Reviews of Olare Mara Kempinski 5 stars
Olare Orok Conservancy, 00800 Talek, Kenya
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Reviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewEverything was just perfect! The food was cooked by five different chefs and each dish was amazing. The lodge has a great location, so the game drives were super enjoyable. The staff were all so lovely, warm and helpful — we felt really well taken care of. The rooms were spotless and had everything we could possibly need. We had such a wonderful time here — thank you for making it so special!
The only thing I can say is that we visited in July, and the evenings were actually really cold. It would be nice to have an electric heater or something similar in the room at night.
Dear Damia, Thank you for the review and rating. My colleagues and I appreciate your feedback on your recent stay at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. I am glad to learn that you had an overall wonderful experience, and we will review options to make our tents cozier during the colder months. My colleagues and I look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days for yet another memorable safari experience. Best Regards, Margaret Kinyanjui Director of Rooms
Dear Damia, Thank you for the review and rating. My colleagues and I appreciate your feedback on your recent stay at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. I am glad to learn that you had an overall wonderful experience, and we will review op… Show more
Reviewed: 7 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewDear panagiota, Thank you for the review and rating. My colleagues and I appreciate the feedback, and we look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Reviewed: 18 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified review- Location inside conservatory makes it easy to spot and get close to ALL the animals during game drives - Our driver Erick was the best! - Incredibly friendly and accommodating team (Caleb, Erick, George, Rotiken!) - Amazing food for breakfast, lunch and dinner - this really adds to the experience - Beautiful, luxurious and clean rooms (you can hear the animals at night) - Incredible massages by Lenet! - The activities offered (balloon ride, walking safari's, village visit)
- The free laundry service wasn't great, some of our items returned to us shrunk
Reviewed: 11 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewDear Leakey, dear David, dear Eric, dear Alex, dear Moses, dear Samson, dear Reagan, you all have made our honeymoon at the Masai Mara unforgettable. The minute we arrived, we felt at home.It was everything we could have dreamed of. Thank you from the bottom of or hearts. We will surely come back soon !
Dear David, Thank you for sharing that you had a great honeymoon celebration at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. I will share your kind words with the entire team and we look forward to welcoming you back in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear David, Thank you for sharing that you had a great honeymoon celebration at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. I will share your kind words with the entire team and we look forward to welcoming you back in the coming days. Best Regard… Show more
Reviewed: 3 November 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 October 2023 · Stayed in October 2023
Verified reviewThe game drives were exceptional, with the comfort of the car significantly enhancing the experience. Additionally, the driver exhibited superb knowledge, explaining everything thoroughly.
Dear KAAN, Thank you for the positive review and rating on your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the feedback on your safari journeys with us. We look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear KAAN, Thank you for the positive review and rating on your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the feedback on your safari journeys with us. We look forward to hosting you once again in th… Show more
Reviewed: 31 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewA full fledged 5* experience in the middle of the wilderness (Maara). Dominic and his team were very accommodating to all our needs and also comped us upto a better room and mostly a private safari and dining as we were honeymooning. Special mention to Moses and David, the restaurant managers and their team including Ben, Reagen, Hezron, Kelvin and all others. My wife is vegetarian and they went out of their way to make sure she was looked after and had plenty of delicious options. Chef David made every meal special and Moses and his team make sure everyone is well fed! Our safari guide, Danson left no stone unturned to show us all that the Maara had to offer. He was also incredibly knowledgeable about the wildlife there, quick facts and ofcourse his driving over the rugged surrounds. All in all, the experience was very catered to our needs and we could not have asked for a more memorable stay!
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Dear Sargoon, Thank you for sharing that you had a five star experience in the Masai Mara which is most memorable. It's a pleasure to learn that you were happy with the overall service and enjoyed all aspects of your safari journey with us including the game drives and dining experiences in the midst of the wilderness. My team and I look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Sargoon, Thank you for sharing that you had a five star experience in the Masai Mara which is most memorable. It's a pleasure to learn that you were happy with the overall service and enjoyed all aspects of your safari journey with u… Show more
Reviewed: 18 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified review- Kindness of the staff - The fact that everything is included in the rate (meals, drinks, game drives, airstrip transfers…) - The space in the room - The very well organised game drives - Architecture of common spaces - Quality of the food
- A bit expensive during high season (but probably the price for exclusivity) - The bathroom should be renovated
Dear Arnaud, Thank you for your recent review on Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the positive feedback on service, spacious rooms, game drives, overall look and feel of the camp and the food. I have personally taken note of your feedback on the bathrooms, and we are striving to upgrade our facilities to offer best guest experiences. My team and I hope to surpass your expectations, when you visit next. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Arnaud, Thank you for your recent review on Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the positive feedback on service, spacious rooms, game drives, overall look and feel of the camp and the food. I have personally … Show more
Reviewed: 13 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewSince I am vegetarian , I was served food as per my taste and preference !!
