Experience the Masai Mara Like Never Before – Where Adventure Meets Elegance.
Oreteti Mara Lodge: Unrivalled Luxury in the Heart of Kenya's Wilderness
Find your sanctuary in the heart of the Masai Mara
Mindful Experiences
Doing well by doing good
Set like a shining star in the authentic forest of Oloirien (wild olive tree) – Kenya, on the top of the Oloololo escarpment, located near Lolgorien and with a 10 minutes drive from “the big five” wildlife in the magnificent Masai Mara, our lodges are wrapped around by native trees meeting the sweeping bush grass in the seasonal path of the awe-inspiring Great Migration, the Oreteti Mara Lodge reflects the spirit of ancient Masai land.
Masai Mara, a remarkable National Game Reserve which many safari travellers deem the finest game reserve on the continent of Africa!
Wild, raw, real: your safari starts here
Your stay is more than where you sleep, it’s how you feel while you’re here. Some travellers come to reconnect in stillness, others in shared stories and starlit conversations.
Whatever your rhythm, we’ve created spaces that meet you where you are. Each space, every pathway, is designed to gently blend into the landscape without compromising your comfort. So, whether you’re nestled beneath a canopy of trees or gazing out across sweeping plains, your accommodation invites you to slow down and feel rooted in this remarkable ecosystem.
Luxury safari tent
- Wifi
- 80 m2
- 2 guests
- Rainshower
Our elevated canvas tents offer the best of both worlds: the thrill of sleeping in the wild and the luxury a modern tented en-suite offers. You’ll fall asleep to the chirps of crickets and wildlife in the distance, and wake to golden light spilling through.
Each luxury tent features a king-size bed, a hot shower, a large private deck, coffee/tea station, a cozy reading nook and wide-open views of the savannah. Thoughtfully designed with locally crafted furniture, solar lighting and natural ventilation, these tents are a true reflection of sustainable style: perfect for couples, solo explorers, and anyone dreaming of a classic safari under canvas.
From $200,00 p.p.
/ night
House of hearts
- 1x twin bed
- 2x queen size bed
- 120 m2
- 6 guest
Tucked just behind the main lodge, the House of Hearts is a charming and spacious stone guesthouse of approximately 125 m², designed for connection, comfort, and quiet retreat.
It features three generously sized bedrooms (each around 25 m²), each with its own bathroom. Two rooms are fitted with twin beds, while the third offers a queen-sized bed for extra comfort.
From $96,00 p.p.
/ night
Please speak to the hotel school manager about arranging any of the below adventures during your stay.
Explore our excursions
Learning by doing
Oreteti Mara Lodge is deeply committed to the secrets of the Masai culture, its wildlife, conservation and all its people.
The Oreteti Mara Lodge is an hotel school lodge under the umbrella of the Maasai Education Center (MEC), run by local Maasai students learning the curricula of the hospitality industry, under the supervision of professionals. The MEC is an initiative of The Style Foundation in the Netherlands.
Pick any safari lodge in the Masai Mara and you will find one of our former students working there. Our winning concept of the hospitality school? Building bridges! This welfare project was begun to help Maasai tribal leaders find ways to preserve their traditions whilst balancing the education needs of their children for the modern world.
