Mara River Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
+100 photos
Scored 7.9
Rated good

Staff

9.3

About this property

Elegant Accommodation: Mara River Lodge in Masai Mara offers a lodge with a swimming pool, sun terrace, and lush garden. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a restaurant, bar, and outdoor fireplace. Comfortable Amenities: The property features family rooms, a games room, and a child-friendly buffet. Additional services include beauty treatments, concierge, and tour desk. Dining Experience: The restaurant serves African, British, Indian, and international cuisines. Breakfast options include continental, buffet, and full English/Irish. Prime Location: Located 9 km from Mara North Conservancy Airstrip, the lodge is praised for its convenient location and excellent service.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Asian, Buffet

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
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2 single beds
1 single bed
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1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Sheila
Australia Australia
“We stayed here overnight with an early start to the Mara Triangle. Lots of game on the way in. Highly recommend. Especially as it is so expensive now for Foreigners to enter and camp in the Mara.”
Sulata
India India
“The location was excellent. The breakfast was just yummm, Tasty and plentiful.”
Shakila
South Africa South Africa
“Loved the location peace and ambiance of a relaxing holiday and staff incredible”
Wilcox’s
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was perfect Bed was very comfortable property was very well maintained and clean”
Andy
Germany Germany
“The location next to the Mara River with countless hippos was exceptional.”
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“What an amazing location! Situated on the bank of the Mara river with Hippos galore! Food was exceptional. We enjoyed breakfast on the terrace over looking the river watching the wildlife. As we were full board, we took 3 packed lunches with...”
Lucia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I really enjoyed my stay at Mara River Lodge. Its unique location made me feel incredibly connected to nature. Waking up and going to bed hearing hippos communicating to each other was an amazing experience. Staff is very welcoming and friendly....”
Charlie
Switzerland Switzerland
“The service of the staff has been great and the meals have been very tasty. We appreciated the place as it was very peaceful and great atmosphere overally.”
Tony
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The situation of this accommodation is excellent. Sitting on the verandah to the restaurant you have a superb view of the Mara River and its wildlife. The rooms were clean and the bed and bathroom were both good. The service in the restaurant was...”
Pablo
Chile Chile
“La vista de la habitación hacia los hipopótamos y el río, la cama, la ubicación muy cerca de Mara North Airstrip. Habían muchos animales en los alrededores (girafas, elefantes, cebras, gacelas, jabalíes, monos, etc). La comida también era bastante...”

Property surroundings

Restaurants

2 restaurants on site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African • American • British • Indian • Local • Asian • International • European
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal
Restaurant #2
  • Cuisine
    Indian • Asian
  • Open for
    Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan

House rules

Mara River Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 11:00 to 17:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 3 years
Cot upon request
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests who wish to visit the national reserve for game drives will be asked to pay park entry fees of USD 200 per person per day at the park entry gate.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Mara River Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.