Saruni Mara Lodge

Saruni Mara Lodge is a small luxury boutique accommodation located in Mara North Conservancy a private and exclusive 74,000-acre wildlife concession bordering the world-renowned Masai Mara National Reserve.

The 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.  Schedule flights land at Ngerende Airstrip which is a 1 hour’s drive to the lodge.

Based on a close partnership with the local community and built-in a hidden valley to exact environmental standards, Saruni Mara is an ideal base from which to witness the annual migration of wildebeest and zebra through the region.

Saruni Mara has 1 family villa, 1 private villa, and 5 elegant cottages, and is the only small boutique lodge in the Mara, making it very intimate and exclusive. The beautifully decorated themed rooms have a luxurious and classic safari feel.

This intimate lodge offers many opportunities to view African animals up close and is perfect for romantic or adventurous honeymooners. At the end of the day, relax in the Maasai Wellbeing Space, a private treatment spa hidden in the valley’s olive tree and cedar forest.

Get up early in the mornings to go on guided game drives to exclusive, sole-use areas or join Maasai warriors on escorted bush walks and explore the nearby hills on foot. At the end of the day, relax in the Maasai Wellbeing Space, a private treatment spa hidden in the valley’s olive tree and cedar forest.

The Masai Mara is famous for its unique concentration of wildlife, birds, rich vegetation, and open savannah. It has been classified among the “Seven Wonders of the World” due to the extraordinary annual migration (July – November) when over 1.3 million wildebeest and zebras cross from the Serengeti in search of greener pastures.

Saruni Mara Lodge activities include; day and night game drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, Bush breakfast, bush dinner, bush lunch, bush picnic, and sundowners. Other activities are hiking, Maasai village visits, Masai wedding ceremonies, day excursions to Lake Victoria, and hot air balloon safaris.

Saruni Mara Lodge Masai Mara North Conservancy Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Includes:

Full-board – all meals & accommodation + Soft drinks, house wines, selected beers & house spirits + Bush meals, picnic excursions & sunset sundowners + Tea & coffee service in own room + Selected laundry service + Unlimited internet + Return airstrip transfers + Shared day & night game drives in open-sided vehicles + Guided bush walking safari + 1 x complimentary Back & Neck massage (30 minutes) per room per stay in our Wellbeing Space + Warriors Academy – family/children activity (upon request and bookable in advance) + Local weekly market visit (Thursdays only) + Value Added Tax & other taxes

Notes

* Rates are subject to change with notice
* Accommodation is subject to availability
* Minimum stay during high season 2 nights
* No Easter, Christmas or New Year supplements
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* Private vehicle with a guide for exclusive use id available at 400 US Dollars per day
* Generally check-in time is 1100 hours and we ask that guests check out by 1000 Hours
* Conservation fees are subject to change by the private conservancies in which we operate
* Masai Mara National Reserve entry fees and exclusive use of the vehicle are payable extra costs
* Ayah accommodation is  subject to availability at the rate of 120 US Dollars per day in the guest’s room
* For internal flights within Kenya guests are advised to pack in soft bags with a maximum of 15 kg per person
* All guests travelling to Saruni Basecamp must have comprehensive travel insurance, medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage
* Saruni Mara has a luxury villa called Nyati House for exclusive and private use – there is a double and twin bedroom and the cost is the adult rate x 4 (includes a private guide) no Christmas or New year supplement

Child Policy

* Children under the age of 5 stay for free when sharing with parents/ adults
* Children under the age of 5 stay free of charge when sharing with parents/adults
* 2 Children in their own room (not a family suite) will each be charged 75% of the adult price per person per night
*  All children are the responsibility of their parents, childminder or ayahs can be organized upon request for 20 US Dollars per hour

Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Excludes:

* Childcare
* Daily conservation fees
* Any payable extra activity
* Temporary Flying Doctors cover
* Masai Mara National Reserve park fee
* Extra Lunch per person – 35 US Dollars
* All statutory increases beyond our control
* Entry fees to cultural villages while visiting
* Exclusive use of vehicle – 400 US Dollars per day
* Gratuity to staff and guides and anything of a personal nature
* Premium drinks (champagne, luxury spirits, and special wines)
* Additional Wellbeing Space treatments (massage/spa treatments)
* Late departure fees  – 150 US Dollars per adult/ 75 US Dollars per child)
* Guests staying only at Saruni Wild are transferred to Saruni Mara to experience the well-being space
* Conservation fees – Adult – 130 US Dollars per person per night & Child(5-16 years) – 65 US Dollars per Child per night

Saruni Mara Lodge Mara North Conservancy Highlights:

* Private Masai Mara conservancy
* Excellent year-round game viewing
* Perfect for the Wildebeest Migration season
* One of only 10 lodges on 74 000 acres of land
* Day and night game drives as well as walking safaris
* Environmentally and community-focused, with Maasai cultural experiences

Masai Mara Park Fees

* 100 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st January to 30th June
* 200 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st July to 31st December
* 50 US Dollars per child, per night all year (aged 3 to 17 years inclusive)
* Please note that park fees are subject to change without prior notice

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Mara North Conservancy – Conservancy Fees

* Adult – 130 US Dollars per adult Per Day
* Child(3-17 Years) – 65 US Dollars per child Per Day

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