Top Luxury Safari Lodges in Maasai Mara for Ultimate Wild experience
Besides being renowned for its breathtaking wildlife, especially the Great Migration, Maasai Mara also offers an exceptional range of luxury accommodations, providing unmatched comfort, immersive wildlife experiences, and world-class service in the heart of the African wilderness. Some of these accommodation options include:
Jambo Mara Safari Lodge
Located in Masai Mara, 11 kilometers from Sekenani Gate (the main gate of the reserve), and 20 kilometers from Keekorok airstrip, it offers a luxurious and eco-friendly experience. It has a total of 108 cottages, including 50 wooden cabins, 55 deluxe glass cottages, 2 business suites, and 1 presidential suite. Facilities in the hotel include business and private meeting rooms, conference facilities that can hold up to 300 guests, swimming pool. 24 hours of electricity and a continuous flow of hot water, all supplied by solar energy. It offers entertainment and fitness services such as bars, gyms, and sports facilities like table tennis, boxing, and darts. It also offers guests short-range mountain hiking reaching the summit of the Maasai Mara. Its room rates starts from 100 USD per night per person.
Olkinyei Mara tented Camp
Olkinyei Mara Tented Camp is located at the Talek Gate of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, offering a perfect blend of authentic bush experience and modern comfort. Overlooking the Talek River and just 500 meters from the hippo pool, the camp provides easy access to wildlife-rich areas, making it ideal for game viewing, especially during the Great Migration from July to October. It has 14 spacious canvas tents, including Comfort, Deluxe, and soon-to-launch Premium Tents (from July 2025), each with ensuite bathrooms, hot showers, fans, verandas, and 24-hour power. The camp's facilities include a restaurant serving different cuisines, an outdoor fireplace, a bar picnic area, free Wi-Fi, and airport transfers.
AA lodge Mara
Positioned at 4 km from Sekenani Gate and a 10‑minute drive from Siana Springs airstrip, AA Lodge Mara, offers a versatile safari experience ideal for corporate retreats, and leisure travelers seeking comfort with easy access to the Maasai Mara. Set on 30 acres of landscaped grounds, the lodge features 36 modern chaletswhich are elevated on pillars with glass walls, canvas roofs, and private balconies, and 42 spacious classic tents with en-suite bathrooms, living areas, and verandas. Its facilities include indoor/outdoor dining and bar venues, a large swimming pool, a bonfire setup, spa and massage services, team‑building grounds, and a curio shop. For business and event there is a conference hall accommodating up to 250 guests plus additional outdoor dining and leisure spaces. Room rates start from 100 USD per night, per person.
Muthu Keekorok Lodge
The Lodge is nestled in Sekenani Gate and just a 10-minute drive from Keekorok Airstrip thus making it perfect for wildlife lovers, families, groups, and event organizers looking for rich game-viewing opportunities and a touch of colonial charm. Established in 1965 as the reserve’s first lodge, it offers 99 rooms, ranging from Standard and Chalet rooms to Executive and Presidential Suites, all featuring en-suite bathrooms, ceiling fans, private verandas, mosquito nets, and balconies for views of the savannah or hippo pool. Guests can relax by the large outdoor swimming pool, spa, and Hippo Bar overlooking grazing wildlife, while dining options include a multi‑cuisine restaurant, poolside bar, and themed bush dinners under the stars. Additional amenities include a full-service spa, children's playground, conference facilities (indoor and lawn space for up to 400 guests), gift shop, and internet café. Room rates start from 110 USD per night per person.
