Nestled in the Mara triangle in the Northern Serengeti, Mara under Canvas is the ideal place from which to view one of nature’s greatest spectacles: the Great Wildebeest Migration. The closest camp to the Mara River, you’ll have front-row seats to one of the most intense river crossings of the migration. From here, you can watch thousands of wildebeest negotiate the waters in an attempt to avoid the jaws of hungry crocodiles and get to the green pastures on the other side.

Explore remote areas of the Serengeti on early morning and afternoon game drives, observing the abundant wildlife roaming the plains. Early birds will delight in the hot-air balloon safari, which gives you the chance to see the fauna and flora of this unique area from a different perspective. Visits to Moru and the Maasai Kopjes, islands of eroded rock in a sea of grassland, allow you to discover a new and unique ecosystem. End your days off sipping on a cocktail in front of Lake Masek.

Balancing seclusion and comfort, this temporary camp allows guests to experience an authentic African safari. Due to its remote location, the camp runs on solar electricity. Besides giving the camp its eco-friendly status, it allows guests to disconnect and leave the demands of everyday life behind while immersing themselves in the splendid isolation of the African bush.

Highlights

• Front-row seats to the Wildebeest Migration
• The closest camp to the Mara River
• Hot-air balloon safaris
• Visits to the ecologically significant Moru and Maasai Kopjes
• Eco-friendly, temporary camp

Activities

• GAME DRIVES
• SUNDOWNERS
• HOT AIR BALLOONING

Rooms

Standard Tent

The 10 standard tents at Mara under Canvas provide guests with a classic safari experience. Each of the spacious tents has a large king-sized bed and private en suite bathroom. The tents can be set up as double, twin, or triple rooms, and can be interconnected to form a family suite. Order some room service and spend time on your room’s veranda at sunset, watching how the magnificent landscape before you changes as dusk falls and the solar-powered lights in your room flicker on.

Facilities

Whether you’re enjoying a meal in the dining area or playing a board game in the tastefully decorated lounge between game drives, the open-sided tents of Mara under Canvas provide guests with unmatched views of the surrounding Serengeti. Relax around the campfire after a day of exploring, enjoying appetizers, and swapping stories about the day’s sightings.

Dining

Meals at Mara under Canvas are served in a cozy mess tent. The simple surroundings do not indicate the outstanding quality of food and service you’ll be treated to during breakfast, lunch, and dinner.