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Drunken Elephant Mara

4.0 star property
Riverfront tentalow with an outdoor pool and a restaurant

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Exterior
Restaurant
Family Tent | Room amenity
Family Tent | Room amenity
Exterior
Drunken Elephant Mara sits on quiet riverbanks offering a peaceful escape with its garden and outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy local cuisine at the restaurant, sip cocktails at the bar, or relax on the sunny terrace while taking in the scenic river views.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Laundry

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

Standard Double Room | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Free cribs/infant beds
Fan
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Maasai Mara, Drunken Elephant Mara is in a rural area and on a river. Sekenani Gate and Ololaimutiek Gate are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Maasai Mara National Reserve and Siana Conservancy. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing.
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Siana Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Narok County

What's nearby

  • Sekenani Reserve Headquarters - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Sekenani Gate - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Maasai Mara National Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Nashulai Maasai Conservancy - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ololaimutiek Gate - 36 min drive - 10.1 miles

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (KEU-Keekorok) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ol Chani Club Lounge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mara Simba Lodge Masai Mara - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪kiboko bar - ‬38 min drive
  • ‪Isokon Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jambo Restaurant - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Drunken Elephant Mara

Upscale tentalow near Maasai Mara National Reserve
Take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities at Drunken Elephant Mara. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Multilingual staff and tour/ticket assistance
Room features
All guestrooms at Drunken Elephant Mara include thoughtful touches such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like separate sitting areas and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Showers and free toiletries
  • Decks/patios, separate sitting areas, and fans

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Drunken Elephant Mara are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free covered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: KES 2,000 for adults and KES 1,000 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; your host will greet you
If you are planning to arrive after 6:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately KES 2000 for adults and KES 1000 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: KES 26000 per vehicle (roundtrip, maximum occupancy 4)
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
WiFi access may be intermittent due to the property's location. Upgraded access is available for a fee.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
24-hour pool access

Property is also known as

Oltome Mara Magic Resort Maasai Mara
Safari/Tentalow Oltome Mara Magic Resort Masai Mara
Masai Mara Oltome Mara Magic Resort Safari/Tentalow
Safari/Tentalow Oltome Mara Magic Resort
Oltome Mara Magic Resort Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic
Oltome Mara Magic Masai Mara
Oltome Mara Magic Resort
Drunken Elephant Mara Maasai Mara
Drunken Elephant Mara Safari/Tentalow
Drunken Elephant Mara Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Does Drunken Elephant Mara have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is available 24 hours a day.

Is Drunken Elephant Mara pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Drunken Elephant Mara provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of KES 26000 per vehicle applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Drunken Elephant Mara?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Drunken Elephant Mara located?

Situated on a river, this tentalow is within 1 mi (2 km) of Siana Conservancy and Maasai Mara National Reserve. Nashulai Maasai Conservancy and Sekenani Gate are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Drunken Elephant Mara Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect Place in Masai Mara

We really loved this location. It was our third time in Masai Mara so I can compare to Keekorok and Royal Maison. Royal Maison was nice, but this property is more level and the tents are closer to the reception and each other, yet still quite private. The electricity ran all night long, and there was cell service and data from the tents. The location is great as it is outside the gate of the reserve and very close to it. The food was amazing. So tasty and beautiful presentation. And the service was extremely passionate. They communicated throughout the day to determine what we would like to eat or any other things that we might need. Honestly I cannot think of a reason to stay at a different site when visiting the Mara
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Spencer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Their dining is superb, unlike any safari oriented place I've ever stayed, which is over 30 times. Their menu is extensive, and I mean first-class. You order one hour before because it takes time to create great food in the wilds of Masai Mara.. Simply amazing. I would go back just for the food. Their overall service is excellent and the lodging/tents are fine. Maybe a little more lighting would made the women happier (my wife). Their safari guide/driver was the best we had during our 10 full game drive days, including Serengeti/Ngorongoro. (15-20 minutes). He showed us a mother leopard feeding her two babies. Only 2 jeeps out of over 500 at the same site were so lucky, thanks to his skill and experience and knowledge of the area and patience. High quality for the low price, words usually unhear at other camps!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Facilities were fantastic, with hot water and flushing toilets. The only negative were the day staff who did not seem very friendly. I put this down to us getting off on the wrong foot, so was glad we were only staying here for two nights. The guy from our previous day -Safari drive was waiting for us at check out -with the day staff- ( all men ) stating we owed him an extra 10 Dollars, but we showed him the exchange rate and offered him the correct amount of one dollar- which he refused. Thus leaving a negative feeling about our whole experience.- Which was a shame as the place is a nice place and the night staff seemed very friendly. No- one even said goodbye to us-in what felt like a very Male unfriendly environment. We were unfortunately very glad to leave here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

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