Preserve Masaai culture
Education for modern world
Protect wildlife
Eco-conscious
Reviews
EXCELLENT Based on 12 reviews Sanguinetti & Company, LLC2025-08-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Oreteti Mara Lodge is a unique and special place! The warm welcome includes a procession where staff and students of the adjacent Maasai Education Center sing in wonderful harmony as they offer you a welcome drink of fresh juice, cold towel to freshen up and escort you on to the lush beautiful property. Check-in and the welcome briefing from their host Olivia is short and thorough making it a seamless process on arrival. The tents are spacious, clean and airy. Comfortable large bed and at least 3 sitting/lounge areas inside and outside each tent makes it a cozy home in the bush. The shower and toilet facilities are new, clean and perfect for a tented stay. The lodge is eco-friendly using solar power, harvested rain water and they also practice sustainable permaculture in their bio garden which produces fresh, tasty organic fruits and vegetables. Most of the staff are students under training at the education center, it is refreshing to watch the local Maasai learn and grow into the tourism industry. As is the case at many lodges, not every single aspect is perfect at Oreteti, but there is nothing stopping guests from enjoying the most humbling, warm and authentic experience. It is a great place to learn deeply about Maasai culture and immerse oneself in daily excursions and activities that will create memories of a lifetime. Game Drives in the national park, Maasai Naming Ceremony, Circle of Stories, Football, Volleyball, Bird Watching, Nature Walks with a Maasai Naturalist, Maasai Education Center Tour and Volunteer Opportunities - these are just some of the engaging and immersive experiences available while staying at Oreteti. The property is suitable for volunteer groups, research groups, budget safari goers, yoga and wellness groups, anthropologists, cultural enthusiasts, multi-generational families and so on...book here if you are ready to enjoy a safari and more, all while making a true difference for the local Maasai community. Omar Mulatya2025-08-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was just brout in Oreteti mara lodge by it's signboard.It is a paradise in maasai land a place not to miss on your way to the border Isbania 15 km from Ololoogate of mara west Steve Kibagendi2025-08-11Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I got Oreteti Mara Lodge exemplary in safeguard traditional knowledge, practices, and cultural identity for future generations and we enjoyed serene accommodation, the cuisine was top and delicious!! Charu Aneja2025-08-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We spent the night at the house of hearts and loved our experience there. The entire team came to meet us when we arrived and we spent an amazing night with our kids at the beautiful house. In the morning we had a charming breakfast under a thatched roof in the garden. Olivia and Cornelius are outstanding. We really enjoyed our stay. Everyone went above and beyond our expectations. The team offered to help us when our car broke down and we were stranded. It was so reassuring to know they had our backs. Marcel Leeraar2025-04-07Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wat een fantastisch ontvangst door de studenten in Masai stijl! Vanaf dat moment is het alleen maar genieten, van de prachtige natuur, de ontzettend lieve mensen en natuurlijk de gamedrive en wildlife wat we hebben gezien. Het verblijf in de tent was super, heerlijk rustig, ruim en luxe. Echt een aanrader! We hebben hier een fantastische tijd gehad Emma Sophie2025-03-29Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wat een geweldige ervaring heb ik hier gehad. Vanaf moment 1 werd ik met open armen ontvangen. De mensen de studenten, iedereen is zo mega lief, onbeschrijfelijk. Het voelt echt als een warme familie als je hier aankomt en verblijft. Zelf heb ik verbleven in de tenten die echt prachtig waren. Mooi groen gelegen en wat kwam je heerlijk tot rust. Daarnaast hebben wij ook alle activiteiten gedaan die Oreteti Mara Lodge aanbied en stuk voor stuk waren ze fantastisch. Ik kom hier zeker nog eens terug!!! anne boek2024-06-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The true Masai experience, we loved it. Most of the staff are students and it’s great to see how the run the hotel together. We normally stay in more luxurious lodges. But this one stands out because of the students. They are eager the learn, are most friendly and need all the support they can get. By staying at Oreteti Mara you can support the Masai students while having a great time. We went on several game drives, visited a Masai family, learned so much about the sacred tree, went on a bush walk and had breakfast and lunch near the hippo’s in the river. Thanks again to all the great staff. Lotte Rippen2024-06-09Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing place. You should visit if you are really interested in the ancient Masai culture. The experience is super special nova lunenburg2024-05-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. De Oreteti Mara Lodge is een ontzettend mooie en fijne lodge om te verblijven. Het is een heel mooi scholen project waar het behouden van de masaai cultuur centraal staat. Ik heb hele leuke excursies gedaan, bijvoorbeeld een lunch met uitzicht op de Masai Mara en natuurlijk een safari! Wat een fijne plek!
Your Masai Mara adventure starts here
Enjoy a truly sustainable holiday
When you stay with us, you donate directly to our school! “A trip to sustained growth for all” – we call it The Economy of Love
Whether you’re here for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure or a soulful retreat, your stay is shaped by meaningful moments, attentive service and the unmistakable rhythm of the bush.
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