Olare Mara Kempinski Olare Motorogi Conservancy

A Tribute to Timeless Luxury

Managed by the Geneva-based Kempinski Hotels, Olare Mara Kempinski is deeply connected to the local culture, with nearly half of the staff being Maasai locals, dressed in traditional attire, enhancing your stay with genuine cultural insights. The style of Olare Mara Kempinski pays homage to the golden age of safari adventures. The camp’s decor integrates modern and traditional regional art, textiles, and artifacts, capturing the spirit of an Edwardian safari. The luxurious accommodations include 12 spacious tents on raised wooden platforms, each with private decks offering panoramic views of the surrounding savannah or river. Managed by the Geneva-based Kempinski Hotels, the property combines traditional safari themes with modern amenities, providing a luxurious experience in a beautiful natural setting. The ambiance is crafted to transport guests back in time while providing all the modern comforts expected from a prestigious Kempinski property.

The tents at Olare Mara Kempinski are a lavish affair, each sprawling over 80 square meters (861 square feet). Styled with an elegant blend of traditional safari aesthetics and modern luxury, they feature king-sized beds, plush seating areas, and expansive wrap-around veranda decks. The interiors are equipped with high-end amenities such as oversized bathtubs and separate showers, desks, and lounge areas, ensuring comfort amidst the wild. The pièce de résistance is the Honeymoon Suite, which extends over 100 square meters (1076 square feet) and includes a private plunge pool overlooking the wilderness — a perfect sanctuary for romance and relaxation.

The design details extend beyond mere aesthetics, each tent embodies the spirit and nature of safari with teak decks, terraces, and a separate lounge, offering guests a seamless blend of indoor and outdoor living. Moreover, dining experiences are elevated with options ranging from in-tent service to immersive bush meals, ensuring every moment is as spectacular as the scenery.

Things to Do at Olare Mara Kempinski

Olare Mara Kempinski is strategically positioned to offer some of the most thrilling and exclusive wildlife experiences in East Africa. The private Olare Motorogi Conservancy limits visitor numbers, ensuring a private and profound connection with nature. You can partake in game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles, guided by experienced professionals who provide insightful narratives on the ecosystem and its inhabitants. The conservancy is renowned for its dense population of big cats and offers unique opportunities for sightings of lions, leopards, and cheetahs against the backdrop of the vast Maasai Mara plains.

Beyond game drives, the camp offers a range of activities to enhance the safari experience. These include walking safaris, which allow guests to experience the African bush from a different perspective, and balloon safaris (available at an additional cost) for an awe-inspiring aerial view of the sprawling landscape. Evening sundowners in the conservancy lodge and bush dinners under the stars offer magical moments, while visits to local Maasai villages provide cultural insights and opportunities to engage with the community.

Each day at Olare Mara Kempinski is an invitation to explore, relax, and connect with wildlife and the wild in luxurious comfort, making it a premier choice for discerning travellers seeking an unforgettable African safari experience.

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