Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River.
Our Masai Mara hotel lodge is designed in the style of a traditional Maasai Manyatta while offering every modern comfort. Neatly arranged rows of rooms and suites are positioned to offer uninterrupted river views from private balconies. Equally breathtaking sightlines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day in the bush, a steam shower and an Oringa Massage at the Maisha Spa & Gym offer an exquisite welcome back to civilisation.
Enjoy exhilarating excursions deep into the Masai Mara Game Reserve with activities and adventures as intrepid as you choose to be during your stay. Savour superb chef-prepared cuisine in our onsite restaurant and with unforgettable “Bush Dining” and “Sundowner” experiences. Rediscover how special family time can be with game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool and visits to an authentic Maasai village.
MAIN RESTAURANT
Enjoy one of Kenya’s most captivating dining experiences in our Maasai-inspired dining room overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara and down to the river. Decorated with traditional Maasai motifs, it offers open-plan seating (inside and outside) and a relaxed atmosphere. Linked to the dining room is a welcoming bar area, which also offers exterior seating around the nightly campfire.
Breakfast and lunch are presented as buffets and feature a wide range of international choices. In typical safari-style, we offer a ‘full English breakfast' as well as European options. Our lunch menus will typically include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. Other dietary preferences can be accommodated with prior notice.
Our five-course table d'hôte dinner menus feature a wide array of choices and vegetarian options are always available. Guests may also enjoy three special ‘theme' nights. This popular feature offers a broad selection of international options, ranging from pasta to BBQ to authentic Kenyan specialties. Enjoy “Nyama Choma” (traditionally roasted meats), “Sukuma” (local kale cooked with tomatoes, onions, garlic and coriander), “Posho” (maize) and other local delicacies.
From savannah to spa, experience Africa in all its wild grandeur at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge is located within the Mara Triangle of the Masai Mara National Reserve, which is 320 kilometres and an approximately five-hour drive from Nairobi.
Guests at this Masai Mara accommodation will find 74 en-suite rooms, honeycombed along the bush clad hillside, each with ethnic styling and fabulous views. Mara Serena Safari Lodge is designed to blend in with the surroundings and is built around a waterhole.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge accommodation in Masai Mara, Kenya, offers luxury in a totally unique bush setting overlooking the vast yellow grasslands of the plains. The rooms have a variety of configurations including double rooms (king size beds), twin rooms and interconnecting rooms ideal for a family, there is also a suite available.
LODGE ROOM
Our Lodge Room immerses you in the beauty of our surroundings with views of Mara from your private balcony. Enjoy the warmth and cosiness of these rooms appointed with every modern comfort.
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
Complimentary mineral water and toiletries
Ceiling fans
Complimentary wireless Internet
Mosquito netting
Valet, laundry, shoe shine
Coffee/tea making stations
THE MARA SUITE
Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, the lodge’s spacious and generously appointed Mara Suite welcomes in the beauty of its surroundings with marvellous views of Mara River. Enjoy the warmth and sophistication of this suite appointed with a master bedroom with a King bed, a separate sitting area and two private balconies.
IN-ROOM AMENITIES
Dedicated room steward
Mini-bar – stocked according to your preference
Satellite TV and Video
Spacious master bedroom (ensuite) with King bed
Generous bathroom with tub and shower
Ceiling fans
Premium bath amenities
Complimentary wireless Internet
Separate sitting room
Mosquito netting
Coffee/tea making stations
Two private balconies
The interiors of the rooms combine vibrant bush colours and textures with world-class elegance, there are spacious bathrooms and verandas with Mara vistas.
Featured Facilities
Swimming pool and sundeck
Maisha Safari Spa and Gym and extensive range of safari spa treatments
Gift shop and business centre
Satellite TV in communal areas
Free Wi-Fi
24-hour on-call medical services
Conference centre and under-canvas events facilities
Extensive incentives portfolio
Baby-sitting, family rooms, children's dining, Christmas Eve children’s activities
Board games and library of Africana books
Special dietary needs catered for with advance notification
Complete wedding planning service and honeymoon portfolio
Unforgettable Bush Experiences
Live music/performance Additional charge
Cooking class
Tour or class about local culture Additional charge
Walking tours Additional charge
Game drives Additional charge
Hiking Off-site Additional charge
Library
Games room
TYPE
5-star luxury lodge
Guest Rooms - 73
Meeting Rooms - 1
Total Event Space - 96 sq m
Year Built
1971
Year Renovated
2000
Check in Time
1:00 PM
Check out Time
10:00 AM
Chain
Serena Hotels
Luaguage Spoken
English and Swahili
Mara Serena Safari Lodge is located within the Mara Triangle of the Masai Mara National Reserve, which is 320 kilometres and an approximately 5 - 6 hours drive from Nairobi due to the condition of the road. Hence, guests generally opt for a flight out of Nairobi directly to the private landing strip at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.
The airstrip is 2km from Mara Serena Safari Lodge and guests will be met by a lodge representative and transferred to the lodge
If you require further information about the hotel or would like to book accommodation for an upcoming visit you are welcome to contact us
Journey notes
Things to do and pack for the trip
Passport (make sure the expiry date is at least 6 months after your return)
Vaccination certificates
Travel insurance documents
Prescription medication (containers must have professional pharmaceutical labels)
Sunscreen
Insect repellent
Sunglasses
Binoculars
Safari Clothing
Safari Vaccinations (consult your medical practitioner)
Note book and pencil (for recording your sightings)
Please don’t forget to bring your camera, battery charger plus lots and lots of memory cards
Please also see the baggage regulations on the Flights page
JANUARY
A dry-season month, January has high inland and coastal temperatures, with only occasional rainfall – it’s one of the best times for viewing wildlife.
Mara Serena Airstrip In Masai Mara <<
Mara Serena Airstrip is the Kenya's largest civilian airport in Maasai National Reserve. It has one unpaved runway measuring 3,445 feet (1,050 m) in length. The geographical coordinates of this airstrip are: 1° 24' 18.00"S, 35° 0' 36.00"E (Latitude:-1.405000; Longitude:35.010000). The airstrip solely serves Mara Serena Safari Lodge and other neighbouring camps and lodges.
Mara Serena Airstrip In Masai Mara <<
Mara Serena Airstrip is the Kenya's largest civilian airport in Maasai National Reserve. It has one unpaved runway measuring 3,445 feet (1,050 m) in length. The geographical coordinates of this airstrip are: 1° 24' 18.00"S, 35° 0' 36.00"E (Latitude:-1.405000; Longitude:35.010000). The airstrip solely serves Mara Serena Safari Lodge and other neighbouring camps and lodges.
Mara Serena Airstrip In Masai Mara <<
Mara Serena Airstrip is the Kenya's largest civilian airport in Maasai National Reserve. It has one unpaved runway measuring 3,445 feet (1,050 m) in length. The geographical coordinates of this airstrip are: 1° 24' 18.00"S, 35° 0' 36.00"E (Latitude:-1.405000; Longitude:35.010000). The airstrip solely serves Mara Serena Safari Lodge and other neighbouring camps and lodges.
