.
Bathroom details: the family tent is en-suite with a flush loos and shower areas.
- Hot and cold running water.
- Soap, shampoo, conditioner and lotion provided.
- Power system does not support hairdryers, shavers or any other high wattage device.
Rates on request
Private Family Tent
The Private Family Tent was launched in 2022, occupying a secluded corner of the camp, slightly removed from the main area itself, the property has panoramic views over the springs to the west of the camp, with resident wildlife often in the area.
The accommodation comprises of 2 en suite bedrooms, designed and created by Liz and in keeping with the rest of the camp aesthetic. One of bathrooms has a standalone bath as well as a rain shower.
An extended living area with its own bar and a private courtyard for dining, as well as decking to the front allows for plenty of space and comfortable areas to relax while in camp..
The family tent comfortably accommodates extended family groups or friends and offers an abundance of privacy for those guests who might prefer to keep more to themselves or simply be together under one roof. Private Family Tent guests enjoy the option of choosing private dining or mixing in with other camp guests, whichever they may prefer, be it either from meal to meal or day to day.
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Details
Amenities
room_facilities: Balcony / Deck, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
spoken_languages: English, Swahili
special_interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Gourmet, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
activities_on_site: Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Gourmet Picnic, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
available_services: 24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Complimentary)
activities_off_site: Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Horse Riding, Safaris
property_facilities: Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Vegetarian