Keekorok Lodge is situated in the direct path of the migration, and it was the first lodge to be built in the Maasai Mara. At the height of the migration, the area around Keekorok is surrounded by animals which you can view from the lodge itself especially from the walkway leading out into the open area near the lodge.
The lodge has undergone significant refurbishment in recent years. Keekorok's charm is its setting, its ease of access from Nairobi and the liberal use of local sand river stone and cedar wood in its construction.
There is a lounge furnished in leather and tartan and a dining room open terrace allowing fresh breezes and views of the Mara.Rooms at Keekorok are simply but tastefully furnished, many with views of the Mara.
Early morning and afternoon game drives offer animal encounters unparalleled in the world all the year round.
95 species of mammals, amphibians & reptiles have been recorded and over 400 bird species. Nowhere in Africa is wildlife more abundant.
The Mara experience has remained the once-in-a-lifetime dream of safari lovers ever since the days when hunters thronged the region in search of the ultimate black-maned lion trophy. Natural home to the “Big 5” game, a safari to Kenya cannot be said to be complete without it. During the months of August to November, thousands of visitors get down to the Maasai Mara to witness one of the most spectacular phenomena on earth. Stretching as far as the eye can see, a teeming mass of zebra, wildebeest, and topi, trailed by scavengers make way into the Mara plains from the Serengeti, in what is known as the Great Migration.It is estimated that over two million animals take part in the journey. When planning for a holiday it is recommended that you set aside 3-5 days in order fully appreciate your stay at the Mara.The Mara Simba lodge sits overlooking a dramatic bend on the bank of the Talek, a tributary of the Mara River, gently blending into the surrounding wilderness. Stretching almost a kilometer along the river the grounds on the bank remain in their virgin condition, while the landscaped gardens filled with indigenous trees at the back draw a great variety of birds and butterflies. The lodge was conceived with an emphasis on exclusivity and comfort. It was designed to complement its surroundings and is decorated in Maasai traditional style. Wide, well-lit pathways connect the Public areas and rooms.
ACTIVITIES
- Bush Dinner
- Black Tie Dinner
- Bush Breakfast
- Incentive Safaris
- Walking Safaris
Located on the slopes of Oloongams Hills, it is one of the first lodges to be built in the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Guests are drawn to this lodge built in an ethnic design, surrounded by a rich landscape, covered in fauna, from huge desert cacti to sweet smelling jasmine flowers, all within the fabled Masai Mara game reserve.
Location
240 kms from Nairobi, approximately 5 hours on tarmac and all weather murram roads, situated outside the park. Flying is one hour to the nearest airstrip which is 30 minutes drive to the lodge.
AMENITIES & SERVICES
- Parking
- Resident naturalist
- Balloon safaris
- Foreign exchange
- Gift shop
- Laundry
- Swimming pool
- Evening turn down service
- Baby sitting
- Visit to Masai village
- Guided nature walks
- Bird watching
- Mountain climbing
- Archery
- Walking safari
- Masai cultural talks
Located at the very centre of the famous ‘Mara Triangle' of the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate safari destination. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill with long views over the savannah and down to the winding coils of the hippo-filled Mara River, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa's most dramatic wildlife arenas, with a ringside seat for the ‘greatest wildlife show on earth', the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Mara Serena Safari Lodge is located within the famous Masai Triangle of the Masai Mara National Reserve, which lies 320 kilometers from Nairobi
Facilities
• 74 rooms (inclusive 5 family rooms and one suite: all non-smoking)
• Central dining room, internal and external bar
• Swimming pool and sundeck
• Gift shop and business centre
• 3 game drives daily with dedicated wilderness guides
• Guided nature walks or bird-watching walks
• Dinner in the bush, breakfast by the hippo pools
• Watch the sun go down over the plains with sun downer' cocktails
• Visit to Masai communities, opportunities to buy Maasai handicrafts
• Masai dance and guitar music
• Satellite TV (in communal areas only)
• Wi-Fi
• Hot air balloon flights
• 24-hour on-call medical services
• Conference centre and under-canvas events facilities
• Baby-sitting, family rooms, children's dining/menus
• Board games and library of Africana books
• Special dietary needs catered for with advance notification
• Complete wedding planning service
• Honeymoon suite
ACTIVITIES
Fly high over the Mara in a hot air balloon.
Enjoy classic safari ‘sundowner’ cocktails in the bush.
Take breakfast by the hippo pools of the Mara River.
Exotic Maasai bush suppers.
Masaai
Traditional ‘bush dinner’ by the Mara River with campfire and Maasai warriors.
Every room enjoys a stunning view over the plains.
Masai dance, visits to Maasai communities.
Vanishing horizon pool in the midst of the savannah.
