Description
This traditional bush camp is a home away from home with its expansive mess deck and cosy indoor fireplace.
Unique in their own way, each room is furnished with large double beds flanked by bedside tables and writing desks. The adjoining “bush bathrooms” include a shower, twin basins, large bush bathtub and flush toilet.
Enjoying an expansive view of the Mara river and the Oloololo Escarpment, the mess area is the focus point of the camp. The emphasis is on the traditional, natural wildlife experience and it epitomises the off-the-beaten-track safari.
The new Ngare Camp is set on the other side of the river a little further upstream. With just four beautifully appointed tents set on the banks of the Mara River, this is a perfect choice for those seeking a more intimate camp experience.
Accommodation
Seven private tented rooms including one family. Each unique in their own way furnished with large double beds, flanked by bedside tables and writing desks, the adjoining "bush bathrooms" include a shower, twin basins, large bush bathtub and flush toilet. Hanging swathes of cotton and canvas walls provide complete privacy.
Childcare
Serian Camp welcomes children although there are no specific facilities and the camp is not suited to very young children. Food can be tailored to suit children and earlier meal times can be arranged where necessary. Babysitting can also be organised for those that require it.
Activities
Activities from Serian include wildlife viewing and bird watching which are done by specially adapted vehicle or outside the park on foot. With both you are in the company of experienced guides who can share with you, a world that only they know. Hot air balloon safaris can also be arranged on request.
When to travel
The only time to avoid Kenya is during the long rainy season in April and May. November is considered the short rainy season, however, these are less predictable and are much lighter. The best time of year to visit the Maasai Mara is during the Great Wildebeest Migration which tends to pass through the Mara between mid July to late October.
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Location and directions
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Serian Camp is located on the banks of the Mara river, aproximately an hour and a half away from the northern entrance gate to the Maasai Mara reserve in southwest Kenya.
How to get there
8.5 hour international flight to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport, then its 30 minute by road to Wilson Domestic Airport. Scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson airport to Musiara airstrip take about 40 minutes. On arrival at the airfield, the vehicle transfer to the lodge is approximately 45 minutes, allowing time for game viewing.
