Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara

Olare Mare Kempinski surpassed our high expectations in every way. Our game drive guide Danson took us for a ride on arrival at the Orok airstrip and immediately found a pride of lions. Each following day brought us closer to wild animals in the bush, from lions feeding on a giraffe for three days (with hyenas patiently waiting to finish the remains), exotic birds of incredible blue, red and yellow, herds of zebras, giraffes, elephants and even five lions hunting a young hippo (incredibly the hippo escaped, although without its tail). All this possible thanks to the fantastic driver-guides, who used their years of experience and deep knowledge to create a hugely successful safari for us. The camp offers spacious, luxury tents situated at some distance from one another, providing intimacy and total immersion in the bush (a hippo crossed our doorstep as we returned one evening). The food prepared by Chef Kevin was consistently outstanding, the service offered always has a personal touch and genuine courtesy from Moses and Mark, and the spa treatments from Lynette were excellent. We even had hot water bottles put in our beds each evening. The entire camp was graciously and expertly managed by Leakey and Dominic. At our request Dominic even arranged a surprise visit to the local Masai village church on Christmas, where we were invited to participate in the celebration. In short the staff at Olare Mare Kempinski created a fabulous and truly unforgettable experience and we are already planning our return. Thanks again from Andre and Kamilla!

We have been to many camps in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Kenya. We love safari and this camp is extraordinary. Such luxury and attentive service. The general manager is Leakey and he was so welcoming. Our guide was Danson and our game viewing was wonderful. I love that because we were on a private conservancy that we had the ability to off-road and get up close and personal with the wildlife. We were attended to by Benson and Kelvin and our chef, Kevin was out of this world. Everyone went out of their way to make sure we had whatever we needed. There were special touches such as breakfast served at the edge of the property by the river and candlelit dinner by the fireplace. Each time we left our beautiful tent and then returned our room had been transformed. It was such a special place and one in which we would gladly return.

This is the second time we have stayed in this small romantic hotel with interesting rooms in the middle of the savannah. The rooms are very spacious (much larger than in city hotels) and you don't even have the feeling that you are in a tent. The staff is very friendly, the service in general is at the highest possible level. The food is even better than last year. And, what is most characteristic of this hotel-resort, you have two safaris a day and it cannot happen that you do not see 100% of what you want! And all this very close to the resort with very little driving. We only stayed two nights this year, We only had three safaris (one with an outdoor sunset dinner) but we saw everything...lions eating their catch, leopards, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, hyenas, hippos, zebras, antelopes, eagles and other animals. I highly recommend!