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Fairmont Mara Safari Club

4.0 star property
Riverside relaxation awaits with refreshing poolside drinks and a choice of restaurants serving delicious local flavors in this tranquil setting

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Fairmont Mara Safari Club, by the river, offers a peaceful retreat with a poolside bar, terrace with stunning views, garden, three restaurants, and spa services. The eco-certified hotel provides free WiFi and multilingual staff for an enhanced experience.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is NZ$1,914
includes taxes & fees
14 Mar - 15 Mar

Room options

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverfront Tent with Queen Bed)

Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverfront Tent with Queen Bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Riverfront Tent with Twin Beds)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Pillow-top beds, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Tent, 2 Single Beds (Riverfront. Accessible)

Highlights

Balcony
Connecting rooms available
Pillow-top bed
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Designer toiletries
  • River view
  • 31 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Maasai Mara, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is in a rural area and on a river. Musiara Gate and Oloololo Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ol Chorro Conservancy and Lemek Conservancy. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Maasai Mara travel guide
Map
Masai Mara National Reserve, Maasai Mara

What's nearby

  • Hippo haven at Fairmont Mara. Try to get tent 15. They’re directly in front.
    Ol Chorro Conservancy
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Quintessential sunrise safari landscapes and colors on the plains of Kenya's Mara North Conservancy. Shot in pre-dawn hours with Nikon D750 with Nikkor 300mm f2.8 AF-S ED VR II Super Telephoto Lens.
    Mara North Conservancy
    23 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Lemek Conservancy
    23 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Motorogi Conservancy
    56 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North)
    54 min drive

Restaurants

  • Fairmont Restaurant
    3 min walk
  • Hotel Fairmont Mara Safari Club
    3 min walk
  • Fairmont Mara Bar
    3 min walk

About this property

Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Upscale hotel by the river
You can look forward to a poolside bar, a terrace and a garden at Fairmont Mara Safari Club. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, light fare and local and international cuisine. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Bike hire, a TV in reception and free newspapers
  • A banquet hall, barbecues and a gift shop
Room features
All 51 rooms offer comforts, such as 24-hour room service and laptop-compatible safes, in addition to perks, such as laptop-friendly workspaces and bathrobes.
Extra amenities include:
  • LED light bulbs and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, balconies and coffee/tea makers

All-inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Fairmont Mara Safari Club are available. These rates are higher because they include on-site food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Globe – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Dining Room
  • The Lounge and Main Bar
  • The Pool Bar

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • Area rugs in room
  • No lift

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Mosquito nets
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Guests must transfer via aeroplane to the property; guests must contact the property at least 72 hours before travel, using the contact information on the confirmation received after booking
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Fairmont Mara Safari Club recommends that guests arrange ground transportation from the airport prior to arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 70.0 per stay.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 70.0 per stay

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Fairmont Mara
Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Hotel
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Hotel Masai Mara
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Masai Mara
Fairmont Safari Club Mara
Mara Fairmont
Mara Safari Club
Mara Safari Club Fairmont
Safari Mara
Fairmont Mara Safari Hotel
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Hotel
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Maasai Mara
Fairmont Mara Safari Club Hotel Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Does Fairmont Mara Safari Club have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

As of 9 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fairmont Mara Safari Club on 14 Mar 2026 start from NZ$1,914, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fairmont Mara Safari Club pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:30 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

Checkout is at noon. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

Some rate plans available at this hotel are all-inclusive.

Where is Fairmont Mara Safari Club located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is steps away from Ol Chorro Conservancy and Mara River. Lemek Conservancy is 4.1 mi (6.7 km) away.

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Reviews

Fairmont Mara Safari Club Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 37 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

GOKHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Absolutely loved our stay at Fairmont Mara Safari Club! The location by the river is beautiful, the tents are comfortable, and the whole place feels peaceful and special. The staff were kind and very helpful, the food was great, and the safari drives were amazing. We saw so much wildlife and had the best time. Truly a memorable experience — highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Divya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dominic was the BEST! Felt so much love for the staff. Most unique and magical hotel stay experience of my life.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

RONALD

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing Stay ! Amazing Staff ! Amazing Hotel

