Singita's seasonal tented camp on the Mara River in Tanzania's Serengeti — riverfront positioning for the Great Migration crossing.
BrandSingita
DestinationSerengeti
RegionAfrica
Price TierTier 2 ($2k-$5k)
SettingRiverfront
Best ForMigration-focused travelers timing trips to the river crossings, families seeking Singita's service standard in tented format, repeat Singita guests collecting properties across the portfolio.
PrivacyHigh (Private Entrances)
ServiceFull Concierge
ButlerOn-Request
Private PoolNone
Singita Mara River Tented Camp operates as a seasonal property on the Mara River in Tanzania's northern Serengeti, positioned for the Great Migration's river crossings. The camp runs ten tents including the two-bedroom Family Tent with en-suite bathrooms and private deck overlooking the river. The d
Key Features
riverfront location
plunge pool
yoga deck
bohemian-chic design
solar-powered
expert guides
personalized service
prime wildlife viewing
Dining
Main Dining Area - Fresh
Locally Sourced Cuisine
Signature Experience
The Mara River crossings from the camp's riverfront deck — wildebeest and zebra crossing at close range without needing to leave the property.
Riverfront positioning on the Mara River during migration season — the crossings happen within view of the camp rather than requiring drives to reach them. Singita's guide-and-tracker pairing at a more intimate scale than the brand's permanent lodges.
Signature Suite: Family Tent
Two bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, private deck overlooking the Mara River, outdoor shower
Best time: June through October delivers the Serengeti's finest luxury safari experience during the dry season, with the Great Migration's dramatic Mara River crossings from July through September and the most concentrated wildlife viewing of the year.
Demand: The Serengeti commands Africa's strongest luxury safari demand year-round, with the iconic Great Migration driving peak bookings from July through September that require 12-24 months advance planning at the finest mobile camps positioned along the migration route.
Pricing: Ultra-luxury Serengeti camps and lodges represent Africa's most premium safari pricing, with mobile camps tracking the migration commanding rates of $2,000-4,000 per person per night all-inclusive during peak July through September. Green season from November through May offers 25-40% savings with e
Insider tip: Request a private migration tracking camp positioned by the head guide specifically for the week's optimal river crossing location — the finest mobile camp operators move camp every few days to maintain this positioning, delivering front-row viewing of the Mara River crossings from a private camp te
Avoid: Avoid the short rains of October through November at the finest northern Serengeti camps when some access roads become challenging, though green season camps offer extraordinary biodiversity and the migration begins its return south.
