Reviews of Saruni Mara
Wildlife sightings and reviews
2 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Saruni Mara and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Saruni Mara review"
What truly amazed us was the attention to detail from the team in everything that they did. To call out a few examples of what one can expect from Saruni Mara;
- A dedicated server for all of your needs, who truly looks after you.
- An amazing chef and excellent food, with choices for every meal
- A well trained team that's tuned in to everything that's happening. We were pleasantly suprised when we realised that everyone (from the manager and our server to the guide that would take us to our room at night) knew all the details about our stay (how long we were staying, when we were leaving, where we were going to next).
- Brilliant housekeeping team : our room was made every single time we left the room, the blinds were shut in a timely manner without us having to ask, the team always left a personalised note and treat on our bed at night. The team also did an incredible job of decorating the room for a special anniversary.
- Excellent manager who made this a unique stay; From breakfast out by the river following a morning drive to helping us organise a private bush dinner, Duncan really made our time at Saruni Mara unforgettable.
- Deeply knowledgeable and well trained drivers that not only made sure we see as much as possible during our stay, but also took the time to answer our questions and educate us on the wildlife and Masai culture." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Eland
Multiple sightings

Elephant
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Hippo
Multiple sightings

Leopard
1 sighting

Lion
Multiple sightings

Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Attractive position, very good guide, Tinka"
To start with, our allotted cabin room - though very attractive - was located up a slope a long walk from the main house, despite our briefing that Andrew had difficulty in walking.
The staff very kindly did a special supper for us in our room- and the manager, Cecilia, moved us the next day into the owner's very luxurious 'villa'. We were looked after beautifully by the villa team - including meals delivered each day by dedicated cook! Buffalo, impala and giraffe regularly wandered along the track just below us, which was a bonus...
Despite the lovely villa, and being spoilt by the delightful staff, three days here were too many for us. To get to the Northern Mara Conservancy, one must drive down a very rough track and through an over-grazed farming area. (Half an hour plus - then back again of course...) The plains area is oversubsrcibed with tourist 4WD's - though our v good guide, Tinka, managed to avoid the worst over-crowding. The safari drives are the only activity within reasonable driving distance- though one day we visited Saruni Wild Camp for tea, which made a change. (Unfortunately, it was full so we could not move to there from Saruni Mara).
Saruni Mara is trying very hard and has certain advantages (cooler than the plains, for one) - but suffers probably from too much competition from better-placed sites.
We loved the bush lunch by the river on arrival!" See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Buffalo
5 sightings

Eland
3 sightings

Giraffe
8 sightings

Hippo
10 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
5 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
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