The Royal Mara is located in the western Koyiaki Conservation Area of the Maasai Mara, on a peninsula in the popular “Hippo Bend Lagoon" section of the Mara River. The lodge is within a few miles drive of the world famous migration river crossing points of "Koyiaki-Kichwa" and "Mara Serena" as well as the leopard hangout at Leopard Gorge, highlighted on the BBC Big Cat Diary program. The camp marsh, resident hippo pools, lagoon and waterhole make game viewing inside the Royal Mara site, in combination with game drives, an unforgettable safari experience.

The Royal Mara Camp has eight luxury, spacious, guest suites situated with river frontage which have flush toilets, bidets, twin basins, luxury showers, hot water, and electricity. Artificial water pressure is provided by a main booster pump. All river guest suites have luxury hand carved furnishings, elegant linen, lush towels, bathrobes, slippers, toiletries, and four poster beds (one super king or two doubles; additional bedding added if desired). They also have Maasai carpeting, colonial antiques, and African artifacts and include a wardrobe cabinet, a writing desk, a safe deposit box, a mini fridge and an internal sitting area. A room attendant is assigned to each river guest suite and daily house keeping is provided. River guest suites are on raised decks with private river frontage verandas equipped with chaises lounges and dining seating.

Al fresco dining, buffet breakfasts and barbecue lunches are available in the camps dining area or along the Mara River and are included in the rate. Picnic lunches are available in lieu of a breakfast or lunch at the camp for guests desiring an extended game drive. Open savannah luncheons or dinners, boma fire-lit dinners or bush candle lit dinners and private dining on guests' accommodation verandas are available at an additional cost. The menu changes daily and features international cuisine. All meals are prepared with fresh produce and all bakery items and desserts are prepared daily.