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Luxury Tent (3 Safaris included)
374 square feet
1 Double Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Luxury tentalow with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
24-hour front desk

With a stay at Mara Explorer in Maasai Mara, you'll be on the riverwalk, and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve and 5.8 mi (9.3 km) from Mara River. This luxury tentalow is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Mara Triangle and 7.3 mi (11.7 km) from Olare Orok Conservancy.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 guestrooms. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads.

Pamper yourself with onsite massages or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This Art Deco tentalow also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and wedding services.

Grab a bite to eat at Talek Lounge, a fine-dining restaurant where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 8 AM to 9:30 AM.

Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

The tentalow offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

This Art Deco tentalow also offers a library, a terrace, and barbecue grills. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests (available 24 hours). Complimentary self parking is available on site.

Mara Explorer has designated areas for smoking.

  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Library
  • Picnic area
  • Express check-in
  • Daily
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Free airport transportation
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free breakfast
  • Express check-out
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Year Built - 2001
  • Free self parking
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free WiFi
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Free long-term parking
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 10
  • Wedding services
  • Garden
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages Spoken

  • English

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking

Room Amenities

Mara Explorer offers 10 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to patios. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. This Maasai Mara tentalow provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. In-room massages and hair dryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • In-room safe
  • Desk
  • Patio
  • Premium bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Free bottled water
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • In-room massage available
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Free WiFi
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Number of beds 3
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Restaurant dining guide

Where to Eat

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 8 AM and 9:30 AM.

Talek Lounge - This fine-dining restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to Do

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Game viewing nearby
  • Ecotours on site
  • Game drive on site
  • Game drive nearby
  • Safari nearby

Spa Services

  • Massages
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Swedish massage

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM

Check-in time ends at 6 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children 12 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 12 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets or service animals allowed

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Cashless transactions are available

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Property follows sanitization practices of COVID-19 Guidelines (CDC)

Guest accommodation is sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Contactless food service / room service is available

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Reservation is not required for facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is available to guests

Masks are available to guests

Mobile key entry is not available

Debit cards not accepted

Gloves are available to guests

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Service animals not allowed

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Individually-wrapped food options are available for lunch

Individually-wrapped food options are available for dinner

Individually-wrapped food options are available through room service

Gap period enforced between guest stays - 24 hours

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 70 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Hotel Names

  • Mara Explorer
  • Mara Explorer Masai Mara
  • Mara Explorer Safari
  • Mara Explorer Safari Masai Mara
  • Mara Explorer Camp Hotel Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Mara Explorer Camp Kenya/Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow Masai Mara
  • Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow
  • Mara Explorer Maasai Mara
  • Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow
  • Mara Explorer Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the tentalow prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Children 12 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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