With breathtaking views of the river and the natural forested ridge, this boutique tented lodge offers privacy and exclusivity in the wild. Our river-facing tents offer magnificent views making game viewing at Royal Mara an activity in and of itself.

Combine this with exceptional game viewing in the wildlife-rich Mara North Conservancy. As you enjoy the off-road driving only possible in conservancies, our knowledgeable guides will tell you about the lion prides, the cheetah cubs and the elusive leopard and bring you up close to the big five. This unforgettable safari experience will be heightened when you sit at the fireplace with our Maasai guides and listen to the tales passed down from generation to generation.

Royal Mara Safari Lodge is a few miles drive from the world-famous migration river crossing points of ‘Koiyaki Kichwa Tembo” and “Mara Serena’ as well as the leopard hangout at ‘Leopard Gorge’, highlighted on the BBC Big Cat Diary Program. We are located on the migration route where during the migration season of June to November, thousands of wildebeest converge on the camp periphery to graze.

From January to April, when the grasses in the Maasai Mara National Reserve are at their tallest, most herbivores and lions within the reserve migrate up to the Royal Mara area due to the shorter grasses, making game drives near us the preference for most camps.

Getting to The Royal Mara

By Air
There are twice daily flights between Wilson Airport in Nairobi and the Masai Mara. The preferred airstrip for guests travelling to the Royal Mara is the Mara North airstrip, which is a 10 minute drive from camp. Private charters are also available, but are generally more expensive. Flights are also available between other Kenyan safari and beach destinations.

By Road
The Royal Mara can also be reached by road via the town of Narok. The journey from Nairobi takes over 6 hours. The route is scenic but the road can be bumpy and sections of it are gravel. It is for this reason that it is recommended that guests fly in to the camp.