The stay was enchanting. Our room overlooked the Mara River, allowing us to watch the hippos bathe daily. The staff was invariably friendly and smiling. Rose, our waiter, was perpetually cheerful. Caleb, in housekeeping, delighted us with charming notes. Moseka, our safari guide, impressed us with his extensive knowledge and knack for finding incredible spots. Nancy, the hotel manager, made it a point to check on us daily, ensuring our satisfaction. In summary, the experience was exceptional, and I am eager to return. My gratitude to Fairmont for their exceptional service!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Fairmont Mara Safari Club was an unforgettable experience, enhancing our 10th wedding anniversary. Hannah Gitau and Miriam Akhonya’s communication and attention to detail, along with the staff’s care, made our stay smooth. Charles and Eddie’s orientation was excellent. Our room had a welcome message from Jackson and team, who kept it stocked and clean. We had a stunning view of hippos from our room. Staff recognized us by name in the lobby, and David at the bar knew our drink orders. Rose, our server, was attentive, and other staff like Shiko, Kilonzo, and James contributed to our experience. Game drives with Alfred and Steve were highlights, spotting the Big Five and exceeding expectations. On our last day, Lamson and Steve made the drives exciting. William, Mary, Winny, and others made us feel like family. We cherished the boma dinners and surprise celebrations. We hope the staff are recognized for their work and interns can join the team. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

a great place

A great place. Had a great 4 days here. We drove in--I would recommend a driver or flying in as the road is very difficult. Saw everything possible as far as wildlife. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and service, goog game drive experiences
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There’s a reason Fairmont is a cut above the rest... just simply the best properties, facilities and most of all service. Service at the Fairmont Mara was the most genuine I’ve ever experienced. The staff cater to your every need and do it with a smile - everything just seems natural, and you can tell they went through the process of ensuring they hired the right personnel. We were met at the airstrip with nice refreshments and small cold towels, followed by a quick 10 min ride to the facility. Check in was relaxed and seamless. The tents were just beautiful - have everything you would need yet you still feel like you are one with nature. The facilities are impeccably maintained. Included in the price are 3 sumptuous meals a day - can’t beat full board! The bar was well stocked and though the premium drinks are a tad pricey, the service makes them well worth it. Tea, coffee, cookies and hot chocolate are complimentary and available 24 hrs/day. The game drives were just awesome! Two game drives a day included in the price, and our driver Jeremiah knew the Mara inside and out - he has been there 21 years and has such a wealth of knowledge! We saw all the animals you could think of - plenty of elephants, lions, giraffe, cheetahs, rhinos, hyenas, warthogs, antelopes, hippos... you name it! Just barely missed catching the big 5 as two leopards disappeared from our view. Overall I was totally impressed with the Fairmont and will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Charging like a 5 * hotel for a 3 * service!

Charging like a 5 star hotel for a 3 star service! Very very disappointing stay! 1) Hotel feels dead (no atmosphere at all) 2) Charges everything as extras on check out (you end up paying more than a 5 star hotel), (supposedly all inclusive but charges u even for water and soft drinks, park entrance...) 3) Service is bad: whatever you order the reception asks you to come pick it up by yourself! 4) Internet only works at the reception 5) Safari drives: the driver would drop us at the hotel half an hour before drop off scheduled time 6) Asked to borrow a mosquito repellent at dinner and they didn’t even have that (in a safari camp)!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing

This is my second time at the hotel and I’m already planning when I can return. The manager is fabulous and went out of his way to resolve everything when our luggage was lost by the airline. Everyone who works there goes above and beyond. John will make sure you have everything you need when you eat and Steve Larry makes delicious food. Hannah is so sweet and helpful in the gift shop. Joshua took great care of our room. Hot water bottles are left in the bed so it’s extra snuggly when you sleep and he wakes you up with coffee, Kenyan tea or hot chocolate. Last but not least, our incredible guide was Jonathan. I brought my husband back to Kenya for our honeymoon because of my first experience with Jonathan as a guide. He is incredible-let him teach you and I promise you’ll leave with Kenya and the Mara strongly placed in your heart.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food was fantastic, service impeccable. In the quieter part of the park, so feels really exclusive. Still saw 4 of the big five.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yeuk See Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a brilliant and unforgettable stay at the Fairmont Massai Safari Club. Everything is perfect including the tents, the game drive, the buffets, and of course the wonderful nature around including all the hippos and monkeys directly coming into the Club sometimes. We had a great guide for the game drive called Boston. He’s so passionate and knowledgeable about the safari animals, and he can even anticipate where the leopard, lions and elephants to go next. That really helped us to have take a lot of very close up photos of the animals. The buffets are also the best we have had during our whole stay in Kenya among different resorts/hotels. There’s a lot of variety and the quality is very consistent. We particularly missed the great salads after we left the Club. We stayed for three nights, and we always had some great choices in every single meal. The only downsides are 1) it’s not close to the main migration area of Massai Mara. You need to take a long ride to go there. 2) the reception doesn’t operate 24 hours. When we wanted to check out early on the last day, we needed to wait for 30 minutes before the receptionist started the day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ajay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Food Needs improvement. Also this is the conservatory which is at the end of the national park. You can see the animals what are available but not the migration, which is plentiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend this fabulous lodge

Excellence lodge and fantastic service. Fabulous game drives
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Outstanding safari experience! All the staff were helpful and nice. Antoine was an amazing safari guide. Very knowledgeable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is excellent!! The staff is extremely accommodating and welcoming. Truly a blessing to be able to stay in this magical place.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent choice

