Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Just metres from our tent were hippos relaxing in the river. The camp even has a resident hippo! You are required to be escorted to your tent at night to ensure safety. Just a few hundred metres away from the camp were lions and water buffalo. You really feel like you are staying in the middle of the Masai Mara (but you also feel safe). The drive from Nairobi to the camp took most of the day. We arrived at the camp shortly before dark. Out of all the places we stayed, the Masai Mara was the most exciting area for wildlife. The food at the camp was of a good standard. We never went hungry. The only downside was the very slow WiFi, but this was understandable given the location. Maggie was a very good waitress. I would recommend this place to others highly.

My wife and I stayed at this Fairmont hotel for 3 days and it is first class.. Full board means no drinks at all including soft drinks or even water with meals so allow for this. You do get water in your room each day though and a fridge. Your personal tent valet and restaurant waiter is an excellent way of ensuring top service..

My friends and I took a trip to the Mara early September. It was quite an adventure. Despite the numerous punctures we had a good experience saw loads of animals plus a leopard walking, a first for all of us, native Kenyans might I add. This experience was further enhanced by the excellent service we received at the Fairmont. They sent a vehicle to 'rescue' us on the first day after our first double puncture. The food was superb. The menu is a la carte not buffet which was pleasant surprise. II highly recommend the steaks. Delicious!!! The tents/rooms are lovely. The twin tent is way more spacious than the double yet the beds are the same size. All tents are river facing, you can hear and if you are lucky see the hippos. The beds are so comfortable, I did not want to get up. Showers are nice and hot. I can't wait to go back again. Special mention to Timothy who looked after the team very well. He was always happy to see us and welcome us back to camp at the end of each day. @Management, kindly nurture his special talent and allow him to serve clients in his special way. It was clear one of his supervisors was not pleased with his closeness to the group but that is what made it special stay. Timothy also told us of other excursion which we would have enjoyed had we been offered: Night safari. Sundowner, bush dinner. All in all. Asante sana. See you again next year.

It is hard to write an original comment after all the great reviews this property received. The place is absolutely beautiful, the tents are well decorated, comfortable and the view on the hippo river is like a dream. The chef designs a new menu everyday with quality products in the perfect ambiance to relax after a long day of chasing the Big 5. Staff was very friendly, it was a pleasure to spend time talking to them and exchanging on a friendly relation rather than guest/employee basis. Send my regards to John and Jonathan. There is nothing to say about this place expect that it is perfect and I already look forward to go there again. Tip: take a nice cocktail on the couch in front of the wood fire to review the pictures you took during the day or to enjoy your newspaper.

I had never been to Africa and did not know what to expect. I picked this hotel based on TripAdvisor reviews. The location is unreal as these luxurious rooms/tents are all right on a hippo filled river. Then in the middle of this beautiful reserve, they create these amazing meals. I had the good fortune of Ziphlone promptly serving all the meals and even making sure I received meals if I slept through the normal serving hours, what great service! The highlight was the amazing guide John Nzioki. His skill at finding every type of animal you can imagine, sharing in-depth knowledge of behavior, and even having the presence of mind of locating the vehicle for the best lighting of the subject for photographs! What more can I say. I will definitely be returning as it was easily one of the best weeks of my life. The staff is what made it so special and the scenery/animals exceeded all expectations.