Overlooking the Mara River, home to hippos and crocodiles, all tents at Fairmont Mara have a private veranda. Game drives, an outdoor heated pool with bar, and massage tents are provided. Featuring four-poster beds, the spacious tents include a mini-bar and fan. Some have a private outdoor shower, while others have furniture on the veranda for al-fresco dining. Positioned over the river, the rustic restaurant with wooden roof serves a buffet breakfast and lunch. The dinner menu includes characteristic African cuisine, accompanied by music. All meals can be taken outside on request. The neighboring Masai Mara is home to the Big Five and has been declared the 7th Wonder of the World. The property can organize balloon safaris or a champagne breakfast on the Savannah. Masai entertainment is available in the evening. Set at the foot of the Aitong Hills, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is a 10-minute drive from Ngerende Airstrip, accessed by flights from Nairobi Airport. The camp provides a free transfer from and to the airstrip.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10 for a two-person trip.

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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Gluten-free, Asian, Buffet

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Sustainability certification

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.8
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
3.8
High score for Aitong
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Tom
    United States of America United States of America
    Great stay. Safari drives were outstanding. Slept peacefully with the sounds of hippos in the river yards from our tent.
  • Cheryl
    United States of America United States of America
    Customer service was great. Facilities were also great
  • Kelly
    United States of America United States of America
    Located in the reserve - we saw very many animals including lions, giraffes and cheetahs
  • Rahul
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Staff were helpful! Good food & thanks to Chef for accommodating Kenyan food and kids request. Good vegetarian options. Reuben-the Guru took great care of us and made sure we enjoyed the game drives and also ensured our safety at every...
  • Peter
    Singapore Singapore
    The hotel is located in a conservatory and we were able to see so many lions and other animals. We saw all of the big 5! Moseka, our guide, was amazing!!
  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything is simply fantastic. The full board is amazing and the menu changes daily. The included safari drives roam the famous Lemek Conservancy, ultra rich in wildlife including the big 5 (which we got). And who couldn’t love hippo corner,...
  • Fatima
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    stuff very helpful and friendly and location in the middle of the jungle
  • Allison
    Canada Canada
    loved the customer service and friendly staff, enjoyed getting to know the same waiter and guide
  • Maria
    Spain Spain
    The whole experience was 10/10, from the welcoming with a cold towel and a fresh juice whilst checking in, to the tent and overall facilities of the club, the delicious and quality of every single meal we had and most of all the amazing game...
  • Paula
    United States of America United States of America
    absolutely everything! the staff are my new family!

Property questions and answers
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  • Hi - I've read in various reviews that in August guests have the chance to go on a half day drive toward the Kenya/Tanzania boarder and watch wildebee..

    Dear Aiste, Greetings from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Sincere apologies for the delayed response due to previous hotel closure. We look forward..
    Answered on 20 January 2022
  • Hi, We (2 adults) is planning to book for 2 nights Aug 29-31, 2020. Questions: Accommodation includes game drives? Do you arrange Migration safari dri..

    Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Sincere apologies for the delayed response due to previous hotel closure. We look f..
    Answered on 20 January 2022
  • Hi Please can you provide details of the costs for game drives and airport transfers from Nairobi? We are looking to book a 3 day stay 3-5Dec. Thanks Anita

    Dear Anita, Greetings from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Sincere apologies for the delayed response due to previous hotel closure. we look forwa..
    Answered on 20 January 2022
  • Are you guys open during Coronavirus time? I am interested in coming for a few days. Are you offering a discounted rate?

    Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Thank you for your email. To assist you further, Kindly advice on the dates of st..
    Answered on 20 January 2022
  • 1. Is Gamedrive included in mentioned room rent? 2. Do you pick from and drop at international airport? 3. Is it totally safe for solo woman traveller..

    Gamedrives are included. They are shared and scheduled at 0630hrs and 1530hrs for two and a half hours each. We are able to arrange transfer for you b..
    Answered on 7 November 2022
  • Hi there, we are a family of four looking at coming here in March. Do we need to book two tents or can we use one with two beds in it?

    Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Fairmont Hotels and Resorts! Thank you for your email. To assist you further, Kindly advice on the dates of stay ..
    Answered on 20 January 2022
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • The Dining Room
    • Cuisine
      African • Asian • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Traditional • Romantic
    • Dietary options
      Halal • Vegetarian • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Room service
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Guest bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • River view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • BBQ facilities
    Additional charge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Dryer
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Bicycle rental
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Evening entertainment
  • Cycling
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Baggage storage
    • Tour desk
    • Currency exchange
    • 24-hour front desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    • Babysitting/Child services
      Additional charge
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Suit press
      Additional charge
    • Ironing service
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Business Facilities
    • Fax/Photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Business center
      Additional charge
    • Meeting/Banquet facilities
      Additional charge
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • CCTV outside property
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Smoke-free property
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Ironing facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    • Room service
    Accessibility
    • Lowered sink
    • Raised toilet
    • Toilet with grab rails
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Entire unit located on ground floor
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Pool with view
    • Pool/Beach towels
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    Spa
    • Full-body massage
    • Hand massage
    • Head massage
    • Couples' massage
    • Foot massage
    • Neck massage
    • Back massage
    • Beach umbrellas
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Massage
      Additional charge
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    • Swahili

    House rules
    Fairmont Mara Safari Club takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    Available 24 hours
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Available 24 hours
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    0 - 1 years
    Extra bed upon request
    $280 per child, per night
    Crib upon request
    $0 per child, per night
    2+ years
    Extra bed upon request
    $280 per person, per night

    Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

    The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

    All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Groups
    When booking more than 7 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardCash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please note there is a mandatory conservation fee applicable to all guests per day staying in the national reserve. Please contact the Fairmont Mara Safari Club for the charges.

    Please inform Fairmont Mara Safari Club of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    FAQs about Fairmont Mara Safari Club

    • Room options at Fairmont Mara Safari Club include:

      • Tent
      • Double
      • Triple
    • Fairmont Mara Safari Club has 1 restaurant:

      • The Dining Room
    • Check-in at Fairmont Mara Safari Club is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

    • Fairmont Mara Safari Club is 7.5 miles from the center of Aitong. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • The prices at Fairmont Mara Safari Club may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, Fairmont Mara Safari Club is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • Fairmont Mara Safari Club offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Massage
      • Cycling
      • Evening entertainment
      • Back massage
      • Tour or class about local culture
      • Head massage
      • Game drives
      • Foot massage
      • Bike tours
      • Full-body massage
      • Bicycle rental
      • Neck massage
      • Swimming pool
      • Hand massage
      • Walking tours
      • Couples' massage
      • Themed dinners