Fourteen suites on their own stretch of riverbank, with three carrying a second bedroom for families.
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Overview
Fourteen Suites
A maximum of thirty-two guests, on a private bend of the Mara River.
Olonana holds a private stretch of the Mara River inside the reserve, which is the whole argument for it — game comes to water, and the river does the work. There are fourteen suites, each with floor-to-ceiling glass opening onto a deck above the water, and the camp takes a maximum of thirty-two guests. Three of the suites carry a second bedroom, which is what makes it work for families travelling with children. In migration season the crossings happen on this reach of river, sometimes within sight of the deck.
Three family suites, and they go first. Only three of the fourteen suites have the additional bedroom. On family dates they are the first thing to book and the first thing to sell out.
14
Suites
3
Family Suites
32
Maximum Guests
1
Private River Frontage
Suites
Glass Doors onto the Water
Suites opening to a private deck, with family suites adding a second bedroom.
Family Suite Deck — Olonana
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River-Facing DecksFloor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a deck above the Mara River in every suite.
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Family SuitesThree suites carry an extra bedroom, so children are close without sharing a room.
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Small By DesignThirty-two guests at capacity, which keeps the camp quiet and the guiding personal.
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Pool And SpaA swimming pool and spa for the middle of the day, between the two drives.
Experiences
The Mara, From The River
Game drives, walks, and the crossings when the season brings them.
Wildlife
Game Drives
Twice daily into the reserve, at the hours the predators are actually moving.
River
The Crossings
In migration season the herds cross this reach, sometimes in view of the camp.
On Foot
Nature Walks
Guided walking outside the reserve boundary, at a pace children can manage.
Culture
Maasai Village Visit
Arranged with the neighbouring community rather than staged for visitors.
Community
School Visit
A visit to the local school, where the camp’s community work is visible.
Air
Balloon Safari
A dawn flight over the plains, arranged from camp.
Dining
One Table, Above The River
A single dining room and lounge, with the water below it.
01The main dining room and lounge, open to the river
02Bush breakfasts after the early drive
03Private dining on your own suite deck
04The spa and pool for the middle of the day
The Dining Deck — Olonana
Location
Mara River
On a private bend of the river, inside the Maasai Mara.
On a private stretch of the Mara River within the reserve.
Positioned on a migration crossing reach, in season.
Around 45 minutes by light aircraft from Nairobi Wilson.
Game drives, walks, cultural visits and balloon flights from camp.
Fly
Arrive at Nairobi, then a light aircraft to the Mara airstrip.
Drive
A short game drive transfer from the strip to camp.
Arrive
Check in, then out on the afternoon drive.
Maasai Mara
A River, and Fourteen Suites Above It
Small, quiet, and built for families as much as for couples.