Mara Serena Safari Lodge | 3 Days 2 Nights

The Mara's most iconic hilltop lodge — panoramic plains views and the best location for river crossings.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is one of the most recognisable properties in the Maasai Mara, perched on a distinctive hill at the heart of the reserve with 360-degree views across the savannah. The lodge's circular, Maasai-inspired architecture — low-slung buildings with thatch roofs designed to blend into the hillside — has made it one of the most photographed structures in the Mara. The position is exceptional. From the main terrace you can watch game moving across the open plains in every direction, and the Mara River is close enough to allow same-day positioning for wildebeest crossings during the Great Migration. The lodge's game drive team is experienced and effective, with a strong track record for big cat sightings across the central Mara plains. Accommodation is in well-appointed rooms and suites with large windows framing the savannah. The swimming pool on the hillside terrace is one of the best in the reserve — cold drinks and warm views of the plains at the end of a long drive.

Safari Highlights

• Hilltop position with 360-degree panoramic views of the Mara plains
• Maasai-inspired circular architecture — one of the reserve's most iconic structures
• Best single location for both sunrise views and river crossing access
• Experienced guides covering the central and northern Mara circuits
• Hillside swimming pool with plains views
• Large rooms with picture windows overlooking the savannah
• Consistently rated among the top lodges in the Mara for Big Five sightings