Excellent stay . Game to be seen from moment you exit the camp. Over the 3 days we stayed we were lucky to see all big 5. Food prepared by the chef was excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Have been on 2 prior safaris, this was by far the best. Simply amazing animals, amazing staff and amazing property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mischa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Top hotel pick for your Masai Mara Safari

Amazing hotel in the mara! The tent Accomodations were beautiful!!! Wake up to the sound of hippos, enjoy your coffee looking at the river in complete peace. Excellent privacy. Safari was the highlight. Game drivers were so knowledgeable and really made an effort to make sure you see all the animals. Big thanks to Allen and Henry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Deesch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly Recommended

Fantastic place to stay and the drivers are very knowledgeable. Got to see 4 out of the Big 5 in only 2 safari trips. You only need 2 - 3 nights there.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great staff and location

Our family had a wonderful time and would return. Their website accurately depicts their accommodations. The location allows you to view hippos and crocs right from the property and all of the tents are facing the river for a nice view. The food was good to very good. The tents are clean and in good repair. The employees are friendly and want to be helpful, for example I unknowingly dropped some money on the floor and our waiter spotted it and quickly returned it to me. Our game driver John went out of his way to make sure that we spotted the big 5 plus so much more. It is a mix between a tented camp and a resort, it has a larger feel to it but that suited our needs perfectly.

10/10 Excellent

Krishan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommmend!

AMAZING stay, great game drives, food is very very good and most of all the service and people are wonderful

10/10 Excellent

Yeol, 서울

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

환상적인 사파리 투어..

전체적으로 만족할 만한 서비스를 제공하고 있으며, 스태프 모두가 친절하다. 그러나 호텔스 닷컴에서 예약할때는 없었던, 환경세 (PARK Fee)를 요구 하였다. $80/ (1day / preson) 환경세를 내는것은 불만은 없으나, 미리 고지 하지않았던 것이 조금 불쾌함.. 식사는 비용에 모두 포함되어 있으나. 음료는 별도로 구매 하여야 함. 식사의 상태는 전반적으로 괜찮으나.. 소금이 많이 쓰인다. 사파리 투어는 빼놓지 말고 꼭 다녀올것.. 다 다른곳으로 투어를 나가니.. 특별한 것이 없다면 반드시 반드시 사파리 투어를 가야함. 자신이 가지고 있는 가장 좋은 카메라를 가지고 갈것.. dsrl 150mm ~~ 300mm 추천...

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safe & snug at Kenya's Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Staff (Geoffrey, John, Munene, Miriem) were welcoming & generous with their hospitality from pick up at the airstrip, till departure. There were food choices to suit all, thanks to Chef Nicholas & Team. Delicious wine selection, especially the Mara Red, and great table service, thanks Stephen, Alex & others. Driver Ashford was very skilled in navigating the varied terrains, making me feel safe at all times. His knowledge of game & birds was welcome. Location is great, altitude of 5300 feet, just south of the Equator, with large well appointed tents high above the Mara River, and we could see hippo and crocodiles from our verandah. Plenty of bottled water in the tent, plus fruit plates, coffee machine, tea, minibar. Sammy the room attendant did a great job looking after our needs, and kept the tent immaculate. And the hot water bottles in both queen beds every evening were Devine. The lounges and dining room, plus verandahs wrapping around the main building are all decorated with the African decor that sits so well in a lodge atmosphere. The gift shop has a huge selection of things, reasonably priced. Security at the Lodge is excellent, all vehicles are scrutinised before entry (thanks Wilson), electric fences discretely in the trees, regular patrols, plus personal electronic safe. All in all, just as you would expect from a Fairmont property in the wilderness, and a wonderful way to experience Kenya. We saw lots of animals. The massing for the Migration is stunning.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Great value for money as about half the price of some of the fancier lodges. The rooms are lovely and the food is pretty decent, although the restaurant could do with a little more atmosphere! Some more comfortable furniture on the verandah of the tent would also be nice as the wooden chairs do not lend themselves to sitting for more than five minutes!

10/10 Excellent

Anudeep

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

One of the best family vacations of many...

We have taken many family vacations around the world. 3 days spent at Mara Safari Club were one of the best. Pros- 1. Terrific location - Located on the Mara River with Hippos and Crocodiles visible from living quarters 2. Excellent accommodations and service - very friendly and responsive staff, our driver Evans was fantastic 3. Plentiful wildlife up close - we saw the big 5 and all else several times at touching distance 4. Easy access and exit from Nairobi Things to be careful about 1. Not cheap - you pay for what you get 2. Food choices - while the quality was uniformly good, picky eaters would find the fare limited; you are in the middle of a jungle after all 3. Limited connectivity - wifi in the main hotel only, ideal if you want to unplug and disconcerting if you are used to plugging in 24/7 without paying exorbitant roaming charges