Welcome to Keekorok Lodge

Keekorok means 'the place of dark' trees in Maa, the language of the Masai. One of the easier Mara lodges to reach from Nairobi by road, Keekorok Lodge is well located, standing amid 80 acres of wilderness, atop a shallow rise, which allows for spectacularly long views across the rolling savanna. Dating from 1965, it is a large and busy lodge capable of accommodating almost 200 guests.

Over 700 square miles of lush, sun-drenched plains encircle Keekorok Lodge, the first property in the Masai Mara Game Reserve in southwest Kenya. The lodge was opened in 1962 and renovated in 2006, ideally situated in the direct path of the spectacular animal migration that occurs every year from July to October. Guests can experience unparalleled safari adventures, morning and evening game drives are a must for anyone visiting the reserve.

This spectacular event of nature brings thousands of wildebeest, other plains game and their predators into the area each year

It is an area where there is an abundance of animals. At any time of year the surrounding landscape is teeming with wildlife, including examples of all of Africa’s Big Five, many other mammals and reptiles and over 485 bird species.

Keekorok Lodge is located on an 80 acre site in the southern region of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, surrounded by an area of lush grassland and permanent springs.

Keekorok Lodge has 101 guest rooms, all with en suite facilities and with private balconies. There are Standard Rooms(87), Chalets(10), an Executive Suite(1) and a three-bedroom Presidential Suite(3). The tastefully-furnished rooms are either within single-storey blocks or are individual bungalows.

Rooms and Suites details

• 89 double rooms
• 8 superior rooms
• 4 suites

STANDARD ROOM 32m2 /  1-3

Standard Room with a choice of a King or twin room

• Mini Bar
• Turndown Service
• Telephone

CHALET ROOM   40m2 /  1-3

Chalet Room with a choice of a King or twin room

• Shower
• Mini Bar
• Turndown Service
• Telephone

PREMIUM ROOM  42m2 /  1-3

Premium Room with a choice of a King or twin room

• Shower
• Seating Area
• Turndown Service
• Telephone
• Accessible Facilities

EXECUTIVE SUITE   42m2 /  1-3

Executive Suite with a King bed

• Shower
• Bathtub
• Seating Area
• Turndown Service
• Telephone

PRESIDENTIAL SUITE  110m2 /  1-6

Presidential Suite has 3 bedrooms all en-suite with a separate living area

• Turndown Service

Property Facilties 

Cafe

Television lounge.

Swimming pool

Spa and wellness centre

Coffee shop

Bar

Restaurant

Free WiFi

Room facilities

Wheelchair users can check door widths at reception

Wheelchair-friendly rooms in accordance with DIN 18024, 18025 Number 1

Desk

Seating area

Telephone by the bed

Voicemail

Room safe

Mini-bar

Coffee machine/tea-maker in 99 rooms

Ceiling fan

Soundproof windows

Windows for opening

Make-up mirror

Full-length mirror

Hairdryer

Bathroom with shower

Bathroom with window

Bathrobes

Emergency information

Plan of emergency exits

Game drives depart three times a day and offer up an unforgettable experience when explore and photographing the surrounding Masai Mara plains teeming with both wildlife and birdlife.

Other activities that are offered at Keekorok are;

Bird walks

Masai Dancing

Wildlife Film

Swimming Pool

Spa and Wellness

Optional and at a supplement

Hot air ballooning

Bird watching, 

Cultural tours and fishing.

Nearby Recreation

Game Room

Health Spa/Massage

Pool (Outdoor Pool)

Pool (Children's Pool)

Lodge type; Safari Lodge

Recommended stay; 3-7 nights

Guest Rooms - 99

Meeting Rooms - 2

Largest Conference Room - 40 sq m

Total Event Space - 220 sq m

Year Built 1962

Year Renovated 2006

Check in Time  12:00 PM

Check out Time 10:00 AM

The lodge is only 10-minute away from Keekorok Airstrip.

Languages Spoken, Swahili, English

SPECIAL INTERESTS

Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife

Either by Air or Road

Road

The Masai Mara is located 270km/167mi northwest of Nairobi. The road is notoriously bad and the driving time is about five hours. Most people fly to the park.

It is also possible to drive from Lake Nakuru National Park. The distance is about 235km/150mi and the driving time is roughly six hours.

Air

Getting to Nairobi is easy, as the city is a major African transport hub. International arrivals usually land at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 15km/9mi south east of Nairobi. From Nairobi it’s easy to catch a domestic flight to Masai Mara.

