Mara River Post

Mara River Post is a permanent tented mid-range accommodation found on the Hill in the Mara areas, Northern Part of Serengeti National Park Tanzania. The camp is in Kogatende overlooking the stunning Mara River, renowned place for game viewing since there is great migration river crossing of herds of animals especially between June and October, perfect for safari adventure to Travellers and Tourists that visit Serengeti National Park. One can be at the camp taking approximately 6 hours’ drive from Arusha town to Serengeti National Park and 1-2 hours to fly from Arusha to the Kogatende airstrip then 30 minute’s to be transferred to the camp.

Mara River Post consists of 16 en suite comfortable and stylish tents overlooking the incredible Mara River and the Park. Tents vary in different sizes with single beds for individuals, double/twin for couple or sharing as well as family/group rooming options.  Tents are well decorated, elevated with raised platform  and furnished with en-suite facilities  of Clean flushing toilet,  Both In and Outdoor showers with  hot and cold water heated , sink bathe tabs,   shower, solar energy available, Dressing Mirror, mosquito nets,  tables and  chairs, free toiletries, Complementary bottled water , white linen beddings, coffee making facilities,  and other facilities. TENTS have verandas , Private sundecks and sitting area overlooking the spectacular view over  Serengeti plains, wildlife migration since Mara River is the crossing point especially from June to October and surrounding areas . Tents are equipped with excellent clean and washed beddings with queen and king sized beds. The camp has Cracking fireplaces pit where guests can relax and share stories and experience of the safari not only that it also provides warmth to the guests in the nights and during cold days.

 Mara River Post offers different services and facilities which include;

A dining tent that serves different menu both continental and local cuisine that meets guests appetite.  The camp offer Continental breakfast, picnic lunch and dining areas, they also serve out and indoors dinner options and bush barbecue diners overlooking the stars in the sky served by friendly and welcoming staff.  You can have bush breakfast as you enjoy the breezes and the Morning Sunrises

A Full bar Tent with shared lounge with good selection of both soft and hard refreshments like beers, sodas, wines ,water ,  you relax in veranda which is the perfect place to enjoy the sounds of the African bush as you sip the cocktail overlooking at the spectacular views over the endless Serengeti plains, Wildlife beast migration and surrounding areas,   During evening u relax on terraces/sundowners  while overlooking Serengeti savannah plains.

A Blue water swimming pool that cools the hot afternoon, you relax Overlooking the stunning view of the surrounding areas

 Services include; a Private heated pool, laundry and housekeeping services, Airport transfers and pickups since the camp is close to the airstrips, ample parking space available, walking night safaris. Massage and spa services are offered.

 Wifi hotspot internet in the main tent that enables guests to keep in contact with their families and friends

Activities to do at the camp;  Hot air Ballooning ride and game viewing that gives a chance to guests who want to see a variety of wildlife crossing , sundowners picnics , nature walks, vising local villages etc.

Serengeti National Park is  situated in Tanzania extending southern part of Kenya / that’s the Serengeti and  Mara ecosystem in Simiyu region.  The park is among the popular and famous parks in Tanzania covering   5700 square miles stretching north to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the west.  June – October are the best periods to be in Serengeti national park since its dry season , it offers best wildlife viewing when wild beast are moving seeking for pasture and water. It’s annually migration of wild beasts.   The park contains over  70 big mammals like  Buffaloes , elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, Impalas , Giraffes , antelopes mention but a few and 500 species of birds like; Flamingos, ostriches, grey-breasted spur fowl,  Kori bustard, secretary birds and many more  which enables more tourists to visit the park and stay for along time. There are more activities to do while in the park and at the lodge which include;  Game drive in the park which enables  you to spot different animals,  nature walks in the park,  Hot air balloon rides that gives good view of the  Serengeti plains at 500$ per person, hand craft safaris, Camping , Flying safaris,  cultural visits in the villages,  Bird watching,  traditional dances,   see wild beast migration, etc.  The park has different accommodations; Budget, mid-range and luxury lodges that are convenient and affordable to each guests visiting Serengeti. The park has some other attractions like; Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, Grumeti  river, Seronera River and many others