Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

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Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

Imagine staying in a picturesque African safari vacation camp, surrounded by lush flora and diverse wildlife. You wake up to an amazing sunrise, and fill your day with adventure and exploration.

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From $1,275 per person sharing, per night

LocationMasai Mara
From, per person · night$1,275
AvailabilityLive

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Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

About the lodge

An overview of Elewana Sand River Masai Mara .

Imagine staying in a picturesque African safari vacation camp, surrounded by lush flora and diverse wildlife. You wake up to an amazing sunrise, and fill your day with adventure and exploration.

Highlights

  • Luxurious tented safari lodge situated on the Masai Mara and Serengeti border
  • Suites are spread across two wings, each with its own designated dining and lounge areas, creating a real sense of space and privacy
  • Enjoy exceptional game viewing at any time of the year

You Should Know

  • Children of all ages are welcome
  • Children under 3 years of age stay free of charge

The Detail

This is Sand River Masai Mara. Located along the banks of Sand River, it is the perfect setting for your African adventure.

Sand River Masai Mara is like going back in time. You experience the traditional, permanent tented camps of the 1920s. Pamper yourself with the incomparable hospitality of Kenyan locals and indulge in the comforts of a fully equipped camp.

Explore countless adventure possibilities. Whether it’s through daily game drives, hot-air ballooning, or guided walks, you will enjoy the ultimate safari experience at Sand River Masai Mara.

Sand River Masai Mara comprises 16 fully equipped tents, divided into two campsites. These provide private and exclusive accommodations amidst the majestic beauty of Masai Mara.

Experience an authentic permanent camp along the banks of Sand River. Your stay is made even more comfortable with en-suite bathrooms, bucket showers, and flush toilets.

Price Includes

  • Full-board accommodation, all meals and drinks (excluding champagne, private cellar wines, and spirits)
  • Shared and scheduled game drives, sundowners, bush breakfasts, and transfers to and from designated airstrips
  • Laundry, service charges, and catering levies

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Elewana Sand River Masai Mara

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 3 Jan 2027

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Peak / migration

1 Jul 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

All-Inclusive - Bush breakfast and lunch, sundowner stop, 2 daily shared game drives and round-trip from Keekorok

$1,275

per person · night

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 19 Dec 2026

All-Inclusive - Bush breakfast and lunch, sundowner stop, 2 daily shared game drives and round-trip from Keekorok

$1,095

per person · night

Festive

20 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027

All-Inclusive - Bush breakfast and lunch, sundowner stop, 2 daily shared game drives and round-trip from Keekorok

$1,095

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Stay & Pay

For travel from 4 January 2027, stay four consecutive nights at Sand River and the fourth night is complimentary, a saving of 25 per cent, or stay five nights across one or more Elewana bush properties and the fifth night is complimentary, a saving of 20 per cent. Both apply to the accommodation element only and are not available for arrivals between 1 June and 31 October or between 20 December and 4 January. Neither offer may be combined with any other discount.

Long stay

Longer itineraries combining Sand River with other Elewana bush camps and lodges qualify for a circuit discount on Full Board and Game Package rates. For travel to 3 January 2027, stays of 6 nights or more receive 5 per cent, 9 nights or more 10 per cent and 12 nights or more 15 per cent between 1 July and 31 October 2026 and from 20 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, while stays from 1 November to 19 December 2026 receive 10 per cent for 6 nights, 15 per cent for 8 nights and 20 per cent for 10 nights. For travel from 4 January 2027 the discount is 10 per cent for 6 nights or more, 15 per cent for 9 nights or more and 20 per cent for 12 nights or more, year round. The nights must form a single itinerary and the discount cannot be combined with other offers.

Family

Children under 12 stay free of charge when sharing with one or two adults, with up to two children accommodated per tent; the accompanying adults pay the applicable single or sharing rate. Children aged 12 to 17.99 are charged at reduced rates, from 25 per cent of the adult sharing rate when sharing with two adults, 50 per cent when sharing with one adult, and 75 per cent in their own room. Families of five or more guests travelling with children aged 5 to 12 receive exclusive use of a game-drive vehicle at no supplement, subject to availability and advance booking.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Elewana Collection's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoons at Elsa's Kopje Meru: Bride Stays at 50%

50% off accommodation for the bride/partner for the entire stay; plus complimentary candlelit dinner, in-room flowers, romantic turndown service, and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine.

