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With garden views, Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp is situated in Talek and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge.

A buffet, à la carte or continental breakfast is available at the property. We booked the whole package through the camp transport from Nairobi ($250) and a full-day safari with Dennis as our driver ($250, excluding park fees). I’m so glad we went with them. Dennis was kind, knowledgeable, and made the safari unforgettable. Sandra handled all the arrangements and was super clear and honest about everything, even letting me know about bank charges upfront. The camp itself is beautiful. We stayed in a deluxe tent, which was spacious and comfortable. The food was incredible fresh, delicious, and they changed the menu every day. But what really stood out was the staff. This isn’t a big place, but that’s what makes it feel so special.

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9.1
Superb
157 reviews
Price from
US$218.40
per night

Facing the Talek River, Mara offers elegantly furnished tents on raised platforms, and a terrace with a bar for spotting animals. All rates include 3 game drives a day, and return airstrip transfers.

Mara’s tents include a wooden, 4-poster bed surrounded by a mosquito net. All have a modern, private bathroom with a double vanity, shower, and flush toilets. Tea and coffee making facilities are in each. Amazing location, hospitality, food, game drives, & arrangements. We had our best time on vacation. Will definately be back once more. Thank you Mara Intrepids for making our time so special. Loved every moment of our stay.

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9.4
Superb
226 reviews
Price from
US$1,172
per night

Set in Masai Mara, Pearl Mara offers free WiFi, and guests can enjoy a fitness centre, a garden and a shared lounge.

There is a private bathroom with bidet in some units, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.

The lodge offers a terrace. Peal mara was excellent! super friendly staff, responsive, polite, helpful. The tent was luxurious, clean, comfortable, safe! There were people walking us back and forth in case wildlife appears in the way. Sunset and sunset views were also top. The people working there are always available to accommodate your every need. The whole place is built in respect to the surrounding nature. The safari driver, Sietoti, and Rachel, a trainee, were experienced and educated, and was able to identify every corner of Maasai Mara and provide rich information about nature and wildlife during our daily safari game drives. A truly amazing duo who made our trip unforgettable. They really took care of us. Also, the food was delicious, chef was excellent! I would definitely go back again!

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9.1
Superb
9 reviews
Price from
US$700
per night

Situated in Talek, Kobe Mara features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and garden views.

Some units also have a kitchen equipped with an oven.

Ol Kiombo Airport is 12 km from the property. Kobe Mara was an amazing find from all the places to stay! From the very first email with Lea to Sammy and the team at the camp including our game drive guides, which we booked directly via Kobe Mara - again, a huge ASANTE SANA for making our Masaai Mara trip so memorable! The place is just utterly beautiful! Seeing a zebra, and giraffes right from our tent was such a wondrous experience. All the details of the tent were highly appreciated as well! It felt like being in a movie… Furthermore, the food - especially the fish on a bed of spinach cream and side of mash… It all tasted like “coming home”. You do have your own kitchen too if you prefer. The team on site are always there to help if anything. Easily one of our top favourite stays ever - Highly recommended! <3

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9.7
Exceptional
29 reviews

Situated in Sekenani, Mara Moon cottages features accommodation with free WiFi and a garden with a terrace and garden views.

Some units also have a kitchen equipped with a fridge, an oven, and a stovetop.

The lodge offers a barbecue. Convenient location, friendly staff and amazing dinners and breakfast.

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9.1
Superb
8 reviews
Price from
US$80
per night

With river views, Emboo River Camp is set in Talek and has a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is featured.

There is a private bathroom with shower in all units, along with free toiletries and bathrobes. From the very first moment, we were warmly welcomed by Valery and her amazing team. We stayed in a beautifully designed, cozy room (everything inside was chosen with care and filled with comfort) The atmosphere at Emboo is magical: peaceful nature, evenings around the fire on soft poufs under the stars, delicious meals, and a deep connection to the nature. We would especially like to thank: Felix, our safari guide — calm, deeply experienced, and one of the best in his field. He made every game drive feel personal and insightful. Tobin, the photographer, full of passion and soul. Every photo he took captured something deeper than just an image. Rhoda, who looked after us during every breakfast, lunch, and dinner with incredible kindness and attention. And Pedro, who always brought a smile, kindness, and genuine care. he made us feel truly welcomed. The little things made, like hot water bottles waiting in our room at night and even placed in the safari jeep for those chilly early drives. These thoughtful touches left a lasting impression. The entire team at Emboo is united by true hospitality, care for nature, and love for what they do. We’re already home, but our hearts are still with you at Emboo. Wishing the camp and its creators continued joy and prosperity

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9.2
Superb
6 reviews
Price from
US$893.35
per night

Located in Masai Mara, Olarro Plains provides free WiFi, and guests can enjoy an outdoor swimming pool, a garden and a terrace.

