MARA SERENA LODGE
Masai Mara
Kenya

Introduction

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the only property in the Mara Triangle where guests have uninterrupted views of the plains where the annual Migration takes place. The lodge is an interpretation of a traditional Masai manyatta (village) of domed huts. Situated on a hill, the lodge overlooks 1 800 sq km of rolling plain, woodlands and rivers that make up the world' s richest wildlife sanctuary.

Camp Description

The lodge has a total of 74 guest rooms, 72 twin beds and 2 double beds. The main dining resembles and enlarged Masai manyatta (village). Located in the main building is the lounge and bar which serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. There is a large outdoor pool with lounge chairs, tables and umbrellas.

Game Viewing

The Masai Mara boasts astonishing amount of game. Unfenced, the Mara borders the Ngama Hills in the east and the Olooloo or Siria Escarpment in the west. Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-mane Mara lions are possibly the stars of the Mara show. In earlier times the Masai were renowned lion killers and it is said that if lions scent approaching Masai on the breeze they move swiftly in the opposite direction. Cheetah, elephant, kongoni, topi, Thompson' s gazelle, waterbuck, hyena and the primates can also be found roaming the Masai Mara. The endless plains of east Africa is the setting for the world' s greatest wildlife spectacle, the annual Great Migration. From the vast Serengeti plains to the rolling plains of the Masai Mara, wildebeest, zebra and gazelle relentlessly migrate in a clockwise fashion over 1 800 miles each year in search of rain ripened grass. There is no real beginning or end to the wildebeest' s journey.

Wildlife Activities

• Wildlife game drives scheduled at 06h30, 10h00 and 16h00

• Masai bush dinner with Masai entertainment

• Slide shows and wildlife films of the Masai Mara

• Poolside barbecues

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights to the Masai Mara' s airstrips.

To/From Nairobi: There are twice daily (10h00 and 15h00) scheduled flights (45 min flying time) from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Musiara airstrip. Return Musiara airstrip to Nairobi are twice daily at 11h00 and 16h00. There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya, such as Mombasa, Malindi, Diani, Nanyuki, Lamu, Lewa and Samburu. Transfer time from the airstrip to the camp is 15 minutes. 

Child Policy

Children are welcome. Early dinner for children is available on request. Babysitting can be arranged with sufficient notice

Electricity

Voltage is 240V in the rooms with adaptors available at the reception desk. The shaver outlets have both 110V and 240V outlets.