Mara Serena Safari Lodge | Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara Serena Safari Lodge welcomes you to a world of stunning sights, warm hospitality, and top-notch amenities. Nestled in the iconic Mara Triangle, our lodge stands out with its picturesque location atop a hill, offering sweeping views of the savannah and the Mara River.
Designed in the style of a traditional Maasai Manyatta, our lodge combines authentic charm with modern comforts. Our rooms and suites, arranged neatly to provide uninterrupted river views, ensure a serene and comfortable stay. Guests can also enjoy breathtaking views from our restaurant, bar, and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day of adventure, pamper yourself with a steam shower or an Swedish Massage at our Maisha Spa & Gym.
Embark on exciting excursions into the Masai Mara Game Reserve, with activities tailored to your preferences. Indulge in delicious cuisine at our onsite restaurant, including unforgettable "Bush Dining" and "Sundowner" experiences. Create lasting memories with your family through game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool, and visits to an authentic Maasai village.
Rooms
Facilities
Activities and Services
Restaurants
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's double rooms are tastefully decorated with vibrant Maasai-inspired colors and feature king-sized beds. Each room also has an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's twin rooms feature two twin beds and have the same design and amenities as the double rooms, including an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge's triple room offers three comfortable twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains. The rooms are spacious and decorated with local Maasai art and have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.
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.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Foreign Exchange, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Hiking, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Game drives offer a unique opportunity to spot wildlife including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard.
Mara Serena Game DrivesCredit: Serena Hotels
Mara Serena Game DrivesCredit: Serena Hotels
Mara Serena Game DrivesCredit: Serena Hotels
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.
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 the 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 outpost (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) and drive for 1 hour to the foot of the escarpment. The entire hike takes approximately 3 hours and guests are driven back to the lodge for lunch.
Recommended Attire includes; - Long trousers - Hiking boots/sports shoes/safari boots - Hat/cap - Water (provided by the lodge)Walking sticks (provided by the lodge).
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.
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.
Main RestaurantCredit: Serena Hotels
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 our wilderness dining sites feature full security and bathroom facilities.
Serena Hippo Pool BreakfastCredit: Serena Hotels
Please join us 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.
Price: charged person and minimum pax is 4
For those who have dreamt of dining in the wilds of the Masai Mara, our bush dining experiences are incomparable. We 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 our hotel kitchens).
Mara Bush BreakfastCredit: Serena Hotels
Bush Bon FiresCredit: Serena Hotels
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.
Booking: minimum 2pax to a maximum of 12pax anytime up-to 10pm
Mara Starlit DinnerCredit: Serena Hotels
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.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Fast Facts
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 74
Special Interests: Birding, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
