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Olonana Camp

Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

Gold price level

Mango Opinion

Olonana is a beautiful property with a more permanent structure. For this reason, we like to recommend for people who prefer a little more structure like walls or running water and during the wetter months of the year. it is located in a busy area so you get both great game viewing and the crowds. 

Adventure, enchantment, luxury, and naturally are the guiding philosophy of Sanctuary Olonana.  Featuring 14 glass-sided suites, Sanctuary Olonana is inspired by the Masai Mara’s breath-taking natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, and a dramatic river which runs right past its forest setting.  The large suites feature private verandas overlooking the river where a pod of hippos live permanently. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors fold open to reveal magnificent Mara River views and the interiors have been sensitively and tastefully finished with elegant nature-inspired furnishings. The main dining room and decking command views over a dramatic stretch of the river. There is also a spa offering luxurious treatments ranging from facials to body massages. 

The Masai Mara Reserve is legendary for its abundance of wildlife. Fabulous for seeing big cats, their prey and all of the Big Five year-round, the Mara is also the stage for the greatest show on Earth - the wildebeest migration. From around July to October millions of grunting wildebeest and zebra cover the plains, often crossing the Mara River and moving between Tanzania and Kenya, closely followed by crocodile, lion and cheetah. Key wildlife include: lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, hippo, giraffe, zebra, cheetah, impala, wildebeest. 

Activities include game drives, cultural visits including a school visit, nature walks, and hot air ballooning at an additional cost.

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