What do past guests say about Julia's River Camp?

Julia's River Camp is well-known for its Cleanliness, Room Comfort, Service and Facilites, as reviewed by verified Traveloka guests.

JPY | EN

Support

Search Hotels

Julia's River Camp

Name: Julia's River Camp
Address: Masai Mara National Reserve, Siana, Narok West, Narok, Kenya, Masai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya
Rating: 9.4

Others

Finding rooms for you...

9.4

/10

Exceptional

30 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Lisa

10.0

/ 10

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)

Mahdi

10.0

/ 10

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.

Verified traveler

10.0

/ 10

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.

In the Area

See Map

Masai Mara National Reserve, Siana, Narok West, Narok, Kenya

Main Facilities

Restaurant

WiFi

Julia's River Camp is located in area / city Siana.

What's around Julia's River Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve, Siana, Narok West, Narok, Kenya

Discover More Places

Discover More About Julia's River Camp

General
In a national park

Location
With a stay at Julia's River Camp in Maasai Mara, you'll be in a national park, and 3 mi (4.7 km) from Talek Gate and 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Mara Triangle. This tentalow is 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from Mara River and 11 mi (17.8 km) from Nashulai Maasai Conservancy.

Attractions
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Talek Gate - 4.7 km / 3 mi
Mara Triangle - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Mara River - 13.8 km / 8.6 mi
Nashulai Maasai Conservancy - 17.8 km / 11 mi
Motorogi Conservancy - 23.2 km / 14.4 mi
Siana Conservancy - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Sekenani Gate - 25.9 km / 16.1 mi
Sekenani Reserve Headquarters - 26.3 km / 16.4 mi
Mara North Conservancy - 26.4 km / 16.4 mi
Northern Serengeti - 27.2 km / 16.9 mi
Issaten Conservancy - 28.3 km / 17.6 mi
Sand River Gate - 32.2 km / 20 mi
Musiara Gate - 32.7 km / 20.3 mi
Purungat Bridge Gate - 34.5 km / 21.4 mi
Ol Chorro Conservancy - 39.1 km / 24.3 mi

The nearest airports are:
Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 11.8 km / 7.4 mi
Maasai Mara (OLG-Olare Airstrip) - 23.6 km / 14.7 mi
Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 73 km / 45.3 mi
Maasai Mara (MDR-Musiara Airstrip) - 26.3 km / 16.3 mi
Maasai Mara (KEU-Keekorok) - 23.6 km / 14.6 mi

Facilities
You can experience a safari adventure. This tentalow also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).

Business Facilities
Featured amenities include luggage storage, laundry facilities, and a library. Free self parking is available onsite.

Dining
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the tentalow's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 11 AM.

Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Bathrooms with showers are provided.

All facilities in Julia's River Camp

Entertainment Facility

Common Space

Accommodation Services

Exterior

Bedroom

Things to Do

TV lounge
Library
Picnic area
Garden

General

Banquet
Parking
Terrace

Food and Drinks

Breakfast
Continental breakfast

Public Facilities

Smoke-free area
Safety deposit box

Hotel Services

Luggage storage
Concierge

Transportation

Area shuttle with surcharge

Connectivity

Free WiFi

Sports and Recreations

Safari

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Julia's River Camp

Translate

Important Note

Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:

12:00 - 18:00

Check-out:

Before 10:00

Pets Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, No front desk, Contactless check-in is available, Essential workers only - NO, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities	Restaurant, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time	From 12:00 - 18:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability	Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Julia's River Camp	28
Another facilities in Julia's River Camp	TV lounge, Library, Picnic area, Garden, Banquet

Frequently asked question in Julia's River Camp

What are available facilities at Julia's River Camp?

There are top facilites at Julia's River Camp such as Restaurant, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)

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

The standard check-in time at Julia's River Camp is starting from 12:00 - 18:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00

Does Julia's River Camp provide breakfast?

Yes, Julia's River Camp provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.

What is the star rating of Julia's River Camp?

Julia's River Camp is a 2.5-star hotel.

How many rooms are available at Julia's River Camp?

Julia's River Camp has 28 rooms in total.

See All

More Reviews from Other Guests in Julia's River Camp

Overall Ratings & Reviews Julia's River Camp

Other sources (30)

9.4

Exceptional

From 30 reviews

Cleanliness

9.6

Room Comfort

9.6

Service and Facilites

9.6

Sort by

Most Relevant

Preferences

See All

Traveler Reviews Julia's River Camp

Number of reviews per page

Top reviews

Verified traveler

Friends and Family Family

6.0

/10

Reviewed 99 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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!

Lisa

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 106 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Courtney

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 142 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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

Paul

Leisure Family

2.0

/10

Reviewed 144 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!!!!!

Mahdi

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 189 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Verified traveler

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 215 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Ivan

Leisure with Children

10.0

/10

Reviewed 247 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!

Jared

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 247 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

Salma

Leisure Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 257 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Julie

Friends and Family Family

10.0

/10

Reviewed 258 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

celeste

Leisure

4.0

/10

Reviewed 264 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Leslie

Leisure with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 264 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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.

Carol

Leisure with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 265 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!

Verified traveler

Friends and Family Family

8.0

/10

Reviewed 265 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

Forbe

Friends and Family with Friends

10.0

/10

Reviewed 272 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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.

RICHARD

Leisure

10.0

/10

Reviewed 301 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

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!

RICHARD

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 345 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

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

Verified traveler

Leisure Family

8.0

/10

Reviewed 366 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Great camp. Location and environment was a must. Meals good be improved a bit, particularly the take away ones.

Isaac

with Partner

10.0

/10

Reviewed 369 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Julia’s River Camp has the absolutely best employees, so friendly and concerned that we had a good experience. We want to give a special thanks to Lucky (our game driver - the best), Patrick (our waiter), and Meshak (our Masai warrior). All these inidividuals made our stay so memorable...thank you. The location is perfect, tucked along side the Talek River inside the reserve for the best game viewing. The Masai Mara is so beautiful. We’d highly recommend this place for the special employees working there.

Verified traveler

Leisure with Children

10.0

/10

Reviewed 369 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Everyone was very nice.The food was okay.The location was good.There were many animals right outside.

Number of reviews per page

Ready to make up your mind?

Book Your Stay Now

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: It is the hotel's responsibility to ensure that all photos are accurate. Traveloka will not be held responsible for any photo inaccuracies.