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Dear anurag, Thank you for the positive review on your experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the feedback, and we look forward to hosting you in the Masai Mara once again in the coming days for yet another memorable safari journey. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear anurag, Thank you for the positive review on your experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the feedback, and we look forward to hosting you in the Masai Mara once again in the coming days for yet anoth… Show more
Reviewed: 18 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewAll staff were very kind and very supportive. Hospitality was so great!!!
We need air conditioner (to cooldown)in the day time.
Dear Yukiyo, Thank you for the review and rating. My team and i appreciate your feedback on the service and hospitality at the hotel. We look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Yukiyo, Thank you for the review and rating. My team and i appreciate your feedback on the service and hospitality at the hotel. We look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General M… Show more
Reviewed: 3 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 11 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewOutstanding, exceptional safari experience, that beats all possible expectations and make you feel privileged with private and tailored service from the first arrival moment till leaving this paradise. Highly welcoming, hospital and professional personnel that made it reality. If any doubts and tons of research you made - don’t waste your time. It is simply worth it, every penny. Highly recommended
nothing, everything was super satisfying and unique.
Dear Ivan, Thank you for the outstanding review on your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. We appreciate you also recommending the camp, and sharing with guests your sentiments on not having to research the property and just making the booking. I am glad we were able to share with you a memorable travel journey and we look forward to welcoming you back in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Ivan, Thank you for the outstanding review on your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. We appreciate you also recommending the camp, and sharing with guests your sentiments on not having to research the property an… Show more
Reviewed: 12 February 2023 · Stayed in February 2023
Verified revieweverything! the food was the best. All staffs were friendly. I highly recommend this place.
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Dear Kalicharan, Thank you for the positive review and rating. My team and I appreciate the feedback and we look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Reviewed: 28 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified revieweverything!
no complaints!
Dear Madina, Thank you for sharing with us that you had an amazing stay at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the kind feedback on your overall time with us being excellent. We look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Madina, Thank you for sharing with us that you had an amazing stay at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate the kind feedback on your overall time with us being excellent. We look forward to hosting you once aga… Show more
Reviewed: 11 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewWe loved our suite with its own plunge pool overlooking the River- all 200sqm of it! The staff were excellent, from Kennedy quietly arranging surprise events for us and facilitating every request, through the guides and trackers to the dining and cleaning staff - all professional and well trained. Food exceeded our five star expectation. All facilities were meticulously clean and well maintained. All inclusive meant just that - no surprises like other lodges we have been to. The massages were the best we've had in Kenya. Thank you all so much, we look forward to returning.
Justna small observation is that the memorial tree planting spoils the setting. Instead of plaques there could be small numbers and lists of the tree type, donor and message available to those that are interested- to make it more like a park than a cemetery.
Dear Hugh, Thank you for the review and the rating. My team and I are glad to read that you had an overall excellent stay in the Masai Mara. I have taken note of your feedback on the tree planting grounds and we will definitely look into how best this can be created going forward. My team and I look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Hugh, Thank you for the review and the rating. My team and I are glad to read that you had an overall excellent stay in the Masai Mara. I have taken note of your feedback on the tree planting grounds and we will definitely look int… Show more
Reviewed: 16 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewBeautiful location, very friendly staff and absolute perfect stay! The staff really makes you feel at home and service is perfect
it was perfect, I would recommend it to anyone
Dear Aurélien, It's a pleasure to learn that you had a magnificent stay with us, my team and I thank you for recommending Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara and we hope to have the opportunity to host you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Aurélien, It's a pleasure to learn that you had a magnificent stay with us, my team and I thank you for recommending Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara and we hope to have the opportunity to host you once again in the coming days. Best… Show more
Reviewed: 14 September 2022 · Stayed in September 2022
Verified reviewThe rooms, communal areas, food and staff were all excellent. Our guide (Eric) was exceptionally knowledgeable.
It would have been helpful to have been on check in to have been given a clear idea of the options available. EG we only found out from another couple two days in that it was possible to have a ‘bush breakfast’ rather than eat at the restaurant. This alternative option was very good, not least because it extended the length of the morning safari
Dear Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to review and rate your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate your feedback on the tents, facilities, food and service. I would like to extend our apologies that you were not able to enjoy our bush breakfast experience due to the rains in the Mara on the day that we were to offer the same, however I do hope that you enjoyed breakfast on-the- go with the longer game drive duration. My team and I look forward to hosting you once again in the coming days. Best Regards, Petra Baumann General Manager
Dear Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to review and rate your recent experience at Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara. My team and I appreciate your feedback on the tents, facilities, food and service. I would like to extend our apolo… Show more