FAIRMONT MARA SAFARI CLUB

About

5.0

Excellent

765 reviews

#4 of 12 hotels in Maasai Mara National Reserve

Location

Cleanliness

Service

Value

Travelers' Choice

CONNECTING YOU TO THE BEST IN THE HEART OF MAASAI MARA Fairmont Mara Safari Club is tucked peacefully in the north-western corner of the renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, home to the great wildebeest migration. The Club, set on the foot of Aitong Hills offers 51 luxuriously furnished tents featuring four-poster beds, en suite facilities and private decks overlooking the hippo and crocodile filled Mara River. With an outdoor swimming pool, lounge and restaurant and exciting game drives accompanied by the most scenic sundowner cocktails and dining experiences in the bush; Fairmont Mara Safari Club is the perfect base for safari adventure in the incredible African Savannah

Property amenities

Free parking

Free internet

Pool

Free breakfast

Bicycle rental

Bicycles available

Kids stay free

Highchairs available

Parking

Public wifi

Pool / beach towels

Swimming pool toys

Adult pool

Outdoor pool

Shallow end in pool

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Breakfast buffet

Breakfast in the room

Complimentary instant cofffee

Complimentary tea

Complimentary welcome drink

Kid-friendly buffet

Kids' meals

Outdoor dining area

Special diet menus

Wine / champagne

Poolside bar

Hiking

Bicycle tours

Entertainment staff

Evening entertainment

Walking tours

Board games / puzzles

Free airport transportation

Free shuttle or taxi services

Airport transportation

Business Center with Internet Access

Meeting rooms

Foot massage

Full body massage

Hand massage

Head massage

Massage

Neck massage

Baggage storage

Concierge

Convenience store

Currency exchange

Gift shop

Mosquito net

Outdoor furniture

Picnic area

Shared lounge / TV area

Sun deck

First aid kit

Umbrella

24-hour front desk

Express check-in / check-out

Dry cleaning

Laundry service

Ironing service

Shoeshine

Room features

Bathrobes

Fireplace

Housekeeping

Interconnected rooms available

Private balcony

Coffee / tea maker

Minibar

Walk-in shower

Room service

Safe

Separate dining area

Separate living room

Telephone

Bottled water

Clothes rack

Laptop safe

Private bathrooms

Tile / marble floor

Wake-up service / alarm clock

Refrigerator

Electric kettle

Bath / shower

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Landmark view

Non-smoking rooms

Suites

Family rooms

Good to know

HOTEL CLASS

HOTEL STYLE

River View

Family Resort

Languages Spoken

English, Swahili

Location

Full view

Contact

C14, Keekorok P.O. Box 58581, Maasai Mara National Reserve Kenya

Getting there

Mara Lodges Airport25 miSee all flights

Kichwa Tembo Airstrip17 miSee all flights

Rental CarsSee all Maasai Mara National Reserve rental cars

See all nearby hotels

765Reviews56Q+A100Room tips

Reviews

Write a review

Grant C wrote a review Sep 20

Tempe, Arizona10 contributions5 helpful votes

The Place To Stay in Masai Mara

My wife bid on a 4 night stay at this property at an auction and I am so glad she did. The property is amazing, this was our honeymoon and they upgraded us to a room with a view right above the section on the river where the hippos spend their time. We had multiple massages that were all fantastic. The staff was amazing, we met the gentlemen that lives in Nairobi that manages the Fairmont properties in Kenya and he and his guests were a delight to speak to. Because we purchased this through an auction there was some confusion around the billing and he and the manager were incredibly helpful and went above and beyond for us. One of the highlights was meeting David from a local tribe, they let us sign a waiver and go running outside of the gates with David which really made our stay. Our guide for the 4 days was Jeremiah, I can't imagine if we would have gone on safari with anyone else. He was the most knowledgeable, professional, kind, funny person we could have asked for. He was able to find more amazing wildlife and even let us bring some friends we met at the lodge on a night safari. If you are lucky enough to get him as a guide you will be so happy. Thanks to everyone that made our stay so amazing!…

