Masai Mara: The Top Luxurious Lodges

Home to the Seventh wonder of the world, the wildebeest migration the 1530km2 Maasai Mara Game Reserve has top lodges for tourists to get the worth of their holiday there. These lodges offer the best view of the wildlife, and the unpredictable drama of an African jungle. Maasai Mara has an airstrip that opens it up to Kenya.

The Royal Mara Safari luxury lodge is located near the two wildebeest crossing points on the Mara River. The lodge is also near the Leopard Gorge where the BBC TV shot the Big Cat Diary. Royal Mara operates tented camps near the Hippo Bend Lagoon where tourists can view the “Africa’s Big Five” and other wildlife species.

Royal Mara safari luxury lodge has a total of 8 luxurious suites well suited for honeymooners. Guests at this lodge can enjoy hot air balloon expeditions, walking as well as birding safaris. The other option would be to visit the local Masai village or just relax at the lodge and enjoy nature’s wonders.

The second lodge to consider is the Mara Serena Safari lodge that is strategically found on top of a large hill where guests are able to get awesome views of the Masai Mara plains. The Masai Mara Serena Safari lodge design is inspired by the local Masai huts but still maintain sophistication and class. At the lodge one can witness the great wildebeest migration as it unfolds before their eyes. For birdwatchers, they can enjoy seeing nearly 500 bird species here. Each room at Mara Serena Safari lodge has a balcony that accentuates the scenery of the wild animals.

Another good lodge to stay in Masai Mara is the Mara Simba lodge. The lodge has a total of 84 rooms designed under the inspiration of the Masai culture. There is a lush garden at this lodge blessed with colorful birds. Mara Simba also operates luxury tented camps.

This lodge holds the distinction of being one of the few lodges in Kenya, with waste water treatment plant. It has cuisine to suit vegetarians and non-vegetarians plus a drinks restaurant. Visiting tourists, can enjoy bush dinners, go on nature walks or fly on hot air balloon safaris to fully live the Maasai Mara experience.

On the Oloongams Hills, we have the Masai Mara Sopa lodge, one of the first lodges built on the Masai Mara. The lodge offers nice opportunities to see the wild animals at the game reserve including the flora and fauna.

Built in 1962 the 102 roomed Keekorok Lodge was the first lodge built at Maasai Mara. It lies right on the path of the wildebeest migration. During the migration, tourists can see swarms of browsers from their windows reducing the need for game drives. As it’s not fenced, wild animals’ roam right into the lodge’s compound. Bush dinners, game and walk safaris and other fun activities can be arranged for tourists.

Read more information on the Mara Explorer in Kenya plus the Mara Hippo lodge in Masai Mara as you plan your safari to Kenya.