Sala’s Camp
CEDARBERG RATING
Premier
Overview
Sala's Camp
Sala’s Camp is a classic tented camp tucked in a bend of the Sand River where the Keekorok River joins. It is in one of the Mara’s most untouched corners near to the Tanzania border. There are terrific views towards the Serengeti and across the Northern Corridor, this is the first and last stop for the thousands of wildebeest and zebra that pass through. This means that Sala’s has the longest migration season in the Mara. You get a front row seat to one of the greatest natural spectacles on earth. Sala's Camp is also known for it's fantastic birdlife in the Mara all year round so its a great option for keen birders.
Accommodation
The camp has seven guest tents, six twin or double tents and one big honeymoon suite, this is also a family tent. All of them are extremely comfortable with large beds, soft white linens, hanging cupboards, a sink area and an en suite bathroom with flushing loo. You can enjoy the original under canvas experience with some modern comforts, such as solar electricity and hot running water.
Before and after game drives you meet in the lovely mess tent. In front of this there is a beautiful lawn area with a day bed for some time with a good book. Here to is the bar and the dining table which sparkles with candles at night. As the sun sets the camp fire is lit, drinks poured and bitings served. As you tuck into an outstanding dinner, amazingly produced from a bush kitchen, tents are closed up, beds turned down and hot water bottles tucked under the covers. Every detail is considered at this truly special camp inside the famous Mara Reserve.
Sala's Camp game
The Sand River often has lion come to play in it and the bank opposite the camp can be covered in zebra and wildebeest during the migration season. Here you can go on a game drive and not see another vehicle; a pretty rare thing in the Mara.
At A Glance
Swimming pool
Rural location
In Pictures
Sala’s Camp on the map
Rooms
Keekorok Honeymoon Tent with a pool (Tent 1)
The honeymoon tent has a private plunge pool, veranda and spectacular views. The interior of the rooms are soft in colour, embracing the natural hues of the surrounding yellow grasslands and river sand. The bathrooms are elegantly accented with rich copper and brass fittings reflecting Africa’s warmth and include large copper bathtubs and spacious showers. Floors are made from bamboo and covered with natural reed carpets, whilst striking black and white images hang on the canvas walls, enriching the space.
Keekorok Family Tent with a pool (Tent 2a and 2b)
Sala’s new Family Tent is book-ended by two rooms that are joined by a communal lounge leading out onto a large veranda with sun beds, private dining areas and a plunge pool. The interior of the rooms are soft in colour, embracing the natural hues of the surrounding yellow grasslands and river sand. The bathrooms are elegantly accented with rich copper and brass fittings reflecting Africa’s warmth and include large copper bathtubs and spacious showers. Floors are made from bamboo and covered with natural reed carpets, whilst striking black and white images hang on the canvas walls, enriching the space.
Forest Family Tent with a pool (Tent 3)
The Forest Family Tent consists of one enormous open-plan room with a bedroom at either end. The two sleeping areas are divided by an open-plan lounge area in the middle with a small wooden screen for separating each end if desired. Both bedroom areas have their own ensuite bathrooms with rain showers and flushing loo and one also has a bathtub. A small grassy area shaded by trees makes a great space for little ones to play in front of the tent. The Forest Family Tent can sleep up to five guests, each end of the open-plan room able to be configured as a twin or double, with an additional fifth bed upon request. A large veranda spans the length of the tent and a private deck is located a stone’s throw away beside the Sand River with views looking south into Tanzania. Here there is a private plunge pool and day bed, plus a sunken seating area and fire pit. Exclusive use of game drive vehicle is included for all guests staying in the Forest Family Tent.
Forest Luxury Tent with a pool (Tent 4)
Sala's Double Tents all embrace the charm of a traditional under-canvas style safari while incorporating contemporary touches like glass doors and private plunge pools overlooking the river. Whilst they are all subtly different in design, they each have the same amenities and tranquil natural surroundings with views across the Sand River and into the Serengeti. The seclusion, sumptuous nature and incredible outlook of all the double tents make them the perfect choice for a honeymoon safari. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out to a private garden area with space for private star-lit dining if desired. Private plunge pools and wooden decks allow for total relaxation in the soothing green surroundings of nature. Tent 4 is the closest tent to the main dining area of the camp.
Forest Luxury Tent with a pool (Tent 5)
Sala's Double Tents all embrace the charm of a traditional under-canvas style safari while incorporating contemporary touches like glass doors and private plunge pools overlooking the river. Whilst they are all subtly different in design, they each have the same amenities and tranquil natural surroundings with views across the Sand River and into the Serengeti. The seclusion, sumptuous nature and incredible outlook of all the double tents make them the perfect choice for a honeymoon safari. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out to a private garden area with space for private star-lit dining if desired. Private plunge pools and wooden decks allow for total relaxation in the soothing green surroundings of nature. Tent 5 is a little walk along a winding gravel pathway from the main mess tent.
Forest Luxury Tent with a pool (Tent 6)
Sala's Double Tents all embrace the charm of a traditional under-canvas style safari while incorporating contemporary touches like glass doors and private plunge pools overlooking the river. Whilst they are all subtly different in design, they each have the same amenities and tranquil natural surroundings with views across the Sand River and into the Serengeti. The seclusion, sumptuous nature and incredible outlook of all the double tents make them the perfect choice for a honeymoon safari. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead out to a private garden area with space for private star-lit dining if desired. Private plunge pools and wooden decks allow for total relaxation in the soothing green surroundings of nature. Tent 6 is a few minute's stroll along a winding gravel pathway from the main mess tent.
Forest Honeymoon Tent with a pool (Tent 7)
The Forest Honeymoon Tent is located furthest away from the main mess tent, at the end of the pathway, and is therefore the most secluded. Like our other double tents, it has floor-to-ceiling glass doors leading out onto a private garden area with a riverside deck and private plunge pool. A built in bath tub, spacious shower and seclusion in nature allow for total relaxation.
