Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities.

Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds.

As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, Mara Serena Safari Lodge 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.

Styled to mirror the circular motif of a traditional Maasai manyatta, the lodge blends international sophistication with raw African beauty while featuring twin rows of individual rooms, some with views of the famous Mara River.

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 civilization.

Enjoy exhilarating excursions on your Masai mara safari 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 Mara Serena Safari Lodge onsite restaurant and with unforgettable “Bush Dining” and “Sundowner” experiences.

Rediscover how special family time can be with game drives when on family safari to Africa with children, breakfasts by the hippo pool and visits to an authentic Maasai village.

From savannah to spa, experience Africa in all its wild grandeur at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

Accommodation at Mara Serena Safari Lodge

The breathtaking landscapes of Masai Mara National Reserve, uninterrupted views of the Mara River and a design inspired by a traditional Maasai Manyatta set Mara Serena Safari Lodge as an unforgettable destination for safari holidays.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge 74 guest rooms which includes the suite have been inspired by the local Maasai heritage and surrounding natural splendour, welcoming guests to experience the allure of the only lodge located within the famed Mara Triangle.

A merger of Africa’s untamed beauty and modern sophistication, Mara Serena Safari Lodge accommodations are arranged with one slightly in front of its neighbour, allowing for sweeping river and savannah views.

Adorned in swirling patterns that reflect the colours and shapes of the bush, rooms feature Maasai-inspired design-motifs, King or twin beds, lavish, all-encompassing mosquito-curtaining and marble bathrooms with walk-in showers.

Contemporary amenities like complimentary Internet and television with satellite channels along with personalised touches like ceiling fans to enhance the guest experience.

Lodge Room

Mara Serena Safari Lodge Lodge Room immerses you in the beauty of Mara Serena Safari Lodge 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 wireless Internet
• Ceiling fans
• Complimentary mineral water and toiletries
• Mosquito netting
• Coffee/tea making stations
• Valet, laundry, shoe shine

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

• Complimentary wireless Internet
• Ceiling fans
• Premium bath amenities
• Separate sitting room
• Spacious master bedroom (ensuite) with King bed
• Generous bathroom with tub and shower
• Mini-bar – stocked according to your preference
• Satellite TV and Video
• Dedicated room steward
• Mosquito netting
• Coffee/tea making stations
• Two private balconies

Dining Experience at Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Crafted with the finest local and seasonal ingredients, the food you enjoy at Mara Serena Safari Lodge takes you on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty, richness and untamed spirit of the Masai Mara National Reserve.

Whether you’re dining in Mara Serena Safari Lodge restaurant, greeting the sunrise with breakfast by the hippo-filled Mara River or toasting the sunset with “Sundowner” cocktails and canapés in the bush, you will be treated to an unforgettable dining experience with every meal.

Three times a week, Mara Serena Safari Lodge dinners are accompanied by a traditional Maasai dance performance.

Main Restaurant

Enjoy one of Kenya’s most captivating dining experiences in Mara Serena Safari Lodge 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, Mara Serena Safari Lodge offer a ‘full English breakfast’ as well as European options for those on safari to Masai mara here.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge lunch menus will typically include meat, poultry, fish and vegetarian dishes. Other dietary preferences can be accommodated with prior notice.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge 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.

Hippo Pool Breakfast

Depart the lodge after an early morning cup of tea and enjoy an exhilarating game drive in the crisp morning air, keeping an eye out for matriarchal elephant herds, the lion prides and all the other wildlife in which the Mara abounds.

Arriving on the banks of the world-famous Mara River, you will be met by a traditionally clad Maasai warrior who will lead you where countless hippos wallow.

Once you reach a clearing, you will be offered a glass of chilled sparkling wine or fresh juice before being shown to your table, which is located in a shady grove immediately alongside the hippo pool.

Beneath the trees, you will find a full display of fruit, patisserie and cereals as well as a line of chefs ready to cook eggs, bacon, sausages and chicken to your specification.

Please note that all Mara Serena Safari Lodge wilderness dining sites feature full security and bathroom facilities

Bush Dinner

For those who have dreamt of dining in the wilds of the Masai Mara, Mara Serena Safari Lodge bush dining experiences are incomparable.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge are experts at arranging breakfasts, lunches, dinners and cocktails in a number of dedicated sites: by the hippo pool, on panoramic Look-out Hill or on the savannah plains.

All meals are typically presented with tables, safari chairs, a ‘bush bar’ and a ‘bush kitchen,’ where a broad range of meats, poultry, fish and vegetables are cooked on-site (supplemented by fresh soups, salads and desserts from Mara Serena Safari Lodge hotel kitchens).

Sundowner

The “Sundowner” is an essential part of safari life and dates back to the time of the great game hunting safaris of the 1920s when cocktails were always served as the sun began its descent.

Your experience opens with a gentle evening game drive, ideally timed to catch the wildlife as it emerges into the cool of the evening.

Arriving at Mara Serena Safari Lodge sundowner site as the light turns to gold (ideal for photography), you can sip your drink and enjoy Mara Serena Safari Lodge inspirational selection of canapés as the sun slowly drops below the horizon.

It typically leaves the sky streaked in shades of lilac, pink and gold. This is a sight never to be forgotten and an event not to be missed.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge sundowner bar, open for just an hour each day at sunset, is located high above the plains on Lookout Hill with magnificent panoramic views.

