Mara Explorer

Property class: 5 and above
Luxury tentalow in Maasai Mara with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Mara Explorer is just 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and Talek Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious tentalow.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free breakfast
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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A bed with a view of a natural landscape, a wooden deck, and a table with a chair.

Luxury Tent (3 Safaris included)

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Masai Mara, Maasai Mara, 74888-00200

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 1 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (MDR-Musiara Airstrip) - 59 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (KEU-Keekorok) - 89 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (OLG-Olare Airstrip) - 92 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo) - 117 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (OSJ-Ol Seki Airstrip) - 118 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara) - 123 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 126 min drive
  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) - 128 min drive
  • Jomo Kenyatta Intl. Airport (NBO) - 125.4 miles/201.8 km
  • Free airport shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Barafu Lounge - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Mara Explorer

  • Mara Explorer is just 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from the airport and offers a free shuttle (available 24 hours). Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and Talek Lounge serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A bar/lounge, a terrace, and a garden are other highlights at this luxurious tentalow.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
12:30pm
CHECK-OUT
10:00am

Hotel size

    • 10 cabins

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
    • Express check-in/out available
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

    • This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
    • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
    • If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
    • Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (12 years old and younger) not allowed
    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free onsite extended parking

Transfers

    • Free airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

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Reviews

Mara Explorer Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Exceptional

Magical life experience

My wife and I stayed at Mara Explorer for 6 nights in September 2023. This was our third Safari in Kenya. The Mara Explorer is the most magical and enchanting location for a safari I could ever imagine. Everything was impeccable - the amazingly friendly and professional staff, wonderful hospitality, service, and beautiful food. The tents are an absolute privilege to stay in, especially being woken up to the hippo chorus at each morning! The bed was so comfy - I slept like never before. The drives were just incredible! Witnessing the migration at its peak was a humbling experience. We saw numerous spectacular crossings and the big five. A huge thank you to everyone at Mara Explorer, especially Dominic our guide. Spending several hours a day with him for 6 days was a joy and he tirelessly ensured we found a rhino (on our very last drive!). He is a true gentleman and an expert wildlife guide. I have never experienced 4x4 driving like his - we didn't get stuck once in sometimes very challenging conditions and always made us feel safe and comfortable - as did everyone at the camp. To sum up. If you want a dream 5-star Masai mara safari, choose Mara Explorer. Richard and Katie
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10/10 Exceptional

The Staff Extremely Welcoming, The Food Was Great, The Tours Were Exciting.
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10/10 Exceptional

The tent cabins were great, dining staff was just awesome. Bush breakfast organized was absolutely great.
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10/10 Exceptional

Small luxury camp with great guides and food

Just arrived back from 4 nights here, can't recommend it enough. Ten luxury tents on banks of River Talek, perfect for couples wanting to experience an African safari.
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10/10 Exceptional

I can honestly say this was one of my top life experiences. The Mara Explorer Camp is the perfect Safari destination! The staff were very attentive and helpful. Pauline and Geoffrey made sure our stay was comfortable and helped us plan any extra activities. Thanks for the surprise Masai dance and cake! The tents were luxurious and comfy with beautiful decor. There was so much beautiful scenery and wildlife surrounding the camp to enjoy while having a cup of tea. The food was also amazing!! Thank you Chef! We had full board with three course lunches and dinners with plenty of variety. The Camp is perfectly located within the Masai Mara so we had a chance to see so many animals during our stay. Many thanks to our safari guide Samson who was incredible and worked so hard to spot the Big 5. We had so much fun during our game drives with Samson who was the perfect guide and amazing company! The camp is not fenced, but we felt very safe thanks to security guards Sammy and Kaka. Thank you very much to the amazing staff of Mara Explorer for making our stay unforgettable and exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolute Gem of a Place

Mara Explorer Camp was absolutely wonderful. The staff is warm, friendly, and attentive, especially Jane the manager, Noor the server, and Kaka the head of security. We certainly appreciated their kind hospitality all throughout our stay. Our driver/guide, James, went above and beyond every day on our game drives. He's highly experienced and knowledgable about the area, and we had a lot fun and learned a lot from him. He was able to find and teach us about so many animals; he really impressed me with his skill and knowledge. Something we really appreciated is that since the camp is small, you're not crowded into a 4x4 with a bunch of strangers; there was never more than 1 other couple with us, and most of the time we had the truck and James all to ourselves. We saw a lot of trucks from other bigger camps out in the park and they were often crowded with 8 or so people in them, and at those we were especially glad we chose Mara Explorer, because we could stop whenever we wanted and ask all the questions we had without feeling like we were burdening other guests. Inside the camp, the tent is comfortable and safe and the food is outstanding. In all, I don't have a single criticism of this place. Every single part of our trip exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back!
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10/10 Exceptional

Central Location in the heart of Mara.

Outstanding Location and Game drives. cats and elephants in the camp. Your have to feel Africa.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Tented Camp in Masai Mara

The service at this camp is impeccable. Host Pauline and all the staff are warm, friendly and ever helpful. Our guide Sakut, was a real pleasure to be with. Not only knowledgeable and a great spotter but simply nice. The food was good with nice wines included in the package. A breakfast and lunch in the bush were nicely organised and good fun. The packaged picnic basket we tried for one breakfast was disappointing compared to the delicious breakfasts available at the camp restaurant.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent Services and Food

Excellent camp meeting all expectation of a five star hotel. All tents are exclusively by the river and have a balcony open to the river. Services and food are excellent.
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10/10 Exceptional

Heaven on earth

I was on a business trip and decided to go on a Safari even if it meant that I go on my own. My friends advised me to stay at a lodge; which I believe takes away the charm of the experience, so I looked up my options on Expedia. I picked Mara Explorer Tented Camp based on recommendations by visitors and because of its simple yet fulfilling ambiance and location on the river. The campsite itself is a real treat…nature exemplified its softer side in the sounds of birds and waterfalls. Each and every one in the camp was more than kind, helpful, attentive and most accommodating…the food was to die for and the overall spirit of the camp was enchanting!
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10/10 Exceptional

Great place, great location. Service great, food outstanding, great game drives.
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10/10 Exceptional

The best tented safari lodge

Simply the best safari tented lodge in Kenja. Excellent food, service, game drive.