Olonana
Tented Safari Accommodation
Masai Mara National Reserve 
Kenya
 
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In the heart of Africa's big game country...

Olonana is situated on the banks of the Mara River, in the heart of Kenya's Big Game country. This unique setting offers a world of remarkable opportunities for safari adventurers. In addition to big game viewing in the Masai Mara Reserve, visitors are offered a rare glimpse of the day-to-day lives of the Maasai people in the adjacent Maasai village or 'engang'. No other lodge in the Mara offers such a close cultural experience with the Maasai.

Our chefs will delight you with exquisite cuisine, which can be served al fresco perched on the Siria escarpment overlooking the Mara plains or as a picnic deep in the bush. Or you can sink into the comfortable sitting area with some books from the camp's library lounge, and then enjoy a delicious dinner in the dining room overlooking our private section of the Mara River.

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Enjoy an intimate and relaxed atmosphere at Olonana, where the pace of your safari can be as active or as leisurely as you wish. Certain events such as meals and some activities operate according to the guests' wishes and the opportunities presented by the changing patterns of animal activity. Game drives are, however, at set times as guests usually share vehicles. 

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Quick Facts
  • Small luxury camp in the heart of Kenya's big game country
  • 14 spacious tented pavilions tastefully appointed
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Riverview verandahs where guests can watch resident hippos wallowing
  • Main cottage lounge and dining area with spacious verandah overlooking the Mara river
  • Exquisite cuisine

 
 

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  • Forefront of eco-tourism in Kenya with solar power, a tree planting project, a wetlands project and the camp assist the local community in various projects
  • Olonana has a Silver rating under Ecotourism Kenya's Eco-rating scheme
  • Swimming Pool
  • Guided game drives in open 4 x 4 vehicles
  • Guided bush walks
  • Cultural experience at the adjacent Maasai village
  • Children of all ages are permitted in camp
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The camp comprises of just 14 spacious and airy en suite accommodation tents, each attended by a personal butler and placed to offer maximum privacy and tranquility. Each tent has 2 queen size beds with floor to ceiling mosquito netting, en-suite facilities with hot and cold running water; double basin and WC, unique hand crafted furniture and fittings and a spacious wooden verandah overlooking the river. 

The elegant lounge and dining area offers a ‘home from home’ feel whilst its spacious verandah which provides the perfect setting for breakfast, sundowners, afternoon tea and after dinner star gazing. 

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The camp offers excellent cuisine with creativity and attention to detail.  240V electricity is supplied by solar power and a back up generator is available when needed.  Facilities are available for recharging batteries, guests should bring the required adaptors.

Activities
Game Viewing & Activities

A wide range of activities are offered including bush/tracking walks, visits to the nearby Maasai cultural village, picnic lunches, sundowners and game viewing drives.

The jewel in Africa's crown. Masai Mara is host to a most spectacular array of wildlife.  Her 1510 square kilometers of open
savannah, woodlands and tree-lined rivers create an eco-system which supports huge numbers of bird and mammal species. At the western border of the park is the spectacular Siria Escarpment, and this, together with the acacia dotted plains, create scenery of stunning beauty. 

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Lion are found in abundance throughout the park as are elephant, giraffe, a variety of gazelle species and zebra. Cheetah and leopard are also regularly seen and , if lucky, you may also find rhino. Game viewing is never dull in the Mara, and patience is often rewarded with unique sightings; a pride of lion stalking their prey; a solitary leopard retrieving its kill from the high branches of an acacia tree; male wildebeest sparring to attract females into their harem; or even a herd of elephant protecting their young  from opportunistic predators.

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The annual wildebeest migration traditionally is present in the Mara from August-October and at this time nature's dramas unfold before your very eyes at every turn. As well as wildlife, the Masai Mara is also home to many members of the colourful Maasai tribe who may be seen around the borders of the park - Morans (warriors) loping across the plains, young boys herding goats, or elders grouped under a tree discussing matters of the day. 

For guests on the full game package, two game viewing drives in open-topped 4WD vehicles are included in the package, per day.

Climate & Clothing Suggestions

Kenya has a tropical climate, which is characterized by warm days and cool evenings.

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Olonana
Masai Mara National Reserve 
Kenya

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