Why Stay at Mara Sopa Lodge?
Mara Sopa Lodge is one of the longest-established lodges in the Masai Mara region, built in traditional African rondavel style on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills. Mature botanical gardens where zebras wander freely, a large swimming pool and evening boma barbecues give this four-star property a settled, classic-safari character that newer camps cannot replicate.
Where Is Mara Sopa Lodge & What Wildlife Can You See?
The lodge stands only a five-minute drive from Oloolaimutia Gate on the eastern edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve, so game drives reach the plains almost immediately. During the July-to-October migration season the surrounding grasslands host huge wildebeest and zebra herds, while resident lion, leopard and cheetah keep sightings strong year-round. Fly-in guests land at Keekorok Airstrip inside the reserve, followed by a scenic 45-minute game-drive transfer; by road the journey from Nairobi through Narok covers about 250 km.
Rooms & Style
The 99 rooms occupy elevated conical-roofed cottages with en-suite bathrooms, mosquito nets and sheltered verandas overlooking the gardens and plains beyond. Standard rooms suit couples and solo travellers, suites add indoor and outdoor seating, and interconnecting family rooms give flexibility for groups travelling together.
Who Is It Ideal For?
- Families wanting interconnecting rooms and a big pool
- First-time visitors on the classic Mara road circuit
- Travellers who enjoy established, garden-rich lodge grounds
- Groups seeking mid-range comfort near a reserve gate
Pairs Well With
Mara Sopa pairs naturally with time exploring the wider Masai Mara National Reserve, and suits the 5-day midrange Kenya safari for travellers combining the Mara with the Rift Valley lakes.
