Serengeti River Camp

Serengeti River Camp — Karibu Warmth on the Mara River

Serengeti River Camp is operated by Karibu Camps & Lodges — the same brand running Ngorongoro Lions Paw and Serengeti Sametu Camp, consistently praised for personal warmth and hospitality excellence. The camp is positioned 30 metres from the Mara River in the Kogatende area of northern Serengeti — just 10 minutes from Kogatende Airstrip, meaning minimal transfer time and maximum game drive time.

A 2025 TripAdvisor review from a professional tour operator declares it "hands down the best luxury camp in Northern Serengeti. Its location is absolutely perfect — just a stone's throw from the Mara River where the Migration takes place, and only a few minutes from Kogatende Airstrip. Less driving time means more time for guests to enjoy the wildlife." The 15 en-suite luxury tents overlook the Mara River and surrounding Serengeti landscape. The camp is surrounded by acacia trees and grasslands. Bush dinners with a wide variety of perfectly cooked meats are specifically praised.

Accommodation

Fifteen en-suite luxury tents overlooking the Mara River. Lounge, bar, restaurant and game drives. Bush dinners. All-inclusive (full board) rates. Migration river crossings from July-November, minutes from camp.