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Fairmont Mara Safari Club
Maasai Mara, Kenya · Fairmont · Core Luxury
Set on elevated platforms above the crocodile-filled Mara River in the private Olchoro Oirowua Conservancy, Fairmont Mara Safari Club's 38 tented suites sit at the exact crossing point used by 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra during the annual Great Migration. The conservancy model limits vehicle density, giving guests quieter sightings than the main reserve. Fairmont has operated the camp since the early 1990s as part of its Kenya safari portfolio.
- 38 rooms
- Opened 1992
- Neighborhood: AITONG
About Fairmont Mara Safari Club
- The camp occupies the Olchoro Oirowua Conservancy, a private land buffer north of the Masai Mara National Reserve, meaning game drives can go off-road — prohibited inside the reserve itself.
- The Mara River crossing is the most dramatic single moment of the Great Migration: Nile crocodiles weighing up to 750 kg wait in ambush as the herds plunge in, and the crossings typically occur July–October each year.
- Unlike fixed-season lodges, the tented platforms are engineered to remain above seasonal flood levels — the Mara River can rise several metres in heavy rain years.
History
Fairmont Mara Safari Club is a tented camp luxury lodge situated along the Mara River in Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, one of Africa's premier wildlife destinations. The camp's 38 luxury tents are set on elevated wooden platforms above the river and offer front-row views of the Great Migration — one of the world's great wildlife spectacles — when wildebeest and zebra cross the crocodile-filled Mara River each year. The property combines classic safari luxury with ecological sensitivity, reflecting Fairmont's commitment to conservation in its African portfolio.
The setting
23 km from wildlife attractions at the Olare Orok Conservancy.
Experiences
- Game drives — Sunrise and night game drives in the Mara, also included in the Iconic Staycation resident rate.
- Guided game drives — Expertly guided game drives described as part of the safari experience.
- Bush breakfast — A bush breakfast in the heart of Kenya.
- Bush dinner — A bush dinner experience, which guests can redeem a discount on during their stay.
- Gastronomic dining experience — Luxurious dining with lavish dishes and fine wine amid the Mara's untamed beauty.
- Beekeeping adventure — A beekeeping adventure that guests can join.
Amenities
- Pool
- Hot tub
Awards
- Kenya's Leading Safari Lodge 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
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