Location
Maasai Mara, Kenya

"Ngare" means "by the river" in the Maasai language, an apt name for this secluded, intimate camp on the banks of the Mara River within the private 1,500-acre Mara North Conservancy. To reach the camp, guests must walk across a rope bridge over the rushing waters that are often frequented by hippos. Waiting on the other side is an eager team of staff members who tend to every detail of your stay with a warm smile and helping hand. Just four spacious tents—ideal for a private group of family or friends—are set on hardwood decking with scenic views over the river and Oloololo Escarpment. Interiors feature glossy hardwood floors, Zanzibar-style four-poster beds with crisp white linens, luggage stands, campaign chairs, carved tables, oriental rugs and vases filled with fresh foliage. The tents open on three sides, bringing the outdoors in. Each tent has an adjoining bush bathroom with hot and cold running water, flush toilet and a shower. Luxurious bathtubs are built into the veranda decking, overlooking the river. Twenty-four-hour electricity is provided with a combination of solar and generator power.

Guests at Ngare Serian enjoy exclusive use of a 4WD safari vehicle with private guide and wildlife spotter. Because the camp is on a private conservancy, guests can enjoy night drives, fishing in the river, and guided walks to enjoy nature away from the hum of a vehicle—activities that are not permitted in the adjacent national reserve. Between July and October, the annual wildebeest migration is in the area—a highlight of any stay during this season.