Mara Engai Wilderness Lodge

i did not like this lodge because you had to park and wait for jeep from the lodge to take you about 20 minutes up a steep, rough, windy road. there is no view of the reserve from the rooms. there is no internet in the rooms. there are other lodges that have a view . there is nothing else to do here if you are not gone on safari all day. because it is so high it rained here every day and not in the reserve. has a nice pool but very small

The most amazing family trip we have ever been on! Everyone at Mara Engage is so friendly and went above and beyond to make our stay perfect! The 'tents' are like individual palaces, the design is incredible. Everyday there was a 3 Course lunch menu available, every evening there was a wide selection of delicious freshly cooked foods in a buffet arrangement. The safari drives were incredible, seeing the big 5 and more! Our driver Gideon went above and beyond to show us the animals and he knew so many facts about each individual species! There is a new built infinity pool over looking the Masai mara which looks incredible! The sundowner and bush breakfasts were so personalised and memorable, drinking wines and beers whilst watching the sunset! They're very sustainable and use lots of fresh local produce. Most days there is a Masai lady who sells her own jewellery / souvenirs at a very reasonable price. Overall, the most amazing stay we have ever had and we hope to come back one day!! Thank you!

This was a special family celebratory trip and the Mara Engai Lodge couldn't have been more welcoming. The "tents" are the most beautiful palaces, massive comfortable beds and a perfect temperature. The food was incredible and all cooked fresh and so tasty. The staff were so friendly and attentive, nothing was too much trouble. It was our 25th wedding anniversary and one evening a celebratory cake was brought out with all the chefs singing and dancing for us. One evening was dancing by the staff in the traditional costumes which was amazing. So lovely to see and they got everyone involved. The safari itself was beyond our expectations. Our driver Gideon was fantastic and went out of his way to make sure we saw the big five. We had such full days and barely had time to shower! We also went on the hot air balloon trip was I would really recommend. It was absolutely stunning. An early start. but so worth it. We saw so many of the animals and then landed to a full chef cooked breakfast with champagne. Overall I wish we had stayed a few more days. They now have an infinity pool and small bar where we had a "sundowner"-drinks at sunset. There is also a gym and spa but unfortunately we didn't have time to make use of these facilities. I would highly recommend this lodge for your safari holiday.

We spent three nights at Mara Engai. The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful throughout our stay. Our tent was very spacious with a complete seating area that was great for our family. The view from our deck was amazing from about 1800 meters above the Masai Mara. It was a great base from which to see the Mara Triangle. I would highly recommend staying here.

We stayed at tent 4 for 3 nights. It was spacious , comfortable, self contained and had an amazing view of the Masai Mara. The staff are very helpful and warm and they made our stay a memorable one. The chef prepared mouth watering food for each meal and he was also very thoughtful - one evening he specially prepared a dish when he overheard that we did not eat certain food that was served - found this extremely touching. The sunrise was amazing from the base of the camp and we will always remember the four wheel drive to and from the base of the camp and watching elephants pass by. This was our 3rd time in Masai Mara and our first in Mara Engai and we will surely come back here again on our next visit. Highly recommend this hidden gem in Masai Mara - and if lucky one can see a cheetah very close to the camp just as we saw.

We had a terrific time staying at Mara Engai. Though it takes a little extra time to be driven up to and back down off the escarpment to safari, it's well worth it for the incredible views and also cooler, breezier weather up top. The tents are spacious and well appointed, with lovely showers. Unlike some of the other camps in the area, there is plenty to do for kids. They offer a kid's pedicure and manicure at the cute spa (which also has amazing views) -- our daughter, age 10, got the pedicure. There is a small swimming pool, which is great on hot afternoons when taking some downtime from driving around on safari. There is also a scenic viewpoint and a separate picnic area at the top of the hill, which you can be driven to for an outdoor meal (we had a hot catered lunch at the viewpoint that was absolutely fantastic) or for a "sundowner" (drinks at sunset). Our daughter loved the viewpoint because there is a family of shy baboons and also a family of rock hyrax that live just below it that are fun to watch from the rocks. Rock hyrax are these cute furry rodents(?) that like to scream defensively at humans, and their babies look like little baked potatoes on feet. In the lodge there are both indoor and outdoor sitting areas, as well as a bar and a gift shop. The staff were absolutely fantastic. Very kind to kids and really paid attention to every little detail of what we needed. Their level of English was very high. You need to be escorted to and from your tent after dark (required at all lodges in the national parks); at Mara Engai this is done by Maasai warriors dressed in camo carrying a bow and arrows. All in all it was a terrific place to stay.

We had the most amazingly, magical stay at the Mara Engai with our children aged 3, 7, 9. Our parents and brother and his family. The staff were all brilliant, they made us feel so so welcome. After asking me what our children’s favourite food are they specially made child friendly food for our children everyday. The food was some of the most amazing food we’ve eaten. The staff would always greet us by our names and got to know what our children liked, what cutlery they liked to use, which seats they liked to sit at, lots of personal touches. The sundowner and bush dinner experiences were amazing. The games drives were brilliant and the drivers were excellent and very very experienced and knowledgeable. They were really accommodating and happy to work around us and our young family and make changes when needed. The rooms are beautiful and spacious. There’s nothing I would change. The swimming pool was an added bonus, the cocktails and view from the pool are perfect. We loved the location of the hotel. We would highly recommend this hotel.

This is my second visit, the first being in 2017. Still maintaining the same high standard. A warm welcome from the reception team, flawless check-in and check-out. Foodwise, a special recognition to Boniface, the best chef, undoubtedly. Not to mention The Lion Hunter, Daniel - the No. 1 Safari guide in the world! Good job.

I can’t describe how friendly and excellent the staff is. Our guide/driver Salim is top notch: funny, well informed, adventurous, patient, passionate, flexible, warm and knowledgable. Spend every moment you have with him. The views at the lodge are breathtaking. We took tent number 4 (huge) with the best unobstructed view reaching Tanzania. It is not the closest to the reception but it is worth the view. My teenage boy didn’t feel the same. We were the only guests and it felt a bit lonely to him. Maybe it will be different when there are more people. This place is a perfect fit for adults seeking luxury, peacefulness, exclusiveness and spectacular views. But my son LOVED our guide Salim. He made the whole trip meaningful and enriching. Thank you Salim. The chef was also incredibly accommodating. I felt I was having home-cooked meals.