Mara River Lodge

We had a marvellous two nights and three days of Safari at the Mara River Lodge. The setting of the Lodge couldn't be better, as it is located on the river which has hippos and crocodiles in it, and you can hear the hippos calling througout the night. The camp is beautifully laid out, with plenty of space between each chalet, and there were Dik Diks wandering freely around the gardens. Because there are no fences around the Camp animals can wander in freely, and they do, so a Security Guard escorts you from your room to the Reception area when it is dark, both morning and evening. The accommodation was very spacious and comfortable, and there was always lovely hot water. The only additional thing we would have welcomed would have been tea/coffee making facilities so we could have made a nice hot drink before our Safari. The staff at the Lodge were amazing! They were so kind and helpful and welcoming, and they even put hot water bottles in our beds as it was quite chilly at night. Anna welcomed us and looked after us beautifully, and Evans the Head Waiter could not have been more attentive. The food was excellent, and the bar was well stocked. We had lovely South African wine with our dinner each evening. The Safari itself was even better than we had been hoping for, and our wonderful Guide, Kamel, made it an unforgettable experience for us. He was simply brilliant. We hope to return one day.