Spirit of the Masai Mara

Beautiful location with fantastic staff. Very quiet with rooms that were comfortable with every need you have plus those you didn’t know you needed met. Chef made excellent food with good choices available. Moray, Susan, Isaiah was fantastic as well as every staff member. Mike our driver for the Safaris was unbelievable knowledgeable. The all day Safari was unbelievable and the food brought for breakfast and lunch was top notch. Tim the driver that took us up and back was great. Thank you all.

Excellent view… exceptional service, warm welcome from an excellent staff team. We enjoyed our stay. See you soon. The views are awesome. Rooms are well put together, clean and well serviced. Sundowner is a must for anyone who visits the conservancy

Our stay was fantastic due to the super comfortable and aesthetic rooms, as well as the very hospitable and helpful staff. The vibe is very cozy yet intimate with nature. We even saw some wildebeests from our room amidst the lush green surroundings. Chef Moses made one of the best vegetarian quiches we have ever had, and he used local ingredients. He was very attentive to our dietary needs and we had some amazing picnic lunches in the Masai Mara thanks to that. We also really enjoyed the sundowner with the Masai dancing.

Amazing experience. Wonderful location. Luxury accommodation. Great food. Friendly staff. Incredible guides. Almost all the staff are Masai, which is wonderful. The safaris are private for your group, so you can see the things you want. Can't recommend it enough. My brother has been there 5 times, he enjoys it so much!

Spirit of Masai Mara is absolutely amazing … truly a luxury lodge . The staff is amazing and the food is absolutely delicious. Special thanks to our guide Mike who made our game drives absolutely amazing . The manager Moray is amazing and he personally was there every day when we would leave for our game drives to check if everything was well packed for us !! Highly recommend this place !!

The guides, hotel mnager and resort staff were absolutely the best. They anticipated our needs and went above and beyond to ensure my mom and I were comfortable and cared for. The food was excellent. The guides were knowledgeable. The ambience was completely comfortable and the entertainment was great.

An absolutely amazing place!! Family owned and operated and kid friendly. The complete luxury Safari experience!! This place has something for everyone. The food is amazing, the drinks are plentiful and the vibe is amazing. We traveled from the U. S. And would travel back each year. This place sits in the middle of a nature conservancy with abundant wildlife on all sides. Justin and his wife Nadia sometimes live on the property and are amazing hosts. This place is wonderful to visit with your family or fitness. The staff is amazing and super friendly. We loved our time here. 10/10!!!

Spirit of the Maasai Mara will be the lodge I bring my family and friends to for years to come every time I return to the Maasai Mara. As a student researcher with the Mara Siana Conservancy, my research partner and I had the pleasure of staying at Spirit of the Maasai Mara. We met Justin, the owner, who not only made us feel at home immediately but also shared the lodge's rich history and journey to where it is today. After staying at Spirit of the Maasai Mara, I can say Spirit truly sets the standard for ecotourism-based lodges. It is deeply involved in conservation efforts as the lodge actively contributes to the success of the Mara Siana Conservancy. The lodge also practices community-based employment, hiring local staff and sourcing food locally, much of it grown within the lodge itself. The lodge has approximately 20 private rooms. Meaning it is a far more intimate and meaningful experience since it fosters a close-knit atmosphere not only among your own travel companions but also with other fellow travelers and the staff. Unlike the larger, more commercial lodges that dominate the area, Spirit is unique in that it remains to capture the essence of what a true safari should be. From the wonderful hot water bottle that's left in your bed before sleep, to the shukas provided in your room for you to be cozy during the sundowner, to the nearly perfect porch for morning yoga.... I cannot recommend Spirit of the Maasai Mara enough. And overall, the lodge truly embodies the Spirit of the Maasai Mara. Thank you Spirit of the Maasai Mara for an amazing stay and I can't wait to come back!

This wonderful lodge is nestled against a side of a hill with the most magical views. It all begins with a wonderful welcome from staff who become like family. The rooms are spacious and luxurious and share the most wonderful of views. The staff cannot do enough for you. The meals are amazing. The Masai staff are keen to share their personal experiences and their culture. A visit to the local village is a must. Our guide Mike was incredibly patient and knowledgable and every day out whether in the national park or the conservancy brought new experiences. It’s a very special place.