Mara Mara Tented Lodge

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Where the Wild Spirit of Northern Serengeti Comes Alive

Set in the northern reaches of the Serengeti, Mara Mara Tented Lodge offers an intimate escape into one of Tanzania’s most spectacular wilderness landscapes. Surrounded by open plains and the dramatic scenery of the region, the lodge places guests close to the route of the Great Migration while offering a peaceful sanctuary to return to after a day of exploration. Here, the feeling is wonderfully remote — wide skies above, untouched wilderness around you, and the rhythm of Africa unfolding naturally each day.

The lodge’s spacious safari tents are designed to combine the romance of sleeping beneath canvas with the comfort of a refined retreat. Each tent offers a comfortable private space with an en-suite bathroom and a veranda where guests can pause and take in the surrounding wilderness. Natural materials and warm African-inspired details create an atmosphere that feels authentic and intimate, allowing the beauty of the Serengeti to remain at the centre of the experience.

Beyond the tents, welcoming communal spaces create opportunities to relax and connect. Enjoy freshly prepared meals, unwind with a drink after a day on safari, or gather around the campfire as the African night comes alive. The surrounding landscape also creates an extraordinary setting for sunrise and sunset moments, while the lodge’s location provides access to game drives and other experiences in the northern Serengeti.

What makes Mara Mara special is its connection to the wild and its position in one of the Serengeti’s most captivating regions. During the migration season, the northern Serengeti can become the stage for some of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife encounters, while throughout the year the area offers exceptional opportunities for exploring a quieter, less frequented side of the park. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, Mara Mara Tented Lodge is an inviting choice for travellers seeking an authentic, intimate safari experience surrounded by the untamed beauty of northern Tanzania.

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Why It Belongs on Your Journey

Experience the remote beauty of the northern Serengeti, surrounded by open landscapes and extraordinary wildlife.

Comfortable private tents combine the romance of canvas accommodation with modern comforts and a genuine connection to nature.

Its northern location places guests close to the spectacular landscapes associated with the Great Migration and its dramatic river crossings.

Enjoy peaceful evenings, warm hospitality, open-air moments, and the feeling of being immersed in the wilderness rather than simply visiting it.

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More places to stay in Northern Serengeti

Discover more exceptional places to stay in Northern Serengeti—from intimate camps and lodges surrounded by nature to refined retreats designed for comfort and relaxation. Each stay offers its own character, setting, and way of experiencing the destination, giving you more beautiful options to consider as you plan your journey with Back to Eden Adventure.

Kaskaz Mara Camp

Set in the far northern Serengeti, close to Kogatende Airstrip and the Mara River, Kaskaz Mara Camp places you in one of Tanzania’s most extraordinary wildlife landscapes. This is a place where the wilderness feels immediate and alive, particularly during the Great Migration, when the surrounding plains become the stage for dramatic encounters between vast herds, predators, and the legendary Mara River. Yet beyond the spectacle, Kaskaz offers something equally special — the feeling of escaping deep into the African wilderness.

The camp’s spacious tented suites combine the romance of classic safari with an elegant sense of comfort. Large netted windows allow the natural breeze to flow through, while flowing cotton curtains, oversized beds, stylish indoor and outdoor furnishings, and handcrafted Swahili-inspired details create a warm and sophisticated atmosphere. En-suite bathrooms with generous double vanities complete the experience, while private outdoor spaces provide the perfect setting to slow down and watch the Serengeti sky change throughout the day.

Life at Kaskaz revolves around the simple pleasures of being in the wild. Enjoy wholesome cuisine prepared with fresh local ingredients, perhaps with freshly baked bread from the bush kitchen, then gather around the campfire as darkness settles across the plains. Bush breakfasts, private dining, picnics, and dinners beneath the stars turn meals into memorable parts of the safari. An in-house walking guide also offers the opportunity to experience the wilderness on foot, following animal tracks and discovering the smaller details of the ecosystem that can easily be missed from a vehicle.

What makes Kaskaz truly special is its combination of an intimate tented atmosphere and an exceptional northern Serengeti location. The camp offers access to remarkable wildlife throughout the year, while the migration season can bring guests remarkably close to the drama of the Mara River crossings. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, Kaskaz Mara Camp is an evocative choice for travellers who want to experience the Serengeti with comfort and style, while still feeling completely immersed in the untamed world beyond their tent.

Serengeti Mara River Camp

Set in Kogatende in the northern Serengeti, Serengeti Mara River Camp places you remarkably close to the legendary Mara River and one of Africa’s most spectacular wildlife theatres. The camp’s location is particularly captivating during the Great Migration, when vast herds of wildebeest and zebra move through the northern Serengeti in search of fresh grazing. Yet the area is far more than a seasonal destination, with resident wildlife, open grasslands, riverine landscapes, and granite outcrops creating an extraordinary safari setting throughout the year.

The camp offers spacious luxury suites designed to provide comfort while preserving the romance of being immersed in the African bush. Its permanent tented accommodation combines the feeling of a classic safari camp with refined furnishings, comfortable beds, en-suite bathrooms, and private outdoor spaces. With double, twin, and interconnecting family suites available, the camp offers an intimate setting for couples, families, and friends travelling together.

Beyond your tent, the camp creates inviting spaces to enjoy the slower side of safari. Relax beside the swimming pool, enjoy a drink in the bar and lounge, or savour carefully prepared meals while surrounded by the atmosphere of the northern Serengeti. Private bush breakfasts, bush lunches, bush dinners, sundowners, and private dining can be arranged, turning simple moments into memorable experiences beneath the African sky.

What makes Serengeti Mara River Camp truly special is its privileged position for experiencing the northern Serengeti and the Great Migration. The camp is located within easy reach of the Mara River crossing areas, allowing guests to spend their days following the movement of wildlife and return to the comfort of an intimate camp afterwards. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, it is a beautiful choice for travellers who want to combine the drama of the migration with authentic tented luxury, warm hospitality, and unforgettable moments in one of Tanzania’s most remarkable wilderness regions.

Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge

Set among the granite kopjes and rolling grasslands of the northern Serengeti, Lemala Kuria Hills Lodge offers an intimate retreat where dramatic wilderness meets understated luxury. The lodge’s position in the Wogakuria Hills places guests within a remarkable wildlife region, with open landscapes stretching towards the Mara River and the northern Serengeti. During the Great Migration, this privileged location can bring guests close to some of the most extraordinary wildlife moments in Africa, while the surrounding wilderness remains captivating throughout the year.

The lodge’s elegant suites are designed to blend naturally into the landscape, with curved stone walls, natural textures, and floor-to-ceiling glass creating a seamless relationship between indoors and out. Each suite features a spacious bedroom, beautifully appointed bathroom, private plunge pool, and expansive veranda overlooking the surrounding wilderness. The result is an intimate private sanctuary where guests can enjoy the freedom of the outdoors while returning to exceptional comfort and privacy.

At the heart of the lodge, beautifully designed communal spaces create a relaxed setting for enjoying the quieter moments of safari. Guests can savour fresh, carefully prepared cuisine, unwind around the swimming pool, or settle into the lounge and bar as the light changes across the hills. Evenings around the fire beneath the African sky bring the classic romance of safari to life, while thoughtful service ensures that every detail feels effortless.

What makes Lemala Kuria Hills particularly special is its combination of dramatic scenery, exceptional wildlife, and intimate luxury. The lodge provides access to outstanding game drives, migration viewing, walking experiences, and other carefully curated adventures, while its private plunge pools and secluded suites offer a peaceful retreat at the end of each day. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, Kuria Hills is a beautiful choice for travellers seeking a sophisticated northern Serengeti experience where the landscape, wildlife, and luxury become part of one unforgettable journey.

One Nature Mara River

In the remote northern reaches of the Serengeti, close to the Mara River, One Nature Mara River offers an intimate retreat where refined luxury meets the raw beauty of the wilderness. Surrounded by rolling hills, open grasslands, and the natural rhythm of the river, the camp offers a privileged setting for discovering one of Africa’s most extraordinary wildlife regions. During the Great Migration, the surrounding landscape becomes the stage for some of nature’s most dramatic moments, while the camp itself remains a peaceful sanctuary away from the outside world.

The camp’s spacious luxury tents are designed to create a beautiful connection between comfort and nature. Elegant interiors, natural textures, generous sleeping spaces, beautifully appointed en-suite bathrooms, and private verandas allow guests to experience the wilderness without compromising on comfort. Every tent is designed to feel private and personal, with the surrounding landscape providing an ever-changing backdrop from morning light to spectacular African sunsets.

The communal spaces are equally inviting, offering a relaxed setting to enjoy the slower moments of safari. Savour beautifully prepared meals inspired by the flavours of East Africa, unwind in the lounge, or cool off in the swimming pool while taking in the surrounding wilderness. As night falls, the camp takes on an intimate atmosphere, with evenings beneath the stars and around the fire becoming part of the memory of your journey.

What makes One Nature Mara River truly special is its sense of place. This is a destination for travellers who want to experience the northern Serengeti intimately — where wildlife, landscape, and luxury come together without feeling disconnected from nature. Game drives and seasonal migration viewing reveal the extraordinary wildlife of the region, while the camp provides a tranquil retreat to return to. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, it offers an elegant and deeply immersive safari experience for those who value privacy, exclusivity, and the untamed beauty of Africa.

Singita Mara River Tented Camp

Hidden in the remote Lamai Triangle in the northernmost reaches of the Serengeti, Singita Mara River Tented Camp is a rare expression of intimate, contemporary safari luxury. Set dramatically beside a bend of the Mara River, the camp places guests in one of the most evocative landscapes of northern Tanzania, where the river, open wilderness, and extraordinary wildlife create a feeling of true escape. During the Great Migration, this privileged setting offers access to one of Africa’s most remarkable wildlife spectacles, while the camp’s remote character makes every stay feel deeply personal and exclusive.

With just six spacious tented suites, Mara River offers an intimate experience where contemporary design meets the textures and colours of Africa. Light-filled interiors, locally crafted furniture, vibrant Maasai-inspired details, private decks, and beautiful bathrooms create a relaxed yet sophisticated sanctuary. The design is intentionally understated, allowing the surrounding wilderness to remain the star. From your private space, the sounds of the river and the vastness of the landscape become part of everyday life.

The main camp brings together relaxed dining, a stylish lounge, signature bar and deli, and a swimming pool designed for leisurely afternoons overlooking the wilderness. Seasonal ingredients and East African influences shape the culinary experience, while wellness treatments, yoga, meditation, and private moments beside the river invite guests to slow down completely. Evenings beneath the stars add another layer of romance to the experience, with the sounds of the wilderness providing a natural soundtrack.

What makes Singita Mara River truly exceptional is its sense of place. This is a camp for travellers who want to go beyond simply seeing the Serengeti and instead feel completely immersed in it. Twice-daily game drives, hot air balloon safaris, birdwatching, and other tailor-made experiences reveal the surrounding wilderness, while the camp’s off-grid solar-powered design allows it to exist lightly within its remote environment. For Back to Eden Adventure guests, Mara River is an extraordinary choice for those seeking privacy, exceptional design, authentic wilderness, and the rare feeling of being completely surrounded by Africa.

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