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Mara Explorer

5.0 star property
Riverwalk tentalow with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Balcony
Interior
Deep-soaking bathtub
Interior
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds
Mara Explorer, located on the riverwalk, offers a peaceful retreat with a free breakfast buffet and garden setting. Guests can enjoy a Swedish massage, browse the library with free WiFi, and benefit from a convenient airport shuttle. Excellent dining is available at Talek Lounge.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down duvets, pillow-top beds

Luxury Tent (3 Safaris included)

Highlights

Patio
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Down duvet
Deep-soaking bath
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 35 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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 Maasai Mara National Reserve and Mara Triangle. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Map
Masai Mara, Maasai Mara, 74888-00200

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 2 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barafu Lounge - ‬22 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 return airport shuttle and a terrace at Mara Explorer. Treat yourself to a 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 a gift shop
  • A 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and coffee/tea in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Mara Explorer boast comforts, such as premium bedding and bathrobes, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Egyptian cotton sheets, pillowtop mattresses and down duvets
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and deep-soaking baths
  • Patios, coffee/tea makers and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times
  • Free extended parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8 AM to 9:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Talek Lounge

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Library

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the riverwalk
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • In-room massages
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2001
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; check-in end time: 6 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 14 May 2025 to 31 January 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 12 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: USD70 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Mara Explorer
Mara Explorer Masai Mara
Mara Explorer Safari
Mara Explorer Safari Masai Mara
Mara Explorer Camp Hotel Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara Explorer Camp Kenya/Maasai Mara National Reserve
Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow Masai Mara
Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow
Mara Explorer Maasai Mara
Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow
Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Is Mara Explorer pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mara Explorer?

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?

Checkout 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 miles (15 km) of Mara River, Mara Triangle and Mara North Conservancy. Maasai Mara National Reserve and Talek Gate are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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