Olarro Plains Maasai Mara

With a location chosen for the unblinking vistas it offers, Olarro Plains couldn’t be closer to nature. Here, untamed Kenya is never more than a glance away.

An open and airy luxury lodge, the safari spectacles flood effortlessly and endlessly into Olarro Plains. Watch animals gather to drink without moving an inch, as the property overlooks a waterhole and a live feed beams every beat into the bar.

Swim in the savannah’s beauty while in our infinity pool. Indulge in fine dining or head over to Olarro Lodge for tranquil spa moments. Though fences keep you safe from wildlife, here the line between wilderness and refinement blurs. Live seamlessly in both realms at once.

Olarro Plains has four double and four twin rooms – all en-suite. Spacious and beautifully designed, each one is as flawless as the last. Every detail, from their positioning to the décor, has been thoughtfully considered.

Step out onto your own private veranda. Pointing west, ready for dusk and the setting sun, each suite’s vantage point is as breathtaking as it is exclusive. Rates for exclusive use of all rooms at Olarro Plains are available on request.

From aperitifs to fine dining, every taste at Olarro Plains transports you. Explore exquisite menus, packed with gastronomic creativity and exciting wine pairings. Embark on an authentic gourmet adventure with our Flavour of Kenya dinner. The culinary riches here ensure even taste buds are indulged.

Slice into bread baked fresh every day. Relish dishes prepared using ingredients picked from Olarro’s own eco garden. Unwind with cocktails, wine and sundowners mixed and served up without you having to lift a finger.

Travel takes you places. But every experience Olarro Plains offers enriches your adventure. Follow wild lives, day and night, on a private safari drive.

Breakfast in the bush, or enjoy supper in the middle of a starlit savannah. For a full throttle plains experience, take a ride on a quad bike. Or visit nearby villages to see this land through the eyes of tribes that live here.

DINE OUT IN THE BUSH
Reserve your seat at a feast that’s as fantastical as an Alice in Wonderland tea party. Book a table out on the wide-open expanse of the Loita Plains and savour an unreal meal.

UNBELIEVABLE COMPANY
Share a somewhat surreal breakfast with elephants, as they graze in the bush close to your table. Toast to a night of the finest dining with little but a canopy of stars for light.

MEALS TO SAVOUR
Supper’s setting is not all that’s spellbinding about bush dining. The food, too, is exceptional. The finest ingredients are expertly prepared to create unforgettable taste sensations. Pre-book your bush dining experience to ensure you don’t miss out on this once in a lifetime experience.

INDULGE IN PEACEFUL PURSUITS
Float thousands of feet above sea level, either in our retreats’ cool pools or in the blissful ambience of the Olarro Lodge spa. Let tension go. Surrender to relaxation in the hands of our talented therapists. Treatment list and prices available on request.

NATURAL AND LUXURIOUS TREATS
Once again, nature permeates Olarro’s world of refinement. But this time in the guise of botanical ingredients in our Thera Vine products – formulated to relax or revitalise mind and body.

FIND TIME TO UNWIND
Let scent soothe you, with an aromatherapy massage that pays homage to the fragrant trees surrounding Olarro. After long days on safari, ease any aching muscles with a gentle swim.

WHERE IS OLARRO?
Olarro Kenya lies just over 120 miles west of Kenya’s capital, Nairobi. The border with Tanzania is roughly 40 miles southwest from our 20,000-acre private wilderness. This places us at the heart of the Masai Mara’s action, even in the wildebeest’s migratory path.

Olarro Lodge sits within a larger area owned by a local Masai tribe – the Maji Moto Group Ranch. Here, in this 150,000-acre area and the lands beyond, these people have lived for hundreds of years in complete harmony with nature’s raw forces and Africa’s animals. Olarro Plains sits in the Siana Group Ranch.

As ethereal as a stay here feels, Olarro is very much grounded in its surroundings, in tune with how life has been lived here for centuries. Every element of our utopia’s wild mystery and magic rests on the Masai Mara’s untamed beauty, and the fact that its people have preserved this since ancient times.

BEYOND OUR BORDERS
Outside Olarro’s conservancy lies a land filled with thousands more enlightening discoveries. Leave its confines, and the Masai Mara stretches out across the horizon towards the Mara River – a 3-hour drive away. This landmark in every wildebeest’s migration is the setting of death-defying crossings.

But there are also many villages, alive with authentic Kenyan traditions, to be explored. Meet the tribes, talk to the people who live amongst wild animals; witness a very different side of African life.

Whether you seek a wild safari on the banks of the Mara or an encounter with local tribesmen, we make it easy for you to venture beyond Olarro’s borders. Day trips to the Masai Mara National Reserve and local villages and schools can all be arranged when you arrive.

