If you are planning a safari holiday to Kenya, the Masai Mara is one destination where a visit is a must.
The "Mara" is the most popular of the many national parks and game reserves and is renowned for its abundant wildlife, the annual migration and its diversity providing a balanced environment.
What better way is there to enjoy all of these other than in sheer luxury?
Welcome to Ngerende Island Lodge and Ngerende in the Wild, exclusive luxury in the Masai Mara.
Ngerende Island Lodge will help make your safari a truly unforgetable experience. Stategically located on an oxbow of the Mara River it offers seven elegant suites stylishly designed to give you both comfort and exclusivity together with ambience, fine dining, swimming pool and of course a spa.
Ngerende in the Wild has two options - a lake view or river view and is positioned in an area abundant in wildlife and only 15 minutes from a major migration crossing. Sleeping is in luxury tents or the more traditional canvas/wood suites complete with butler service, exclusive chef and views out of this world all in the "wild".
To offer the ultimate in safari luxury, Ngerende has just seven sumptuous en-suite canvas-and-wood suites.
All benefit from being built on raised platforms that provide delightful panoramic views down onto the Mara River and the woodland on the banks, opposite. All seven suites offer stunning views of the Mara River
Each elegant tent has stylish polished mahogany flooring (including the terrace) and is extremely spacious.
Each has an open plan sleeping and living area, complete with fireplace; bathroom shower, open air bath (if desired), twin hand wash basin and flushing toilet.
Each individual suite benefits from having a personal butler, who will respond to every need of his/her guests. Comfortable seating is provided both in the living area and on the terrace so that the true tranquility of the lodge can be best appreciated.
The distance between each suite has been maximized to reduce any risk of disturbance that may be caused by other guests.
Ngerende has been stylishly designed to provide the ideal safari experience where comfort, luxury and outstanding personal service combine naturally with the beautiful wilderness of the Masai Mara. The lodge offers exclusive accommodation, as we can sleep just 14 guests in individual and contemporary designed suites.
Ngerende Island Lodge offers its discerning guests the finest in food, service and ambience.
The talented chefs go to great lengths to only serve the freshest locally grown produce with menus tailored to suit individual tastes.
The restaurant emphasis is fresh and most of the herbs and vegetables are grown in the lodge organic garden. There are multiple locations for fine dining.
The areas of focus at Ngerende are menu, service, atmosphere and attention to detail.
The Ngerende Spa is a luxurious facility built in a similar design to a traditional Masai thatch hut to reflect the soul of Africa. Offering indulgent pampering through a range of therapeutic massages and treatments, the banda situated by the Mara River with its rapids is an excellent place to unwind in beautifully wild scenery.
Treat yourself to the individually designed treatments or share the experience with your loved one for any occasssion – birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or wedding day. You deserve it!
Two local in-house masseuses, trained by Thai teachers in Nairobi, offer the treatments which can be taken individually or in pairs. Overlooking the Mara River proximate to which is a regular spot for hippos and crocodiles basking in the midday sun.
Team use "Healing Earth" products; premium organic spa products inspired by Africa’s ancient energy, healing traditions and natural richness offering a holistic concept incorporating face and body products.
The holistic treatment begins with a full face and body exfoliation. This powerful anti-oxidant face and body massage, conditions and hydrates the skin whilst working rhythmically into tired muscles or sluggish lymphs using massage techniques.
This holistic treatment is designed to restore and re-balance the guests body’s energy.
This wonderfully indulgent combination of exfoliation, body and scalp massage leaves you feeling relaxed, soothed and nourished.
The holistic treatment begins with a full body exfoliation followed by a deep aromatherapy back massage.
This luxurious treatment relieves muscular aches and pains for guests and is ideal for sleep rejuvenation. A full body exfoliation, followed by warmed oil is massaged into the guests body paying particular attention to the neck and back.
Located in the Olchoro Conservancy's 17,400 acres, with its abundant wildlife, activities at Ngerende are focused around game-viewing. If the Masai Mara provides arguably the "greatest show on earth", then Ngerende Island Lodge offers guests the finest ringside seat. Using specially designed 4x4 vehicles, sit back and enjoy the show.
Hotel's expert guides and spotters are all seasoned-professionals and have an amazing eye for finding the animals, birds and reptiles for which the Masai Mara is so justifiably famous. But of course, in a place as relaxing and comfortable as Ngerende, you may just want to sit back on your private verendah and watch the hippos and the world go by!
Hotel's team are developing the Azizi Fashion House as the vehicle to empower the communities.
Balloon Safaris is a fantastic way to experience the Maasai Mara.
Hotel offers identified stunning outdoor locations; ideal venues for private affairs, receptions, parties, photo shoots, press events or sales presentations.
At Ngerende Island Lodge team recognize the key ingredient for a family safari is that days are flexible with activities tailored towards the ages of the children and their interests.
Hotel's expert guides and spotters are all seasoned-professionals and have an amazing eye for finding the animals, birds and reptiles for which the Masai Mara is so justifiably famous.
NGERENDE ISLAND LODGE
Karen Connection Complex Maasai Mara National Reserve 00502 Kenya