This is where the Sanctuary story began. Hidden away on a secluded stretch of the Mara River, bordering the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Olonana was our first camp – a pioneer of modern safari style when it opened in 1999. Today, expanded and rebuilt, the lodge is a remarkable essay in pared-down contemporary design, softened by the artful use of local woods and stone, homespun textiles and African art. Solidly built and “mudded” each year by Maasai women using local clay, the 14 glass and adobe suites and the grand Geoffrey Kent Suite allow for deep sleep induced by the ambient noise of the river.
A heated swimming pool and a gym are set within an oasis that has been rewilded by staff and guests over the past decades. In the gardens, the chef grows organic ingredients for delicious farm-to-fork lunches and dinners served in the boma, a cool open-air lounge overlooking the river, where hippos wallow in the shade of acacias and iridescent hummingbirds flit across the water.
There is a children’s retreat, and spa treatments are available, but the biggest thrills lie in the great beyond. The Maasai Mara is where the Great Migration plays out from July to October – but, year-round, the brilliant Maasai guides will reveal the reserve’s natural and cultural wonders, from the Big Five to sessions learning about bushcraft. A stay at Olonana Lodge is a deeply immersive experience that will change the way you see the world.
| Check In | 2:00 PM |
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| Check Out | 10:00 AM |
| Hotel Policies |
Key Policies and Procedures:Check-In/Out: Check-in is at 12 pm and check-out is at 10 am, with changes available for late departures. No check-ins/outs on Christmas and New Year's Day.
Family Policy(2026):
Children of all ages are welcome. Children 12 and under must share a triple or book an additional suite. Families with children aged 0–6 must reserve a private vehicle if booking fewer than 3 tented suites.
Rates: Prices are per guest per night and include tea and coffee, most meals, alcoholic beverages (excluding premium brands), laundry, and safari activities.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations 60 days or more before travel incur 30% fees, while those within 60 days incur 100% fees.
Sustainability: The lodge employs a low-impact tourism model, featuring waste separation and support for the Mara Cheetah Project.
Safety: The camp offers 4 safe, interconnected Tented Suites for families.
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