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Karibu Mara River Camp

πŸ“ Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

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Quick facts

Destination

Serengeti National Park

Country

Tanzania

Category

Luxury Tented Camp

Price tier

Luxury

Starting from

$480 per night

Star rating

5 / 5

Number of rooms

12

Nearest airport

Kogatende Airstrip — Approx. 10 minutes from the Mara River, Northern Serengeti

Best for

Migration-season travellers wanting close access to Mara River crossings with a pool and curated dining

Child policy

Family-friendly; please confirm room configurations directly with the camp

Last reviewed

June 2026

Karibu Mara River Camp

Karibu Mara River Camp sits in the heart of the Northern Serengeti, just 10 minutes from the legendary Mara River – the dramatic backdrop to the annual wildebeest migration crossings. Part of the Karibu Camps & Lodges family, which also operates Lion’s Paw on the Ngorongoro Crater rim, Sametu Camp and Woodlands Camp in the Serengeti, this camp combines proximity to the river crossings with the rich resident wildlife of the surrounding plains, from lions and leopards to giraffes, zebra and gazelle.

Suites

The camp’s suites blend opulent comfort with bush positioning. Newer lodges feature outdoor showers, and guests regularly report wildlife – including wildebeest and zebra – passing right outside their rooms at night.

Facilities

The camp has a swimming pool, a lounge and dining area serving curated cuisine, and offers sundowners and bush dining experiences. The Mara River itself, just minutes away, is the stage for the Great Crossing, where wildebeest face Nile crocodiles and patrolling predators.

Location

Located at approximately 1Β°35’S, 34Β°48’E in the Northern Serengeti, around 10 minutes from the Mara River.

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Location & getting there

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Nearest airport

Kogatende Airstrip

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Transfer time

Approx. 10 minutes from the Mara River, Northern Serengeti

Located in the Northern Serengeti, approximately 10 minutes from the Mara River, with transfers typically arranged via Kogatende Airstrip.

Facilities & amenities

10 Minutes From The Mara River Crossings
Swimming Pool
Suites With Outdoor Showers (newer Lodges)
Sundowners And Bush Dining
Part Of Karibu Camps & Lodges (Lion's Paw, Sametu, Woodlands)
Resident Wildlife Visible From Camp At Night

Rooms & accommodation

Suite

Opulently designed suite with bush positioning, curated comfort and views of the surrounding plains.

πŸ‘€ 2 adults πŸ‘Ά 1 children πŸ› King or twin beds πŸ“ 45 mΒ²

Suite with Outdoor Shower

Newer-lodge suite featuring an outdoor shower, with wildlife regularly visible from the deck at night.

πŸ‘€ 2 adults πŸ‘Ά 1 children πŸ› King bed πŸ“ 48 mΒ²

Activities offered

Mara River Crossing Viewing
Game Drives
Sundowners
Bush Dining
Swimming Pool Relaxation
Night Wildlife Viewing From Camp

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SafariBando's view

Karibu Mara River Camp’s position just 10 minutes from the Mara River places it among the best-located camps for witnessing the wildebeest migration’s most dramatic river crossings, while still offering rich year-round resident wildlife viewing. As part of the established Karibu Camps & Lodges family – alongside Lion’s Paw on the Ngorongoro Crater rim and Sametu and Woodlands in the Serengeti – it brings a consistent standard of curated cuisine and bush-positioned suites, with newer lodges adding outdoor showers for a more immersive stay.
β€” The SafariBando team

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