‘Ngare’ translates to ‘by the river’ in the Masai language, and the idea behind this snug little camp was to transport the serenity of the original Serian camp to the water’s edge. Hugging the banks of the Mara, Ngare Serian is perfect if you’re after that ultimate elusive luxury: seclusion. Ngare can only be reached on foot, over a narrow rope bridge – and in a way this is very fitting: you are all but inaccessible to the rest of the world. The crossover is symbolic – step out of touch and out of time, and give yourself over to the natural charm of the place. There’s something special about being on the water’s edge – the water slipping and sloshing over the stones sets a soothing soundtrack, but at the same time its energy and movement lends lightness and life – green shoots, verdant growth and glossy rocks that metamorphose into hippos.

As a founding member camp of the exclusive Mara North Conservancy, Ngare Serian offers East Africa's highest big cat density complemented by the Masai Mara's lowest vehicle density... Not to mention access to our very own private conservation area, used exclusively for walking. There's also our tree house, The Nest, for those that fancy a romantic night 12ft closer to the canopy of stars overhead...

Ideal for combining with walking and adventure flycamping for a longer stay, and also for fantastic photographic itineraries.

We pride ourselves on offering all our clients exclusive use of vehicle with private spotter and guide, included in our rates. This grants clients the freedom to explore at their own pace, and entirely according to their own schedule.

The Mara is world-renowned for its felines, and not for nothing was BBC's Big Cat Diaries filmed here. The abundance and density of game in general yields fantastic viewing, and with a backdrop of classic 'Out of Africa' scenery, it's a photographer's dream come true.