Mara Sopa Lodge

About Mara Sopa Lodge

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The Mara Sopa Lodge is set in the Oloolaimutia valley within the Ngama Hills and on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The Mara Sopa has been sympathetically built in traditional Maasai style and its location provides ample opportunity for game viewing within the park, which is only a short drive away. The forested slopes of the Ngama Hills provides one of the more likely places to view the Mara’s 20 or so black rhino as well as offering some great elephant sightings on the fringes of the forest.

The lodge has 90 rooms, all of which are 'rondavel' (round huts) style and have en-suite bathroom. Every room has a private, elevated verandah on which guests can relax and enjoy the views. Mini-bars are also available in each room along with 24 hour electricity.

As is to be expected at a large lodge there are a wide range of facilities available including direct-dial telephone facilities as well as satellite television, the lodge has a freeform, fresh-water pool, which offers spectacular views over the valley and the guest shop stocks a wide selection of curios and gift items. The lodge welcomes children of all ages and can provide both special meals at convenient times and baby sitters on request.

Activities available through reception include balloon safaris offering guests the opportunity to view the Masai Mara plains as the sun rises. Guests can also visit Maasai manyattas to learn about the Maasai way of life. Alternative activities include walking safaris, bush breakfasts and sundowner cocktail parties.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Good value accommodation a stone's throw away from the Masai Mara park gates.
Distinctive architecture that blends in with the surroundings.
A wide range of guest amenities.

Situation

Masai Mara Sopa Lodge is set in the Oloolaimutia valley, where the hut like rooms blends in with the surrounding hillside landscape.

Activities

Game drives; balloon safaris; walking safaris; visits to Maasai manyattas and African theme nights

Facilities

Mara Sopa Lodge offers 77 rooms and 12 suites all of which are 'rondavel' style and have en-suite bathroom facilities. Each room has a private, elevated verandah with views across the valley. Guest amenities include a freeform, fresh-water pool; gift shop; restaurant, bar and lounge areas.

Child policy

Children of all ages can be catered for - baby-sitting service can be arranged on request.

Open

Open all year round.

Best time

Kenya's main rainy season runs from April until the beginning of June. There is also a short rainy season in November. The arival of the Migration in the Masai Mara usually starts towards the end of July with the animals staying in the Mara until October.

Inclusions

Two daily game drives

Meals

Full board.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+