Hemingways River Camp Mara outdoor dining beside the canvas mess area
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Hemingways River Camp Mara

Hemingways River Camp Mara, formerly Richard’s River Camp, offers Classic Safari Tents and family suites beside the Njageteck River in Mara North Conservancy. The ordinary rate includes full board and camp wildlife activities; conservation charges, a dedicated private vehicle and required emergency membership are extra.
Your stay at a glance
From USD 840.00

per person sharing, per night

Full board

Rooms / tents
8
Setting
Inside a conservancy

Final quote depends on travel dates, room choice and your party.

Staying at Hemingways River Camp Mara

Classic Safari Tents are the ordinary adult-sharing category at Hemingways River Camp Mara; the Family and Private Safari Suites use separate tariffs. Classic tents admit children from eight, while suites have no age restriction. The camp’s drives do not guarantee a dedicated private vehicle. Allow for conservation charges, compulsory Amref membership and insurance in the safari cost comparison. Use the flight guide to align the local airstrip transfer, and the weather guide for seasonal planning. Deposits, balance deadlines and cancellation charges apply under the selected booking terms.

Photographs

Photo gallery

Space to settle in

Rooms & tent types

Classic Safari Tents

6 units

Double or twin arrangement for the allocated tent. · Private en-suite bathroom

Ordinary adult sharing rate applies to this category; child admission begins at eight. Individual tent designs vary.

Family Safari Suite

1 units

Multiple bedrooms with shared lounge · Private en-suite bathroom

Separate suite product and tariff; children of all ages admitted under suite conditions. No disputed maximum occupancy adopted.

Private Safari Suite

1 units

Two-bedroom retreat with lounge and veranda · Private en-suite bathroom

Separate private suite product and tariff.

Room category and sleeping arrangements differ between Classic Tents, Family Suites and Private Suites. The ordinary adult starting amount does not price an exclusive-use family product. Ordinary power, drinking water and housekeeping are available.

Between game drives

Facilities & comforts

Dining

Available

Full-board meals, shared dining tent and private dining arrangements.

Bar

Available

House beverages; premium drinks, Champagne and cellar wines extra.

Wi-Fi

Available

Complimentary limited Wi-Fi; mobile signal and high bandwidth not guaranteed.

Laundry

Available

Laundry under the ordinary programme, subject to turnaround and fabric conditions.

Explore your surroundings

Safari & lodge experiences

Game drives

Available

Camp game drives included; dedicated private safari vehicle separately charged.

Night drives

Available

Night drives under conservancy permissions and camp arrangements.

Guided walks

Available

Guided bush walks under camp safety and guest eligibility conditions.

Outdoor dining

Available

Bush breakfast, lunch and dinner in the booked programme; bush dinners may be shared.

Sundowners

Available

Included as arranged by the camp.

Cultural visits

By arrangement

Separately charged cultural visit.

Balloon safari

By arrangement

Extra, with independent passenger and weather conditions.

Plan the journey

Location & arrival

The setting

Beside the Njageteck River in Mara North Conservancy, Greater Maasai Mara, outside the National Reserve. Current Hemingways identity explicitly replaces the former Richard’s River Camp name.

Gate & airstrip access

Mara North Airstrip is the operator’s nearest strip. Local airstrip transfers are included under the booked camp programme; alternate poor-weather arrangements may cost extra. Flights and other transfers are separately priced. Road access follows the actual itinerary.

Choose with confidence

Good to know

Families & children

Classic Safari Tents admit children from eight years, with a maximum of one child sharing with two adults under the ordinary supplier conditions. Family and Private Safari Suites have no age restriction. Child prices depend on age, room category and sleeping arrangements; the adult-sharing amount does not establish a child discount. Guided walks, balloon flights and other activities have separate safety and eligibility conditions. Parents remain responsible for supervision.

Accessibility

Tent entrances, outdoor paths and vehicle boarding need assessment against the individual traveller’s requirements. An adapted bathroom or fully step-free route has not been verified.

Rates & booking

The starting amount refers to two adults sharing a Classic Safari Tent in the regular November 1–December 17 period, with full board and the camp programme; separately priced suites and special offers use different bases. Hemingways River Camp Mara is the current name of the former Richard’s River Camp. The ordinary rate lists camp game drives but separately charges a dedicated private vehicle; do not assume guaranteed private guiding from a general experience heading. Airstrip transfers and bush dinners may be shared. Our complete private safari arrangement includes a dedicated vehicle and guiding for your party, with scheduled compulsory access charges included. Accommodation Only retains the confirmed camp service basis. Comprehensive travel and medical insurance and temporary Amref Flying Doctors membership are required. The operator requires a 20% non-refundable deposit and full payment 60 days before travel. Refunds are not guaranteed for unfulfilled excursions or accommodation. Cancellation, arrival and departure conditions follow the written booking.

Reasons to choose this stay

  • Conservancy setting outside the National Reserve
  • Full-board camp stay with guided wildlife outings
  • Designated airstrip transfers in the ordinary camp programme
  • Private ensuite tent accommodation

Consider before booking

  • Compulsory access charges require additional allowances
  • Ordinary accommodation rate does not guarantee a dedicated private vehicle
  • Family and Private Suites have different occupancy and child arrangements from Classic Tents
  • Flights and optional activities are separately priced
Know what the price covers

Lodge rate inclusions

In the base lodge tariff

  • Ordinary Classic Safari Tent accommodation for two adults sharing
  • Full-board meals and house beverages
  • Day and night game drives under the booked camp programme
  • Sundowners and bush breakfasts, lunches and dinners
  • Laundry
  • Guided bush walks under camp arrangements
  • Local airstrip transfers, with alternate poor-weather arrangements at cost

Extra to the base lodge tariff

  • Conservation fees and applicable compulsory conservancy charges
  • Any applicable Reserve Fund charge specified in the final booking
  • National Reserve entry and separately planned Reserve visits
  • Dedicated private safari vehicle
  • Premium drinks, Champagne and cellar wines
  • Cultural visit and balloon safari
  • Flights and non-standard or poor-weather alternate transfers
  • Late departure and additional arrangements outside the booked stay
  • Compulsory temporary Amref Flying Doctors membership
  • Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
  • Gratuities and personal expenses
MAKE IT YOUR MARA STAY

Plan your stay

Tell us about your preferred dates, travelling party and room arrangements. We’ll prepare a lodge stay or a private safari quote with the inclusions and compulsory charges clearly set out.

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