Exclusive Luxury Lodges In Masai Mara

Serenity In the Wilderness!

Masai Mara National Reserve is Kenya’s most popular safari destination. Adventure lovers flock to the reserve for safari holidays staying in exclusive luxury lodges. Masai Mara is home to several wildlife species including Four of the big five mammals. Hippos, the third largest mammals are also present and commonly seen while on safari here. Giraffes, wildebeests, zebras, and hyenas are also common in Masai Mara. The reserve has over 500 bird species making it a leading birding safari destination as well.

It is this diversity of wildlife that attracts several visitors to Masai Mara. This reserve favorably competes with exclusive destinations like those in Southern Tanzania and the northern Tanzania circuit including Serengeti.

Accommodation is a game changer in travel and hospitality. Thankfully, Masai Mara National Reserve has several safari lodges one can choose from. These range from tented camps to exclusive and high-end luxury lodges strategically located within the reserve. It is from here that safari activities begin enabling one to get memorable experiences.

Here are the top five exclusive safari lodges in Masai Mara to guide those who intend to visit the reserve.

Mahali Mzuri

Mahali Mzuri is a luxurious tented lodge located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. The 35,000-acre private conservancy is home to major savanna animals and is one of the exclusive conservancies in Masai Mara. Mahali Mzuri overlooks the open Masai Mara plains and you can easily catch up with the wildebeest migration while staying here.

The lodge is exclusive with a capacity of 24 guests which enables one to get the maximum service attention they require. Each of the 12 luxury tents at the property has en suite bathrooms and a private deck with uninterrupted views of the wilderness. Mahali Mzuri has a 12-meter infinity pool where you can enjoy a swim and cool down on a hot day.

Game drives, community visits, and guided nature walks are activities you can engage in while staying at Mahali Mzuri. The lodge also has a spa where you can relax and enjoy your spa treatment in the middle of the wilderness. We highly recommend a stay at Mahali Mzuri for anyone interested in high-end luxury treatment.

&Beyond Bateleur Camp

This classic luxury tented camp is located on the Oloololo Escarpment. It is one of the exclusive luxury lodges and camps in Masai Mara. The Camp has nine luxury tents and a family tent each with its private butler and housekeeper.

&Beyond Bateleur Camp also offers great views of the Masai Mara plains. It is easy to watch wildlife even the wildebeest migration right from the camp. The Bateleur Camp is one of the best places to base from when exploring the Masai Mara ecosystem. Two game drives are included a day and are exclusively executed. Bush walks, balloon safaris, and community visits are other activities you can engage in while here. Night game drives are also recommended to catch up with the nocturnal animals, especially the big cats.

The camps’ small size makes it intimate and exclusive as it does not accommodate very many people even when at full capacity.

Sanctuary Olonana Safari Lodge

Sanctuary Olonana Safari Lodge is another outstanding luxury safari lodge in Masai Mara. The lodge’s strategic location on the Mara River sets it apart with great views and chances for wildlife encounters.

It has 14 glass-sided suites that are exclusive and self-contained. All these offer great and breathtaking views of the Masai Mara wilderness. You can engage in several safari activities while staying at Sanctuary Olonana Safari Lodge. These include game drives featuring the wildebeest migration, nature walks, night game drives, and community visits among others. The lodge can easily be accessed even from Nairobi in a 45-minute drive.

Angama Mara Safari Lodge

Angama Mara Safari Lodge is perched on an escarpment high above the floor of the Great Rift Valley. It is among the prominent safari lodges overlooking Masai Mara Reserve. The lodge has two camps of fifteen tented suites each with a private airfield. The camps have a direct access route to the Masai Mara on the Rift Valley floor. Each of the suites has great views of the Mara making the lodge one of the most incredible luxury lodges in the ecosystem.

The lodge is located only about a 15-minute drive from the Mara Triangle the epicenter of Masai Mara’s safaris. While in the Mara Triangle, you can engage in a number of safari activities including gas drives, balloon safaris, cultural tours, and guided nature walks.

We organize a number of Masai Mara safaris and our 4-Day Masai Mara tour is ideal for staying here as you can easily fully explore the Mara Triangle.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the only lodge situated in the Mara Triangle. This prime location makes it iconic and among the top places to base from when exploring Masai Mara. All the rooms at the lodge are self-contained with mosquito netting, Coffee and Tea making areas, and Internet connectivity.

The Mara Suite has a steward, bathtub, shower, and a separate sitting area. It also has two private balconies, a minibar, and other amenities.

While staying here you can hike the Ololoolo escarpment for impressive views of Masai Mara. You can also visit the Masai Community, have game drives, sundowners, balloon safaris, and nature walks among others.

Because of Mara Serena Safari Lodge’s location, it gets fully booked Quickly. We, therefore, recommend travelers interested in staying here to book in advance.

Our leading Kenya Safaris features Masai Mara. We have flexibility and can tailor-make the itinerary to feature any of these lodges. For more wildlife opportunities and exploration, we recommend long safaris like the 10-Day Kenya Safari. The 8-Day Kenya Safari is also a great option look at. The 3-Day Masai Mara Safari is ideal for those with limited time but would love to go on safari.