If you are on a package tour, you will probably find that charter flights you are taking between parks are booked by your tour operator. There are nine airstrips in and outside the park catering to the different lodges. Most domestic flights, including flights to the Masai Mara, leave from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of Nairobi. Scheduled flights can be booked via several domestic carriers:

Keekorok Airstrip In Masai Mara

Keekorok Airstrip is located southeast of Maasai Mara National Reserve, giving easy access to Lonwalet Hill and Ol Tukai Hill. It has one unpaved runway measuring 1,280 metres (4,200 ft) in length. The airstrip is situated at 1,768 metres (5,801 ft) above sea level and its geographical coordinates are: 1° 35' 9.00"S, +35° 15' 6.00"E (Latitude:-1.585832; Longitude:35.251667). The airstrip mainly serves Keekorok Lodge, Mara Sarova Game Lodge, Sekenani Camp, Mara Sopa Lodge, Mara Topi Safari Lodge, Ashnil Camp and Cottars Camp.

Clients are met at Keekorok Airstrip and drove to the Lodge which  is 10 minutes drive.

Flying Safari package to Masai Mara are convenient due to the short one hour flight versus the 5 to 6 hour road journey from Nairobi. Flights to Masai Mara being readily available, a flying package safari is possible to book for most Camps and Lodges. Flying to the Mara is also recommended for those who want to enjoy game drives in Open sided safari vehicles.

Why they liked the Lodge

4/5 Good

Carol

Jul 6, 2021

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort

The resort is right next to the Keekorok airfield. The hotel is in the Masai Mara and what is very special is the animals roaming freely on the location. We saw hippos in the hippo pool, giraffe, zebra, many cute monkeys, etc. you don’t have to leave to see them. They also have some from the very special Mass tribe on the location. The staff made it a special stay for sure.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family

Jun 14, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Staff were so helpful - warm and welcoming. Food was very good. Room was comfortable & clean. Will definitely stay here again. Special thanks to James, Moses, Nemoh, Charles - you are all the best! They go the extra mile & then some to make sure your stay is memorable. Five stars!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family

Jun 3, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Excellent location in the heart of Masai Mara. Hippos in the back of the room where you get to witness their daily activities from the hippo bar. Velvet monkeys and baboons on location to watch you while you eat and possibly steal your food if they get a chance. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The food could be improved as there were limited options. Overall, I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

The best time to visit in Keekorok Lodge in Kenya is from January until December, when you will have a pleasant or warm temperature and limited till mediocre rainfall. The highest average temperature in in Keekorok Lodge is 28°C in February and the lowest is 24°C in May.

Climate Keekorok Lodge

Keekorok Lodge has the moderate climate prevailing. There is a lot of rainfall in the summer, and in the winter it is quite dry again. The average annual temperature for Keekorok Lodge is 26° degrees and there is about 754 mm of rain in a year. It is dry for 101 days a year with an average humidity of 72% and an UV-index of 5.

Kenya Climate

Dry season, the country's winter, runs from July to October. The two rainy seasons come in between. The first is the longer rainy season, which runs from April to June. Another shorter rainy season runs between November and mid-December.

Summer temperatures (January and February) range from 35° to 40°C during the day, and 25°C to 30°C at night. During the winter months, mainly July and August, temperatures average 30° to 35°C during the day, and 20°C to 25°C at night.

Masai Mara National Reserve is a stunning park with abundant wildlife, picturesque sceneries, and atmospheric ambience. 

It is, actually, one of Africa’s most breathtaking and splendid parks, making it a must-visit destination.

This tropical wonderland lies some 300km off Nairobi and is most famous for the Great Wildebeest Migration and its inhabitant 56 wildlife species.

Included

• Game Drives
• Airstrip Transfer
• Full board
• The above is dependent of safari booked

Excluded

• All flights
• Premium drinks and Champagne
• Personal & travel insurance
• Exclusive use of 4x4 vehicle
• Spa and Massage facilities
• Gratuities
• Personal Effects
• The above is dependent of safari booked

General 

Free parking, On-site parking, Parking, Private parking, WiFi everywhere

Services
Free WiFi, Internet services, WiFi

Food & Drink
Bar, BBQ facilities, Packed lunches, Restaurant, Snack bar, Special diet menus (on request)

Pools and wellness
Massage, Outdoor pool, Spa and wellness centre

Transportation
Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (surcharge), Car hire

Front-desk/reception area services
24-hour front desk, Concierge service, Currency exchange, Express check-in/check-out, Luggage storage, Private check-in/check-out, Safety deposit box

Common areas
Garden, Shared lounge/TV area, Terrace

Entertainment and children services
Children's playground, Entertainment staff

Cleaning services
Daily maid service, Ironing service, Laundry, Trouser press

Business facilities
Business centre, Meeting/banquet facilities

Miscellaneous
Designated smoking area, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Non-smoking rooms, Non-smoking throughout