Date of stay: August 2021

Rooms

Location

Service

1 Helpful vote

Helpful

Share

Response from nancy njoroge, Other at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Responded 3 days ago

Dear Grant, We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your feedback following your recent stay at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. We are delighted to read that you enjoyed your honeymoon and the experience was beyond your expectations. We are happy you enjoyed among other; massages, game drives, engaging services from our colleagues and our tents on the banks of the hippo filled Mara River. We also appreciate your kind words for our staff more especially Jeremiah and David. Their engaging services being undoubtedly one of our hotel's main assets; we will definitely applaud them all on your behalf for their contribution to your wellbeing whilst staying among us. Again we thank you for sharing your experiences and we look forward to serving you in the not too distant future. Yours Sincerely, Nancy Njoroge | Administrative Assistant

Paul S Bacote wrote a review Sep 13

Nairobi, Kenya17 contributions1 helpful vote

+1

Sweetest Place In The Mara

This was our third time at Fairnont Mara BUT it definitely felt like our first time with a complete different new experience!💯 Every visit has been unique in its own way👌🏾👌🏾 The food is magical(the chef✨✨👌🏾👌🏾) The game drives are a MUST do(This is where you need Mr. Joseph-great personality with loaded knowledge on all things nature, whether be animals, trees, birds, history, or just a good laugh.👏🏾👏🏾) All in all, the staff at Fairmont Mara are amazing! Can’t wait for our next visit❤️

Date of stay: September 2021Trip type: Traveled with family

1 Repost

Helpful

Share

Response from nancy njoroge, Other at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Responded 1 week ago

Dear Paul, Firstly we would like to thank you for the lovely review you shared following your recent visit to Fairmont Mara Safari Club and are delighted to read that we were able to match your holiday expectations. I have shared your compliments with Joseph and all our staff members who made your stay special and memorable. We are happy to read that you enjoyed among other; delicious food, flora and fauna, and game drives. Again we thank you for this wonderful review, it has been a pleasure for us to read and we look forward to serving you again soon. Sincerely, Nancy Njoroge | Administrative Assistant

Steve K wrote a review Sep 3

1 contribution

+1

The Trip of a Lifetime

We bought this trip through a silent auction when it was offered at a charitable event in December 2019. We were planning to go in 2020 but COVID hit. I researched to see when the best time to see the migration and hopefully the river crossing. We decided to go the second week of August. Upon our arrival to the airstrip, we were met by Joseph, who told us that he was going to be our guide during our stay. Immediately, we were presented with what we went to Kenya for. On our way to the resort, we saw mongoose, warthogs, topi, Thompson gazelle, zebra, cheetahs, elephants, and giraffe. Upon arrival to the camp, we were greeted by staff with a warm towel to freshen up. We had lunch and taken to our tent which sat above the Mara River with several hippos. The tent was nice and clean. The hippos would wake us up every morning with their roars. Seeing monkeys on the grounds was also a plus but we were warned to zip up our tents so they would not enter the tents. We had the opportunity of two game drives per day except for the day we went to the national park which lasted all day. Joseph was an excellent guide and educated on the animals we saw. We were the only two people in the vehicle was like we were on a private safari (except for one drive where we were joined by two other guest). Having a vehicle that was enclosed was also a plus especially on the early morning drives where it was a little chilly and when it rained. The vehicle was always clean, and I asked Joseph if he washed it between drives. Joseph made sure that we saw animals from lions, cheetahs, warthogs, gazelles, impalas, elephants, hyenas, wildebeest, and leopards. One three-hour afternoon drive we saw the Big Five: lions, cape buffalo, elephants, rhinos (and their guards) and a leopard. When at the national park, Joseph decided that we would eat lunch overlooking the Mara River because a herd of wildebeest were grazing near the river. Other vehicles had the same idea and all the sudden all the vehicles took off. The herd of wildebeest swam across the river. We were the only guest during the stay that witness a river crossing. Being an amateur photographer, I was in heaven. Peter and the food staff made sure that we had enough to eat. When we walked by the restaurant after our morning drive, and we were greeted by our waiter (Brian) asking if we were going to have breakfast. Lunch and dinner after our afternoon drive were also provided. There was plenty good food. The lamb was very good. Caleb and the housekeeping staff made sure our tent cabin was clean and made sure our needs were met. The grounds of the resort is well kept up and it seemed like there was someone always cleaning something. Our stay was six nights which was a little long. I was pretty wiped out at the end of our stay but we were not disappointed for our trip of a lifetime.…