OLARRO’S REACH
The lives of those who reside in our luxury lodges aren’t the only ones who occupy our minds. We’re also keen to look after the community around us. From building schools and boreholes to offering services and advice to help villages protect their livestock, we have undertaken a range of projects to protect local lives.

Our involvement has provided more than 2,000 people with fresh water, preserved cattle and livelihoods from parasites and Africa’s wildlife, and powered homes with solar energy.

We’ve created jobs, opened up healthcare and protected the community from wild neighbours as well as crime. Olarro’s magic relies on its location. So it’s essential that we take care of the land, animals and the community that surround us.

WHERE MAGIC IS MADE REAL
Magic is made real at Olarro. Here, an untamed wilderness meets another realm – a world of the utmost luxury. Olarro is more than a private safari. It’s an exhilarating mix of quickening heartbeats, induced by fixing a lion’s gaze, and spine-tingling refinement sparked by starlit savannah suppers.

Here, your every whim is pre-empted and attended to in the presence of nature’s raw power. Irrepressibly wild and flawlessly finessed in the same breath, safari at Olarro defies belief and, at times, description.

A HAVEN FOR MAN AND BEAST
Olarro Lodge and Olarro Plains sit within 20,000 acres of their own private wilderness. This is the Olarro conservancy: a place that not only gives privileged access to Kenya’s wildest drama, but also provides protection and hope for the area’s wildlife. So while you retreat to the serenity of Olarro’s lodgings, Olarro conservancy offers sanctuary for animal kind.

Recruited from local communities, our specially trained rangers are Olarro conservancy’s guardians. As well as tracking animals on behalf of guests, they also put their skills to work for the Kenyan Wildlife Service to help put a stop to poaching.

Our conservancy and its rangers play a big part in protecting many African animals. But we don’t just stop at protection. Having undertaken threatened species surveys, Olarro conservancy is also here to restore and enrich the ecosystem, with increased protection of endangered species.

We ensure that encounters with Africa’s animals – species that migrate in millions and those on the brink of existence – never become extinct. Instead, rare glimpses will be replaced by enduring experiences.

WITNESS ONE OF NATURE’S GREATEST EVENTS
Sitting in the path of the wildebeest’s annual migration, the Olarro conservancy gives you a unique view of planet earth’s wildest and grandest spectacle – the Great Migration.

Following in the wake of Africa’s rains, more than 2 million wildebeest (accompanied by some 200,000 zebra and gazelle at times) cross countries and travel over 1,800 miles every year, searching for luscious grass.

Their circular journey begins in Tanzania’s southern Serengeti plains, heads north to Kenya’s Masai Mara, before turning back towards the south and returning to the Serengeti. This takes these tenacious creatures a full year to complete.

The crossing of the Mara River – one of the migration’s most spectacular stages – takes place in the north, near Olarro. As each beast takes a leap of faith into the river’s waters, they battle torrents and dodge the jaws of waiting crocodiles to reach fresh pastures in the Masai Mara and our conservancy.

Having overcome hundreds of miles and now a raging river, the wildebeest gather here, grazing in vast numbers throughout September and October. Come November, they’ll turn south, returning to Tanzania.

Life on the Olarro conservancy abounds. From elusive leopards to leaping impala, the plains play host to an exciting array of African animals. But to catch sight of creatures both bold and bashful, timing is everything. Discover when to get the best views of their lives on your wildlife safari.

ENJOY INTIMATE VIEWS ON A PRIVATE SAFARI
Meeting a lion’s gaze on his grassland patch is an encounter few forget. But to spend time in this animal king’s company almost entirely alone is an experience that defies expectations and description.

A RESERVE OF YOUR OWN
Watch the wildlife without interruption or intrusion from crowds of other people keen to catch a glimpse. Choose the privileged and private experience of an Olarro safari trip.

WILDLY PERSONAL
Such intimate encounters are only possible thanks to Olarro’s own conservancy. Accessed by our vehicles alone, the views of Kenya’s big game on our drives are always personal.

LET ADVENTURE UNRAVEL EFFORTLESSLY
Expect magic at Olarro. Be left breathless, not just by its luxury but by the unrivalled encounters you’ll make, natural wonders you’ll witness and paths you’ll tread, too. With our enriching experiences, excitement permeates every second.

UNCOVER UNUSUAL LIVES ON NIGHT DRIVES
Nature’s great drama doesn’t stop when darkness falls. Unlike most game reserves, Olarro allows night drives, letting you witness little seen night-time spectacles on your safari adventure.

