Drunken Elephant Mara

4.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Restaurant
Family Tent | Room amenity
Drunken Elephant Mara sits on quiet riverbanks offering a peaceful escape with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant, sip cocktails at the bar, or relax on the sunny terrace while taking in the scenic river views.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All-inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$793
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

Room options

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Free cots/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

Located in Maasai Mara, Drunken Elephant Mara is in a rural area and on a river. Sekenani Gate and Ololaimutiek Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maasai Mara National Reserve and Siana Conservancy. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Siana Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Narok County

What's nearby

  • Sekenani Reserve Headquarters - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sekenani Gate - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Nashulai Maasai Conservancy - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ololaimutiek Gate - 36 min drive - 16.2 km

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (KEU-Keekorok) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ol Chani Club Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mara Simba Lodge Masai Mara - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Jambo Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪kiboko bar - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Isokon Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Drunken Elephant Mara

Upscale tentalow near Maasai Mara National Reserve
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden and laundry facilities at Drunken Elephant Mara. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Tour/ticket information and multilingual staff
Room features
All guest rooms at Drunken Elephant Mara boast comforts, such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities, such as separate sitting areas and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios, separate sitting areas and fans

All-inclusive details

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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 2,000 for adults and KES 1,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 per cent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Service fee: 2 per cent

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately KES 2000 for adults and from KES 1000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 26000 per vehicle (return, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 per cent

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, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi access may be intermittent due to the property's location. Upgraded access is available for a fee.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Oltome Mara Magic Resort Maasai Mara
Safari/Tentalow Oltome Mara Magic Resort Masai Mara
Masai Mara Oltome Mara Magic Resort Safari/Tentalow
Safari/Tentalow Oltome Mara Magic Resort
Oltome Mara Magic Resort Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic
Oltome Mara Magic Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic Resort
Drunken Elephant Mara Maasai Mara
Drunken Elephant Mara Safari/Tentalow
Drunken Elephant Mara Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Does Drunken Elephant Mara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

How much does it cost to stay at Drunken Elephant Mara?

As of 20 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Drunken Elephant Mara on 27 Sept 2025 start from NZ$777.51, 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 Drunken Elephant Mara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Does Drunken Elephant Mara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 26000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Drunken Elephant Mara?

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

Where is Drunken Elephant Mara located?

Situated on a river, this tentalow is within 1 mi (2 km) of Siana Conservancy and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Nashulai Maasai Conservancy and Sekenani Gate are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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