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Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana

Top Pick 2026Top Picks have a Google rating of 4.5 or higher from 200+ reviews and are still open. They are never paid for.Google rating 4.8 (384 reviews)
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Refined tents with terraces in a relaxed property offering safari excursions & free meals.

Alex and Joel, the game drivers here, know where every pride is sleeping before breakfast. Little Sand Resort gives you the whole camp to yourself if you book it right, and the team ensures every meal feels like a different occasion.

Highlights

  • Wheelchair accessible

Google reviews

4.8384 Google reviews
  • Kerri C.Google review · 27 Dec 2025

    We loved our experience here! The staff were helpful, accommodating and made sure we had different dining experiences. Daily wildlife sightings and amazing housekeeping services. It was fabulous!

  • Neal G.Google review · 28 Oct 2025

    It is sometimes difficult to know exactly what to expect when visiting a place for the first time. The experience at Sand River was nothing less than exceptional. From the minute we were picked up to the time we spent at the lodge and on game drives, the whole team ensured every minute was memorable. For anyone reading this review, all I can say, this place is a definite must see.

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  • Cathy S.Google review · 19 Oct 2025

    Sand River Masai Mara was simply amazing. The service was incredible. The location was perfect. We were very sad to leave. Everyone was incredibly kind, happy and helpful. Alex S, our guide, was the best! We learned so much about the Masai Mara and animals. I asked sooooo many questions and he answered them all! It was a bucket list trip for us and I HIGHLY recommend Sand River. We couldn’t fault anything, best trip ever!

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  • Sue M.Google review · 13 Oct 2025

    Our group of eight women stayed at Little Sand Resort and had the place to ourselves. It was an incredible experience. Benjamin and Jackson were our game drivers and did a wonderful job. From John and Nicolene’s welcome, Daniel’s escort to our room, Evan’s bar service, Juma and Boniface’s table service, George’s food preparation, our security walks to our rooms - everything was perfect!

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  • Sharon D.Google review · 19 Sep 2025

    Sand River was our favorite of three Elewana properties. We adored the staff and the care and hospitality they shared with us. Our guide Joel was so knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed spending our time with him. We only regret that in little sand all the other tents were occupied by a group. This limited opportunity to socialize with other couples, which we really enjoy in our travels. But the entire staff was absolutely wonderful and a joy to spend our downtime with. The food was outstanding.

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Location

Keekorok, Kenya

Masai Mara

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Sand River Masai Mara by Elewana is located at Keekorok, Masai Mara.
Call +254 730 127000 or visit elewanacollection.com.

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