Kenya Camps & Lodges
Olonana Lodge, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
A Luxury Tented Camp in Kenya
Camp Details
Kenya’s Maasai Mara is virtually synonymous with safari – surely among the most physically lovely, biologically diverse and culturally rich regions in Africa, and the scene of one of the most astonishing wildlife spectacles anywhere on earth, the annual Great Migration. Amid this dizzying swirl of natural beauty and drama, Olonana Lodge is a hideaway of rare elegance and serenity, in a prime position on a private stretch of the Mara River – the very spot where Sanctuary began, a quarter of a century ago, in 1999.
Connoisseurs of the Maasai Mara – that vast, gorgeous expanse of wilderness in south-western Kenya, at the border with Tanzania – know that its character changes subtly from one nook to the next. Olonana occupies a covetable position just north on the famous Mara Triangle, at the edge of the National Reserve – a marvelously secluded and leafy spot, between looming escarpment and fast-flowing river. Here the “Sanctuary” label seems especially apt. Yet all around, the ceaseless pageant of wildlife and wonder rolls on.
WHY CHOOSE OLONANA LODGE?
- The lovely setting, at once secluded and convenient
- The resident pod of snorting, harrumphing hippos in the river below
- The 14 strikingly contemporary Suites and two-bedroom Geoffrey Kent Suite (with private pool, chef and guide)
- The extensive use of organic, homegrown produce in the kitchen
- The small but delightful spa, Bush Gym and swimming pool
- A fantastic base during to the Great Migration (July to October, historically)
Questions about Olonana Lodge
Is there accommodation for a family or group at Olonana?
Alongside the 14 contemporary suites there is the two-bedroom Geoffrey Kent Suite, which comes with a private pool, chef and guide. That gives a family or two couples their own space and pace while keeping the lodge's facilities within reach.
What is the setting like?
The lodge occupies a private stretch of the Mara River just north of the Mara Triangle, at the edge of the National Reserve, tucked between the escarpment and the fast-flowing water. A resident pod of hippo lives in the river below, and this is where Sanctuary began back in 1999.
When should we come for the migration?
Historically the Great Migration reaches this part of the Mara between July and October, and rates reflect that, rising to US$2,450 per person per night from mid-June to the end of October in 2026. Quieter months from April to May and November to December start at US$1,020.
Activities
Olonana Lodge Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 Apr - 31 May; 01 Nov - 20 Dec | – | US $ 1020 |
| 2025 | 03 Jan - 31 Mar; 01 Jun - 15 Jun | – | US $ 1190 |
| 2025 | 16 Jun - 31 Oct; 21 Dec - 02 Jan 2026 | – | US $ 2318 |
| 2026 | 03 January - 31 March; 01 - 15 June | – | US $ 1190 |
| 2026 | 01 April - 31 May; 01 November - 20 December | – | US $ 1020 |
| 2026 | 16 June - 31 October; 21 December - 02 January 2027 | – | US $ 2450 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
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Questions about Olonana Lodge
Is there accommodation for a family or group at Olonana?
Alongside the 14 contemporary suites there is the two-bedroom Geoffrey Kent Suite, which comes with a private pool, chef and guide. That gives a family or two couples their own space and pace while keeping the lodge's facilities within reach.
What is the setting like?
The lodge occupies a private stretch of the Mara River just north of the Mara Triangle, at the edge of the National Reserve, tucked between the escarpment and the fast-flowing water. A resident pod of hippo lives in the river below, and this is where Sanctuary began back in 1999.
When should we come for the migration?
Historically the Great Migration reaches this part of the Mara between July and October, and rates reflect that, rising to US$2,450 per person per night from mid-June to the end of October in 2026. Quieter months from April to May and November to December start at US$1,020.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Olonana Lodge.
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Questions about Olonana Lodge
Is there accommodation for a family or group at Olonana?
Alongside the 14 contemporary suites there is the two-bedroom Geoffrey Kent Suite, which comes with a private pool, chef and guide. That gives a family or two couples their own space and pace while keeping the lodge's facilities within reach.
What is the setting like?
The lodge occupies a private stretch of the Mara River just north of the Mara Triangle, at the edge of the National Reserve, tucked between the escarpment and the fast-flowing water. A resident pod of hippo lives in the river below, and this is where Sanctuary began back in 1999.
When should we come for the migration?
Historically the Great Migration reaches this part of the Mara between July and October, and rates reflect that, rising to US$2,450 per person per night from mid-June to the end of October in 2026. Quieter months from April to May and November to December start at US$1,020.
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