Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok
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First safari lodge inside the Maasai Mara Game Reserve
Location & Wildlife Encounters
Muthu Keekorok Lodge sits unfenced inside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, allowing animals to roam freely through the property. Guests watch hippos from the Hippo Bar, which overlooks a pond with over 100 hippos, and may see them grazing on the lawns at night. A shuttle service to Keekorok Airstrip, a 10-minute drive away, is provided on request for easy access from Nairobi.
Rooms & Accommodations
The lodge offers traditional accommodations with private patios and views of the wildlife reserve. Room types include suites and chalets, each equipped with a pillow menu and mosquito nets set up daily by staff. Guests staying in the presidential suite get the largest space in the lodge, with a balcony overlooking the grounds.
Dining & Experiences
Keekorok Lodge has a multi-cuisine restaurant serving buffet meals with live pasta and omelet stations. Signature experiences include bush dinners set in the open savanna and champagne breakfasts after sunrise hot air balloon rides. The on-site bar stocks international wines and spirits, and the Hippo Bar serves drinks while watching hippos in the pond.
Safari & Activities
Game drives in open jeeps depart from the lodge, led by local guides such as John Lemurt and Alex, who track the Big Five daily. Keekorok Lodge arranges hot air balloon adventures that take off at sunrise for a one-hour flight over the Maasai Mara. Additional activities include guided walking tours, evening entertainment with Maasai dancers, and themed dinner nights.
Family & Wellness Facilities
The lodge has a children's playground, indoor play area, and kids' outdoor play equipment for younger guests. Adults can use the outdoor swimming pool with a pool bar and a terrace overlooking savanna, or book spa services including massages, body treatments, and manicures. Keekorok Lodge also offers a business centre and meeting/banquet facilities for corporate groups.
- Location: First lodge built inside Maasai Mara Game Reserve
- Rooms: Traditional suites and chalets with private patios
- Dining: Bush dinners & champagne breakfast on savanna
- Safari: Game drives with local guides & hot air balloon rides
- Wellness: Spa services, outdoor pool with pool bar
- Family: Children's playground & indoor play area
Essential information about Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok
| 💵 Lowest room price | 160 US$ |
| 📏 Distance to center | 100 yd |
| ✈️ Distance to airport | 2.4 mi |
| 🧳 Nearest airport | Keekorok Airstrip, keu |
Location
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