# Mara Serena Safari Lodge

> Unwind at Mara Serena Safari Lodge, offering magnificent views of Kenya's Great Migration while providing the luxury and personalized experience of Imara Africa Safaris.

- **Type:** accommodation
- **Canonical URL:** https://imaraafricasafaris.com//accommodations/mara-serena-safari-lodge
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-12

## Key facts
- **Type:** Lodge
- **Star Rating:** 5
- **Location:** Masai Mara, Kenya
- **Destination:** Masai Mara National Reserve
- **Price Range:** $$$
- **Amenities:** Pool, Restaurant, Bar, Wi-Fi, Spa, Game Drives, Air Conditioning, Laundry, Gift Shop, Parking, Helicopter Pad

## Details

## Why Stay at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?

Mara Serena Safari Lodge crowns a saddle-shaped hill in the Mara Triangle, the quieter western sector of the Masai Mara National Reserve, with sweeping views over the plains and the Mara River below. Its architecture — inspired by traditional Maasai manyattas, with rounded earth-toned forms and natural stone — has made this five-star lodge one of the most recognisable properties in Kenya, and an infinity-style pool, spa and sundowner terrace all face the savannah.

## Where Is Mara Serena Safari Lodge & What Wildlife Can You See?

Few lodges are better placed for the Great Migration: the Mara River crossings of July to October unfold within easy game-drive range, and the Triangle's controlled vehicle numbers keep sightings uncrowded year-round. Mara Serena Airstrip lies roughly 2 km away, about 45 minutes by scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport, while the road journey from Nairobi covers around 320 km in five to six hours through the Great Rift Valley.

## Rooms & Style

The lodge offers around 100 rooms, all positioned for uninterrupted plains views, each with a private balcony or terrace, en-suite bathroom, mosquito nets and ceiling fans. Eight sets of interconnecting family rooms and a suite with two private balconies and a dedicated steward extend the options, and all guests enjoy the hilltop restaurant and bar.

## Who Is It Ideal For?

- Migration-season travellers targeting river crossings
- Honeymooners drawn to the hilltop setting and suite
- Photographers working the Mara Triangle light
- Fly-in guests who value a two-minute airstrip transfer

## Pairs Well With

The lodge anchors any visit to the [Masai Mara National Reserve](/kenya/masai-mara-national-reserve), and its airstrip makes the [3-day fly-in Maasai Mara safari](/safaris/3-day-fly-in-maasai-mara-safari-from-nairobi) an effortless pairing.

## Frequently asked questions

### Where is Mara Serena Safari Lodge located?
Mara Serena Safari Lodge crowns a saddle-shaped hill in the Mara Triangle, the quieter western sector of the Masai Mara National Reserve, with sweeping views over the plains and the Mara River below. Mara Serena Airstrip lies roughly 2 km away — about 45 minutes by scheduled flight from Nairobi's Wilson Airport — while the road journey from Nairobi covers around 320 km in five to six hours.

### Is Mara Serena Safari Lodge a good spot for the Great Migration?
Yes — few lodges are better placed. The Mara River crossings of July to October unfold within easy game-drive range of the lodge, and the Mara Triangle's controlled vehicle numbers keep sightings uncrowded year-round. December to March offers excellent dry-season game viewing, while the April to June green season brings lush landscapes, abundant birdlife and more favourable rates.

### What are the rooms like at Mara Serena Safari Lodge?
The lodge offers around 100 rooms, all positioned for uninterrupted plains views, each with a private balcony or terrace, en-suite bathroom, mosquito nets and ceiling fans. Eight sets of interconnecting family rooms suit groups, with extra beds, baby cots and babysitting available on request, and a suite adds two private balconies, a sitting lounge and a dedicated room steward.

### What is the luggage policy for flying in to Mara Serena Safari Lodge?
Fly-in guests must use soft-sided bags with a maximum weight of 15 kg, per the lodge's policy for scheduled flights into Mara Serena Airstrip. Check-in is at 12:00 PM and check-out at 10:00 AM, cancellation is free up to 90 days before arrival, park and conservancy fees are included in the rate, and the property is entirely non-smoking.

### Does Mara Serena Safari Lodge have WiFi and electricity?
Yes, with some limits. Complimentary WiFi is available in the main areas but is limited in the rooms, and the lodge is solar-powered with charging stations available in the main lodge. Amenities include an infinity-style pool, spa, restaurant, bar, gift shop and sundowner terrace facing the savannah, and dining spans full board, half board and bed and breakfast with bush breakfasts and bush dinners.

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