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Saruni Mara

Mara North Conservancy, Kenya
★★★★★★★

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About Saruni Mara

Saruni Mara is a small, intimate lodge in the heart of the 69,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, offering a secluded base from which to explore one of Africa’s most extraordinary wilderness areas. The Mara’s landscapes are both instantly recognisable and endlessly surprising: home to resident wildlife in remarkable numbers, and backdrop to the Great Wildebeest Migration, still one of nature’s most humbling spectacles.

The lodge offers the best of both worlds: exclusive game viewing in a private conservancy far from the crowds, with the Maasai Mara National Reserve within reach when the Migration calls. It’s a combination that makes for exceptional wildlife encounters, and a corner of Kenya you’ll find yourself returning to.

Perfect For
Adventure Big 5 Birding Flora Gourmet Hiking History & Culture Indigenous Culture / Art Leisure Nature Relaxation Star Gazing Wildlife
Bar
Battery Charging Facilities
Communal Dining
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Kiddies Club
Library
Malaria Free
Mobile Connectivity
Restaurant
Secure Parking
Spa
Vegetarian
24-hour Security
Airport Shuttle (Complimentary)
Credit Card Facilities
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Meal on Request
Private Vehicle (Available)
On Site
Big 5
Bird Watching
Fine Dining
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Garden Tours
Gourmet Picnic
Massages
Night Drives
Safaris
Walks (Guided)
Off Site
Animal Encounters
Big 5
Bird Watching
Child Friendly Activities
Cultural Tours
Game Drives
Game Viewing
Game Walks
Hiking
Rhino Tracking
Safaris
Scenic Flights
Walks (Guided)
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Accommodation Options

Cottages

The four cottages are built on a hill over looking the Masai Mara plains. Beautifully furnished and spacious, with a bedroom and an en-suite bathroom, the cottages have a large front deck for relaxing in the day and stargazing at night. Each cottage is furnished with a traditional theme. They are large, comfortable and overlook the valley where the lodge is located, surrounded by pure nature.

Honeymoon Cottage

The honeymoon cottage is the perfect romantic retreat, simply and elegantly designed for long hours of relaxation. The Love Shack is a wonderfully secluded cottage, known as Saruni Mara's Honeymoon Suite. The neutral colour scheme, elegant furnishings and beautiful antiques create a feeling of classic elegance and romance. The en-suite bedroom is very spacious, and opens out onto a large veranda with a magnificent view of the valley leading onto the Masai plains - the perfect private dining area.

Private Villa

The private villa is a beautiful, private wilderness home, with two bedrooms and a children's bedroom upstairs, two bathrooms, a lounge and dining room, kitchen and large veranda. Nyati House is booked exclusively and is located a 5 minute drive away from Saruni Mara in its own secluded valley. Perfect for groups or families looking for privacy and wanting to experience the Masai Mara on their own schedule and in the comfort of their own wilderness home. Equipped with your own safari vehicle and guide and with meals in your own dining room, guests at Nyati House have a very personal experience. The house has a unique style with lots of wooden features and natural elements. The rooms are spacious and overlook your very own view of the Mara plains. There is a large front garden for children to enjoy.

Family Cottage

The Family Villa is made for gathering. Two en-suite bedrooms, a large lounge with fireplace, a private dining area, and a veranda with sweeping views across the Maasai Mara that invites you to linger long after dinner is finished.

Decorated with antique and vintage natural history prints, it carries the warmth of somewhere that has been thoughtfully put together rather than simply furnished. For families or groups of friends, it becomes the natural end point of each day; the place where the adventures that Mara North has a way of delivering get retold, embellished, and remembered.

Dining & Cuisine

Our Saruni Cuisine

"Tell me what you eat, I'll tell you who you are", famously said gastronome Anthelme Brillat-Savarin. At Saruni we believe in the importance of good, healthy and tasty meals. Our cuisine has a strong Italian flavor but we also love to experiment with the great ingredients that are found in Kenya, especially fish and vegetables. We easily accommodate vegetarians, vegans, gluten-free (you name it) and guests who have special requests. Food can be tailored to suit children’s requirements and earlier meal times can be arranged where necessary. Some options include but are not limited to the usual ‘treats’: pizza, plain pasta or pasta with tomato sauce, chicken or burgers with chips etc.

Standard Room Amenities
Balcony / Deck
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Dressing Gowns
Electrical Outlets
Fan
Internet Access (Complimentary)
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Lounge Area
Mosquito Nets
Pure Cotton Linen
Safe
Shower
Verandah
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At a Glance
  • Rating:
    ★★★★★★★
  • Rooms: 10
  • Check In: 11:00
  • Check Out: 10:00
  • Languages: English, Swahili
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