Julia's River Camp
2.5 star property

Tentalow in Maasai Mara with free breakfast and restaurant

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Julia's River Camp

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Exclusive Tent | In-room safe, bed sheets
Exclusive Tent | In-room safe, bed sheets
Free daily continental breakfast
Shower, towels
View from room

Overview of Julia's River Camp

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
The price is £297
Price available on 1/6/2024

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Masai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara
  • Popular LocationMaasai Mara National Reserve19 min drive
  • Popular LocationOlare Orok Conservancy57 min drive
  • Popular LocationNaboisho Conservancy65 min drive
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Room options

Superior Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 274 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Exclusive Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 291 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Classic Tent

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Private bathroom
In-room safe
  • 226 sq ft
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Maasai Mara

Located in Maasai Mara, Julia's River Camp is in a rural area and near theme parks. Maasai Mara National Reserve is another place to visit that comes recommended.

What's nearby

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 19 min drive
  • Talek Gate - 19 min drive
  • Olare Orok Conservancy - 57 min drive
  • Naboisho Conservancy - 65 min drive
  • Sekenani Gate - 67 min drive

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Boma Restaurant - 45 min drive
  • Barafu Lounge - 50 min drive
  • Mara Explorer Camp at intrepid - 27 min drive

About this property

Julia's River Camp

Tentalow near Maasai Mara National Reserve
Free continental breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Julia's River Camp. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Additional perks include:
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a local area shuttle and smoke-free property
  • A TV in reception, concierge services and a front desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Julia's River Camp boast comforts such as safes and room service.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7 AM to 11 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • No housekeeping

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Room service

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
The host will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
The entrance to the property closes between 6 PM and 6 AM. Guests are not permitted to enter or leave the property during this time.

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Julia's River Camp Safari Masai Mara
Julia's River Camp Safari
Julia's River Camp Masai Mara
Julia's River Camp Safari/Tentalow Masai Mara
Julia's River Camp Safari/Tentalow
Julia's River Camp Maasai Mara
Julia's River Camp Safari/Tentalow
Julia's River Camp Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Is Julia's River Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Julia's River Camp?

As of 2 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Julia's River Camp on 1 Jun 2024 start from £297.22, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Julia's River Camp?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Julia's River Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Julia's River Camp?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Julia's River Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this tentalow is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve.

Julia's River Camp Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved Julia’s. Dennis, our driver, was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
They stated that their CC machine was broken and I need to pay in cash!!! Park Fee—-520 bucks…?… who really got the cash!!… Game rides … can’t put it on your account .. gotta pay cash !!!.. Bar bill —- cash Laundry —-cash And had to go to a town to get mate cash !!.. Just brought Tip monies … of which we were pretty generous… So I asked .. for all this inconvenience.. how bout comp 1 game ride ….100 bucks!… The GM .. Mark Mutua said no… he did t even bother to meet … I said am not paying cash .. so they eventually found a “link to pay them… I feel this place is very very corrupt.. The staff .. were wonderful … of which I feel bad for them that I write this…. But it is disgusting that some guy from Spain that owns it is also inept at running a resort… Do t go there !!!! I will never …. There are 600 other camps to stay at …I just believed there website …. DO NOT go to this camp!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahdi

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Incredible experience! The tent was clean and roomy. They are situated in great location inside the park, serene environment by the river, awesome view from the tent. All the staffs are attentive, friendly, and professional, the guards, the chefs, all of them, thank you. Beatrice, our contact staff, was so kind and attentive. She made us feel at home, and totally spoiled us! :-) The safaris were just wonderful! Leo, our guide driver, is an incredible person all around. A Masai native, he knows the Mara like palm of his hand! And he is a great conversationalist. The food is amazing. We are on a vegetarian diet, and here we had some of the healthiest, most delicious food we could find in a restaurant.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Lynn

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing stay at Julia's. Basic but comfortable camp in the Maasai Mara. Friendly staff, nice food, great location l, we could hear animals all around us every night. Our trip was made by George specifically. The experience he had and his warm smiling face greeting us at mealtimes and when we returned from game drives was the best part of our trip. We hope to see him again at Julia's when we come back next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely camp, placed inside Masai Mara Reserve, right on river Talek. Our VIP tent was placed directly on the river so we could see hippos regularly. Camp stuff is great, very king and helpful. Food was excellent, far beyond our expectations. We are vegetarians and we didn't espect such a great food. VIP tent is quite spacious and comfortable, with nice terrace. Hot water was available all the time. WiFi was working in common aeras, but we barely used it. Considering price/quality rate, this camp could be one of the best options in entire Masai Mara. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In the middle of it all...
Bearing in mind it is a camp, Julia's is an excellent stay. Right in the Mara, you don't have to wait for the game drive (which is amazing) to see the wildlife.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This camp is just lovely. Very clean and very comfortable yet allows you to be in the nature and wild. The staff and their service levels are truly fantastic and many thanks go out to Nick and his full team of staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Masai Mara Safari
Spectacular stay at Julia's River Camp. Excellent location to immediately be immersed in complete Safari experience, friendly and professional team, the most excellent guide! Kios found 2 cheetahs about to hunt and positioned us with masterful ability to witness it. On a second cheetah hunt we were so lucky to observe he expertly maneuvered our vehicle to be the first forward to photograph unimpeded! Truly one of the most amazing experiences. Thank you Julia's River Camp for making our first family Safari utterly magical.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

celeste

Beware of the management here as they will scam you. I booked on Expedia & for most dates you could book “2 game drives per day”, but there was no option to book them for the dates I wanted. I contacted Expedia & the property to see why I couldn’t book the game drives for my dates & they said I could pay upon arrival. At the camp, the manager told me that I owed double the rate per day shown on Expedia (hundreds of dollars different). I showed him the Expedia app, which clearly said 2 and my conversations with the camp before arriving that said the price included 2 drives. They fought me over WhatsApp for an entire afternoon. I got a hold of Expedia and they contacted the property. The manager eventually agreed to the posted price, but said I owed an additional fee/day, which I had already paid.  Also, another friend came to stay there with me. Other guests in the camp were going to the airstrip when my friend was arriving and they invited me to join, so that I could greet her. The manager told me that I would be charged an airport transfer fee if I went with them. It cost them nothing additional for me to ride out with one group and back with my friend who was additional business that I brought them. After several conversations, the manager hesitantly agreed that I could go for free. But this took about an hour to resolve. I lost an entire day to phone calls and conversations with management.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

General hotel information

Check-In Time
12:00 PM
Check-Out Time
10:00 AM
Star Rating
2.5
Address
Masai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara