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Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok

Masai Mara · Kenya

C14 Keekorok - Masai Mara National Game Reserve, 102124View location

8.6/10Excellent137 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service9.0/109.0
Comfort8.6/108.6
Condition8.4/108.4
Location9.4/109.4
Neighborhood9.2/109.2
Amenities8.4/108.4
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About Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok

Nestled in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, Keekorok Lodge offers a unique safari experience. Established in 1962 on an 80-acre site, the lodge is surrounded by permanent springs and lush grasslands teeming with wildlife.

Accommodation options include 87 standard rooms, 10 chalets, an executive suite, and a presidential suite. Choose from stone bungalows with private verandas, single-story blocks, or shaded tents, all with ensuite bathrooms. Most rooms overlook the reserve, while others offer views of the lodge's expansive garden.

As the first game lodge in the Masai Mara, Keekorok Lodge boasts a rich history. Please note that park entry fees are mandatory and payable upon arrival.

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With a stay at Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok in Maasai Mara, you'll be in a national park, and 7.1 mi (11.4 km) from Sand River Gate and 9.2 mi (14.9 km) from Sekenani Gate.

This family-friendly lodge is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Northern Serengeti and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Siana Conservancy. Make yourself at home in one of the 50 guestrooms featuring minibars. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters. Rooms have private balconies.

Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and express check-in. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and 2 meeting rooms.

Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Swimming Pool
Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Spa
Entertainment
Smoking areas
Business facilities
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 12:00 PM
Check-in until 11:00 PM
Check-out until 10:00 AM

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Important information

  • You need to know
    • 24-hour pool access
    • Reservations are required for massage services. Reservations can be made by contacting the lodge prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
    • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.
  • Instructions
    • 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
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
    • 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
  • Optional fees
    • Rollaway bed fee: KES 10500.0 per night

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

  • Spoken Language

    Swahili

    English

Nearby attractions

Sand River Gate 11.4 km / 7.1 mi
Sekenani Gate 14.9 km / 9.2 mi
Northern Serengeti 15.2 km / 9.5 mi
Siana Conservancy 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Sekenani Reserve Headquarters 15.3 km / 9.5 mi
Nashulai Maasai Conservancy 17.3 km / 10.8 mi
Issaten Conservancy 18.1 km / 11.3 mi
Loliondo Game Controlled Area 18.6 km / 11.5 mi
Talek Gate 19.3 km / 12 mi
Ololaimutiek Gate 20.3 km / 12.6 mi
Olderkesi Wildlife Conservancy 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Bologonya Gate 25.5 km / 15.8 mi
Purungat Bridge Gate 28.2 km / 17.5 mi
Mara Triangle 29.5 km / 18.4 mi
Ol Kinyei Conservancy 30 km / 18.7 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Year of construction: 1962
  • Year of most recent renovation: 2014
  • Total number of rooms: 99
  • Suites: 2
  • Accessible rooms: 2
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  • City centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Mobile phone coverage
  • Wi-fiExtra charge
  • Local and international calls
  • Car hire
  • Transfer service
  • Secure parking
  • Valet parkingExtra charge
  • Airport ShuttleExtra charge
  • Laundry service
  • Medical serviceExtra charge
  • Babysitting service
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour security
  • Bellboy service
  • Fireplace
  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Currency exchange facilities
  • Lift access
  • ShopExtra charge
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Concierge
  • Luggage roomExtra charge
  • BBQ facilities
  • Grill/BBQ
  • Café
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Smoking areaExtra charge
  • Highchairs
  • Poolside snack barExtra charge
  • Banquet hall
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • Projector
  • Conference hostess
  • Secretarial service
  • Photocopier
  • Business centre
  • Indoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Outdoor freshwater pool: 1
  • Sun loungers
  • Children playgroundExtra charge
  • TV lounge
  • Game roomExtra charge
  • SaunaExtra charge
  • MassageExtra charge
  • Spa centreExtra charge
  • Breakfast
  • Breakfast buffet
  • Buffet lunch
  • Buffet dinner
  • Full board
  • Special dietary options
  • Gluten-free meals
  • Vegetarian meal
  • Children get free accommodation, meals payable on the spot
  • Identification card at arrival
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Safari
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

CE

Dinner Included

This meal plan may be available depending on the selected room/rate.

Upon availability

Room types

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  • CHALET TWO BEDSCHALET • TWO BEDSCHA.2B

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    CHALET TWO BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO BEDS

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    Room code: CHA.2B

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  • DOUBLE THREE BEDSDOUBLE • THREE BEDSDBL.3B

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    DOUBLE THREE BEDS

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    THREE BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.3B

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  • DOUBLE LUXURYDOUBLE • LUXURYDBL.LX

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    DOUBLE LUXURY

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    LUXURY

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    Room code: DBL.LX

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  • SUITE PresidentialSUITE • PresidentialSUI.6S

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    SUITE Presidential

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
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    SUITE
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    Presidential

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    Room code: SUI.6S

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-2

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-2

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  • SINGLE PREMIUMSINGLE • PREMIUMSGL.PI-1

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    SINGLE PREMIUM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–1 • Adults: max. 1 • Children: max. 0
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    SINGLE
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: SGL.PI-1

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  • Room PREMIUMRoom • PREMIUMROO.PI-1

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    Room PREMIUM

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: ROO.PI-1

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  • CHALET STANDARDCHALET • STANDARDCHA.ST-1

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    CHALET STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 6–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    CHALET
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: CHA.ST-1

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  • SUITE EXECUTIVESUITE • EXECUTIVE • 1 Bedroom • 42 m²SUI.EJ
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    SUITE EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    42 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
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    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.EJ

    Room amenities

    • Alarm clock
    • Children share the bed with parents
    • Smoke detector
    • Plug adaptor
    • Make-up mirror
    • Slippers
    • Bathrobes
    • Desk
    • Toiletries
    • Shower
    • Hairdryer
    • Minibar
    • Tea and coffee making facilities
    • Safe
    • Balcony
    • Wake-up service
    • Pillow menu
    • Cot on demand
    • Turndown service
    • 220V power supply

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Wi-fi

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST-1

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    Room STANDARD

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
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    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST-1

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  • TRIPLE PREMIUMTRIPLE • PREMIUMTPL.PI

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    TRIPLE PREMIUM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    PREMIUM

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    Room code: TPL.PI

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Maasai Mara, Narok

8.6
Excellent
137 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
9.0 /10
Comfort
8.6 /10
Condition
8.4 /10
Location
9.4 /10
Neighborhood
9.2 /10
Amenities
8.4 /10
75 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jan 2026
Paige
The staff was friendly and attentive watching that every detail was perfect!
Friends_and_family Family
2/10
Poor
26 Dec 2025
Shirley
We booked a two-night stay at Muthu Keekorok Lodge Masai Mara and, upon arrival, decided to cancel one of the rooms; however, the hotel was unwilling to assist with the cancellation process, resulting in us forfeiting the cost of the unused room. Unfortunately, the overall condition of the property was disappointing. The lodge appears significantly outdated, with rooms lacking basic amenities such as proper ventilation, windows, air-conditioning, or televisions—only a small fan was provided. The bathroom had a persistent and unpleasant odor, drainage issues were noticeable, and insects were present throughout the room. The walls appeared unclean and constructed of rough stone surfaces that did not seem properly maintained. Additionally, the buffet food included in the stay was served cold, lacked freshness, and was of poor quality. While meals were included in the rate, guests were required to pay separately for beverages, which felt inconsistent with expectations for the overall pricing. To further compound the experience, staff interactions were largely unfriendly and inattentive. Overall, this stay did not meet basic hospitality standards, and the experience fell well below expectations for a lodge in this location.
6/10
Pleasant
20 Sep 2025
SMITH MUTHOKA
The property is very old styled.

We had to beg them to pick us from the airstrip.
They had our booking, knew we were coming , marketed their ballon safaris and ignored our messages to pick us. Eventually they pucked us. One managed claimed we had not paid our accommodation despite the fact that we had paid before arrival. Another staff said our accommodation was fully paid in advance.

Sarova is much better. We visited Sarova they welcomed very well even though we were not staying there. They offered us free drinks.

Sarova service is great.

We will not stay in Muthu Kekoorok again.

Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2025
Vandana
We stayed 2 nights, the property was beautiful right in the middle of Masai Mara. The rooms were good except that they were a little too dark. Little more lighting would have been good. We had the presidential suite so we had the whole suite to ourselves which was nice.
Food was good, lot of variety (vegetarian and indian food options).
One downside was power getting cut both nights we were there for a little time.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
18 Jul 2025
Jeremiah
I like the stay we had here
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2025
Juliana
We enjoyed our stay - lovely staff, lovely hotel.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
GJ
Towels were bad. No hot water in the bathroom. Had to have a cold shower in the morning at checkout. Complained at the reception. No response. Staff and the barman were rude. Will not use this property again.
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
20 Jan 2025
Kalin
Loved the place, and especially the hippo bar
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
05 Aug 2024
Qi
Moldy bed sheet, dirty light switches, broken bed net. Smelly bar area. When I reported the above issues, 3 groups of staff came and decided to offer me a bottle of free beer ( wine). I don’t drink beer ( wine). Then the manager knocked my room door twice to force me to accept it. I paid $NZ 1100 per room per night. This is the worst 5 star hotel I have ever experienced.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
02 Jan 2024
Chris
The property is average, definitely not worth the amount of money charged. For that amount of money $300 plus a night, you should receive a 4 star plus accommodation. I had to ask for towels in the room. The food was buffet style but still average.
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
23 Oct 2023
Michael S
We had a delightful stay at Keekorock! The staff were knowledgeable, helpful and courteous. The grounds have to be seen to believe, and the location cannot be beat.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Jun 2023
Albert
Staff was helpful, attentive and went beyond expectations. Great location for game drives. Very clean and food is good.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Dec 2022
Brian
The general environment
8/10
Excellent
01 Dec 2022
Jen
This is a fantastic property. We stayed in the presidential suite because we could have our entire family under one roof. The staff was amazing. You can hear hippos at the River. The only thing to be desired was the food. Most dishes are Indian and just okay. After a few days we were really craving something else. Also be mindful that coffee and tea are included with meals, but only if you get it yourself.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
28 Nov 2022
Ijeoma
The staff was particularly very nice and helpful. Their service was above what i expected plus they got to teach me a bit of swahili. The environment was quite safe too
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Nov 2022
KIp
Excellent
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Nov 2022
AVINASH
Highly recommended.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Oct 2022
debra k
Attractive, clean, good location, great staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Aug 2022
Wasim
Amazing staff. Very friendly. Especially kitchen manager Mr. Manish. He took special care of us and our children. We got food catered specially for us according to our taste sent straight to the table. That food was not even included in the buffet.

The first minute we reached the lodge we weee a little disappointed as the executive suite we booked was not available. But they were generous enough to offer us a presidential suite. It made our stay very very enjoyable and relaxing.

The pool should be temperature controlled though. It was freezing.

The lodge is very ideally located right in the middle of Masai Mara so we don’t have to travel a lot for the game drives.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jul 2022
Stacey
I loved that wildlife was able to roam about the grounds. It was pretty special to see zebras munching on grass just yards from our room. We could hear the hippos in the hippo pond calling during the night! It was a very memorable experience:)
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jun 2022
John
Descent compared to other lodges outside the game reserve. Nice staff, but be ready to tip because they expect.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
23 May 2022
Konstantinos
Many thanks to all the staff at Keekorok!
We very much enjoyed our stay!
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
23 Apr 2022
Joseph
It was a good experience ,Food was average but everything else of the property is good value for money ,There are of course better properties in Masai Mara but they are also a lot more expensive

Wish they had more activity around HIPPO BAR it should be really one of the highlights of the property
Leisure Family_with_children
4/10
Poor
26 Dec 2021
Brittany
The room was not pleasant. Poorly kept. Windows were broken, cracks in the walls, critters everywhere. I flew in via safarilink and the lodge neglected to provide transportation from the airstrip to the hotel accommodations. I was informed of a national reserve fee of usd 70 per day the second day of my stay. Reservation states “full board” but that does not include beverages. The lodge completely shuts off power at pre-determined times. WiFi was poor. Staff was great. Very accommodating. Just a bad overall visit. I’d love to visit Masai Mara again, just not at Keekorok Lodge.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
06 Jul 2021
Carol
The resort is right next to the Keekorok airfield. The hotel is in the Masai Mara and what is very special is the animals roaming freely on the location. We saw hippos in the hippo pool, giraffe, zebra, many cute monkeys, etc. you don’t have to leave to see them.
They also have some from the very special Mass tribe on the location. The staff made it a special stay for sure.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Staff were so helpful - warm and welcoming. Food was very good. Room was comfortable & clean. Will definitely stay here again. Special thanks to James, Moses, Nemoh, Charles - you are all the best! They go the extra mile & then some to make sure your stay is memorable. Five stars!!
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
Excellent location in the heart of Masai Mara. Hippos in the back of the room where you get to witness their daily activities from the hippo bar. Velvet monkeys and baboons on location to watch you while you eat and possibly steal your food if they get a chance. Staff very friendly and accommodating. The food could be improved as there were limited options. Overall, I would highly recommend this place.
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2019
Bala
A great property right inside the Masai Mara Game Reserve. Amazing team handling this property.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Oct 2019
Krish
The place has been under utilized. Lots of things on the site mentioned were missing.
The Horse ride was not there. The Message closed . The swimming. pool closed. The food was repeat and tasteless. All meals were tasteless. Nothing of the sort was worth except the location and the staff.
The total over rated place. Kindly check and update . not at all happy
Family
2/10
Poor
23 Sep 2019
Giselle

Very dissapointing

Very bad, value for money is really bad, we got so little for the big sum we paid. We waited at the reception for 15 minutes just so they would check us in. The room was dirty, the staff was not resopnsive. The food was bad ...not worth the money at all
Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The facility is not gated and you see a lot of animals in around the facility.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2019
Brandee
Great location, nice rooms, we stayed with our four kids ages 5 to 14 and wish we had stayed one more night just to hang out at the lodge.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Awesome location, friendly staff, our family of 4 kids ages 14 to 5 had a wonderful experience.
Leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The property is located right in the heart of the Masai Mara. My boyfriend and I stayed for 3 nights and had a wonderful time! There is live Masai entertainment each night, an incredible hippo bar that guests from other lodges often frequent, and a nice sized pool. The food is slightly redundant but for a short stay it was great! We managed to see the big 5 plus birds, and wildebeests! The WiFi worked well and the electricity shut-offs didn’t bother us much because we were either napping or out for a drive during them. The staff is very attentive and polite and quickly remember your names & room numbers despite being quite full as it was peak-season. Thank you to Dennis who I believe is the hotel manager for getting an account manager to reset our safe after we accidentally locked it! Most incredible experience of my life, and I’m glad that keekerok was apart of the trip!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
Loved the hippo pond and walkway. Also the closeness to the wildlife.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
What a beautiful place full of beautiful people!
We flew from Nairobi to Keekorok airstrip (for an absurd price to fly 30 min in a tiny airplane of less than ideal quality).
Big campus with beautiful trees and décor. Felt very safe. Late at night, supposedly animals may roam the grounds, but the staff is always available to escort you anywhere.
Room are spacious and clean. No TV and A/C (only wall fan), but that was fine by us. The electricity does shut off several times a day (scheduled), but it didn't affect our schedule at all (though sometimes our afternoon naps get a little warm in the room.
Staff is exceptionally kind and welcoming. They will learn your names, ask about your days, and share their stories. Judy and Moses were incredible!
Food is great. Every meal is a wide array of delicious selections and we were so stuffed at the end of each meal. They will charge for water if you ask for it at dinner, but I would bring one of the free water bottles they left in our rooms to dinner.
We went on 4 game drives with LePapa and he was incredible. We saw a lot of animals and learned a lot about Kenya as well from him. He played a significant part in our African trip!
We didn't discover this until the last day, but go check out the Hippo Bar (actual bar where you can drink while watching hippos and buffalos bathe. after sunset, you'll finally see them get out of the water and wander).
Highly recommend this hotel if you're in Masai Mara for safaris.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Nov 2018
Cristal
The staff was amazing, probably the best part of our stay experience! Judy Sharon, Ole Loet, etc. made our stay so splendid. It’s also the only Safari lodge that is fenceless so the animals are free to roam onto its grounds, but don’t fret, staff is always available to walk you anywhere when the sun goes down. They also have a hippo bar where you can watch hippos living their best lives. The only comment I have is, be prepared to pay for every beverage at lunch and dinner including still bottled water. They do include small water bottles in your room, but if you’re like us (aka thirsty) those went very quickly. I’d suggest stocking up before entry to save a little on that as our stay ended up being an extra $75. Highly recommend staying here!
8/10
Excellent
27 Oct 2018
Jan
Staff couldn’t have been more hospitable. Loved the fact that it was an I fenced lodge so animals came into the grounds regularly.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jun 2018
Trudy
Perfect location in middle of park so no time wasted driving to good animal spotting locations. Staff was super friendly. Room was beautiful. Food very good and plentiful buffets. Hippo pool was amazing saw 3 babies 3 months old so cute. Monkeys mongoose and antelopes also visited us on grounds that are wide open to all animals.
8/10
Excellent
08 Jun 2018
Verified traveler
My family and I had a great time at this hotel. Will definitely comeback. Thank you
8/10
Excellent
14 Apr 2018
bindu

Comfortable resort with excellent staff

Wonderful welcoming staff, comfortable amenities and room, good food. Internet is really weak, other than that, it’s an amazing place!
10/10
Exceptional
28 Mar 2018
Verified traveler

Great stay

Really great service!
Family
10/10
Exceptional
23 Mar 2018
Vincent

The best getaway location

The staff are amazing right from entrance into property to checkout. Patrick and his team team in the front desk are very cordial on ensuring that your stay is nothing but the best. Mr Mathai and the dinning staff are the best. The food is nothing to compare with. We got a cake surprise on our last dinner for being second time return guests. The game drives are amazing, the scenery is breathe taking, the 800M wooden walk-way just outside the hotel gives you a close view of the wild habitat. One word: We love Keekorok!
8/10
Excellent
12 Mar 2018
Ana Luisa

very nice

nothing to complain, but we were expecting more of a 5 star hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2018
s

Loved this hotel!

We had a great time. The grounds were beautiful. The staff was very friendly. I really loved and was surprised by this hotel. They went above and beyond with everything. The food could've been better but nothing to complain about.

A few things to keep in mind:
Water in the restaurant costs along with all other drinks. Some added costs were: 1. Park entrance fee -$70 per night per person. 2. Airport transfer fee- $60 roundtrip per person 3. Safari game drive -$60 per person but really worth it to go. This fee was optional but I thought it would be included based on the price of this hotel but you do have to pay per game drive.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jun 2017
Ramji

Super Location, A real wild life location to be..

The stay was amazing..... A location for super wild life ... open in the forest
Service was also great ..... Super people ......
Family
10/10
Exceptional
25 Feb 2017
Storrim

Fantastic, beautiful setting

2nd visit here and its fabulous - staff, rooms, facilities all great. Friendly and fun, the walkway to view the hippos is extra special, lots of species can be seen from there alone. Food - great choice, varied menu. We came away seriously impressed again, and intend to go back. Wonderful
8/10
Excellent
18 Feb 2016
great place!
While the room and hotel is a little old the staff make up for that, they were excellent! Especially Samson in the bar and Andrew N in the restaurant. Loved the resident hippo's and the hippo bar! Great place to stay!
10/10
Exceptional
17 Feb 2016
Rakesh

Worth it.

We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly. The place is situated inside Masai Mara and we were able to see wild life from very early hours.
Family
8/10
Excellent
28 Jan 2016
kevan

Good holiday

We had a really relaxing 2 day stay. Went on a couple of game drives and saw lion, elephant, buffalo and even a glimpse of a rhino. The staff were very attentive and friendly. The food was adequate but tailored more to Indian tastes. The lodge is 50 years old and is showing it's age in some places. That said, it is good value and well positioned not too far from the park gate.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
07 Oct 2015
Panicos

The perfect stay to a perfect safari

Everything was very nice
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Aug 2015
Verified traveler

overpriced

electricity available few hours a day, I wonder how do they store food without fridges, this is even dangerous.
Cutoffs will follow exactly your safari schedule, ie you are back from driving and want to have hot shower and a cup of coffee, forget it till lunch time (followed by after lunch cutoffs till dinner and then night)
staff lies all the time. e.g . you book a guide for the game driving one day before, but in morning they tell you that there is no one available; reserve a table for dinner ->same story; maintenance request to fix anything in the room, you can wait for ages , but no one will come. The staff will promise you anything , just to get rid of you , with no intend to get it done.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2015
bunny

Lodge with pool in masa Mara national park

Located inside the park so less driving around
Animals right outside your door. We saw elephants giraffes baboons monkeys hippos zebras from the porch of our hotel room.
Food was delicious
Swam at the pool everyday.
Staff was so great.
8/10
Excellent
14 May 2015
Angela

Smashing !!!

Brilliant stay with my partner and daughter. It was our first time Keekorok but not first in Kenya and the experience was smashing.... Even more fantastic experience for my partner who this was first time in Kenya.... Everyone should visit there beautiful stay beautiful people beautify service. We feel so blessed....and the price was the icing on the cake.
Family
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2015
Julian

Visit to Maasai Mara

Everything at the hotel was awesome. I just didn't like the sewer gas smell coming from the toilet. The wait staff were awesome! I'll definitely stay here again.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Apr 2015
Jasmin

Brilliant location, amazing staff!

First time going to Kenya on safari. This hotel is in a brilliant location. Warmly greeted by staff. Easy to check in. All the staff seem genuinely pleased to help you and ensure you have a memorable stay. They are all very attentive, and just generally happy people.
-hippo pool with viewing deck is fantastic! get to see a huge range of wildlife
-stayed in a chalet which was very comfortable and private
-meals perfect (I'm vegetarian and sometimes struggle with the selection of food)
-Great breakfasts!
-all the staff truly wonderful (don't say this lightly). Judy, Richard, Vincent, Daniel and Milton. (Rare to remember the staffs' names for the right reason - but true in this instance)
-Ended up celebrating my birthday here and they ensured it was lovely and special with singing and dancing (staff...not me!)
-Saw all the amazing wildlife including lions+++, cheetahs+++ and all the others
-Arranged for a safari guide/driver prior to travelling who was extremely knowledgeable and made the safari all round brilliant (Francis). Knew exactly where and how to track all the animals.
Cannot recommend highly enough
8/10
Excellent
12 Apr 2015
Frank

Good lodge to experience Africa's Wild Life

The hotel staff was awesome very friendly and easy to talk to. All inclusive does not include drinks. The drink expense and expense of airport transportation were not in my plans but other than that we are 3 good meals daily. The power goes off 3 times daily for 2 hours for the generator to recharge. Animals are everywhere be sure to lock your door so the monkeys don't go in your room
10/10
Exceptional
10 Apr 2015
Verified traveler

great location in the Mara

Stayed with a family group of 11 for two nights. Hotel was perfectly located for access to all parts of the Mara. Hotel is now 50 years old but has been maintained very well overall. Staff were extremely helpful in handling any requests. Head office messed up our first game drive access but reception manager handled well and found us an awesome driver that we then used for the next 3 drives. Ask for Tony for game drives he is awesome.
6/10
Pleasant
10 Feb 2015
Ivana

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR

I spent three night in Keekorok. The lodge was the first one of it´s class to be built in the reserve back in the 60´s and you can see it. The rooms were quite old with furniture that has been there for many years, but still ok. Anyway, you don´t spend much time in the rooms. The general cleaning was fine although there were cobwebs in visible and reachable places.
The common areas were very nice, much better than the rooms. They have a lovely bar in front of the hippos pool. You have to go and stay there around 8pm and you will see a long queue of hippos (around 25) getting out of the water. They come back at 6am.
A very nice thing: it doesn´t have fences so when you wake up in the morning you can see all kind of animals around the rooms.
A very bad thing: we arrived by plane to the Keekorok airstrip, as you can imagine for the name it is in the lodge´s area. To be more precised it is 2km away from the main entrance, about 8minutes drive. The charged us 60 USD!! Simply a ripped off.
They serve buffet meals, which are not very tasty, specially desserts. So if you are a sweet´s fan bring your own! Breakfast is very good, though. Remember that most of full boarded accommodation don´t include drinks which are paid separately. In the lodge the prices are reasonable.
The staff is super nice and are looking forward to take care of you. Thumbs up for them!
Overall: don´t expect anything fancy but it´s good value for money
8/10
Excellent
15 Jan 2015
John T

A waste of effort and money

I have given this hotel good marks in this review so as not to effect its average.
In fact I didn't even get to the lodge, and that's no fault of theirs.
I booked the room and elected to find my own way to Keekorok from Nairobi, a big mistake.
One person I found didn't turn up at all and I abandoned my lodge booking and booked a complete last minute safari with a company for less than the cost of the extras I was going to be charged to make a safari out of the Keekorok Lodge stay.
My warning is this: Do not try to put together a safari for yourself using the Internet. Even world travellers like myself will get caught. The gap between life on the streets in Nairobi and the tourist world is bigger than I've seen anywhere else. Be careful.
8/10
Excellent
06 Jan 2015
Mark

