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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Lodge 5 stars in Masai Mara

Mara Triangle, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya See on the map

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The entrance of the Mara Serena Safari Lodge, with its domed earth walls, opening onto the Masai Mara savanna
A large bed with African-patterned cushions, under a wooden slat headboard and walls painted in waves
Two armchairs and a round table in front of a French door, with the savanna beyond the balcony railing
A room with a painting of wildebeest in silhouette above the bed and a wall fan
A wooden slat headboard between two mushroom-shaped wall lights
A large bed seen from the desk, on a stone-tiled floor
A large bed and slippers set on a towel, behind a sheer curtain held back by a band of beads
A room with curved walls at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, with a seating area in front of the French door to the balcony
The glass shower of a bathroom, seen in a mirror with a carved wooden frame
A close-up of a sink in a marble bathroom, with a bidet in the background
A white marble bathroom, with two sinks, a wall-mounted hairdryer and a bidet under the window
A sink with a bottle of water, cotton pads and a wicker tissue box
A twin room, open onto the balcony through a French door
The two beds of a twin room, seen in a mirror with a carved wooden frame
9.1Booking.com136 reviews

About Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is a lodge in the Mara Triangle, the northwestern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve. It sits on a hill above the Mara River. Its architecture follows the style of a manyatta, the traditional Maasai village. It has a restaurant, a bar, a pool, a spa and a gym. Wi-Fi is free, rooms included. Private parking is free too, but you must reserve it.

Location

The lodge is in the Mara Triangle, west of the Mara River. From its hill, the view stretches over the savanna and the bends of the river. Mara Serena Airstrip is 2 km away as the crow flies, and the lodge runs a shuttle for a fee.

From Nairobi's Wilson Airport, the small planes of AirKenya and Safarilink land on the Mara Serena Airstrip in 40 minutes to an hour. By road, you enter the Triangle through Oloololo Gate, at the end of a dirt track.

Rooms

Standard rooms measure 25 m², with a double bed or two twin beds. The lodge also has suites. Each room has a private balcony facing the river, a seating area and a desk.

All have free Wi-Fi, a flat-screen TV, a phone, a mosquito net and a fan. The bathroom has a bathtub and a shower, and toiletries are provided. A crib is lent free of charge for children up to 3 years old. For guests over 17, an extra bed can be added on request, at extra cost.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet. The restaurant also serves a buffet with options for children, and caters for special diets on request. Like the pool, the restaurant and the bar look out over the savanna.

The lodge organizes bush dinners, sundowners and breakfasts beside a hippo pool. For long outings, it prepares packed lunches.

Leisure

The lodge has a pool with a view and a children's pool. The Maisha Spa offers massages, facials and body treatments, manicures, pedicures and hairdressing, as well as a steam shower. Its treatments cost extra. The lodge also runs fitness classes.

It has a game room and offers cooking classes. Shows and visits to a Maasai village cost extra, as does babysitting.

Map and location

  • Mara Serena Airstrip1.9 km

Straight-line distances from the property.

Rooms at a glance

Standard Double or Twin Room

25 m²

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Standard Twin Room

25 m²

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Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Fitness center
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Restaurant
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • Terrace

Room amenities

  • Drying rack for clothing

Activities

  • Live music/Performance (additional charge)
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Game drives (additional charge)
  • Hiking Additional chargeOff-site
  • Game room

Living Area

  • Seating area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge

Parking

  • Accessible parking

Front Desk Services

  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
  • Business center (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Packed lunches
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Spa

  • Kids' pool
  • Fitness classes
  • Fitness
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa lounge/Relaxation area
  • Spa facilities
  • Body wrap
  • Body scrub
  • Body treatments
  • Hairstyling
  • Pedicure
  • Manicure
  • Hair treatments
  • Waxing services
  • Facial treatments
  • Beauty services
  • Massage (additional charge)
  • Spa and wellness center (additional charge)
  • Fitness center

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 09:00 to 05:30, with a photo ID and a credit card
  • Check-outFrom 10:00 to 07:00
  • ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard or cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish, swahili

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

The lodge runs game drives in the reserve at extra cost, and it has a tour desk. The reserve gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and the entry ticket covers those twelve hours.

From July to October, the wildebeest cross the Mara River in both directions, often at the same crossing points, between the Triangle and the east bank. Hippos and crocodiles live in the river all year. Most of the reserve's 25 to 30 black rhinos live in the Triangle, but few visitors see one.

Tours and guides nearby

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Guest reviews

9.1out of 10
136 reviews
  • Location9.7
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Value for money8.6
  • Facilities9.1
  • Comfort9.2
  • Staff9.4
  • Free Wifi9.5

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Serena Safari Lodge inside the Masai Mara National Reserve?

Yes, it stands in the Mara Triangle, the northwestern part of the reserve, on a hill above the Mara River. Reserve entry fees are paid for each day.

Can you go on safari from Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Yes, the lodge runs game drives at extra cost. The reserve gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

What is the nearest airstrip to Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Mara Serena Airstrip, 2 km away, where AirKenya and Safarilink flights from Nairobi land. The lodge runs a shuttle to the airstrip for a fee.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Check-in is from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and check-out from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. The lodge asks for your arrival time in advance.

Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge welcome children?

Yes, of all ages. A crib is lent free of charge for children up to 3 years old, and the lodge has a children's pool.

What is breakfast like at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

It is a buffet. The lodge also organizes breakfasts beside a hippo pool.

Is parking free at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Yes, the lodge's private parking is free, but you must reserve it. It has spaces for guests with reduced mobility.

What do you need to show at check-in at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

The lodge asks for a photo ID and a credit card. It accepts payment in cash.

Our tip

From July to October, the lodge is well placed for the crossings: leave at 6 a.m. to reach the crossing points early in the morning. Take a packed lunch, as the wait there sometimes lasts for hours. Book early for those months, when the Mara camps are fully booked.

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