Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

We visited the Masai Mara as a multi family of 8 and decided to stay at Olare Mara Kempinski. It was the best decision!!!! Once you get there, everything is included in the price. The hotel has no fence so you are right in the middle of nature: animals come into camp all the time. Every single person in the staff is fantastic!!!! They are so accommodating, even changing the menu for us. From our guides to the person who cleaned our rooms to the chef …they are all ready to help and with a smile in their faces. Our guides were amazing!!!!! So knowledgeable, always going above and beyond to provide the experience we wanted and to find the animals. They also explained a lot of the cultural characteristics of the Mara tribe. We had a great experience. Even though we arrived early in the morning, they gave us our rooms right away and on checkout day, they let us stay in our rooms until it was time to leave even though we left late afternoon Highly recommended!!!

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.

Olare Mara Kempinski is an exceptionally clean and comfortable place to stay. The staff are incredibly kind, offering warm hospitality and wonderful surprises throughout the stay. The safari experience was fantastic—they put great effort into finding a variety of animals, providing detailed explanations, and ensuring we had the best possible viewing positions. The selection of drinks and menu options was extensive, and every meal was delicious, making each day a delight. One of the highlights was being able to soak in a bathtub while on safari—an unforgettable luxury! Even the other guests were friendly, adding to the overall atmosphere and making this trip truly memorable. I highly recommend Olare Mara Kempinski to anyone looking for an extraordinary safari experience.

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.

Great place to go for a short expertly curated safari. We saw elephants lions giraffes cheetahs and leopard as well as many other. Dancun our guide had us laughing for the trip as well as expertly guiding us We got up close to most animals and conservancy is quiet compared to many national parks Moses Ben and Kelvin are great in bar and restaurant and you must try the spa. Linet is great therapist.

The wild life was amazing with lions, 1,000 zebra at one sighting, cheetahs, hippopotamus swimming in the river, ten one sighting, gazelle, topi, wart hog, Herds of buffaloes Glam tents are extremely comfortable with showers and toilets and all the mod cons. Knowledge of animals and the Masai people was exceptional. Food was of international standard and staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying here. All camps are different but this is worth a visit.