Awaken your Amani

Amani Mara

The Swahili word “Amani” originates from Arabic meaning peace, desires, wishes, aspirations. Amani Mara is an eco-conscious luxury safari oasis nestled in Kenya’s world-renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

 

Favoured by an unbeatable location, we reside in a tranquil area known as Olare Orok within the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem. A mere 5 km from Maasai Mara National Reserve. Such unique positioning right outside of the reserve allows for more activities such as nature walks, night game drives, bush dinners and elaborate sundowners.

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Accomodation

Offering only 10 African style cabins, our artfully designed accommodations effortlessly combine luxury with nature, staying true to our ethos of ensuring a perfect symbiosis between our guests and surrounding wildlife. Salvaged wood beams of native eucalyptus and African olive support an immersion into nature that breeds an authentic experience cocooned in luxury.  Perched high above the Ntiak Ntiak River and devoid of neighbours, our private hideaway offers panoramic views of resident wildlife and the ultimate in privacy and personalised service.

Relax

Distinct pathways lead each of our guests to their carefully placed abodes, each river-facing, unveiling private viewing decks and patios, ensuring a refined retreat. Profiting from our unfenced property, guests enjoy morning coffee on their discreet patios watching animals roam before them.

 

Our infinity freshwater pool, so intricately situated into the hillside, overlooks this magic waterway brimming with hippos, crocodiles, and other wildlife.

The Amani experience

Guests enjoy a custom-made personalised experience curated in part by the Suleman family, owners of Amani Mara, their beloved slice of paradise. As a family affair and labor of love, the Suleman family oversees Amani Mara’s daily operations and their immense passion and hospitality evoke friendships and a longing to return.

Offering a restful sanctuary to nurture our guests on every level—spiritual, emotional, physical—we invite you to relish in the adventure of awe-inspiring Africa and 

Awaken your Amani...

One with nature

Our passion for conservation and sustainability promotes eco-tourism with our planting of 12 trees per guest—double the amount required to offset most travel and tipping your trip into a carbon-negative. Amani Mara is fully solar powered with a backup generator in the case of an emergency. All guest rooms are equipped with an independent solar hot water system. In line with our eco-conscious ethos we promote limiting water usage by encouraging quick showers. 

Extraordinary experiences

Game drives

Nature walks

Night game drives

Bush dinners

Hot air balloon rides

Cultural visits

Our story 

"If you build it they will come... "

Our story began in the early 1990’s

F.A.Q.

If there is anything left unanswered do not hesitate to ask

Due to our unique location 5 km from  the national reserve we are able to offer guided bush walks, night game drives, magical sundowners, bush dinners, balloon safaris and cultural visits.

We are not a fenced property and thus we have resident plains game that

wander within the premises

The biggest and only regret we hear from our guests is that they wished they stayed longer with us. Although it never feels quite long enough at our sanctuary in the bush, we highly recommend a stay of at least 3 nights to capture the true experience of Amani mara

Please have a look here for a guideline of what to bring on your safari in the wild

Amani mara is situated 5 km from the national reserve which is approximately

15 mins to the park. 

While we are located in the heart of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, we are not members. Game drives are done in the national reserve

Amani mara has 24 hour solar electricity with a back up generator. Therefore power supply is always available

Testimonials

  • star rating  Perfect place to spend your honeymoon!  – I couldn’t recommend this beautiful eco lodge enough! The rooms are absolutely stunning, the views to the Mara are out of this world. The food was incredible, especially the sizzling… read more

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    October 1, 2023

    star rating  Exceed our expectations – Our recent stay with “the Amani family” was one of the most humbling experiences we have had.
    This camp has been created with the utmost respect for the Mara… read more

    Sheena F
    March 7, 2023

    star rating  Unique experience! – Hello everyone!!!
    We stayed here from October 10-13 and we have no words to describe the wonder of this facility….
    First of all we arrived late in the evening and… read more

    avatar thumb Elenatale10
    October 25, 2023

    star rating  unforgettable  – What an impressive place. You drive onto a small road, and suddenly there is a very beautiful lodge. It seems like paradise. You will receive a very friendly welcome. The… read more

    avatar thumb DW
    January 1, 2024
  • star rating  The best place to stay during your trip! – Our stay at the camp was fantastic! We stayed here for 3 nights and the staff made sure our stay was as good as it could be! The gamedrives … read more

    avatar thumb Renske B
    August 7, 2023

    star rating  BEST PLACE IN MAASAI MARA – YOU ROCK – A wonderful place. We stayed two nights and the hotel exceeded our expectations. The symbiosis with nature was total. The owners and all the staff were 100% committed to making… read more

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    August 6, 2023

    star rating  Amani Mara – a top-notch luxury camp with a great staff!  – I’d like to give our heartfelt thanks and a big "shout out" to our host, Sully, and his team at Amani Mara!

    Being the first stop on… read more

    avatar thumb s w
    August 9, 2023

    star rating  Lovely wild  – My goodness location is ideal position to hide from the noisy world.
    Here is total silence and serenity.Hippos,jackals,lions make the base choir and the numerous bird species lights up… read more

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    February 1, 2024
  • star rating  why I will go back to Amani Mara – I have been to the Masi Mara twice before. This boutique lodge is new since covid and I will not go any where else on my future visits. The vision… read more

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    August 19, 2023

    star rating  Trip of a lifetime!! Safari was truly amazing. – My family (wife and 2 teenage boys) went to this camp for the safari and it was the ultimate highlight of our trip. A safari sounds really cool, but… read more

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    August 2, 2023

    star rating  Absolutely Perfect! – Our five days at Amani Mara were beyond superb. We had been to the Maasai Mara 10 years before and were worried that nothing could compare. But we… read more

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    August 27, 2023

    star rating  Wild & wonderful!  – Beautiful place! Away from everything & yet we have everything we need! Stunning vista of the mara in the lounge. So wild, such a diff experience! The staff is great,… read more

    avatar thumb Ruby D
    February 1, 2024
  • star rating  This is my 6th visit to Africa, and my 3rd visit to Kenya. I am an experienced world traveler and was completely amazed by the quality and care of… read more

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    June 3, 2023

    star rating  Children love it here too!  – We absolutely love Amani Mara. Everything about it – the accommodations, the food, the amazing staff, the setting, the safari drives and the family behind it all!
    Wanted to… read more

    avatar thumb claudia
    March 1, 2024

    star rating  We had a great time during our time at Amani Mara. We were lucky enough to be the only guests at the time of our stay, which made the experience… read more

    avatar thumb Jakub M
    March 13, 2023

    star rating  Once in a Life – Thanks our manager Geroge & his crews. Price worth. They upgraded us to a luxury Suite, no complaints. Thanks for all your works & tailor made meals… read more

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    October 21, 2023

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