There is a private bathroom with shower in every unit, along with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Only the few people staying at the 2 properties can safari on the conservancy. Luckily I had the property to myself and was able to spend most of my time in the bush. The staff were awesome especially the safari guide.

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10
Exceptional
18 reviews
Price from
US$1,240
per night

With garden views, Drunken Elephant Mara is set in Sekenani and has a restaurant, a kids' club, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is featured.

A children's playground can be found at the lodge, along with a shared lounge. This was our very first visit to Kenya, and choosing Drunken Elephant Mara turned out to be the best decision we made! Right from the start, their coordination and hospitality were exceptional. As I was traveling with my family, including our 5-year-old daughter, I had many questions around logistics, bookings, and safety. Every query was answered promptly and patiently, which gave me great confidence and peace of mind. A big thank you to the amazing staff – especially Henry, our courteous and reliable chauffeur, and William, our knowledgeable safari guide and driver, who made our wildlife experience unforgettable. The food was absolutely delicious – every meal was a treat! The location is perfect – just 5 minutes away from the Sekenani Gate – and the entire property felt completely secure and family-friendly. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a smooth, warm, and memorable safari experience in the heart of the Masai Mara. We can’t wait to return!

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9.1
Superb
51 reviews

Accommodation ranges with a variety of tents. There is a main restaurant, bar and many bush dining options. The free form swimming pool has its own pool bar and the property has their own fleet of safari vehicles and guides. The service was absolutely amazing, all the staff were lovely and took very good care of us! The club tent was incredible, so big and lovely bathroom with a tub and shower! The food was also out of this world!

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9.4
Superb
48 reviews

Mara River Camp is located on the North West boundary of the Maasai Mara National Reserve overlooking the Mara River. It features a swimming pool and garden.

Each tent features a patio with a view of the Mara River. It comes with a seating area and the private bathroom includes a shower. The staff at the camp are great and very responsive to any need of your including food drinks and medication when we needed it! The Manager Eziekel, Aliche at the head office were outstanding in helping us make multiple changes to our Itinerary! The food was top class Indian and continental cuisine, the tents were comfortable with a hot pressure shower in the mornings and evenings an invaluable luxury in the bush!

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9.7
Exceptional
33 reviews

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FAQs about lodges in Maasai Mara National Reserve

  • Couples travelling in Maasai Mara National Reserve loved staying at Olarro Plains, Mara River Camp and Pearl Mara.

    Similarly, these lodges in Maasai Mara National Reserve are highly rated by couples: Sarova Mara Game Camp, Kobe Mara and Masai Mara Sopa Lodge.

  • The average price per night for a lodge in Maasai Mara National Reserve for this weekend is US$507, based on current Booking.com prices.

  • Mara Intrepids Tented Camp, Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp and Olarro Plains are some popular lodges in Maasai Mara National Reserve.

    In addition to these lodges, Kobe Mara, Mara River Camp and Sarova Mara Game Camp are also popular in Maasai Mara National Reserve.

  • We make it quick and easy to book a lodge in Maasai Mara National Reserve. Here’s what we offer:

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  • Pearl Mara, Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp and Olarro Plains have received great reviews from guests in Maasai Mara National Reserve regarding the views from these lodges

    Guests staying in Maasai Mara National Reserve also spoke highly of the views from these lodges: Mara Intrepids Tented Camp, Mara Leisure Camp and Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

  • There are 35 lodges in Maasai Mara National Reserve you can book on Booking.com.

  • Most lodges on Booking.com offer free cancellation.

  • Many families visiting Maasai Mara National Reserve loved staying at Olarro Plains, Emboo River Camp and Kobe Mara.

    Similarly, Mara River Camp, Mara Intrepids Tented Camp and Mara Moon cottages are also popular among family travellers.

Lodges that guests love in Maasai Mara National Reserve