DARK LIVES
Catch white tailed mongoose prowling under the cover of darkness, or montane nightjar soaring through the night sky, as well as bush babies, Verreaux owls and African kangaroos –also known as the springhare.

VIVIDLY REVEALED
Head out into the savannah with specially trained guides for a night drive. Once dusk has fallen, they’ll reveal rarely observed lives of Kenya’s nocturnal residents.

KEEP UP WITH BIG GAME ON A QUAD BIKE
If witnessing wildebeest thunder across the Loita Plains is not enough to get the adrenaline coursing, we have other experiences sure to set hearts racing.

HIGH-OCTANE SAFARI
Speed cheetah-like through the bush along our conservancy’s private trails, spotting hyena, giraffe and more from the back of a quad bike.

UP CLOSE AND UNUSUAL
Specially trained rangers accompany you on this unique safari. As they escort you through the bush, nature feels that much closer. The views from these four wheels are very different from game drives. This activity is open to guests of 16 years old and above.

ARRANGE KENYAN PLAYTIMES
Anything-but-ordinary activities are what Olarro has to offer, especially for little ones. Our guides don’t just entertain. They inspire young minds.

AUTHENTIC ESCAPADES
Every day is a different adventure. From learning the art of Masai beading to crafting, children’s safari and shooting bows and arrows, their time will be filled with authentic experiences.

PLAYFUL AND ENLIGHTENING
Our Kenyan playtimes are designed to open their eyes. Under the watchful supervision of our staff, they’ll gain a child’s eye view of savannah life.

DELVE INTO THE MASAI MARA
Witness a striking scene in one of nature’s greatest migrations during your Masai Mara experience. Take a full day’s safari into the Masai Mara National Reserve to watch wildebeest brave torrents and teeth to cross the Mara River.

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE
Though there’s no shortage of animals to see within Olarro’s own conservancy, the Mara Game Reserve, with its proximity to the Mara River, promises particularly rare sightings.

ENDANGERED & MONUMENTAL SCENES
Catch the seasonal show of wildebeest leaping towards fresh grass. See giant pods of hippos bathe in the river’s water and some of Africa’s largest crocodiles basking on its shores. It’s even been possible to spot Black Rhino – an extremely endangered animal – on the 3-hour drive.

For direct bookings, we are pleased to offer one complimentary excursion to the Masai Mara National Reserve (excluding park fees) when booking minimum 4 nights during Mid season (07 Jan to 30 June and 01 November to 20 December).

MEET THE MASAI PEOPLE
Leave the wildlife behind during your Masai Mara trip. Seek a different experience of life on Africa’s plains and immerse yourself in the lives of the Masai instead, with a trip to one of the Masai Mara villages or a local school.

A TASTE OF TRIBE LIFE
Learn about Masai traditions and witness their culture and lives first hand. Interact with the villagers as they show you around and give you an authentic taste of Kenyan village life.

SAVANNAH LESSONS
Share some of the school day in the company of the Masai’s children. Take a class with them. Play together in the schoolyard. Even help educate them with a donation of exercise books, pencils or other stationery – a gesture that’s greatly appreciated.

These visits can be added to your package and arranged around your itinerary, however the best time to enjoy these cultural interactions is during the afternoon, continuing the experience with an evening game drive. Prices available on request.

A VIEW FROM ABOVE
No need to stay on the ground to witness the magic of Olarro’s wildlife. Safari by hot air balloon for an exhilarating experience you’ll never forget…

FLYING HIGH
Be uplifted by nature, by views and by wonder in a glorious hot air balloon ride. Gently float above the plains, take in vistas from all angles and simply enjoy the magnificence of this adventure.

A HIGH POINT
Pre-book your safari balloon ride at the time of booking to guarantee your special moment, or wait until you arrive at Olarro when you’ll soon decide not to miss this opportunity of a lifetime. Prices available on request.

TIME YOU’LL TREASURE FOREVER
Let us make all of your honeymoon dreams come true, with a stay as magical as your big day. Our enchantingly exclusive Honeymoon Pass unlocks romantic touches that’ll make this a moment you’ll remember for a lifetime.

BE OUR GUESTS OF HONOUR
Feel pampered from the second you arrive, as you indulge in specially prepared treats. Find tranquility together with a complimentary massage each. These and a romantic turn down service are all part of the package.

LASTING LOVE AND MEMORIES
Toast to anniversaries still to come with your complimentary bottle of champagne. Relive romantic dinners with a supper to surpass all others. Beneath a canopy of stars or the setting sun, we arrange every detail – it’s all part of a magical Olarro safari honeymoon.

Website: www.olarrokenya.com

Rooms: 8

Price: from 696 EUR per night