Olarro Lodge

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Olarro Lodge

Olarro Lodge is a luxury safari lodge located in the Maasai Mara ecosystem of Kenya, set within its own private conservancy. It is designed for travellers seeking an exclusive safari experience combining wildlife, privacy, high-end accommodation, and personalized service. 

Location & Setting

  • Location: Ngoswani Village, Inakara Road, off the Narok–Maasai Mara route, Kenya. 

  • The lodge sits in the hills overlooking the Maasai Mara landscape, offering wide savannah views while remaining close to major safari areas. 

  • Olarro manages a private wilderness area of approximately 20,000 acres, allowing guests to experience wildlife away from the crowds often found in the main Maasai Mara National Reserve. 

Accommodation

Olarro Lodge focuses on privacy and boutique luxury:

Main Lodge

  • The lodge has eight luxury private lodges/suites. 

  • Each unit includes:

    • Spacious bedroom areas

    • Private en-suite bathrooms

    • Rainfall showers

    • Elegant interiors inspired by Kenyan design

    • Private outdoor spaces with views of the surrounding landscape 

Little Olarro

A more exclusive option:

  • A secluded private suite

  • Two en-suite bedrooms

  • Private lounge and dining areas

  • Veranda overlooking the savannah

  • Designed for families, couples, or guests wanting maximum privacy 

Safari & Wildlife Experiences

The major attraction is the private conservancy experience.

Activities include:

Game Drives

  • Day and night game drives are offered within the Olarro Conservancy. 

  • The private setting provides opportunities to explore wildlife without the congestion sometimes experienced in the national reserve.

Possible sightings include:

  • Lions

  • Elephants

  • Leopards

  • Buffalo

  • Giraffes

  • Zebras

  • Antelopes

  • Many bird species

Guests can also arrange trips into the Maasai Mara National Reserve for classic Big Five viewing and seasonal migration experiences. 

Other Experiences

Available experiences include:

  • Guided bush walks

  • Quad biking (for eligible guests)

  • Sundowners

  • Bush breakfasts and dinners

  • Maasai village visits

  • Picnic excursions

  • Hot-air balloon experiences (arranged separately) 

Dining

Olarro emphasizes a premium dining experience:

  • Meals are prepared using fresh ingredients, including produce from the lodge garden. 

  • Dining locations include:

    • Lodge dining areas

    • Fireside dinners

    • Upper Deck with panoramic views

    • Private bush dining setups 

Dietary preferences such as vegetarian and other special requirements can generally be accommodated with advance notice. 

Facilities

Facilities include:

  • Swimming pool with views

  • Spa and wellness treatments

  • Bar areas

  • Outdoor fireplaces

  • Wi-Fi

  • Restaurant

  • Lounge areas

  • Concierge services

  • Parking facilities 

Getting There

Common options:

By air

  • Scheduled flights from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport can connect to nearby airstrips such as Mara Siana or Mara Keekorok.

  • Private charter flights and helicopter transfers can also be arranged. 

By road

  • Road transfers from Nairobi are possible via the Narok route, though the journey can take several hours depending on road conditions.

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