올라레 마라 켐핀스키 마사이 마라

8월에 4박을 여기서 보내며 신혼여행을 마무리했는데 정말 대단했습니다. 이곳은 보호구역에 있어서 사파리에서 교통량이 훨씬 적고 동물을 바로 가까이서 볼 수 있습니다. 시설은 환상적이었고 모든 직원들이 따뜻한 환대를 해줘서 대단했습니다. 아름다운 배경이었고 신혼여행 스위트 텐트는 정말 멋졌습니다. 언젠가 다시 가고 싶어요!

우리는 남아프리카, 탄자니아, 우간다, 케냐의 많은 캠프에 갔습니다. 우리는 사파리를 좋아하고 이 캠프는 특별합니다. 정말 호사스럽고 세심한 서비스입니다. 총지배인은 Leakey이고 그는 매우 환영해 주었습니다. 가이드는 Danson이었고, 게임 관람은 훌륭했습니다. 우리가 오프로드를 달리고 야생 동물과 가까이서 직접 만날 수 있는 사유 보호 구역에 있었기 때문에 그 점이 좋았습니다. Benson과 Kelvin이 우리를 돌봐 주었고, 우리 셰프 Kevin은 세상에서 가장 뛰어났습니다. 모두가 우리에게 필요한 것이 무엇이든 제공하기 위해 최선을 다했습니다. 강가에 있는 부지 끝에서 제공되는 아침 식사와 벽난로 옆에서 촛불을 밝힌 저녁 식사와 같은 특별한 서비스가 있었습니다. 아름다운 텐트를 떠나 돌아올 때마다 우리 방은 완전히 바뀌었습니다. 정말 특별한 장소였고 기꺼이 다시 가고 싶은 곳이었습니다.

사바나 한가운데에 흥미로운 객실이 있는 이 작고 낭만적인 호텔에 묵은 건 이번이 두 번째입니다. 객실은 매우 넓고(도시 호텔보다 훨씬 넓음) 텐트 안에 있는 것 같은 느낌도 들지 않습니다. 직원들은 매우 친절하고, 전반적으로 서비스는 가능한 최고 수준입니다. 음식은 작년보다 훨씬 더 맛있습니다. 그리고 이 호텔-리조트의 가장 큰 특징은 하루에 사파리가 두 번 있어서 원하는 것을 100% 보지 못할 리가 없다는 것입니다! 그리고 이 모든 것이 리조트와 매우 가까워서 운전할 거리가 거의 없습니다. 올해는 2박만 했습니다. 사파리는 세 번만 갔지만(한 번은 야외 일몰 저녁 식사 포함) 모든 것을 보았습니다... 잡은 것을 먹는 사자, 표범, 치타, 기린, 코끼리, 하이에나, 하마, 얼룩말, 영양, 독수리, 그리고 다른 동물들. 강력히 추천합니다!

Olare Mara Kempinski is an exceptionally clean and comfortable place to stay. The staff are incredibly kind, offering warm hospitality and wonderful surprises throughout the stay. The safari experience was fantastic—they put great effort into finding a variety of animals, providing detailed explanations, and ensuring we had the best possible viewing positions. The selection of drinks and menu options was extensive, and every meal was delicious, making each day a delight. One of the highlights was being able to soak in a bathtub while on safari—an unforgettable luxury! Even the other guests were friendly, adding to the overall atmosphere and making this trip truly memorable. I highly recommend Olare Mara Kempinski to anyone looking for an extraordinary safari experience.

I recently stayed at the Olare Mara Kempinski for a three-night safari with my partner. The staff, facilities, and location were lovely and enabled us to have the most personalized safari experience to date. Location: Located in the Olare Conservancy in the northern Mara, the lodge benefits from an exclusive setting with only four other camps permitted in the area. This meant we only encountered a handful of other vehicles on most drives. Wildlife: The limited human presence meant Giraffes, Zebras, Elephants and Hippos frequently passed by the lodge. We also spotted Lions and Wildebeests on most drives, with a Cheetah on the last day. Staff: Dominic, the General Manager, ensured our trip was personalised, complete with dinners by the fire and day trips. Moses and the restaurant staff quickly learned our preferences for drinks and meals. Our guide, Dixon, was fantastic and his extensive knowledge of the Mara and ability to locate animals was truly impressive. We also appreciated his flexibility in extending drives, especially after rainy days. Food & Drink: The quality of the meals was exceptional, particularly given the camp's remote location. The three-course menu, which changed daily, offered variety and was on par with other Kempinski properties we've visited worldwide. All soft and alcoholic drinks were included and available throughout the day. The wine selection was excellent, however I would encourage that the menus are made available such that the drinks options are more visible to guests. Rooms: The rooms feature large king beds, private terraces facing the river, high-pressure hot showers, and a bath, with toiletries consistent with other Kempinski hotels. We were kindly upgraded to Room 12, which provided a front-row view of the hippo pond and giraffes and elephants traversing the savanna. While the hippos can be loud, earplugs easily mitigated any disturbance. Wider Facilities: The design beautifully balances safari-style tents on the outside with luxury hotel decor on the inside. The main lobby area offers ample seating, a lovely fire in the evening, and a veranda perfect for evening drinks. My partner thoroughly enjoyed her massage at the spa overlooking the river. There is a non-heated pool, though we didn't use it. One recommendation would be to retreat the wooden flooring around the camp, as it is starting to look quite weathered.

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!