This Masai Mara safari lodge is equipped with a blazing campfire, a safari bar, a hot canapé-counter, seating, safari lanterns, Maasai warriors and a guitarist (plus bathroom facilities).

Experiences at Masai Mara Serena Lodge

Masai Mara Experience

Experience the extraordinary beauty, rich heritage and vibrant culture of Kenya’s Masai Mara with an array of activities and adventures created to inspire your spirit.

From game viewing safaris to spot the “Big Five” (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino) to hot air balloon rides high above the African savannah to abundant opportunities to explore the culture and enjoy the hospitality of the Maasai people.

These unforgettable “bucket list” experiences will remain with you long after you depart.

Hippo Pool Breakfast

After watching the awakening of an African day on your early morning game drive, you stop at a secluded and shady spot on the banks of the Mara River.

It’s where hippos bask in the warming sun, birds flit among the shady branches and plains game stroll across the grasslands.

In this natural and exquisite setting, Mara Serena Safari Lodge chefs will serve a sumptuous breakfast of sparkling wine, freshly squeezed juices and chilled tropical fruits.

This delicious meal also includes freshly prepared eggs, sausages and bacon, scones and pancakes with honey.

Balloon Safaris in Masai Mara

Float above the Mara plains in a dimension of unsurpassed tranquillity and beauty. The hot air balloon lifts you into the clear blue sky at dawn and gives you an eagle’s view of the wildlife pageant below.

You will glide over the treetops with the early birds and be wafted gently over the plains, above the bustle and bumps of the ground below, but cruising close to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

Poolside Barbeque

Later, by the lodge’s floodlit pool under the vast and starry dome of the African night, enjoy succulent lamb cooked on a spit, chicken and grills, pasta, salads and delicious desserts.

You’ll also experience the sounds of animals in the distant darkness beyond and night birds calling.

During this unforgettable meal, you can delight in the relaxing ripple of a poolside stream and an evening breeze that sways the hanging lanterns.

Ololoolo Escarpment Hiking Expedition

Ololoolo escarpment forms the western boundary of the Mara triangle running along a geological fault line forming the edge of a granite plateau that rises to a height of 400 meters from the bottom.

The escarpment receives more rain than the rest of the Mara triangle and lots of fresh water streams radiate from its face disappearing into the ground only to reappear in swamps lower down.

As a result of the rains a growth of thick vegetation is found to be growing along the escarpment This terrain of the escarpment ranges from rocky crags, boulders strewn slopes and well-watered wetlands.

The icing on the cake has to be the ability to enjoy endless plains of grass of the Mara Plains which are a site to from atop the escarpment.

There are several tracks along the escarpment used by the Germans during WW1. These tracks create an edge for adventure seekers.

The hiking trail starts at the Ngira-re rangers out post(1645m) and gently ascends up for 4 km to a height of 1935m to reach the top (vertical height 290 Metres). The hiking takes 1- 2.5 hours ascending and 1 hour descending.

Guests leave the lodge after breakfast (7:30am) drive for 1 hour to the foot of the escarpment. The entire hiking take approximately 3 hours and guests are driven back to the lodge for lunch.

Star Lit Romantic Dinner

Tucked away in the majestic Maasai Mara, a secret and enchanting location sets the scene for a memorable dining experience set under African skies accompanied by the sounds of nature that will leave you blown away.

Be it a honeymoon surprise, anniversary, a proposal or any special event.

Cost: US$65 per person that includes; house wines, soft drinks and local beers.

Maasai Village Tour

The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth. In fact, the Manyatta are usually a circular encampment of long, low, rounded houses, created by daubing cattle dung over a framework of sticks.

Visiting a Manyatta is a good way to learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life. Many ceremonies involve the ritual slaughter of cattle or goats with meat being distributed among the community, according to social rank.

At other times, live cattle are bled by opening a vein on the neck or flank with the point of an arrow. The blood is collected in a gourd and the wound closed with ashes.

Then the blood is either drunk immediately while fresh or mixed with milk. Even at slaughter, blood is collected and mixed with milk to be drunk later. Sour milk is also considered a delicacy.

Bush Berbecue Lunch or Dinner

Nothing is quite as ‘Safari’ as the traditional ‘bush dinner,’ especially when it is enlivened by the presence of a group of scarlet-clad Maasai dancers.

The lantern-lit dinner begins with cocktails around the campfire. The meal will then be cooked on a blazing BBQ, accompanied by a wide range of salads and vegetables.

While dessert and coffee is served, the Maasai will entertain you with songs, chants and dance displays. You’ll dine in the wild and taste safari-life at its best.

Mara Sundowner

Please join Masai Mara Serena Safari Lodge for a classic safari sundowner ‘bubbly cocktail’, on Lookout Hill with panoramic views across the Mara plains. The event includes a sundowner with hot and cold canapés and a full bar.

It’s a traditional Maasai welcome that includes being greeted by the elders as well as traditional dressing and entertainment by a local guitarist and traditional Maasai dancers (by request and subject to a fee). Beverages are charged as per consumption.

Game Drives

Game drives offer a unique opportunity to spot wildlife including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard.

Highlights

• TV

Facilities

• Airport transfer