Drunken Elephant Mara

Drunken Elephant Mara Nature lodge in Kenya
Drunken Elephant Mara Nature lodge in Kenya
Drunken Elephant Mara Nature lodge in Kenya
Drunken Elephant Mara Nature lodge in Kenya
Drunken Elephant Mara Nature lodge in Kenya

Drunken Elephant Mara

About this nature lodge rental

Located in Kenya, this attractive nature lodge for $115 per night is a great option for your next break. With garden views, Drunken Elephant Mara is set in Sekenani and has a restaurant, a kids' club, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Free WiFi is featured.

Amenities

Pool
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Smoking allowed
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly

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Reviews

4.5/5.0
Excellent(39 Reviews)
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8.0
Mar 2024
Up and coming camp
I think this camp is up and coming and will be a great camp in the near future. Tents are nice they could use mosquito netting. Staff was really nice and welcoming. Food was good. Good value. Pool is under repair but in the future this will be a nice camp right outside gate.
No mosquito nets. Lots of dogs barking at hyenas all night
10.0
Jan 2024
Great staff and nature!
The staff was really nice! The food was good but the price is a little higher compared to Nairobi. The room is wide and there are facilities like hair dryer, ventilator and specially they put a hot water bag in the bed for the night. It was really nice.
The internet connection was very slow don’t and it happens some random black outs but it’s acceptable because you are immersed in the deep nature!
10.0
Jul 2023
Amazing hospitality and food
This is a cute little camp with a great atmosphere. We had a brand new tent which was really comfortable. The owners went above and beyond and gave our kids colouring in and marshmallows to roast on the fire. They booked tours for us and were super helpful and friendly. The tent is comfortable and the water nice and hot. The food was amazing!
10.0
Jul 2023
Excellent Base for Masai Mara
The camp is adjacent to Masai Mara, separated by a fence, with wildlife quite audible on the other side. The food (dinner and breakfast) was good, and at dinner there was a major surprise which we appreciated a lot. The owners and staff are very friendly and the overall vibe of the place is nice. This could be a very convenient base for safaris in Masai Mara. We were connected to an excellent guide who accompanied us in the park for several days and really made sure that we saw all the highlights and more.
While the camp is located close to the Sekenani gate, it was not so easy to find, as one needs to turn left on a dirt road next to the Ten31 petrol station a couple of minutes before the gate. Near the petrol station there is a small sign, but it would be quite impossible to spot the marker from the main road without already knowing that it is there. The access road to the camp is in poor condition, and we felt that it would take very little effort (perhaps 10-20 hours by a couple of strong people) to make it a lot better by clearing out some of the very bumpy stones.
10.0
Apr 2023
amazing experience
Amazing experience in a tent inside a natural space. During the night there are animals’ voices and we experienced to have a lion close to our tent in the night. The place is just on the boarder of the Masai Mara Park, it is like staying inside the park. But you pay a good price. We had breakfast, packed lunches and dinner ready everyday, excellent dishes. The staff is lovely and rhey look after you all the time, you feel safe.
Really nothing to mention
10.0
Feb 2023
Exceptional
We visited this place with my husband and six of our friends. It was our first experience in Kenya and I must say it was absolutely excellent. We got a little lost on the way to Masai Mara and the helpful owner navigated us online the whole time and also picked us up for the final few kilometers to our accommodation. The last two kilometres are on a really bumpy road but can be done by jeep and even by car. All the time everyone was nice, friendly and gave us their utmost attention. The accommodation was great - we always had hot water in the shower, everything was beautifully clean. And the food... We enjoyed everything the local chef cooked, there was a huge choice and no one left hungry. They looked after us like we were their own. On the penultimate day they had a surprise for us in the form of dancing masai and it was a wonderful experience. Plus, my friends and I enjoyed swimming in the pool in the evening, which was awesome, especially after each day we were on safari. By the way, the entrance to the park is just a few minutes away from our accommodation. I am reviewing from the perspective of a traveler who has visited over 80 countries, we are not looking for luxury and five stars hotel, I like nice and relaxed accommodation and people. Thank you for all this 🙏
9.0
Jan 2023
We had a short time to visit the Park, but fit 2 game drives into our stay & enjoyed them both!
The location was perfect - right near the entrance to Maasai Mara. The owners - who were extremely nice and helpful - connected us with a driver who was very knowledgeable. The food was great, the rooms large and comfortable, and our kids (and we) really enjoyed our stay.
The property is under (relatively) new ownership, and they are still working on improving the place. No problems, but it will certainly get better and better over time, as the improvements they are working on are completed.
3.0
Jan 2023
Poor
The good parts: hospitable owners and good safari driver (Mr. Rolex) Not so good parts: Location is extreme, the accommodation has infestation of bugs in the washroom especially at night, food quality is not so good, Wi-Fi is not available in the room, water in washroom is yellow and brackish, electricity issues, etc. Solution: Better options are available in Narok city. Better to stay overnight in Narok and then travel to Mara in the morning. Mara safari can be easily completed in 1-day. Thanks.

FAQs

How much does this nature lodge cost compared to others in Kenya?

The average price for a rental in Kenya is $62 per night. This rental is $53 above the average.

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Drunken Elephant Mara. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Drunken Elephant Mara. Enjoy the water!

Is Drunken Elephant Mara pet friendly?

Yes! This nature lodge is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Drunken Elephant Mara?

We found 13 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.

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