
Mara Serena Safari Lodge | 3 Days 2 Nights
Maasai Mara
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The Mara's most iconic hilltop lodge, panoramic plains views and the best location for river crossings.
Mara Serena Safari Lodge is one of the most recognisable properties in the Maasai Mara, perched on a distinctive hill at the heart of the reserve with 360-degree views across the savannah. The lodge's circular, Maasai-inspired architecture, low-slung buildings with thatch roofs designed to blend into the hillside, has made it one of the most photographed structures in the Mara. The position is exceptional. From the main terrace you can watch game moving across the open plains in every direction, and the Mara River is close enough to allow same-day positioning for wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration. The lodge's game drive team is experienced and effective, with a strong track record for big cat sightings across the central Mara plains. Accommodation is in well-appointed rooms and suites with large windows framing the savannah. The swimming pool on the hillside terrace is one of the best in the reserve, cold drinks and warm views of the plains at the end of a long drive.
Safari Highlights
- Hilltop position with 360-degree panoramic views of the Mara plains
- Maasai-inspired circular architecture, one of the reserve's most iconic structures
- Best single location for both sunrise views and river crossing access
- Experienced guides covering the central and northern Mara circuits
- Hillside swimming pool with plains views
- Large rooms with picture windows overlooking the savannah
- Consistently rated among the top lodges in the Mara for Big Five sightings
3 Days, 2 Nights: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Full Board)
| Validity | Per Person Sharing | Solo Traveller |
|---|---|---|
| High SeasonJul–Oct 2025 (Peak / Migration Season)Includes park fees | KSH 95,000 | KSH 114,000 |
| Low SeasonNov–Jun 2026 | KSH 76,000 | KSH 91,000 |
Cancellation Policy
- •0–2 days / No show: 100% charge
- •3–7 days prior to departure: 75% of the total booking
- •7–14 days prior to departure: 50% of the total booking
- •More than 14 days prior to departure: 25% of the total booking
- •Full payment required 5 days before the travel date
Drive from Nairobi or fly into the Keekorok or Serena airstrip. Check into Mara Serena Safari Lodge and take in the view from your room before the afternoon game drive across the central Mara plains. Return to the hilltop for sundowners on the terrace and dinner in the main restaurant. Overnight at Mara Serena on Full Board.
Pre-dawn departure for the morning drive. Your guide navigates the central Mara plains, tracking resident lion prides, cheetah families, and elephant herds. During migration season, the afternoon positions you at the Mara River for crossing opportunities. Bush lunch in the field. Evening sundowner on the plains before returning to the hilltop for dinner. Overnight at Mara Serena on Full Board.
Watch the sun rise over the Mara from the hilltop terrace, then head out for one final game drive before breakfast and checkout. Transfer to Nairobi or the airstrip.
What's Included
- Accommodation on Full Board basis
- All beverages including wines and spirits
- Twice-daily game drives
- Maasai Mara National Reserve park fees
- Swimming pool access
- Airstrip/road transfers
- All government taxes
What's Excluded
- Return transfer from Nairobi (available on request)
- Balloon safari (available at extra cost)
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses