MARA TRIANGLE · KENYA

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Mara Serena Safari Lodge

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is a distinctive luxury safari property set high on a bush-covered hill within Kenya's Mara Triangle. Its elevated position creates expansive views across the savannah and toward the Mara River, placing the drama of the Maasai Mara directly into the experience of your stay.

The lodge draws its architectural character from the circular form of a traditional Maasai manyatta. Rich colours, flowing forms and locally inspired details connect the interiors with the surrounding landscape, while contemporary facilities provide comfort after a day in the bush.

For travellers searching for luxury accommodation in the Maasai Mara, Mara Serena offers an appealing balance of location, wildlife, culture, dining and relaxation.

A remarkable luxury safari lodge overlooking the sweeping plains and Mara River in Kenya's iconic Maasai Mara.


Location

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In the heart of the Mara Triangle

Location is one of the defining qualities of a safari lodge. Mara Serena Safari Lodge occupies an elevated position within the Mara Triangle, overlooking one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife landscapes.

From this vantage point, the savannah extends toward the horizon while the Mara River adds another defining feature to the landscape. The setting creates a strong connection between the lodge and the wildlife ecosystem beyond it.

The Mara Triangle is particularly significant during the annual wildebeest migration, when enormous herds move through the wider Mara ecosystem. Mara Serena's elevated position provides an exceptional base from which to experience the changing rhythms of the landscape.

The lodge is therefore suited to travellers who want their accommodation to be part of the safari experience, rather than simply a place to sleep between game drives.

Accommodation

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Maasai-inspired rooms designed around the landscape

Comfortable interiors, private balconies and expansive views create a peaceful retreat after each day in the Mara.

Dining at The Retreat

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Dining that turns every meal into a safari experience

Elegant rooms with private patios, teak details, peaked ceilings and rain showers. Ideal for a comfortable luxury stay in Kigali.

Following an early morning game drive, guests can enjoy breakfast beside the Mara River near the hippo pool. The experience includes fresh dishes and a live cooking station beneath the shade of acacia trees.

As daylight fades, the Mara becomes the setting for sundowners and atmospheric bush dinners. Guests can enjoy drinks, canapés, a campfire and open-air dining beneath the stars.

WELLNESS

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Slow down after the adventure

Safari can be exhilarating. Mara Serena provides space to slow down between wildlife experiences through Maisha Spa & Health Club, a gym overlooking the wild and a heated swimming pool.

Guests can enjoy wellness treatments, steam facilities and restorative moments while looking across the same landscape explored during the day's game drives.

CONSERVATION & RESPONSIBLE TOURISM

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A safari experience connected to the future of the Mara

The future of safari depends on protecting the landscapes that make wildlife tourism possible. Mara Serena Safari Lodge has incorporated sustainability into its operations through several initiatives.

The lodge became fully solar-powered in 2019, reducing its reliance on conventional energy sources. It also maintains a chef's garden and tree nursery, supporting a more environmentally conscious approach to lodge operations.

Guests can participate in tree-planting activities, creating an opportunity to connect their safari with a practical conservation action.

Responsible safari is ultimately about protecting wildlife, supporting communities and ensuring that future generations can continue to experience the Mara's remarkable landscapes.

What our travelers say

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Bucket list seeing the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Just an awesome trip . Everything went smoothly from booking to the end . All was as promised never missed anything , always on time , friendly etc. resort that was recommended was perfect , great food , comfortable . Saw the gorillas easily all was perfect . Jonathan the owner even took me in Kampala to buy the right clothes , took me him self . Noel and driver were excellent , never an issue they really cared. I trust this company , will use them again and highly recommend .
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Highly recommended We had a wonderful experience with Jonathan. He welcomed us at the airport and took great care of us from the moment we arrived until the end of our trip. The selection of hotels was impeccable, and the route he designed was perfectly planned. Jonathan is extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and went the extra mile to make sure we saw lions and all of the Big Five during our visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. He was always attentive, patient, and eager to make our experience unforgettable. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide — highly recommended!
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Exceptional experience, enriching and truly unforgettable. From the moment we landed we received a warm welcome. Jonathan was friendly and readily available to answer any queries throughout our trip. He was incredibly accommodating with our requests to visit schools, residences ensuring that we achieved everything we wanted from the trip. We had a great time with Jonathan and driver Isaac. Jonathan was very funny and very knowledgeable he became part of the family and the time just flew whilst we were there, we felt safe at all times. The food at each venue catered for all our needs. Definitely leant a lot on this trip. Just need to be aware that food ordered in restaurants do take a long time as they make it from scratch so if pushed for time might be advisable to pre order. We had unforgettable holiday and this company went above and beyond to make every moment special. I would recommend them to anyone.
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Great service from this local company We done a road trip across East Africa from Uganda to Tanzania. Jonathan and his team facilitated our trip across Uganda and Kenya which proved to be a very enjoyable experience. Guided knowledge provided by Jonathan was excellent as was his humor and wit. We always felt safe and informed, he managed the journey very well indeed. We would definitely use Jonathan's services again.
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Adam John Smith
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Magical Uganda Safari Journey – February 2025! I had an unforgettable experience with Ababa Uganda Safaris! From the moment I arrived, everything was well-organized, and the team was incredibly friendly and professional. The tour guides were knowledgeable, sharing fascinating insights about the wildlife and culture. Seeing gorillas up close in Bwindi and exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park was a dream come true. The accommodations were comfortable, and every detail was taken care of. I truly felt immersed in Uganda’s beauty without any stress. If you're planning a trip to Uganda, I highly recommend Ababa Uganda Safaris for a seamless and memorable adventure!
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.gorilla trek Our KQ flight was horribly delayed. From 2.30 pm to arriving @ almost 3 am the following day. Jonathan kindly arranged for airport pick at this early hour of day and even rescheduled our departure for bwindi so we could get some rest. That was very accommodating.the drive to bwindi was a long drive -11 hrs- n he informed hotel of our late arrival. The lodge he chose for us was good and comfortable. However the vehicle for transporti g us could be better as it was quite hot without air conditioning. Gorilla trek was good but tough. Overall Ababa safaris were very accommodating. I wouldrecommend them. The hotel in Kampala- Speke hotel leaves a lot to be desired
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Such a wonderful experience!! My family and I contacted Jonathan to help us plan our first Murchison Falls safari. Jonathan arranged our transport from Kampala, with a stop at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and guided game drives through Murchison falls. Ronnie, our professional driver and guide, was very knowledgeable and paid close attention to details to make us comfortable. He met with us a day before takeoff to answer any outstanding questions and recommended a time for us to set off to avoid any traffic. His experience made our trip even more enjoyable because we knew what to expect for entry fees into the park, where to stop to use clean washrooms, eat good food, and also what side of the boat cruise to sit on for the best views! We saw lions, elephants, giraffes, job, rhinos, buffaloes and many other animals. We would definitely go with them for our next safari in Uganda! They had great communication, value for money, professionalism, knowledge of the industry and were very reliable.
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Katelyn O
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A must-hire company! Punctual, professional, great communication. We used Ababa Safaris for a trip from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park. I would HIGHLY recommend! Our driver picked us up in a large safari vehicle with a pop up roof. The driver was very punctual and had excellent communication while preparing for the trip and during the trip. Ronnie took us to a nice restaurant for a rest stop that had clean bathrooms and good food. He was friendly with many people we met along the way at the Rhino Sanctuary, on the safari trails, and at our chosen lodging. It felt as though he had good connections with people, which we took as a good sign. Ronnie was very knowledgeable about the best places to see the animals and gave us a great safari experience. As the person in the family who does much of the planning, it was a very enjoyable experience to hand all of that over to Ababa and really get to enjoy myself.
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Animals and beautiful nature in Uganda and Rwanda From being picked-up from Entebbe airport in the middle of the night until the drop-off eleven days later in Kigali it was a perfect tour. Jonathan, our guide, and the driver Moses was a perfect team - very friendly, knowledgable and always in time. We visited Entebbe for a tour through the botanical gardens and the zoo, did safaris and boat trips in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth NP and did trekkings to the chimpazees in Kibale and to the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. The primates are a must visit when you travel to this region. It's expensive but worth every dollar. The safari parks are of course not as rich in animals as for example the Masai Mara. But they are much cheaper, there are much lesser tourists and nevertheless it doesn't become boring regarding animal sightings. We saw a lot of different antelopes, beautiful giraffes, lions, many elephants, buffalos, a lot of hippos and crocodiles and much more. The choice of hotels was very good, simple and cheap where there was only a short overnight stay and a bit more expensive where it was worth to spend the money for staying close to the places of interest, e.g. close to the starting point for primate trekkings or in the middle of QENP and Murchison NP for not loosing game-drive-time.
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UGANDA SAFARI WITH ABABA We had a nice holiday with ABABA SAFARI in Uganda it was a nice experience in Uganda and the travel agent as well especially Jonathan was our tour guide very nice person he was always very helpful and kind. we traveled about 1200km but had no problem I am a vegetarian and wherever we go he always arranges something for me i recommend them at and competitive price I give them a 5-star







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