Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

“Exceptional Family Safari – Amazing Staff,Quality Game Viewing & Thoughtful Details”

We recently spent three nights at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara with our family, and it turned out to be one of those trips we’ll be talking about for a long time. From the moment our guide Alex picked us up at Keekorok airstrip, the experience started on a great note. We were welcomed with a refr… lisää

We recently spent three nights at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara with our family, and it turned out to be one of those trips we’ll be talking about for a long time. From the moment our guide Alex picked us up at Keekorok airstrip, the experience started on a great note. We were welcomed with a refreshing drink and some bites, and Alex even made a small stop on the way so he could introduce himself properly and get to know what we were hoping to see. It felt very personal right from the beginning. Our guide Alex was fantastic. He’s incredibly knowledgeable about the Mara and the wildlife, and it felt like he always managed to get us to the right place at the right time. What we appreciated even more was how patient he was with our kids. They had endless questions and he happily answered all of them while keeping the drives fun and interesting for everyone. Back at camp, the service was just as impressive. Our server Alex was excellent — by the second meal he already knew how we liked our food and what drinks we preferred. A special mention also goes to Shaban the cook, who is clearly very talented. The set menus were beautifully prepared and presented, but he was also very flexible and happy to adjust things or prepare something slightly different when we asked. Everything we ate was really good. As always, it’s the small details that make the biggest difference. The camp provided refillable water bottles labelled with our individual names, avoiding any mix-ups and adding a nice sustainable touch. After each game drive, we were greeted with cold eucalyptus towels, which were incredibly refreshing after the dusty Mara drives. The location of the camp is really special, right along the Sand River. Breakfasts and lunches by the river were magical, especially when we could see elephants grazing just across the water. Another thing that makes the camp unique is that it’s completely unfenced, which makes the experience feel very real and connected to nature. One night we had an elephant just outside our tent, and another time one was grazing nearby — slightly crazy but also unforgettable. A big thank you as well to Evans and Collins at the bar, the housekeeping team who kept our tent spotless, the security team who escorted us safely to our tents at night, and Manager Kevin who clearly runs a wonderful team. Overall, they really get the small things right, and those details make the whole experience memorable. We would definitely go back.

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“Memorable…had to edit review to Big 4”

All the staff were friendly, very accommodating and always willing to help. We were greeted with joyful faces after every game drive, which was a wonderful feeling. The rooms are luxurious with peaceful views of the sand river and beyond. To top it off, the outdoor shower is amazing. The amenities… lisää

All the staff were friendly, very accommodating and always willing to help. We were greeted with joyful faces after every game drive, which was a wonderful feeling. The rooms are luxurious with peaceful views of the sand river and beyond. To top it off, the outdoor shower is amazing. The amenities are useful, with mosquito repellent and insect repellent provided. They also had reusable named water bottles for us. A lot of effort and thought went into preparing and presenting all meals as well as snacks. The location of the camp is at the boarded with Tanzania. The area close to the camp has a lot of shrubs. The wildlife seen near to the camp is therefore of a different nature to the standard savannah. The guide was knowledgeable and shared facts with us when required. We were not lucky to see the migration, however, if it had been the right time, it would have been a very idyllic location. We still managed to catch the Big 4

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“Perfect base for safari!”

Perfect location and wonderful accommodations. Staff was lovely and caring too. And, the safari guides were outstanding-super knowledgeable, fun to spend time with and knew all the right angles for photos too. Highly recommend and hope to return some day with my family.

“Amazing Stay at Sand River!”

We had an incredible stay at Sand River. The entire staff was friendly, welcoming, and proactive. Our sapphire driver, Charles, was very knowledgeable and made great effort to show us as many animals as possible. The food and drinks were delicious. The accommodations were beautiful.