Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

The wild life was amazing with lions, 1,000 zebra at one sighting, cheetahs, hippopotamus swimming in the river, ten one sighting, gazelle, topi, wart hog, Herds of buffaloes Glam tents are extremely comfortable with showers and toilets and all the mod cons. Knowledge of animals and the Masai people was exceptional. Food was of international standard and staff were friendly and helpful. I would recommend staying here. All camps are different but this is worth a visit.

Olare mara is such an amazing place , from the staff , to the location to the service. We stayed at the camp for 3 nights , the second night we got a free upgrade which was the nicest gesture ive experienced while staying at a hotel , and definitely the best service i have received at any hotel , from our food (being Veg) being delicious, All thanks to the chefs ,Mr Hesron really looked after us at meal times and packed for us sandwiches upon requests for game drives , and Mr Leaky who gave us the most smoothest checking to accommodating us so well . The best part when someone goes for a safari needs the best guide , to teach the guests and Mr Danson was brilliant , from showing us the cats , the facts that i had no idea about , he shared some amazing stories , and very professional , loved everything about the hotel will for sure be back and recommend the place

Our stay at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara was thoroughly enjoyable, providing a very comfortable safari experience. The tent accommodations were lovely, featuring polished wood floors, a cozy sitting area, a large bathtub, and French doors opening to a private deck overlooking the hippo path. Our family stayed in tents seven and eight, which shared a convenient deck—ideal for a family, and so close to the hippos that we could hear them grunting at night. Waking up and drifting off to their calls was an unforgettable aspect of our visit. The camp is perfectly located along the river, offering wonderful views of two hippo pools. Its design strikes a great balance between comfort, style, and a strong sense of harmony with the natural environment. Our guide, Erick, was quite helpful and worked hard to give us memorable wildlife encounters. He showed us a leopard and guided us to the right spots to observe lions and hyenas during feeding, giving us a glimpse into their fascinating social interactions. Thanks to his efforts, we were able to spot herds of Cape buffalo, zebras, Topi antelope, and, of course, numerous hippos. Overall it felt like at this time of year it was harder to find animals here than it had been at Lewa. Paul, our personal tent valet, provided exceptional service. He was always attentive and even managed to clean our very muddy shoes until they looked brand new, adding an extra level of care to our stay. Linet, the camp’s masseuse, was absolutely outstanding—easily providing some of the best massages our family has ever experienced. The open-sided tent by the river offered a serene atmosphere, and Linet’s skill and warmth went well beyond our expectations. She truly deserves the highest praise. Meals were very good . Keith, the chef, took special care with my food allergies, creating delicious dishes for every meal. Moses offered helpful service in the dining room and assisted in carrying a chair down to the river so I could paint—a considerate gesture. A nice highlight was the riverside buffet breakfast, where the scenery added to the meal. Our Christmas Eve was made special by the culinary team, with a meal under the stars by the river. Dominique and Moses worked every detail making the celebration feel both warm and memorable. Every member of the staff was friendly and professional, ensuring we felt well cared for at every turn. A special shout out for the team going to remarkable lengths to forward our daughter’s forgotten book tol our next camp!