One Nature Mara River Lodge is a luxury resort owned and maintained by One Nature Collection, which manages top properties in Tanzania. The camp is located in the northern portion of Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, 30 minutes from the Kogatende airstrip, and is adjacent to the Mara River, which offers the dramatic Great Migration River crossing.
The camp is situated in a hidden treasure surrounded by Acacia trees and grasslands. It is at an ideal location for game viewing and exploring the stunning views and neighboring surroundings. It takes around 6 hours to drive from Arusha town to Serengeti National Park, and 1-2 hours to fly from Arusha to the Kogatende airstrip, followed by a 30-minute transfer to the camp.
One nature. The Mara River Lodge comprises of 7 en suite luxury and exquisite Villas that overlook the wonderful Mara River and other scenic attractions while providing modern comfort. Villas are classified into several types, including single beds for individuals, double/twin beds for couples or groups, and family/group rooms. The villas are well-decorated, elevated with a raised platform, and furnished with en-suite facilities such as clean flushing toilets, in- and outdoor showers with hot and cold water, sink bathe tabs, solar energy, dressing mirror, mosquito nets, tables and chairs, free toiletries, complimentary bottled water, white linen beddings, coffee making facilities, and other amenities.
Villas include verandas, private sundecks, and sitting spaces with stunning views of the Serengeti grasslands and wildlife migration from the Mara River, especially from June to October. Villas provide good clean and laundered bedding, including queen and king-sized beds. The camp offers a crackling fireplace pit where guests may relax and exchange safari stories and experiences, as well as providing warmth to guests at night and on cold days.
One nature Mara River lodge provides several services and facilities, including:
A dining tent that serves a variety of continental and local food to suit the customers’ appetites. The camp provides continental breakfast, picnic lunch, and dining places; they also feature outdoor and indoor dinner options, as well as bush BBQ diners under the stars in the sky, all served by pleasant and inviting staff. You can have a bush breakfast while enjoying the breezes and the morning sunrise.
The bar tent offers a variety of beverages, including beers, sodas, wines, and water. Relax on the veranda while sipping a cocktail and taking in the stunning views of the Serengeti plains, wildlife, and surrounding areas. Relax in the evening on terraces/sundecks with views of the Serengeti savannah plains. Services include a private heated pool, laundry and housekeeping, airport transfers and pickups due to the camp’s proximity to the airstrips, abundant parking space, and strolling night safaris. Massage and spa services are available. Wifi hotspot internet in the main tent allows people to stay connected with their families and friends.
The camp offers activities like as hot air ballooning, game viewing, sundowner picnics, nature walks, and visits to neighboring communities.
Serengeti National Park is located in Tanzania, stretching into Kenya’s southern Simiyu region. It includes the Serengeti and Mara ecosystems. The park, which spans 5700 square miles and borders Lake Victoria to the west, is one of Tanzania’s most popular and well-known parks. The greatest time to visit Serengeti National Park is from June to October since it is the dry season and gives the best wildlife watching when wild animals are roaming in search of pasture and water. It’s the annual migration of wildebeests.
The park is home to over 70 large mammals, including buffaloes, elephants, crocodiles, zebras, lions, leopards, impalas, giraffes, and antelopes, as well as 500 bird species such as flamingos, ostriches, grey-breasted spur fowl, Kori bustards, secretary birds, and more. This attracts more tourists to visit and stay for extended periods of time. Activities in the park and lodge include game drives to spot animals, nature walks, hot air balloon rides ($500 per person), handcraft safaris, camping, flying safaris, cultural visits to villages, bird watching, traditional dances, and wildlife migration. Serengeti National Park offers a variety of lodgings, including budget, mid-range, and luxury lodges, to suit the needs of all visitors. Other features in the park include the Olduvai Gorge, Moru Kopjes, Grumeti River, Seronera River, among others.
