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Mara Sopa Lodge

Lodge in Masai Mara

Olemtitia, Ololaimutiek, Kenya See on the map

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The pool at Mara Sopa Lodge, in front of buildings with tall conical thatched roofs
A lounge under a round wooden roof frame, with armchairs around a white fireplace
A green-tiled bathroom, with a round sunken shower tray and two basins under an arched mirror
The pool at Mara Sopa Lodge seen from a wooden deck, facing the bush and the hills
The wooden bar and the lounge around a central fireplace, under the roof frame
Sun loungers with blue cushions by the pool, near thatched umbrellas
A low white wall with sculpted shapes in the lounge, in front of the fireplace
A bathroom with two basins strewn with petals and a shower behind a low wall
The restaurant, its tables with green tablecloths and a vegetable buffet in the foreground
The lounge with its terracotta floor, the bar at the back on the right, under the round roof frame
The pool seen through a log pergola, surrounded by sun loungers
A room with a paneled ceiling, a large four-poster bed and a dressing table
A twin room with beds under mosquito nets, and two armchairs with red checked cushions
The restaurant around its central fireplace, with the buffet on the right
9.0Booking.com96 reviews

About Mara Sopa Lodge

Mara Sopa Lodge is a lodge in Ololaimutiek, Kenya, near the Masai Mara's Oloolaimutia Gate. You will also find it listed as Masai Mara Sopa Lodge. It has a restaurant, a bar, a shared lounge and an outdoor pool open all year. The front desk is open around the clock, with a tour desk and currency exchange. Wi-Fi is free in the public areas.

Location

The lodge stands in Ololaimutiek, near Oloolaimutia Gate, one of the entrances to the Masai Mara. The nearest airstrip is Keekorok, 18 km away. The lodge runs a shuttle to the airstrip for a fee.

From Nairobi's Wilson Airport, the small planes of AirKenya and Safarilink land at Keekorok in 40 minutes to an hour. By road, allow five to six hours from Nairobi via Narok to reach the reserve.

Rooms

Every room has a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower and a bidet. Toiletries and slippers are provided. Some rooms have a balcony with a view. The lodge also offers family rooms and connecting rooms.

The rooms have a mosquito net. Housekeeping comes every day. The lodge is wheelchair accessible. A crib is lent free of charge up to 1 year old, and an extra bed for a child can be added on request, at extra cost.

Dining

Breakfast is a buffet, continental or English, and can also be served in your room. The restaurant serves African and international dishes, with vegetarian, lactose-free and halal options. Other diets are catered for on request. The kids' menu costs extra.

The lodge also has a bar and room service. It prepares packed lunches for long days on safari. It also hosts themed dinners, at extra cost.

Leisure

The outdoor pool, with a view, is free and open all year. It has a shallow area, and the lodge provides sun loungers and towels. The shared lounge has a TV, and the lodge has board games for children.

The lodge also offers walks and local culture visits, at extra cost. Babysitting is available, also at extra cost.

Map and location

  • Masai Mara NR-Ololaimuta Gate2 km
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve2.7 km
  • Keekorok Airport18 km
  • Ol Seki Airstrip25 km
  • Ol Kiombo Airport37 km

Distances from the property, as listed on Booking.com.

Facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • BBQ facilities (additional charge)
  • Balcony
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
  • Happy hour (additional charge)
  • Themed dinners (additional charge)
  • Walking tours (additional charge)
  • Game drives

Living Area

  • Seating area
  • Desk

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV

Food & Drink

  • Fruit (additional charge)
  • Wine/Champagne (additional charge)
  • Kids' meals (additional charge)
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet

  • Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge

Parking

  • No parking available

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk

Entertainment & Family Services

  • Babysitting/Child services (additional charge)
  • Board games/Puzzles

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service (additional charge)
  • Laundry (additional charge)

Business Facilities

  • Fax/Photocopying (additional charge)
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities (additional charge)

Safety & security

  • Safe

General

  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Private entrance
  • Interconnected room(s) available
  • Packed lunches
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service

Wheelchair accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Spa

  • Beach chairs/Loungers

Good to know

  • Check-inFrom 12:00 to 05:00
  • Check-outFrom 08:00 to 10:00
  • ChildrenFree cot on request, extra bed on request
  • PetsNot allowed
  • PaymentCard or cash
  • Languages spokenEnglish

Conditions as listed on Booking.com on October 25, 2026, to check when you book.

Parks and reserves nearby

Oloolaimutia Gate, close to the lodge, opens at 6 a.m. and closes at 6 p.m., like the other Masai Mara gates. The reserve entry ticket covers those twelve hours. The lodge runs game drives, and it has a tour desk.

In the reserve, you see lions on almost every drive. Cheetahs hunt in broad daylight on the short-grass plains. From July to October, the wildebeest arriving from the Serengeti cross the Mara River, where the crocodiles wait for them.

Tours and guides nearby

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Guest reviews

9.0out of 10
96 reviews
  • Cleanliness9.2
  • Comfort9.3
  • Facilities8.7
  • Location9.2
  • Staff9.3
  • Value for money8.6
  • Free Wifi5.8

Scores left by guests on Booking.com, collected on October 25, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Mara Sopa Lodge?

In Ololaimutiek, Kenya, near the Masai Mara's Oloolaimutia Gate. The reserve gates are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and entry fees are paid for each day.

Can you go on safari from Mara Sopa Lodge?

Yes, the lodge runs game drives. It also offers walks, at extra cost.

What is the nearest airstrip to Mara Sopa Lodge?

Keekorok, 18 km away, where AirKenya and Safarilink flights from Nairobi land. The lodge runs a shuttle to the airstrip for a fee.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Mara Sopa Lodge?

Check-in is from noon to 5 p.m., and check-out from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. The lodge asks for your arrival time in advance.

Does Mara Sopa Lodge welcome children?

Yes, of all ages. A crib is lent free of charge up to 1 year old, and the pool has a shallow area.

What is breakfast like at Mara Sopa Lodge?

A buffet, continental or English. The lodge can also serve it in your room.

Does the restaurant at Mara Sopa Lodge serve halal or vegetarian food?

Yes, the restaurant has halal, vegetarian and lactose-free options. Other diets are catered for on request.

Is Mara Sopa Lodge wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the lodge is wheelchair accessible and has facilities for disabled guests.

Our tip

Enter the reserve at 6 a.m., as soon as the gates open: you find the lions in the first hour, before the heat. From July to October, head out for the day with a packed lunch: at the Mara River crossing points, the wait sometimes lasts for hours.

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