Is Julia's River Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Julia's River Camp?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Julia's River Camp?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

Where is Julia's River Camp located?

Situated in a national park, this tentalow is 3 mi (4.7 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Jan 5, 2024

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Loved Julia’s. Dennis, our driver, was exceptional.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Sep 15, 2024

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I stayed at this property for 3day/2nights. The staff was amazing. They are some of the nicest kindest people you will meet. We felt safe and learned an enormous amount about the animals in the area. It was my bday and they made me a cake and sang, it was unforgettable. Memories for a lifetime. I wish I could have stayed longer. The reviews do not do this place justice. The accommodations were more than we expected and the game drives were exciting and thrilling. We loved every moment. (One tip: make sure to bring US or Euro, we were short to pay for small items like drinks)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Nov 6, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Staff & service

This is a camp so amenities are pretty basic. That is very understandable. If you’re a light sleeper, you might not find the area conducive for you as hippos could get loud at night. My biggest issue with this camp is that by default they would clean the tent and rearrange your stuff. I get that cleaning is essential but as someone who functions in a very specific manner, I’d hate to find out that my things have been rearranged. I talked to the camp manager about this and he wasn’t apologetic at all. He just said there’s nothing he could do. Very rude!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Dec 27, 2023

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They stated that their CC machine was broken and I need to pay in cash!!! Park Fee—-520 bucks…?… who really got the cash!!… Game rides … can’t put it on your account .. gotta pay cash !!!.. Bar bill —- cash Laundry —-cash And had to go to a town to get mate cash !!.. Just brought Tip monies … of which we were pretty generous… So I asked .. for all this inconvenience.. how bout comp 1 game ride ….100 bucks!… The GM .. Mark Mutua said no… he did t even bother to meet … I said am not paying cash .. so they eventually found a “link to pay them… I feel this place is very very corrupt.. The staff .. were wonderful … of which I feel bad for them that I write this…. But it is disgusting that some guy from Spain that owns it is also inept at running a resort… Do t go there !!!! I will never …. There are 600 other camps to stay at …I just believed there website …. DO NOT go to this camp!!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mahdi

Feb 12, 2023

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Amazing!

Incredible experience! The tent was clean and roomy. They are situated in great location inside the park, serene environment by the river, awesome view from the tent. All the staffs are attentive, friendly, and professional, the guards, the chefs, all of them, thank you. Beatrice, our contact staff, was so kind and attentive. She made us feel at home, and totally spoiled us! :-) The safaris were just wonderful! Leo, our guide driver, is an incredible person all around. A Masai native, he knows the Mara like palm of his hand! And he is a great conversationalist. The food is amazing. We are on a vegetarian diet, and here we had some of the healthiest, most delicious food we could find in a restaurant.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry-Lynn

Dec 14, 2022

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Aug 17, 2022

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Amazing stay at Julia's. Basic but comfortable camp in the Maasai Mara. Friendly staff, nice food, great location l, we could hear animals all around us every night. Our trip was made by George specifically. The experience he had and his warm smiling face greeting us at mealtimes and when we returned from game drives was the best part of our trip. We hope to see him again at Julia's when we come back next time.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philipp

Jun 23, 2022

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We visited Julias River Camp for 5 days and it was a wonderful experience. The staff was very friendly, the food was incredibly well, the game drives with our guide Dennies were beautiful, the tents were big enough and well suited for the stay. We saw the "big five" in less than 2 days! We promised to visit the camp again!

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Jan 5, 2022

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Lovely camp, placed inside Masai Mara Reserve, right on river Talek. Our VIP tent was placed directly on the river so we could see hippos regularly. Camp stuff is great, very king and helpful. Food was excellent, far beyond our expectations. We are vegetarians and we didn't espect such a great food. VIP tent is quite spacious and comfortable, with nice terrace. Hot water was available all the time. WiFi was working in common aeras, but we barely used it. Considering price/quality rate, this camp could be one of the best options in entire Masai Mara. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Jan 4, 2022

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In the middle of it all...

Bearing in mind it is a camp, Julia's is an excellent stay. Right in the Mara, you don't have to wait for the game drive (which is amazing) to see the wildlife.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Dec 27, 2021

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Salma

Oct 24, 2021

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This camp is just lovely. Very clean and very comfortable yet allows you to be in the nature and wild. The staff and their service levels are truly fantastic and many thanks go out to Nick and his full team of staff.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Oct 21, 2021

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Masai Mara Safari

Spectacular stay at Julia's River Camp. Excellent location to immediately be immersed in complete Safari experience, friendly and professional team, the most excellent guide! Kios found 2 cheetahs about to hunt and positioned us with masterful ability to witness it. On a second cheetah hunt we were so lucky to observe he expertly maneuvered our vehicle to be the first forward to photograph unimpeded! Truly one of the most amazing experiences. Thank you Julia's River Camp for making our first family Safari utterly magical.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Oct 9, 2021

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Prisvärt boende

Bra boende i tältcamp i Masai Mara National reserve. Bra mat, och bekvämt. Något små rum där det saknas avlastningsytor och förvaring för kläder. Saknas eluttag på rummen.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

4/10 Poor

celeste

Sep 7, 2021

Beware of the management here as they will scam you. I booked on Expedia & for most dates you could book “2 game drives per day”, but there was no option to book them for the dates I wanted. I contacted Expedia & the property to see why I couldn’t book the game drives for my dates & they said I could pay upon arrival. At the camp, the manager told me that I owed double the rate per day shown on Expedia (hundreds of dollars different). I showed him the Expedia app, which clearly said 2 and my conversations with the camp before arriving that said the price included 2 drives. They fought me over WhatsApp for an entire afternoon. I got a hold of Expedia and they contacted the property. The manager eventually agreed to the posted price, but said I owed an additional fee/day, which I had already paid. Also, another friend came to stay there with me. Other guests in the camp were going to the airstrip when my friend was arriving and they invited me to join, so that I could greet her. The manager told me that I would be charged an airport transfer fee if I went with them. It cost them nothing additional for me to ride out with one group and back with my friend who was additional business that I brought them. After several conversations, the manager hesitantly agreed that I could go for free. But this took about an hour to resolve. I lost an entire day to phone calls and conversations with management.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Sep 5, 2021

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We loved Julia’s! The meals provided were delicious three and four course meals, they had a nice selection of beverages to choose from, and the two daily game drives that are included in the stay were amazing. We had an excellent driver, Dennis, the entire time, and the rest of the camp staff were super helpful and pleasant. This place was comfortable and of excellent value. The setting was lovely and we heard hippos and elephants by the river at night. I don’t know why you would stay anywhere else. If we’re back in the Mara we will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Olivier

Sep 3, 2021

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Experience et lieu fantastiques.

Excellent lodge, endroit paisible, staff accueillant et très serviable. Nous avons fait deux game drives avec notre guide Denis et avons vu tellement d'animaux !

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Aug 31, 2021

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The stay at Julia's River Camp was excellent. The location is near many lion prides, cheetahs and leopards (it is just a bit of a drive to the migration river crossing area). We saw many animals grazing on the other side of the river and hippos in the river from our tent and dining area. Hear all kinds of animals at night when sleeping but always felt safe in the unfenced camp with the security (always walking you to/from your tent after dark). The service was amazing- every staff was attentive and friendly and made sure we felt comfortable. Lastly, the game drives with Denis our guide and driver was truly excellent. We saw so much more than expected and every day there was something new. We will definitely come back to visit!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eunice

Aug 30, 2021

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Beautiful safari experience

Beautiful and peaceful place. Good food overall and great staff. Very nice location next to a river. Nice tents and overall facilities. Definitely would recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Aug 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Unfussy tented camp with great game viewing

Unfussy safari tented camp with excellent food and local guides. Brilliant game viewing. Accommodation was simple but clean and comfortable. No frills, affordable and authentic.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Aug 8, 2021

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Forbe

Jul 8, 2021

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Everything We Could Have Hoped For

We had a great time. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. The food was good. The lodging was a good, quiet, and dry tent. We would love to come back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD, UK

Dec 20, 2020

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Wow, couldn’t have enjoyed our stay more! Delicious three course meals, three times a day cooked by Steve - catering to dietary requirements and requests (delicious Kenyan banquet on the last night). The tents (more like luxury villas) had comfortable beds, hot water showers, WiFi, mosquito nets, and of course incredible views of the river and occasional lion and hippo! The location of the camp is unbelievable, we only had to drive 2 mins and we saw cheetah with 4 cubs, lion tribe, and countless other amazing creatures. The staff looking after us were great too - good fun, accommodating, and did all the could to share their knowledge of the area and keep us safe, special thanks to Mishak! We take with us great memories of campfires, star gazing, Masai traditions, and overall recommended without hesitation!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonas, Brussels

Nov 2, 2020

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Great location, very good comfortable accomodation in Tents. Very friendly, helpful and flexible hosts. Good food. We will definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Feb 17, 2020

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Excellent

Beautiful peaceful spot, very comfortable tents, great staff, tasty food. Couldn’t fault it!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

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