When the Great Migration arrives in the Northern Serengeti between July and October, the Mara River is the place to be. And no camp is closer to the river crossings than the Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp, so getting to the heart of the wildlife action is not a problem.
Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp overlooks the savannah, its ten tents giving great views, a hint of luxury, and a sense of intimacy for its guests. This seasonal camp will leave you with great memories!
Spacious, comfortable tents make up the tented camp. Each features a bathroom with a shower, tea/coffee-making facility, internal phone, hairdryer, bathrobes, and a lovely private balcony.
There is one family room consisting of two interconnecting tents. Power is available 24 hours; there are mosquito nets for protection, a room fan to keep everything cool and long beds to guarantee a good night’s sleep.
Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp’s food is delicious, carefully crafted, and pridefully served. Special dietary requirements can be fulfilled on request.
And as an option, you can also choose to dine beneath the star-filled African skies. The food is memorable, designed, and delivered by the expert kitchen crew.
24h-Electricity operated by solar, Baby cot, Bathroom, Bedside lamps, Chair, Double room, Dressing table, Extra bed, Face Towel, Family rooms, Flushable en-suite toilet, Hand Towel, Indoor room seating area, Insect repellant, Luggage stand, Mosquito net, Outdoor room seating area, Radio call, Room service, Single room, Toiletries, Torch, Towels, Triple rooms, Twin room, Umbrella, Wake-Up call, Wardrobe with hangers, Water bottles, Wooden safety box with a key, Writing desk, Zip up doors
À la carte, Alcoholic drinks, All-Inclusive, Bar, Buffet, Cake, Champagne, Full board, Indoor dining area, Kid meals, Minibar, Outdoor dining area, Packed lunchboxes, Private bush breakfast, Private bush dinner, Private bush lunch, Restaurant, Room service, Sundowner, Tea and Coffee maker, Wine
Daily housekeeping, Hand wash, Laundry, Sanitizing, Shoe cleaning, Sun-Dried
24-Hour security, Escort guards, Fire extinguishers, Maasai security guards, Radio call, Torch, Whistle, Wooden safety box with a key
Balcony, Landscape view, Mountain views, Outdoor fireplace, Outdoor lounge, Serengeti plain view, Sun deck, Sunrise view, Sunset view, Swimming pool, Wildlife view
Campfire, Cash payment, Credit card payment, Wi-Fi
From Arusha, there are regular internal flights to Kogatende Airstrip, nearest the camp. It is only a ten-minute drive from the airstrip to camp.
Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp has a communal mess tent where guests can enjoy superb sunsets. With a campfire surrounded by comfortable chairs to chill out, you can end the day with some downtime under the stars.
Guests can book either a standard or family tent.
Amenities include protective mosquito nets, complimentary mineral water, an internal phone, a tea/ coffee tray, a fan, 24-hour electricity, bathrobes, a private balcony, extra-long beds, a walk-in shower (for some room categories only), hairdryer.
Yes, the campfire is lit every evening, and guests can gather to watch the sunset with a drink.
Yes, the Mara Under Canvas Camp is family-friendly and offers a family option with interconnecting tents, accommodating up to 5 guests. There is also one quadruple room that can sleep four guests.
Yes, there are charging facilities, but only in the restaurant tent.
A ‘tipping box’ is available if you want to give a gratuity and any tips received are then shared amongst the camp staff. We advise that you make your contribution at the time of your checkout.
Guests are always advised to drink bottled water at Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp and use the water in the taps for showers and washing. Use bottled water for cleaning your teeth, too. Please use the mineral water bottles provided: you can get an additional mineral water bottle from the bar, as soft drinks are included.
There are no fences around Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp, so wildlife may pass through at any time. It would be best if you were watchful when walking around the camp. Staff is always available to escort you, and you will always be accompanied after dark.
Free Wi-fi is available at the Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp.
Yes, laundry service at the Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp is at an extra cost.
Yes, guests can choose from (some at extra charge): balloon safari, bush meals (breakfasts, lunches, and dinners), and private sundowner.
Two nights or more are recommended to make the most of the experience.
The staff speaks English and Swahili.
Yes, Mara Under Canvas Tented Camp provides complimentary toiletries in all the tents.
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