Julia's River Camp offers accommodation in the heart of the Masai Mara Nature Reserve. Each tent looks onto the Talek River and has its own private verandah to enjoy the scenery. The tents are located in different sections of the camp and feature a seating area, solar powered lighting and en-suite bathroom with hot-running water 24hrs a day. Towels are also provided. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant with special diet menus available on request. The property also offers packed lunches. There are 3 different communal mess tents where guests can relax and enjoy a drink at the end of a long day’s safari.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, American, Buffet, Breakfast to go

FREE private parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
3 single beds
or
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
7.8
Value for money
8.3
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
3.8
Low score for Talek
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  • Arthur
    South Africa South Africa
    Julia's Camp is wellsituated on one of the two rivers in the Masai Mara. It is a rustic camp but the service and the food were good.
  • Cari
    Chad Chad
    This tented camp was in a beautiful location. We enjoyed cooked to order breakfasts and amazing game drives organized by the camp. The showers were great!
  • Dieuwertje
    Netherlands Netherlands
    The staff was extremely kind, the place is beautiful and it’s really camping in the wild with the comfort of a bed and the safety of security staff

Host Information

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Hidden on a sleepy bend of the Talek River, in the midst of the Masai Mara’s endless savannah, our exclusive tented camp is the perfect place to start your safari adventures! Privileged location that guarantees that we see and hear lots of wildlife!
Julia's River Camp is the second Tented Camp of Kananga International. The other, Kananga Special Tented Camp in Serengeti, Tanzania.
Masai Mara is situated in south-west Kenya and is one of Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserves. Together with the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania it forms Africa’s most diverse, incredible and most spectacular eco-systems and possibly the world’s top safari big game viewing eco-system.
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Mess Tent
    • Cuisine
      Spanish • International
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Facilities of Julia's River Camp

Most popular facilities
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • 2 restaurants
  • Room service
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
View
  • Landmark view
  • Mountain view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Food & Drink
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Entertainment and family services
  • Indoor play area
Cleaning services
  • Laundry
Business facilities
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Private entrance
  • Car hire
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Wellness
  • Public Bath
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

Julia's River Camp takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 12:00

Check-out

Until 10:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 16 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Julia's River Camp accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all rates include all meals, mineral water and tea-and-coffee facilities.

Please note, compulsory park fees of USD 100 per adult per day (January to June), USD 200 per adult per day (July to December) and USD 50 per child (9-17 years old) per day are applicable and excluded from the rates.

Children under 5 years old stay for free, while children under 16 years old are required to share a tent with an adult.

Please inform Julia's River Camp in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about Julia's River Camp

  • The prices at Julia's River Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Guests staying at Julia's River Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.5).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Halal
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Asian
    • American
    • Buffet
    • À la carte
    • Breakfast to go

  • Yes, Julia's River Camp is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Julia's River Camp offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Walking tours
    • Public Bath
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Game drives

  • Julia's River Camp is 3.1 miles from the centre of Talek. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Julia's River Camp has 2 restaurants:

    • Mess Tent
    • Restaurant #1

  • Check-in at Julia's River Camp is from 12:00, and check-out is until 10:00.