Mara Sopa Lodge, Oloolaimutia Hills – Masai Mara National Reserve
Mara Sopa Lodge is located on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills within the Ngama Hills in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. The lodge is located 250 km from Nairobi (4 hours drive), 105 km from Narok (2 hours), and 220 km from Naivasha (4 hours). The lodge is located barely a kilometer outside the Masai Mara National Reserve, it is still necessary to enter the wildlife conservation through either the Oloolaimutia or Sekenani entrance gates. The flying time from Nairobi to the nearest airstrip (Keekorok) is about an hour, and from there, it is a 30-minute game drive to the lodge.
Mara Sopa Lodge has 50 traditional round cottages with thatched roofs, each with 2 rooms. 6 of the cottages each contain two suites. Each room is en-suite and tastefully fitted with a mosquito net, electronic safe, dressing tables, and sheltered verandas that all have views over the gardens.
Each suite has a larger bedroom and bathroom and both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Mara Sopa Lodge dining is a round structure with a high ceiling, and red-painted walls adorned with paintings depicting the Masai going about their everyday life.
Garden fresh salads, succulent main courses, live cooking areas, an extravagant choice of desserts, and a wide selection of cheeses are offered in the dining area. Mara Sopa Lodge lounge is a large, comfortably furnished circular area with a massive central fireplace whose chimney soars 20 meters up to the top of the thatched conical roof.
The walls and their murals are painted with a pleasant fusion of earthen colors to create an extremely warm ambiance and the room has a Jumbo Bar on one side and comfortable seats all around for lounging. There are 3 bars; jumbo Bar, Pool Bar, and Ol Murrani Bar which serve a wide range of both alcoholic drinks and non-alcoholic drinks.
The outdoor veranda has views over the swimming pool, the gardens, and the game reserve beyond and this is linked to the outdoor dining room patio by a bridge. Guests can visit the outdoor swimming pool for a dip or for an afternoon of ease beside it. The lodge has a conference facility where meetings and corporate events can be held.
The conference facility can accommodate up to 90 guests. Masai Mara Sopa Lodge has ideal settings for wedding ceremonies in areas like amongst the huge fig trees that line the Mara River or even a more open-air event during which both wild animals and the landscapes.
Activities at the lodge include; archery, bird watching, walking safari, hot air balloon safaris, bush breakfasts, bush dinners, mountain climbing, Masai cultural talks, a visit to Masai village, and a guided nature walk.
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Mara Sopa Lodge Non-Resident Accommodation Prices
Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Full Board Accommodation
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Triple Room |
2nd Jan 2024 |
31st Mar 2024 | 180 US Dollars | 290 US Dollars | 390 US Dollars |
1st Apr 2024 | 31st May 2024 | 110 US Dollars | 220 US Dollars |
300 US Dollars |
1st Jun 2024 |
30th Jun 2024 | 180 US Dollars | 290 US Dollars | 390 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2024 | 31st Oct 2024 | 250 US Dollars | 410 US Dollars |
550 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2024 |
21st Dec 2024 | 180 US Dollars | 290 US Dollars | 390 US Dollars |
22nd Dec 2024 | 1st Jan 2025 | 250 US Dollars | 410 US Dollars |
550 US Dollars |
Notes
* Check-In 12 Hours
* Check-Out 1000 Hours
* Picnic Lunch 20 US Dollars
* Extra Lunch or Dinner 25 US Dollars
* Children aged 2.99 years of age stay for free
* Reduction for Half Board: 5 US Dollars per person per day
* Children under 3 years of age (sharing with adult/s) are free of charge
* Children are welcome. Babysitters and special meals are available on request
* 2 Children 3-16 years sharing their own room: 75% of the twin/double room rate
* Children 3-16 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults: 50% of the per-person adult twin rate
* Easter Supplement: 40 US Dollars Per Person Per Day, will apply on the 29th, 30th, 31st of March 2024, and 1st of April 2024
* Christmas supplement of 50 US Dollars per person will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 31st of December and on the 1st of January
Non-Resident Accommodation Exclude:
* Flights
* Activities
* Park Fees
* Game drive
* Alcoholic drinks
* Gratuities/ Tips
* Domestic Flights
* Excursions from the lodge
* Medical/ Travel insurance
* Items of a personal nature
* Transfer to and from the lodge
* Medical evacuation and flying doctor insurance
Booking & Reservations Mara Sopa Lodge Contact
Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com