Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

Located in the middle of the national park, the hotel offers multiple game safaris per day. The food quality and room cleanliness is at the level of a five-star hotel. It was a wonderful experience of both exciting wild nature and relaxing in a comfortable resort.

I recently stayed at the Olare Mara Kempinski for a three-night safari with my partner. The staff, facilities, and location were lovely and enabled us to have the most personalized safari experience to date. Location: Located in the Olare Conservancy in the northern Mara, the lodge benefits from an exclusive setting with only four other camps permitted in the area. This meant we only encountered a handful of other vehicles on most drives. Wildlife: The limited human presence meant Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants and Hippos frequently passed by the lodge. We also spotted Lions and Wildebeests on most drives, with a Cheetah on the last day. Staff: Dominic, the General Manager, ensured our trip was personalised, complete with dinners by the fire and day trips. Moses and the restaurant staff quickly learned our preferences for drinks and meals. Our guide, Dixon, was fantastic and his extensive knowledge of the Mara and ability to locate animals was truly impressive. We also appreciated his flexibility in extending drives, especially after rainy days. Food & Drink: The quality of the meals was exceptional, particularly given the camp's remote location. The three-course menu, which changed daily, offered variety and was on par with other Kempinski properties we've visited worldwide. All soft and alcoholic drinks were included and available throughout the day. The wine selection was excellent, however I would encourage that the menus are made available such that the drinks options are more visible to guests. Rooms: The rooms feature large king beds, private terraces facing the river, high-pressure hot showers, and a bath, with toiletries consistent with other Kempinski hotels. We were kindly upgraded to Room 12, which provided a front-row view of the hippo pond and giraffes and elephants traversing the savanna. While the hippos can be loud, earplugs easily mitigated any disturbance. Wider Facilities: The design beautifully balances safari-style tents on the outside with luxury hotel decor on the inside. The main lobby area offers ample seating, a lovely fire in the evening, and a veranda perfect for evening drinks. My partner thoroughly enjoyed her massage at the spa overlooking the river. There is a non-heated pool, though we didn't use it. One recommendation would be to retreat the wooden flooring around the camp, as it is starting to look quite weathered.

Our family of 15 people stayed 3 nights here. Every staff member is cordial, friendly, accommodative, and respectful. Every meal is prepared comparable to that of a Michelin Star restaurant.. truly delicious and delightful! I highly recommend Olare Mara Kempinski when you visit Masai Mara! All of their gaming drivers are knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly! We had an amazing time here and will definitely be back!

Stayed here in August for 4 nights to finish our honeymoon and it was just incredible. This place is in a conservancy so much less traffic out on safari and you can get right up close to the animals. The facilities were fantastic, all the staff were incredible with such warm hospitality. It was a beautiful setting and the honeymoon suite tent was absolutely stunning. Would love to return one day!

Our stay at Olare Mara Kempinski was amazing! The entire team was incredibly kind, responsive, and attentive to our every need. A special thank you to Eric, our guide, who was absolutely wonderful, knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate. He made every game drive an unforgettable experience. Big thanks as well to Leakey and to Benson, both of whom which their friendly demeanor made every interaction a delight. The level of service and care we received throughout our stay was outstanding. I would highly recommend Olare Mara Kempinski to anyone looking for a luxurious and meaningful safari experience.

Excellent customer service and support from Susan & James (reservations), Leakey Nchipai, and Nickson (Masai Guide). Very helpful and genuinely great service, impressive support from this team. They ensured best experience & truly valued Kempinski guest loyalty programme.