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Masai Mara

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

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About Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Hilltop lodge with a view of one of the greatest wildlife shows on earth.
This unique lodge sits high up on the emerald-green hillside of Ol Donyo Oseiya, overlooking the ‘Mara Triangle’ sector of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Designed to emulate a traditional Maasai Manyatta, the lodge is a cluster of dome huts surrounded by a wooden boma. Depending on your taste, you might find the overall atmosphere a bit dated and a little on the garish side, but it boasts front-row seats to the famous Wildebeest Migration at lower cost than many of the other lodges that take part in the action. You won't forget Mara Serena's spectacular views over the plains.
Mara Triangle , Masai Mara , Kenya
From $470 per person/per night
Safari
74 Rooms
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The property

The central atrium of the hotel is a stand-alone, modular unit, dome-like in its structure with rounded corners, swirling motifs and earthy tones. Flights of stairs lead to an expansive central lounge area, with the dining and bar area off to the side. Huge floor-to-ceiling glass windows frame the spectacular views over the Mara plains, with french doors leading out onto a wide, shady terrace and rock-rimmed swimming pool.

The rooms

There are 74 domed shaped rooms, emulating traditional Maasai structures and arranged in two wings along the hillside. The rooms are relatively small, but each has uninterrupted views over the magnificent Maasai Mara from the balcony. The décor might not be everyone's cup of tea, with eccentric, 'Flintstone'-esque wall motifs in yellows, browns and reds, and loud, patterned materials, but it will certainly be a spot to remember, and you'll be spending most time out and about anyway.

Activities

With this lodge being so close to the thick of the Mara's action (particularly when the Great Wildebeest Migration is taking place from July-October), game drives are run twice-daily in 4x4 vehicles with pop-top roofs (not open-sided safari vehicles). Other memorable activities to work into your itinerary include bush dinners, hot air balloon rides over the plains, visits to a nearby Maasai cultural center, guided walks and dinners by starlight for the romantics among us.
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How to book Mara Serena Safari Lodge

How do I book Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Mara Serena Safari Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

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

Stays at Mara Serena Safari Lodge start from around $470 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

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