Sanctuary OlonanaSanctuary Olonana

Sanctuary Olonana

From: $790.00

Sanctuary Olonana is an award winning safari lodge located on the banks of the Mara River. Set in a private concession close to the action of the migration the lodge boasts incredible views of the surrounding landscape. Suites are able to accommodate families and the ultra luxurious Geoffrey Kent suite is ideal for a secluded safari.

Description

Sanctuary Olonana

Masai Mara

Sanctuary Olonana is an award-winning safari lodge located on a private stretch of the Mara River. The camp is in the heart of Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara. Constructed on a private stretch of the Mara River the camp has beautiful views of the river and surrounding bush.

Accommodation

Fourteen glass-sided suites at Sanctuary Olonana are 1400 square feet in size and with the enormous glass doors that fold open, views of the Mara River are fantastic. Three of the suites have an extra bedroom making them ideal for families. Huge king-sized beds, overhead fans and luxurious en-suite bathrooms. A daybed or “sala” on your private deck is a great place to relax between exciting game drives. The lower lounge area offers panoramic views of the surrounding bush.

The main dining area and lounge have a huge deck that has incredible views over this stretch of the river. For the hotter parts of the day there is a swimming pool as well as  a mini-spa offering relaxing treatments. Pamper yourself with anything from a  facial to body massage.

The Geoffrey Kent Suite allows travelers to immerse themselves in secluded ultra-luxury in this sophisticated free-flowing space. Two en-suite bedrooms, an additional family room, wraparound private deck and infinity pool. The GK suite also has a spacious lounge and dining area. A private vehicle and safari guide are for the sole use of the guests here.

What we love about this camp…

  • Located in a private concession bordering the epic Masai Mara
  • Luxury safari accommodation
  • Easy access to the Great Wildebeest Migration
  • Very strong conservation and community interaction
  • Hot air balloon flights and scenic flights

 

Read our Country Information for travel advice to Kenya. If this is your first safari to Africa then read our blog on what to pack.

If the Masai Mara Game Reserve is your bucket list safari then combine Olonana with Mara Plains Camp or Ol Donyo.

Post safari beach paradise? Book into Afro Chic Hotel.

For more information on the Masaai Mara and the conservation visit the Masaai Wilderness Conservation Trust and the Mara Conservancy website.

How to Get There

Fly In

Fly in to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport with KLM, Swiss Air, Emirates, Qatar or Lufthansa. On arrival you will be met by your safari representative who will drive you to Wilson Airport.

Here you will board a light aircraft for your 45 minute flight to Kichwa Tembo airstrip. A guide will meet you at the airstrip for the 20 minute drive to Sanctuary Olonana.

For assistance with domestic flights get in touch with us and we will make sure your safari to Africa is seamless.

Included/Excluded

Included:

  • Accommodation
  • All meals
  • Transfers to & from Kichwa Tembo airstrip
  • House wines, local beers, local spirits and soft drinks
  • Twice daily game drives
  • Masai village visits
  • Bush meals
  • Nature walks
  • Laundry
  • Park fees’
  • Emergency medical evacuation

Excluded:

  • International & domestic flights
  • Premium brand drinks
  • Road transfers
  • Conservation fees’
  • Gratuities
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Spa treatments

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