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4.9 out of 5 stars Average guest rating

About Saruni Mara Camp

Saruni Mara Camp and its sister tented camp, Saruni Wild, lie in the Mara North Conservancy, a private wilderness covering more than 30,000 hectares outside the Masai Mara Reserve. The sanctuary is a partnership between conservationists, investors and 800-plus Masai landowners, for whom this is the first time they have received income from wildlife. The camps lie in the path of the Great Migration (July to November) and the less well-known Loita Hills migration (December to May), which sees thousands of wildebeest arriving at the conservancy. So there's plenty to see and, to top it all, this boutique lodge offers top-quality service.

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From $520 person/night

Camp

6 Tents

Mara Conservancies, Masai Mara, Kenya

What you'll love

The staff at this intimate lodge who treat you like a dear family member from beginning to end.

Insiders tip

If you're travelling with your children, the Maasai-run Warriors Academy offers special courses in bush skills and animal tracking.

Something to think about

Intimate in size and very popular, booking well in advance is vital for securing a spot at this boutique Mara lodge.

The property

Saruni Mara is the only small boutique lodge in the Mara. Its thatched central area is a serene space, with traditional-style furniture comfortably cushioned in African fabrics, colonial antiques, Persian carpets and local art. The cuisine has a strong Italian theme, and the meals are truly gourmet quality. Eat at individual tables inside or on the deck. Soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates. There's also an award-winning spa, the Maasai Wellbeing Space.

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The rooms

The lodge has five cottages, a family villa and a private villa. Each is stylishly themed – the Observatory has a brass telescope and other items of cosmic interest; the Literary Room is inspired by great stories of African adventures; and the Love Shack is a secluded retreat perfect for honeymooners. The family villa, with a natural history theme, has two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a large dining and sitting area. All have verandas and bathrooms that can be opened for a shower with a view.

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Activities

Cultural

Game Drives

Night Drives

Bush Walks

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Animals cover the landscape, so drives across the savanna are hugely rewarding. Take night drives through the Mara Conservancy, investigate the surrounding forest and valleys on foot, with a guide, to see the smaller creatures and some of the Masai Mara's 550-plus bird species. Hike up Kilelioni, the highest peak in the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem and visit the local Masai market, held every Thursday.

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Reviews

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a year ago

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5 out of 5 stars

Dominique Tate-Williams

5 years ago

Highly recommend for the customization of each guest's experience. The staff truly wanted us to learn about the land, country and people. It was a life changing experience. The staff was very attentive and accommodating. The food was good but I would suggest there be some sort of authentic Kenyan cuisine incorporated into the menu. At least one night or a few dishes.

Senior was an amazing and knowledgeable tour guide.

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5 out of 5 stars

Tamsin

8 years ago

We only stayed in Saruni Mara for a short while, but the food was lovely and we had some lovely game viewing from our balcony!

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5 out of 5 stars

About Masai Mara

Masai Mara

A safari classic filled with the Big Five, wildlife-dotted landscapes and vibrant Maasai warriors.

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Wildlife in Masai Mara

Elephant

Abundant

Giraffe

Abundant

Hippo

Occasional

Black Rhino

Rare

White Rhino

None

Lion

Abundant

Cheetah

Abundant

Leopard

Occasional

Hyena

Occasional

Wildebeest

Abundant

Buffalo

Occasional

Zebra

Abundant

Warthog

Occasional

Wild Dog

Rare

Meerkat

None

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The Masai Mara is Kenya's flagship conservation region: a place of rolling plains, bush scrub and acacia thicket— known for the seasonal great wildebeest migration, a mass movement of more than two million, wildebeest, zebra, kongoni, topi and gazelle. As exciting as this phenomenon is, there is so much more to this wilderness. Encounter elephants, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, crocodiles and a variety of cats including lion, cheetah, leopard and the shy serval during a stay in these parts.

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