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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star lodge near Mara River

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Lobby sitting area
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Hot stone massages, deep-tissue massages, Swedish massages
Fitness facility
Outdoor pool

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Maasai Mara Game Reserve, P.O. Box 48690 N, Maasai Mara
  • Place, Maasai Mara National Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mara Triangle
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Sekenani Gate
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Standard Room, Park View | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, Park View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 3

About the neighborhood

Maasai Mara

In Maasai Mara .Stay at this Maasai Mara lodge and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Mara River and 12 miles (20 km) of Maasai Mara National Reserve. Oloololo Gate is within 20 miles (32 km) and Musiara Gate is within 32 miles (52 km).
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What's nearby

  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Mara Triangle - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Oloololo Gate - 50 min drive - 15.5 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barafu Lounge - ‬128 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬128 min drive

About this property

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Family-friendly 5-star lodge near Mara River
Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and a meeting room are available. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Mara Serena Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Maasai Mara lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers 74 accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. This Maasai Mara lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are massage/treatment rooms available. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and Swedish massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Free manager's reception

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Fan
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located in a national park. The additional mandatory fee covers entrance to the park. Guests must purchase a ticket to enter the park; the ticket is valid for 24 hours from the time of issue. If a guest is staying more than 1 night, they are required to renew their ticket on or before the expiration time as indicated on the ticket. A transit ticket is valid for 2 hours only. Any person in violation will be fined. Park entry fees are not included in the accommodation rate and are charged separately upon entry at Maasai Mara Game Reserve (Mara Conservancy). Daily entry is 6 AM-6 PM.
This property is located within The Mara Triangle Conservancy in Masai Mara Game Reserve. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee valid annually from January to June, collected at the main entrance of the park. From July to December, the additional mandatory park fee is USD 200 per adult per night and USD 100 per child per night (from 9 years old to 17 years old).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 200.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fees: USD 100 per person, per night for adults and USD 50 per person, per night for children (from 9 years old to 17 years old)

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located within The Mara Triangle Conservancy in Masai Mara Game Reserve. The listed 'additional' mandatory fee comprises the additional mandatory park entry fee valid annually from January to June, collected at the main entrance of the park. From July to December, the additional mandatory park fee is USD 200 per adult per night and USD 100 per child per night (from 9 years old to 17 years old).

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 3)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 10 (one-way), (from 4 to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 200.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. This property uses solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number 7997

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Mara Serena
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Mara Serena Safari
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Serena Mara Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Mara Serena Safari Lodge to the airport?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is 1.3 mi (5-min drive) away from the Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

As of Dec 5, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mara Serena Safari Lodge on Dec 11, 2025 start from $317.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, on request, for a charge of USD 20. per vehicle, one-way.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge have a pool?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Mara Serena Safari Lodge to downtown Maasai Mara?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is 7.8 mi away from Maasai Mara.