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 barely a km outside the reserve.
Mara Sopa Lodge can be reached either by road or by air. The distance from Nairobi to Masai Mara is approximately 250 km. It takes around 5-6 hours by road while flying time takes about 45 minutes. The nearest airstrip is Keekorok, which is a 30-minute drive away.

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 which 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 2023 |
31st Mar 2023 | 195 US Dollars | 295 US Dollars | 410 US Dollars |
1st Apr 2023 | 30th Jun 2023 | 120 US Dollars | 225 US Dollars |
315 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2023 |
30th Sep 2023 | 245 US Dollars | 400 US Dollars | 540 US Dollars |
1st Oct 2023 | 23rd Dec 2023 | 195 US Dollars | 295 US Dollars |
410 US Dollars |
24th Dec 2023 |
1st Jan 2024 | 245 US Dollars | 400 US Dollars | 540 US Dollars |
Notes
* Picnic Lunch 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Lunch or Dinner 30 US Dollars Per Person
* Child under 2.99 Years of age is free of charge
* Easter supplement is 25 US Dollars Per Person
* Children under 3 years of age (sharing with adult/s) are free of charge
* 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
* Two children sharing a room with one adult will be charged a full double rate plus an extra bed
* Christmas and New Year Supplements are 45 US Dollars Per Person on the 24th, 25th, 26th & 31st & 1st Jan
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
Mara Sopa Lodge Resident Accommodation Rates
Mara Sopa Lodge Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Accommodation on Full Board Basis
Dates From |
Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Triple Room |
2nd Jan 2023 |
31st Mar 2023 | 16,000 Kenya Shillings | 22,000 Kenya Shillings | 29,700 Kenya Shillings |
1st Apr 2023 | 30th Jun 2023 | 11,500 Kenya Shillings | 16,300 Kenya Shillings |
22,700 Kenya Shillings |
1st Jul 2023 |
30th Sep 2023 | 20,400 Kenya Shillings | 27,600 Kenya Shillings | 36,500 Kenya Shillings |
1st Oct 2023 | 23rd Dec 2023 | 16,000 Kenya Shillings | 22,000 Kenya Shillings |
29,700 Kenya Shillings |
24th Dec 2023 |
1st Jan 2024 | 20,400 Kenya Shillings | 27,600 Kenya Shillings |
36,500 Kenya Shillings |
Notes
* Children aged below 3 years of age stay free of charge
* Rates exclude Park entry fees, Concession Fees (where applicable)
* Children aged between 3 – 16 years sharing with 1 or 2 adults pay 50% of the per-person adult twin rate
* Children aged between 3 – 16 years – 2 children sharing their own room pay 75% of the twin/double room rate
* A Christmas supplement of 4,000 Kenya Shillings per person will apply to all bookings on the 24th, 25th, 26th & 31st of December & the 1st of January
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