Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is situated in the northern most tip of Serengeti national park on the most wonderfully remote Lamai wedge. Located in the Mara triangle, Singita Mara Tented camp is an iconic location with the Mara River, Serengeti to the south and Kenya’s Masai Mara to the North.
Mara River Camp is located in the all year round game rich area of the Serengeti, which offers guests the chance to spend time in the spectacular yet remote area, with the highest concentration of wildlife in Serengeti National Park. Resident plains game, big cats, buffalo and elephants are regular sightings in the rocky kopjes and riverine forest, and the Mara River holds a large population of crocodile and hippo.
The camp’s location provides authentic opportunities to view the river crossings of the annual wildebeest migration, best during the months of July, August, September, October and November.
The Camp is a perfect area and a home to the highest concentrations of wildlife in Tanzania. Guests can get up close and personal with the wildlife using walking safaris, day safari drives or spot-lit night drives through the reserve.

Facts about Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is the first permanent safari camp within the Lamai wedge, which fits between the Mara River to the south and the southern border of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Park.

Tanzania National Park Authority granted its existence, following the success of the Singita Grumeti Reserve, in the western part of Serengeti, where they have a number of sister camps including Faru Faru, Sasakwa and Sabora.

Although the Camp is not in a private concession, it is comparable in style, design, and quality with its sister camps. It also shares their commitment to giving visitors an awe-inspiring safari experience in a secluded location.

Singita Mara River Tented Camp is the only permanent camp in this area, that’s open for most of the year, although a couple of small seasonal camps arrive during the wildebeest migration, between July and October. With permission from TANAPA, Singita’s guides have from scratch created game-drive routes. This makes for an authentic offbeat safari experience, on relatively uncharted routes, with very few other visitors.

Accommodation

The accommodation at Mara River Camp consists of six luxury white canvas tents. Four of these tents sleep two guests with the remaining two, set up as luxury double tents. The double tents sleep up to four people in two tents joined by a short walkway and a shared terrace. These double tents are suitable for both two couples traveling together, or for a family with children (over 12 years old). Each of the tents has a well-designed en-suite bathroom with metal flush toilet, rain shower and basin with running hot and cold water. One of the best features is the open-air bath that overlooks the Mara River in front, yet remains completely private.

Tent five has been thoughtfully adapted to provide ease of access to elderly or disable Guests.

Views from the tents can be enjoyed from the covered slip chairs on each private and spacious deck. Sections have also been cut into the screen wall of the outdoor Guest bathrooms to allow for views from the bathtub!

From the main area, views down the river from the tents, are maximized by the camp’s setting on a sweeping bend of the Mara River.

Facilities

Although Singita Mara is a tented camp, it provides an exclusive sort of facility comforts you might expect from a modern hotel including hairdryers, electronic safes, phones for contacting the staff, plug sockets and fans. Others are Bathrobes, light weights, yoga mats, kettle bells, a set of Vortex binoculars, wildlife guides, water color paints and pencils, playing cards, safari hats and bags, along with a well-stocked cool box – complete with a selection of soft drinks, spirits, beers, wine sweets and gourmet chocolates, which sets Singita Mara apart from most tented camps.

Close by, is a lovely swimming pool with a seating area and sundeck facing the Mara River. Almost reminiscent of a sea scape, this features ropes, hoops, pebble chairs, modern sun loungers and white sail canvas.

Food & drink

In the main area itself, the lounge is remarkably decorated and a really sociable place to relax. With chaise-lounges, sofas, board games and a viewing platform. Next to this is a small dining area and bar where breakfasts and lunches are often served. Dinner tends to be served in a variety of locations, often under the stars. In front of the dining area is a firepit, surrounded by chairs, ideal for a pre- dinner drink.

Breakfast at Singita Mara River tented camp starts with a selection of granola, cornflakes and other cereals, followed by freshly baked pastries, yoghurt. Breakfast times are flexible, as for those who want to go on game drives early can also take a packed bush breakfast with them.

Light lunch is provided, which comprises of a fresh salad and homemade bread.

Whereas dinner is either a three-course menu, or maybe a themed evening with multiple small dishes brought to your table.

Singita is one of Africa’s most influential collectors of wine, and so you can expect a good selection of well paired wine with lunch and dinner.