Accommodation
Rooms
There are 16 tents, approximately 40 square metres each, on raised platforms. Private bathrooms, terraces and king-size beds provide more space than a basic bush-camp layout. Solar power supports the accommodation.
Explore below ↓LocationSerengeti, Tanzania
Accommodation16 safari tents
Our take
About Mara River Post
Mara River Post is a tented camp in the northern Serengeti’s Kogatende area, overlooking the Mara River. We would consider it for a northern safari that combines wildlife days with a comfortable camp setting and time to enjoy the river landscape.
The camp sits above a river bend, with communal spaces facing the surrounding scenery. A swimming pool and massage area provide a quieter counterpoint to mornings and afternoons spent exploring.
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Inside Mara River Post
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Food & drink
Dining
A canvas restaurant, lounge and bar form the communal heart of camp. We would allow time for lunch or a relaxed evening here rather than schedule every meal around travel.
What to do
Activities
Game drives explore the northern Serengeti. Optional balloon flights offer a different perspective, while the pool is available for time between safari outings.
Planning your stay
Rates and inclusions
From US$187.5 per person per night sharing
Standard room · Full board
Starting-price dates: January–February, November and 1–19 December 2027
Includes: Accommodation, breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Additional costs: Safari activities/guiding, transfers, flights, applicable park/concession fees and other services unless quoted separately.
Please note: Closed from 1 March to 31 May 2027. An adult concession fee of US$88.75 per person per night is additional.
The starting price applies only to the dates and occupancy shown, subject to availability. Other seasons and room categories may cost more. Please enquire for a complete itinerary price.
Planning your stay
Build this into your Tanzania journey.
We would normally consider several nights in the north if the Mara River is central to your interests. A one-night stay can leave you spending much of the available time arriving and departing, while three or four allow the guide to follow opportunities more patiently. The most appropriate dates depend on the movements of the herds as well as your preferred balance of wildlife and quieter travel. Mara River Post can form a northern finale after Ngorongoro and another Serengeti sector, with the onward journey planned around your beach stay or return flight. We will assess the actual airstrip and road connections before fixing the order.
The right fit
Would Mara River Post suit you?
Who it suits
Couples and families who want a northern Serengeti location with the comfort of a pool and a larger tent. We would consider it for photographers and travellers who are happy to give wildlife time rather than expect a dramatic event on a fixed schedule. The river scenery remains part of the attraction beyond crossings.
Things to consider
River crossings are unpredictable, and no camp can guarantee when or where they occur. A river-facing location does not mean every crossing point is private or immediately below the accommodation. We will confirm room configuration, safari arrangements and extra costs. Northern Serengeti distances need careful planning; combining camps should improve your experience rather than simply add another name to the itinerary.
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Useful to know
Mara River Post FAQs
Where is Mara River Post?
It is in the Kogatende area of the northern Serengeti, on a hill overlooking the Mara River landscape. We arrange access around the appropriate safari flight or road route.
Can we see the Great Migration here?
The northern location is relevant to the river-crossing stage of the migration. Herd movements and crossings are unpredictable, so a stay should allow time without a promise of a particular event.
What are the tents like?
The tents stand on wooden platforms and have private bathrooms and terraces. We confirm the exact room arrangement and outlook instead of assuming every tent faces the same view.
What can we do between drives?
The camp has a pool overlooking the river area and offers massage treatments. Balloon flights may also be arranged, subject to availability, conditions and an additional booking.
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