Mara Safari Club

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Please Note: We only take reservations for this hotel as part of a safari package. To view the safaris which include a stay at Mara Safari Club, please click the "Safaris" tab below.

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Location: Masai Mara

Nestling in a curve of the Mara River, lying in the very heart of the wondrous Masai Mara National Reserve, is the Fairmont Mara Safari Club. From the Masai to the modern, every aspect of this lodge ensure you will be in the heart of nature without compromising on luxury or comfort.

There are a total of 50 tents at the Mara Safari Club, all with four-poster bed, en suite bathing facilities and private decking out front. Décor is comfortable and elegant, with dark wooden furnishings complemented by hand-woven rugs and poster-bed drapes. You will also be provided with water flasks and glasses, insecticide, flash-light and umbrella.

The main lodge building, comprising of a lounge, bar, dining room and library, affords delightful views over the river. The Dining Room is a melange of dark wood, brown leather and sparkling glass, where you will enjoy European, Asian and of course African dishes. All dishes are prepared using fresh Kenyan produce. Breakfast and lunch are both buffet style, whilst dinner is Table D'Hôte.

In the lounge bar you will find deep red suede and animal print against the open brickwork of a roaring fireplace. Designed with privacy and intimacy in mind, there are different “sections” in the bar where you can enjoy a nightcap in total peace. Liqueurs, beers, wines and cocktails are served along with soft drinks and fine coffees and teas. The Pool bar, meanwhile, is the ideal place to grab a light afternoon snack, perhaps some fresh fruit, whilst enjoying the shade next to the swimming pool.

Activities at the Mara Safari Club include game drives both long and short, walking safaris, birdwatching outings, balloon safaris and fishing excursions. Animals you're likely to see include zebras, cheetahs, wildebeest gazelles and the notorious “Big Five.” For something a little more relaxing, guests can simply take a dip in the heated outdoor swimming pool, or try a massage in a private massage tent.

Photos of Mara Safari Club

Lounge with open fireplace

Balloon safari over the Masai Mara

Guest room with terrace

There are a number of different activities you can do while staying at Mara Safari Club, some of which have been listed below:

Walking Safari
Fishing
Game drives
Hot air balloon safari
Bird watching
Swimming

The above activities are subject to availability.

Tours to Mara Safari Club

Below are some of the safari holidays we offer which include a stay at Mara Safari Club. To find out more about each tour, just click one of the links below. We can also arrange custom tours and safaris which include a stay at Mara Safari Club so feel free to e-mail us or visit our custom tours page.

Safari and Beach Honeymoon
10 days from $4,240 per person

Reviews & Testimonials of Mara Safari Club

"Heart warming and eye enthralling"

Management and staff were outstandingly friendly and helpful. Vincent more than accommodated our menu interests. Our driver, a local Masai, was extremely knowledgable of animals and local terrain.
The tent and beds were very comfortable. The weeklong experience exceeded the expectations of wife, myself and two small daughters. Even the swimming pool was a small but nice add-on. Plane connectons were also convenient. Had it not been exceptionally dry in late September, we would have seen even more animals in the area.

The only drawback was Fairmont central reservations in Europe and Nairobi which did not recognize my 20% discount guaranteed in advance.

Otherwise, the Fairmont Masai Mara is a must stay location for the Masai Mara.

familymanRiyadh from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

"“Where everyone knows your name"

Wow what an amazing property and experience. The level of service at the Fairmont Safari Club is truly a step above, including the added touch of the staff knowing you by name – this includes the dining room serving staff, the front desk, and of course our personal safari driver.

When we first booked, we were concerned 5 nights might be too much at just one property– but in reality, we were sad to leave and could have stayed on much longer.

The tents were well appointed and very comfortable. The comfort was enhanced with little extras like the turn down service that includes hot water bottles for the bed and wake up calls that come with your preferred hot beverage. The interaction between nature and resort is in perfect balance – with the monkey swinging in the trees outside our tent as the hippos splash around in the river below.

Part of the experience that made our trip memorable was our personal safari driver, John. He was an incredible guide and had an amazing amount of knowledge to share with us. Through his great efforts, we saw the Big 5 and a billion other things on our safari drives.

We are already talking about – “when we go back…”

twigalover from British Columbia,, Canada