Exclusive safari lodge in the Masai Mara
Sanctuary Olonana is a small-scale and luxurious safari lodge. Idyllically located on the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya's most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara. Here you will experience the most ultimate African safari. With game drives, bush dinners, sundowners, round trips and for those who have always dreamed of it: a hot air balloon ride over the savannah. But also cultural excursions to various Masai villages. The private site is surrounded by wetlands and trees, as part of a sustainable and innovative project. The Masai from the surrounding villages are very welcoming. With any accompanying children, the Masai youth quickly make 'friendship'.
Tastefully decorated safari tents
The lodge has fourteen spacious and very tastefully decorated canvas tents with parquet floor and four-poster bed with mosquito net. The two bridal suites also have an outdoor shower. From the en-suite bathroom and veranda you have direct views of the Mara River. You can even enjoy the daily spectacle of bathing hippos from your own veranda. Also from the restaurant, with veranda, you have a view of the Mara River. Your dinner is regularly graced by somewhat noisy hippos who take possession of the banks of the river. The afternoon game drives are often closed at a special vantage point where you can overlook the Mara plains. Here you will witness the impressive sunset, a matter of a few minutes. When you then return after the lodge, enjoy the beauty, breathtaking silence and tranquility of the invading night after the exquisite dinner by the campfire.
Tips & Tops Sanctuary Olonana:
- The lodge is along the route of the great migration: the wildebeest and zebras literally pull your past
- The staff are very cordial and the care is excellent, the staff always manages to surprise the guests with little perks
- From the lodge many activities are organized: game drives, bush dinners, sundowners, round trips, cultural excursions and balloon rides
- The lodge is just a 45-minute flight from Nairobi
- Comfortable, luxurious and tastefully decorated canvas tents
- Two bridal suites with romantic outdoor shower
- The lodge features a library, swimming pool, mini spa and small souvenir shop
- Olonana won several prestigious awards such as the 'Africa's Leading Eco Lodge' of the World Travel Awards 2015 and the 'Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame' of Tripadvisor
- Children welcome