Date of stay: August 2021

Value

Service

Sleep Quality

Helpful

Share

Response from nancy njoroge, Other at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Responded 2 weeks ago

Dear Steve K, We very much appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experience regarding your recent stay at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. It was a great pleasure hosting you and we are delighted to read that you enjoyed among other, the welcome experience at the airstrip, staying in our tents, game drives, our culinary offerings, and the engaging services from our staff. I have shared your compliments with Joseph, Peter, Brian and Caleb who are happy to have made your stay special and memorable. Your feedback will serve as a motivation to all our staff as we strive to continuously surpass our guests' expectations. Thank you once again for sharing your experience, and we look forward to hosting you again in the near future. Kind regards, Nancy Njoroge | Administrative Assistant

Samuel K wrote a review Aug 2021

1 contribution

Mr. Samuel Kipchumba

My wife and I visited it for our honeymoon. We had a fantastic expericne. Fairmont has excellent service, the waiters, room attendants and receptionists were very friendly. The ambiance was wonderful, the rooms were beautiful. The safaris were awesome. I highly recommend visiting Fairmont Mara Safari club.

Date of stay: August 2021Trip type: Traveled as a couple

Helpful

Share

Response from nancy njoroge, Other at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Responded 3 weeks ago

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Samuel Kipchumba, We appreciate you taking the time to share with us your experiences following your honeymoon at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. The team and I are delighted to read that you enjoyed our heartwarming services. Once again thank you for sharing your experience, and we hope we will have another opportunity to serve you in the near future. We also take this opportunity to wish you a very happy marriage. Sincerely, Nancy Njoroge | Administrative Assistant

Beachdeac wrote a review Aug 2021

Gaiole in Chianti, Italy304 contributions178 helpful votes

Tents done well!

The tents are on a concrete slab and quite comfortable. Great shower and plenty of hot water. Right on the river. Plenty of hippos just outside. Got a wonderful massage while there. Food was mostly buffet and very good. Service was good on all levels.

Date of stay: August 2021

Helpful

Share

Response from nancy njoroge, Sonstige at Fairmont Mara Safari Club

Responded 4 weeks ago

Dear our Valued Guest, We very much appreciate you taking the time to share with us your feedback following your recent stay at the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. We are delighted to read that you had a wonderful stay and enjoyed among other; a great massage,, showers, accommodation ,food and engaging service from our our staff, the food, Once again thank you for sharing your experience and we look forward to welcoming you back in the near future. Sincerely, Nancy Njoroge| Administrative Assistant

PreviousNext

12 3 4 5 6…

Not the right property for you?

There are more places to choose from in the Maasai Mara National Reserve area.

See all properties

PRICE RANGE

$594 - $769 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)

ALSO KNOWN AS

fairmont mara safari club hotel maasai mara national reserve, fairmont mara safari hotel, mara safari club, fairmont masai mara national reserve, masai mara national reserve fairmont

LOCATION

KenyaRift Valley ProvinceMaasai Mara National Reserve

NUMBER OF ROOMS

51

Is This Your Tripadvisor Listing?

Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.

Claim Your Listing

Frequently Asked Questions about Fairmont Mara Safari Club

What are some of the property amenities at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?

Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.

See all property amenities.

Which room amenities are available at Fairmont Mara Safari Club?