Mara Explorer

Property class: 5 and above

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Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Mara Explorer. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Talek Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

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A bed with a view of a natural landscape, a wooden deck, and a table with a chair.

Luxury Tent (3 Safaris included)

  • River view
  • 35 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Maasai Mara, Mara Explorer is on the riverwalk. Musiara Gate and Oloololo Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Mara Triangle and Mara North Conservancy. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Maasai Mara travel guide
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Masai Mara, Maasai Mara, 74888-00200

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo)
    1 min drive

Restaurants

  • Barafu Lounge
    21 min drive
  • Common Grounds
    21 min drive

About this property

Mara Explorer

  • Luxury boutique tentalow on the riverwalk
  • You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at Mara Explorer. Treat yourself to a Swedish massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Talek Lounge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and al fresco dining. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking and extended parking
    • Express check-out, express check-in, and free newspapers
    • Coffee/tea in the lobby, barbecue grills, and a front-desk safe
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Mara Explorer feature comforts such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses, and down comforters
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep soaking tubs
    • Patios, coffee/tea makers, and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Explorer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mara Explorer?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Mara Explorer?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mara Explorer provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs at scheduled times.

Where is Mara Explorer located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this luxury tentalow is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mara River, Mara Triangle, and Mara North Conservancy. Talek Gate is 7.9 mi (12.8 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Mara Explorer Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Magical life experience

My wife and I stayed at Mara Explorer for 6 nights in September 2023. This was our third Safari in Kenya. The Mara Explorer is the most magical and enchanting location for a safari I could ever imagine. Everything was impeccable - the amazingly friendly and professional staff, wonderful hospitality, service, and beautiful food. The tents are an absolute privilege to stay in, especially being woken up to the hippo chorus at each morning! The bed was so comfy - I slept like never before. The drives were just incredible! Witnessing the migration at its peak was a humbling experience. We saw numerous spectacular crossings and the big five. A huge thank you to everyone at Mara Explorer, especially Dominic our guide. Spending several hours a day with him for 6 days was a joy and he tirelessly ensured we found a rhino (on our very last drive!). He is a true gentleman and an expert wildlife guide. I have never experienced 4x4 driving like his - we didn't get stuck once in sometimes very challenging conditions and always made us feel safe and comfortable - as did everyone at the camp. To sum up. If you want a dream 5-star Masai mara safari, choose Mara Explorer. Richard and Katie
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The Staff Extremely Welcoming, The Food Was Great, The Tours Were Exciting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The tent cabins were great, dining staff was just awesome. Bush breakfast organized was absolutely great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Small luxury camp with great guides and food

Just arrived back from 4 nights here, can't recommend it enough. Ten luxury tents on banks of River Talek, perfect for couples wanting to experience an African safari.
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10/10 Excellent

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I can honestly say this was one of my top life experiences. The Mara Explorer Camp is the perfect Safari destination! The staff were very attentive and helpful. Pauline and Geoffrey made sure our stay was comfortable and helped us plan any extra activities. Thanks for the surprise Masai dance and cake! The tents were luxurious and comfy with beautiful decor. There was so much beautiful scenery and wildlife surrounding the camp to enjoy while having a cup of tea. The food was also amazing!! Thank you Chef! We had full board with three course lunches and dinners with plenty of variety. The Camp is perfectly located within the Masai Mara so we had a chance to see so many animals during our stay. Many thanks to our safari guide Samson who was incredible and worked so hard to spot the Big 5. We had so much fun during our game drives with Samson who was the perfect guide and amazing company! The camp is not fenced, but we felt very safe thanks to security guards Sammy and Kaka. Thank you very much to the amazing staff of Mara Explorer for making our stay unforgettable and exceptional. Can’t wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

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Absolute Gem of a Place

Mara Explorer Camp was absolutely wonderful. The staff is warm, friendly, and attentive, especially Jane the manager, Noor the server, and Kaka the head of security. We certainly appreciated their kind hospitality all throughout our stay. Our driver/guide, James, went above and beyond every day on our game drives. He's highly experienced and knowledgable about the area, and we had a lot fun and learned a lot from him. He was able to find and teach us about so many animals; he really impressed me with his skill and knowledge. Something we really appreciated is that since the camp is small, you're not crowded into a 4x4 with a bunch of strangers; there was never more than 1 other couple with us, and most of the time we had the truck and James all to ourselves. We saw a lot of trucks from other bigger camps out in the park and they were often crowded with 8 or so people in them, and at those we were especially glad we chose Mara Explorer, because we could stop whenever we wanted and ask all the questions we had without feeling like we were burdening other guests. Inside the camp, the tent is comfortable and safe and the food is outstanding. In all, I don't have a single criticism of this place. Every single part of our trip exceeded our expectations. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Central Location in the heart of Mara.

Outstanding Location and Game drives. cats and elephants in the camp. Your have to feel Africa.
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful Tented Camp in Masai Mara

The service at this camp is impeccable. Host Pauline and all the staff are warm, friendly and ever helpful. Our guide Sakut, was a real pleasure to be with. Not only knowledgeable and a great spotter but simply nice. The food was good with nice wines included in the package. A breakfast and lunch in the bush were nicely organised and good fun. The packaged picnic basket we tried for one breakfast was disappointing compared to the delicious breakfasts available at the camp restaurant.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent Services and Food

Excellent camp meeting all expectation of a five star hotel. All tents are exclusively by the river and have a balcony open to the river. Services and food are excellent.
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10/10 Excellent

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Heaven on earth

I was on a business trip and decided to go on a Safari even if it meant that I go on my own. My friends advised me to stay at a lodge; which I believe takes away the charm of the experience, so I looked up my options on Expedia. I picked Mara Explorer Tented Camp based on recommendations by visitors and because of its simple yet fulfilling ambiance and location on the river. The campsite itself is a real treat…nature exemplified its softer side in the sounds of birds and waterfalls. Each and every one in the camp was more than kind, helpful, attentive and most accommodating…the food was to die for and the overall spirit of the camp was enchanting!
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place, great location. Service great, food outstanding, great game drives.
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10/10 Excellent

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The best tented safari lodge

Simply the best safari tented lodge in Kenja. Excellent food, service, game drive.