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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

3.0 of 5
C14,Keekorok, Kenya (Masai Mara Reserve), Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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4.5 of 5 stars 206 Reviews
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What travelers say about this specialty lodging
  • Game drive(11)
  • Mosquito nets(6)
  • Very nice(5)
  • Great view(4)
  • Rift Valley(4)
  • Swimming pool(4)
  • Clean and comfortable(4)
  • Rock Hyrax(3)
  • Balloon Ride(3)
  • Rooms are clean(3)
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morankenya
nairobi
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 20, 2012

As a travel agent I could not go on holiday over Christmas so I scheduled mine early December. Destination Mara Serena Lodge Masai Mara . Other than the usual case of encounter with the big 5 and a few wildbeests (I was late for the migration) Serena perched strategically on hills facing the great Mara River was quite ab experience... More

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TravelnVet
Hemet
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
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Our group arrived late in the day, but in time for dinner, after a long drive from Nakuru. The lodge cannot be blamed for the state of the roads, but be prepared for a long, bumpy drive. I would consider flying in next time. We were greeted with the usual wet towel and glass of juice before being shown to... More

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KulMick
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
1
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We stayed in December. The restaurant is major need of renovation. The beds are nothing more than a foam mattress on a hard wood bed. No box springs here. Small rooms. A small pool. We took the night safari only to have the light burn out after 45mins in the middle of the park in car that has no glass... More

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dilipjc
Chennai (Madras), India
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4 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

The location is fantastic - middle of the park and with a wonderful view of the Mara river - it is possible to watch the massing of the wildebeest before a crossing and go down in time to see this spectacle which is considered arguably " the greatest wildlife show". Very African in design but with all the sophistication that... More

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Eric D
Westbury, New York
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 14, 2012

Beautiful location in Masai Mara on top of a hill with gorgeous views. The Masai-inspired architecture blends perfectly into the surroundings. All of the meals were buffet style so there are always plenty of options for even the most picky eaters. We saw all of the Big 5 during our 3 night stay as well as a cheetah. The entire... More

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evertravelling
Wollongong
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40 reviews
33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 11, 2012
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people found this review helpful

It had been a very long day travelling from Lake Nakuru back through Nairobi to reach the highway which leads to the Mara. It took another 5 hours to reach the lodge after leaving the highway! The roads in the Mara are dreadful - prepare yourself for a very uncomfortable, bumpy ride. It was worth it! The Mara Serena Safari... More

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adventurersKisumu
kisumu
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22 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 8, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

What a view....breathtaking! You can actually view the famous crossings with binoculars from the lodge itself. The masaai manyatta concept used in making the lodge is great and really fits into the environment. Food layout leaves you mesmerised and is always delicious. service is great and we love the place so much that we have been there repeatedly over the... More

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jasmineleilani
new york
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011

This place was so peaceful. The food was good and we loved our waitress, Stella. A gorgeous pool at which to laze the day away between drives. In the evening a bonfire is set and a cocktail to be had around the blaze before you settle in for dinner. Service here was such a high point. Our waitress, our bartender,... More

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masakazimmy
Vancouver, Canada
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5 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 15, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

Loved the architure. The rooms are built like a Masai hut with top notch facilities inside. From your room you can see the Mara river and see the animals. A baboon and an anteloppe used to hang just outside our window. We stayed three days and really enjoyed it. Wanted to stay more. The road to the park is outrageous... More

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Luciano P
Mombasa, Kenya
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6 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 5, 2011
1
person found this review helpful

This safari was done in April 2011 and just now I am reviewing the trip since I was not aware of Trip Advisor; After a long drive from Nakuru Park we reached this beutifull resort on top of a hill where you just enjoy a stunning 360° panorama of the Mara Conservacy. We stayed 2 nights and could fully appreciate... More

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