Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is a 5-star hotel located within the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya, renowned for its dramatic setting and sweeping views of the savannah and the Mara River. Positioned atop the Ol Donyo Oseiya hill, the lodge offers a prime location within the Mara Triangle, a game-rich section of the reserve.

• Design and accommodation: The lodge is styled to resemble a traditional Maasai manyatta (circular village) with 74 guest rooms and a suite arranged in rows to provide uninterrupted views of the river. The rooms feature Maasai-inspired decor and modern amenities, such as complimentary Wi-Fi and en-suite bathrooms.
• Dining and bar: The main dining area offers buffet meals with international and local cuisine, with views of the Mara plains and river. Guests can also arrange for “bush dining” experiences or sundowners on Lookout Hill, accompanied by canapés and Maasai warriors. A convivial bar area is also available.
• Spa and wellness: The Maisha Spa & Gym offers a variety of treatments, including deep-tissue and Swedish massages.
• Pools: The lodge features a heated swimming pool with a sundeck and a children’s pool.
• Family-friendly: As a larger-scale lodge, it’s a popular choice for families, offering amenities like interconnecting rooms, babysitting services, and special children’s activities during holiday seasons.
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• Game drives: Both daytime and nighttime game drives are offered in custom-built 4×4 vehicles, led by expert driver guides who can help spot the “Big Five” (leopard, lion, rhino, buffalo, and elephant).
• Hot-air balloon safaris: Guests can arrange for a hot-air balloon flight at dawn, followed by a champagne breakfast.
• Cultural experiences: The lodge offers visits to a traditional Maasai village, where guests can learn about local culture.
• Hippo pool breakfasts: Guests can enjoy breakfast by the Mara River, where hippos often wallow.
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• Setting: Situated in the Mara Triangle, the lodge provides exclusive access to wildlife and offers stunning vistas, especially during the annual wildebeest migration.
• Access: It is accessible via the nearby Serena Airstrip.