Quick facts
Destination
Masai Mara National Reserve
Country
Kenya
Category
Hotel
Price tier
Mid-Range Budget
Starting from
$230 per night
Star rating
4 / 5
Number of rooms
80
Nearest airport
Keekorok Airstrip — Approx. 1 hour flight from Wilson Airport to Keekorok, plus 1 hour transfer
Best for
Groups, conferences, and travellers wanting a long-established lodge with mature grounds and traditional design
Child policy
Family-friendly, with 4 inter-connecting rooms suited to families
Last reviewed
June 2026
Mara Sopa Lodge
Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges built in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, which is why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. All buildings follow the design of traditional African round houses with conical roofs, stretching along the line of the hills, with the large public area buildings and swimming pool at their centre.
Facilities
Sopa Lodges offer a unique experience for meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions in the wild, with well-executed service delivery. Rooms are well equipped and include 4 inter-connecting rooms, 1 honeymoon suite, and 12 suites.
Access
The lodge is easily accessible by tarmac road, a roughly 6-hour drive from Nairobi, or by a 1-hour flight from Wilson Airport to Keekorok Airstrip, followed by a 1-hour transfer from the airstrip to the lodge.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Keekorok Airstrip
Transfer time
Approx. 1 hour flight from Wilson Airport to Keekorok, plus 1 hour transfer
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Standard Room
Round-house style room with traditional conical roof design, set within mature gardens.
Suite
One of 12 suites offering additional space and comfort.
Honeymoon Suite
Dedicated suite for couples, one of the lodge's standout room categories.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
โ Good season โ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
As one of the first lodges built in the Masai Mara, Mara Sopa Lodgeโs decades of growth show in its unusually mature gardens and trees, while the traditional round-house architecture gives it a distinctive aesthetic. Its conference and event facilities, combined with its 6-hour road access or 1-hour flight plus transfer from Nairobi, make it a practical choice for both groups and individual travellers.โ The SafariBando team
