Mara River Post

The best way to reach Mara River Post is to take an internal flight to Kogatende Airstrip, the nearest one to Mara River Post. The vehicle transfer from the airstrip to Mara River Post takes around 40 minutes.

Guests can choose from single, double, twin, or triple rooms.

Guests are always advised to drink the bottled water provided at Mara River Post and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too.

Yes, Mara River Post welcomes all children of all ages.

Free Wi-fi is available at Mara River Post.

Yes, there is an outdoor fireplace at Mara River Post.

With advance notice, Mara River Post can cater to most dietary requirements; please advise when booking. Mara River Post recommends that you also discuss your needs on arrival at the camp.

A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the Mara River Post staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your checkout. Tips are entirely at your discretion, but we cannot accept tips by credit card – only in cash.

Yes, the Mara River Post provides hot water for showers.

This is a wilderness experience, and Mara River Post is unfenced. Wildlife is free to enter, so it is best to be on the lookout. A staff member can escort you if you have any worries, which is mandatory after dark.

It is advisable to arrive at Mara River Post with sufficient cash to pay for extra drinks and staff gratuities. Credit cards are accepted (only Visa and Mastercard), but cash is required as the system can sometimes go down due to the remote location. Banknotes such as 5-dollar, 10-dollar, and 20-dollar bills are best. British pounds and euros are also accepted. Most of the time, you can use US Dollars in Tanzania, particularly in tourist areas, and major credit cards are accepted at most hotels, lodges, and camps. However, we advise having some local currency on you if you want to purchase from a local shop. Major towns and airports have forex bureaus where you can exchange most major currencies such as US Dollars, British Pounds, Euros, etc.

This depends entirely on your proposed itinerary while in Tanzania. But you may prefer to take two or more nights at Mara River Post to get the best experience of the area and the camp.

Guests can arrange (some at extra charge): game drives and balloon safaris.

Guests at Mara River Post will find a safe box for valuables, multi-adaptors, and a furnished verandah for viewing.

The hot water and electricity are supplied by solar power at Mara River Post.

Accommodation and three daily meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included.

The Mara River Post is powered by solar energy, and a solar heating system provides the hot water. Around 80% of the camp’s water consumption is provided by rainwater, with the rest coming from a borehole.