Mara Serena Safari Lodge

1°24’7.7"S 35°1’32.6"E

Mara Serena Safari Lodge: Information from the owner

General information

Type: Safari Lodge

No. of rooms: 74

Check-in time: 12:30 pm

Check-out time: 10:00 am

About this information

All the information on this page is supplied to us directly from the lodge owner and reflects their view, not ours.

For Expert Africa's view, see our own full report on Mara Serena Safari Lodge, which contains our own observations and views.

Last updated by Owner: 21 Jun 2024

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Facilities at Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Property facilities: 24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room facilities: Complimentary Wi-Fi, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Wheelchair Friendly
Activities on site: Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Viewing Hide, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities: Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Hiking, Hot-air Ballooning, Massages, Natural History Tours, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Languages: English

Room types at Mara Serena Safari Lodge

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Lodge - Double Room

Mara Serena Safari Lodge's double rooms are tastefully decorated with vibrant Maasai-inspired colors and feature king-sized beds. Each room also has an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.

Lodge - Triple Room

Mara Serena Safari Lodge's triple room offers three comfortable twin beds, en-suite bathrooms, and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains. The rooms are spacious and decorated with local Maasai art and have modern amenities such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

Lodge - Twin Room

Mara Serena Safari Lodge's twin rooms feature two twin beds and have the same design and amenities as the double rooms, including an en-suite bathroom and sweeping views of either the Mara River or the savannah plains.

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The Mara Suite

Equally viable as a presidential/CEO, honeymoon or VIP venue, the lodge’s spacious and generously appointed Mara Suite welcomes in the beauty of its surroundings with marvellous views of Mara River. Enjoy the warmth and sophistication of this suite appointed with a master bedroom with a King bed, a separate sitting area and two private balconies.

Activities at Mara Serena Safari Lodge

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Balloon Safari - at an additional cost

Float above the Mara plains in a dimension of unsurpassed tranquillity and beauty. The hot air balloon lifts you into the clear blue sky at dawn and gives you an eagle’s view of the wildlife pageant below. You will glide over the treetops with the early birds and be wafted gently over the plains, above the bustle and bumps of the ground below, but cruising close to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

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Game Drives

Game drives offer a unique opportunity to spot wildlife including the curious-looking aardvark and elusive leopard.

Maasai Village Visit

The Maasai are undoubtedly one of the most famous traditional cultures on earth. In fact, the Manyatta are usually a circular encampment of long, low, rounded houses, created by daubing cattle dung over a framework of sticks. Visiting a Manyatta is a good way to learn more about the Maasai culture and everyday life. Many ceremonies involve the ritual slaughter of cattle or goats with meat being distributed among the community, according to social rank.

At other times, live cattle are bled by opening a vein on the neck or flank with the point of an arrow. The blood is collected in a gourd and the wound closed with ashes. Then the blood is either drunk immediately while fresh or mixed with milk. Even at slaughter, blood is collected and mixed with milk to be drunk later. Sour milk is also considered a delicacy.

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Ololoolo escarpment hike expedition

Ololoolo escarpment forms the western boundary of the Mara triangle running along a geological fault line forming the edge of a granite plateau that rises to a height of 400 meters from the bottom.

The escarpment receives more rain than the rest of the Mara triangle and lots of fresh water streams radiate from its face disappearing into the ground only to reappear in swamps lower down. As a result of the rains a growth of thick vegetation is found to be growing along the escarpment This terrain of the escarpment ranges from rocky crags, boulders strewn slopes and well-watered wetlands. The icing on the cake has to be the ability to enjoy the endless plains of grass of the Mara Plains which are a site to from atop the escarpment.

There are several tracks along the escarpment used by the Germans during WW1. These tracks create an edge for adventure seekers.

The hiking trail starts at the Ngira-re rangers outpost (1645m) and gently ascends up for 4 km to a height of 1935m to reach the top (vertical height 290 Metres). The hiking takes 1- 2.5 hours ascending and 1 hour descending.

Guests leave the lodge after breakfast (7:30am) and drive for 1 hour to the foot of the escarpment. The entire hike takes approximately 3 hours and guests are driven back to the lodge for lunch.

Recommended Attire includes;
- Long trousers
- Hiking boots/sports shoes/safari boots
- Hat/cap
- Water (provided by the lodge)Walking sticks (provided by the lodge).