Julia's River Camp

We had the most amazing, authentic safari experience in Masai Mara staying at Julia’s River Camp. We stayed in the VIP Camp for 4 days and their service was excellent. The staff were friendly and helpful, and attentive to our needs. The tent/room was clean and was newly renovated (just middle of this year, I heard). It is right in front of the river so it has the best view, especially during sunrise. I already miss the sound of the hippos in the morning. The game drives were excellent. It exceeded my expectation, thanks to our very experienced driver. The only down side is the food. Sometimes the chef’s cooking is bland, sometimes too salty, but I appreciate that they try to mix their menu with different dishes per meal for variety. Overall, Julia’s River Camp offered great value accommodations for the budget-friendly fees they charged. If you want better dining experience and fancy camp facilities, then choose the more luxury camp options. But if you’re looking for an affordable yet comfortable glamping experience, I’d say Julia’s (at least for their VIP Camp section) is a great choice.

The most incredible hospitality I received during my entire stay in Kenya. This stay is set in a beautiful location, close to the wild, with a comfortable set-up perfect for game drives and immersion in nature. Isaac, our guide during the game drives, quickly became like one of our family members, pouring his heart and soul into helping us spot animals, no matter what it took for him. We got to experience very close sightings of everything we dreamed of - including the big 5 and a kill. Hans, one of the property managers, exceeded our expectations in ensuring we were comfortable throughout the stay, and included many activities to keep us entertained. We were a family of 4, all vegetarians. Chef Diana was super generous in customizing delicious meals for us. Certainly did not expect to eat such fresh and yummy food, given that we were vegetarians, in this remote location. But our hosts did not miss any opportunity to pamper us. Kevin, one of the security guards, along with others, stayed up all night guarding the site. Security was available 24x7, and escorted us to our rooms and around the property every single time. Rooms were extremely comfortable and beautiful. To my pleasant surprise, hot water for showers was also available at any time of the day or night. Gideon and Frank were the humblest hosts as they assisted us during dining. Sandra, Viven, William - the other staff at the property, made us feel like our stay was of utmost importance to them. I could not help but mention all these names in this review, because even though our stay would have been very comfortable without them, the people made it feel priceless. Highly, highly recommend anyone reading this to consider staying here if visiting Mara. It's the rarest kind of luxury, and so fulfilling! Every bit - above and beyond.

Our stay at this river camp was nothing short of incredible! Watching hippos emerge from the water to feed at night and spotting elephants across the river created the most unforgettable moments. The staff were exceptionally warm and attentive, making us feel right at home. Every meal was a delight, and our tour guide’s knowledge and passion made the game drives truly special. The wildlife sightings were phenomenal, and the thrill of hearing animals roam around at night added to the adventure. The rooms were comfortable, with excellent hot showers—perfect after a day of exploration. If you’re looking for an authentic and magical safari experience, this camp is an absolute must!