Keekorok Hotel, Jan 2015

The only thing I could pick on was the bedding. The bed was too hard and the pillows to soft and thin.
This is not a 5 star hotel. It is a solid 4, and excellent value as that.
The staff were very helpful, even if some were rather green.
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jan 2015
Verified traveler

Great location within Maasai Mara

Specially the neighbourhood in Maasai Mara is one of it's kind, but I assume that everybody who will travel there is aware of it. The Hotel was very comfprtable given the fact of it's location in Maasai Mara. I would recommend to everybody to arrange for transportation and maybe game drives in advance. Also the hotel company offers Ballon Safaris which might be interesting as well. There is a air stripe close to the Lodge and flights can be booked from Nairobi Wilson airport. We rented a car that we also used for game drives and the hotel supported us to find a driver.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Jan 2015
Ankush

Hotel at the centre of the game action

+ve --> Great ambience, right at the centre of the game dive, close to airstrip, neat & clean rooms. They have a hippo pool just 200ms away.

-ve --> The food have been the biggest let down.. the pots are not refilled properly, the rice was uncooked.. one can see the same fruit basket provided for both days..
10/10
Exceptional
23 Nov 2014
Nicky

Lovely lodge. Very friendly staff.

This lodge has a really rustic feel to it. The power is off for a few hours each day but it is very easy to work around this. Each meal is enormous with lots of options available. The staff are really helpful and friendly. The pool area is well kept.
Hippo pool attached to the lodge is a real treat enabling close encounters with the hippos.
Brilliant location in The middle of the Mara..
10/10
Exceptional
20 Oct 2014
G

Was great!

Great place!!
Wifi only available in main lodge but not a big deal. Would recommend!
6/10
Pleasant
09 Oct 2014
Verified traveler

Keekorok stay

Good stay and very friendly staff. Hippos roam around at night and you get to live the whole experience. It is safe though with rangers and security around. Food variety , quality and food options are very limited, it was the only negative thing about the hotel.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Sep 2014
Zhong Jing Li

close to all must-see sights

I think the stay in this hotel quite satisfactory in all aspects
Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Aug 2014
Rahul

Hotel Service

The hotel service was amazing, and the ambiance was also very good. Being a vegetarian, good quality of food items were available during lunch and dinner. Enjoyed a lot, would surely recommend this hotel.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2014
Rasmus

Excellent location

We had a great stay here during the Great Migration. The location was optimal for self-arranged drives out into the Mara as well as the drives arranged by the lodge. Staff was extremely friendly, and the vast green areas around the lodge were very nice for our two little ones to play on. Finally, it was truly great to be able to spot baboons, wildebeest, zebras and hippos right outside our room.
2/10
Poor
26 Jul 2014
Verified traveler
This hotel would not believe me that Id booked and paid with hotels.com and demanded further payment throughout the stay. Absolutely outrageous.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
14 Jun 2014
DIPAK PATEL

Superb Experience

The Experience was great, as the service was outstanding; We Booked Three Chalet rooms; The Layout of the rooms and the natural ambience brings you back to Nature. The Location in the middle of wild life is just unbelievable - It saves you a lot of time during game drives and allows you more opportunities to enjoy and experience the real wild life - possibly the only region in the world with such a sight.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2014
Patrick

Perfect place for basing a truck safari.

Keekorok is at the hart of the Masai Mara. 5 star comfort, minutes from elephants and lions.
10/10
Exceptional
07 Apr 2014
Verified traveler

Nice hotel, not good food

The hotel and the game drives are great.
We could see a traditional dance every night.
My only complain is the food
6/10
Pleasant
04 Nov 2013
Verified traveler

In the heart of the Maasai Mara

Loved the location and the surrounding lands. Hotel entertainment was lacking. Choice of food in the restaurant for dietary conditions was a challenge. The rest was lovely
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jul 2024
Inmaculada Concepción
Muy agradable, zona swgura, charc de hipopotamos preciosa. La comida es un poco repetitiva, el desayuno podria mejorar.
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