Available at Elsa's Kopje Meru, the bride/partner receives 50% off accommodation for the entire stay (minimum 3 nights). Complimentary inclusions are: romantic candlelit dinner, in-room flowers, romantic turndown service, and a chilled bottle of sparkling wine. A valid marriage certificate issued within the last 6 months is required at booking and/or check-in. Blackout dates apply (1 Jul–31 Oct and 20 Dec–3 Jan). Not combinable with other offers.

Minimum stay
3 nights
Proof
Valid marriage certificate issued within the last 6 months, presented at the time of booking and/or upon check-in.
Combinable
Not combinable with any other offer / discount and subject to availability.

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Elewana Sand River Masai Mara, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari 16+
Child rates
Children defined as under 17.99 years; child rates apply under 12. Under 12 sharing with 1-2 adults: free of charge. Ages 12–17.99: own room 75% of adult single; two children own room 75% of sharing rate; sharing with 1 adult 50% PPS; sharing with 2 adults 25% PPS. (2026 Resident edition: FOC threshold drops to under 5; 5–17.99 follow 25/50/75% bands.)
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
Kids' programme
Exceptions

Children are warmly welcomed at Sand River. Family Suite accommodates 2 adults and 2 children, with additional adults (75% PPS) and children (25% PPS) accepted on request; a limited number of triple rooms (up to 3 guests) is also available. Families of 5 or more travelling with children aged 5–12 receive exclusive use of a game-drive vehicle on a complimentary basis, subject to availability and pre-booking; Elewana also provides complimentary exclusive-vehicle use for guests booking the Family units. Walking-safari minimum age varies by edition: 2026 USD and 2027 RA rate sheets state "over 16 years … subject to the guides' discretion"; the 2026 Resident KES edition states "over 15.99 years". FOC age threshold for children sharing with adults also varies between editions (under 12 in USD/RA editions; under 5 in 2026 Resident edition). Babysitting is not formally offered at Sand River (listed only for AfroChic Diani and Arusha Coffee Lodge), but staff can assist with watching children so parents can enjoy dinner, on request.

Walking safari

Built for walking.

Documented walking safari options at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara. Distinguishes short bush walks from dedicated walking trails and overnight wilderness journeys.

Short walk

2-hr Guided Walking Safari

A two-hour guided walking safari led by a professional guide in the Masai Mara. Included for guests on the Game Package; charged at US$90 per person for Full Board guests. Additional per-person per-day park fees apply. Subject to availability and advance booking.

Duration: 2 hours. Guide: professional guide. Additional park fees apply per person per day. Included on Game Package; US$90 on Full Board.

Cost
Included on Game Package; US$90 per person on Full Board
Availability
Subject to availability, prebooking and weather conditions

Half-day walk

4-hr Guided Walking Safari

A four-hour guided walking safari led by a professional guide in the Masai Mara. Priced at US$115 per person regardless of board basis. Additional per-person per-day park fees apply. Subject to availability and advance booking.

Duration: 4 hours. Guide: professional guide. Additional park fees apply per person per day. US$115 on both Game Package and Full Board.

Cost
US$115 per person
Availability
Subject to availability, prebooking and weather conditions

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Cultural

Beyond the game drive.

Community visits, cultural walks, and dining experiences documented at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara.

Village visit

Maasai Cultural Visit

A guided visit to a local Maasai community, available to small groups of 2–6 guests. The experience includes an entry fee and transfer, and is priced as an add-on activity for both Game Package and Full Board guests. Advance booking is required and the experience is subject to availability.

Min 2 guests, Max 6 guests. Includes entry fee and transfer (per resident rate sheet). Subject to availability and prebooking. Restrictions may apply for 1-night stays.

Availability
subject to availability, advance booking required

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Kim Abrahams

Kim Abrahams

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & East Africa

Knows Elewana Sand River Masai Mara backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Cearl MarneyLeigh-Ann Croeser

With Cearl and Leigh-Ann across the team.

"I booked with Lindi Weeks and found her expertise and information really helpful when booking a camp in Masai Mara. Prompt, helpful, friendly. Highly recommended."
February 2025 · United Kingdom · with Lindi Weeks · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Elewana Sand River Masai Mara : multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

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