Tucked away amid the trees in the wildlife-rich Mara North Conservancy, Royal Mara Safari Lodge offers privacy and exclusive luxury. Enjoy the magnificent wilderness from the comfort of your tent as you watch the hippos and elephants in the Mara River. This haven at the ‘Hippo Bend Lagoon’ is just a short distance from the renowned migration river crossing and the ‘Leopard Gorge’ hangout.

In this Big Cat-rich destination made popular by BBC’s Big Cat Diaries, you will enjoy unrivalled game viewing, unforgettable wildlife encounters and remarkable safari moments. This safari destination is every photographer’s dream.

Located along the hippo bend lagoon of the Mara River, in the vast 70,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, Royal Mara Safari Lodge carefully blends the luxurious safari amenities with the wild and enchanting wilderness.

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.

Luxury Safari Riverfront Accommodation

Built on elevated mahogany wooden decks with private verandahs, all our riverfront suites offer breathtaking views of the Mara River. Our accommodations are the blend of a luxurious safari tent with a touch of a lodge facility. The result is an exclusive luxury tented lodge and a camp like no other in Africa.