Royal Mara Safari Lodge

big thank you to George and the team at Royal Mara for making my first safari one of the most incredible experiences of my life. Everything was first class—the vehicles, service, rooms, food, and the camp itself. The guides were exceptional: highly knowledgeable, deeply attuned to the environment, and were always able to locate animals, while explaining their behavior in a way that made each sighting feel even more meaningful. Traveling in the off-season turned out to be an excellent decision. On every drive, we had incredible encounters while sharing the experience with very few other vehicles. This made it feel intimate and unhurried. Being on this land with these beautiful animals was deeply spiritual. One unforgettable highlight was a night drive with a pride of lions as they hunted. We followed alongside them as they chased zebras—it was raw, intense, and at moments I felt like part of the pride. I couldn’t have asked for a better introduction to safari and would highly recommend Royal Mara to anyone considering a trip to Kenya.

I took my wife on safari for a birthday present. The Royal Mara was the perfect destination for adventure, for quiet time, for incredible dining and the best service. Attentive staff were always around to assist - no request was too much. The safari guides were very experienced and knowledgeable. They went out of their way to help me get our best photos. Most memorable: the chef baked a birthday cake for my wife that we shared with other guests and it was the best surprise because we didn't know it was coming. The staff sang a Swahili birthday song - this was the best cultural experience. I want to go back.

An unforgettable stay at Royal Mara Safari Lodge the perfect blend of luxury and adventure. Every experience was exceptional, and the wonderfully friendly staff made our visit even more special with their genuine warmth and hospitality. A special thank you to our fantastic guide, Kasai, to Anne, to the talented chef for the incredible meals, and to the entire team at Royal Mara for making every moment memorable. Thank you, Royal Mara, for an amazing experience. We can’t wait to return.

They were very friendly and accommodating since I had my daughter with me . We received the best service, it’s a kid friendly place too and not to forget the food which was exceptional as well. I’d definitely go back again. The hygiene of the place was excellent too. The rooms were spacious and esthetically pleasing. The location is good as well and the game drives are worth it.

We took a family vacation at Royal Mara Game resort. The property met and exceeded our expectations by a mile. We drove from Ololunga Town and took 2 hours to get to the lodge. The welcome party by Mishy, Chef Peter, Kasaine, Anne and the entire team was so amazing. The Lodge is not fenced off hence one is able to see game from ones balcony. The luxury tents are tastefully done with a Mara river facing balcony and a bathtub. We saw hippos, crocodiles, gazzelles and giraffes from.pur tent balcony. The meals were ala carte with a good choice. The food and drinks were delicious and service by Anne and Towett were fantastic. We took three game drives of which one was a night one. Kasaine and James the tour guides did an amazing job We managed too see two prides of lions, Cheeter, Elephants, buffalo and hippos. The resort arranged for bush breakfast and different culinary experience every single day. We dined, drunk and were refreshed after the four day vacation.