# Endeem Mara Resort

> Endeem Mara Resort offers luxury accommodations in the heart of Masai Mara, with stunning views and exceptional service. Enjoy game drives, cultural visits, and exclusive safari experiences.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/endeem-mara-resort
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-23

## Key facts
- **Type:** Resort
- **Star Rating:** 3
- **Location:** Masai Mara, Kenya
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Price Range:** $
- **Amenities:** Wi-Fi, 24-Hour Security, Hot Showers, En-suite Bathroom, Restaurant, Bar, Room Service, Air Conditioning, Laundry, Safari Lounge, Game Drives, Firepit / Boma, Nature Trail, Swimming Pool, Parking

## Details

## Why Stay at Endeem Mara Resort?

Endeem Mara Resort is a small three-star property of 11 units designed in the style of a Maasai manyatta, offering budget-friendly comfort on the doorstep of the Masai Mara. Fenced, family-friendly grounds, an inviting swimming pool with views over the plains and a relaxed evening campfire make it a practical, sociable base for travellers who want to spend their money on game drives rather than on the room.

## Where Is Endeem Mara Resort & What Wildlife Can You See?

The resort sits beside Oloolaimutia Gate on the eastern boundary of the Masai Mara National Reserve — about a one-minute drive or a short walk from the entrance — so guests are among the first vehicles onto the game-drive tracks each morning. The surrounding plains carry heavy wildebeest and zebra traffic during the July-to-October migration months, while resident big cats provide sightings across the rest of the year. Road access from Nairobi runs via Narok, roughly 250 km in five to six hours.

## Rooms & Style

Accommodation comprises Standard and Deluxe rooms with twin or double beds, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, air conditioning and private balconies or verandas facing the Mara plains. The intimate 11-unit layout keeps service personal, with a restaurant, bar and in-room dining rounding out the essentials.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Budget travellers prioritising gate proximity over frills
- Families who value fenced grounds and a pool
- Small groups on self-arranged road safaris
- First-timers wanting an affordable Mara entry point

## Pairs Well With

Endeem works well as an affordable base for the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve), and suits the Mara leg of the [8-day Kenya safari](/safaris/8-day-kenya-safari-from-nairobi) covering Amboseli and the Rift Valley lakes en route.

## Frequently asked questions

### How close is Endeem Mara Resort to the Masai Mara entrance?
Endeem Mara Resort sits beside Oloolaimutia Gate on the eastern boundary of the Masai Mara National Reserve — about a one-minute drive or a five-minute walk from the entrance. That unbeatable proximity means guests are among the first vehicles onto the game-drive tracks each morning, spending their time and money on wildlife viewing rather than long transfers.

### Is Endeem Mara Resort a budget-friendly option for the Masai Mara?
Yes. Endeem Mara Resort is a small three-star property in the budget price range, designed in the style of a Maasai manyatta with just 11 units. It suits budget travellers prioritising gate proximity over frills, families who value the fenced grounds and swimming pool, and first-timers wanting an affordable Mara entry point. Full board, half board, picnic lunches, bush breakfasts and even self-catering options are offered.

### What are the rooms like at Endeem Mara Resort?
Endeem Mara Resort offers Standard and Deluxe rooms with twin or double beds, en-suite bathrooms with hot showers, air conditioning and private balconies or verandas facing the Mara plains. The intimate 11-unit layout keeps service personal, backed by a restaurant, bar, in-room dining, WiFi, 24-hour security and an inviting swimming pool with views over the plains.

### What activities can you do from Endeem Mara Resort?
Beyond game drives into the Masai Mara, Endeem Mara Resort offers a flexible activity roster including Robinson R44 helicopter flights, scenic hot air balloon rides, guided Maasai village cultural visits, guided local nature walks and evening campfire social gatherings. During the July-to-October migration months, the surrounding plains carry heavy wildebeest and zebra traffic, while resident big cats provide sightings year-round.

### How do you get to Endeem Mara Resort from Nairobi?
By road, the journey from Nairobi runs via the Rift Valley escarpment highway through Narok, covering 250 km in roughly 5 to 6 hours; high-clearance vehicles are recommended for the final approach. By air, daily scheduled flights from Wilson Airport reach Keekorok Airstrip in about 45 to 60 minutes, followed by a one-hour 4x4 transfer of 43.5 km through game-rich plains.

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