Mara River Lodge, Kenya - Accomodation Guide

The Lodge

Painted in traditional Maasai red ochre and lit by hundreds of lanterns, the lodge gives an immediate impression of the local surroundings. Guests are met by Maasai warriors in full regalia. The lodge is surrounded by indigenous trees and plants and it blending with the environment and combining the best of nature and unexpected wilderness comfort with some of the finest views in the Mara. After a hot day’s safari your cosy room awaits, providing you with a hot shower and comfortable bed for the finest in the Mara.

Accommodation

Mara River Lodge has 78 rooms and two deluxe suites of two bedrooms each, with views of the Mara River from the private veranda. The rooms are decorated in vibrant Maasai colors with bright fabrics and rugs. Timber beams support the thatched roof that keeps the rooms warm in the cool Mara evenings.

Want to experience this legendary reserve? Book yourself onto one of our exciting Masai Mara safaris.

Accommodation Highlights:

River Front Restaurant
Buffet Service
Laundry services
Spa
Each room has a permanent shower with WC, a permanent roof and lounge area
Babysitting services
Lies on the Mara River at the edge of Maasai Mara Game Reserve and overlooks deep pools where crocodiles and hippos bask all day
Guests can see hippos across the river from their table
78 en-suite rooms and two deluxe suites of two bedrooms each having views of the Mara River from the veranda

Other Safari Lodging Options

Mara Sopa Lodge

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Mara Leisure Camp

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AA Lodge Mara

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Osero Camp

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Azure Mara Heaven

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Mara River Lodge

Mara River lodge lies on the Mara River at the edge of Maasai Mara Game Reserve and overlooks deep pools where crocodiles and hippos bask all day

Sentrim Mara Camp

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Enkorok Mara Camp

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Sekenani River Camp

Sekenani River Camp lies in a forested region that sees the source of the Sekenani River flow with life. The Masai Mara’s Sekenani Gate is only a short four miles away from the camp. The environment is tranquil and the main tented area is open and pristine. The dining area is set under a high, reeded roof with canvas walls, and a small sitting area is located in the main tent with bonfires and seating available on the verandah. The surrounding bush is lush and creates a perfectly intimate setting for the 15 secluded luxury tents, separated from the main public tent by a thrilling suspension bridge.

Guests can cool off in the inviting swimming pool, set among grass and trees or rest between game activities in the privacy of their tents on a small deck offering views of the surrounding wilderness. Guests can enjoy a beverage of their choice after their game drive or dinner or choose to gather around a crackling fire where they can discuss the day’s adventure. For those guests looking for that perfect local souvenir, a little gift shop is on-site too.

Basecamp Masai Mara

Basecamp Masai Mara – fittingly referred to as the ‘mother of all camps’ by our staff – is where our story started.

Olengoti Eco Safari Camp

The Olengoti´s group of tents are set along the banks of the Talek river placing us in the front seat in one of the most dramatic and exclusive natural shows in the world, “The Great African Migration”.

La Maison Royale (LMR) Mara Camp

La Maison Royale Mara Camp is located in a private Olare Motorogi Conservatory in the Maasai Mara ecosystem in Kenya.

Mara River Lodge

The Lodge

Accommodation