Pristine Mara Bay Lodge
Lodge in Narok · Maasai Mara · Kenya
50 units · sleeps 100
Owning the Soul of the Mara
- Great Migration viewing
- Multi-generational family safaris
- Private celebrations and honeymoons
- Exclusive lodge buyouts
- Riverfront wildlife encounters
About
The Mara is not merely a place on a map. It is a living, breathing presence - a symphony of ancient rhythms, wild instincts, and timeless wisdom. Wind moves across the grasslands. Hooves echo across the plains. Silence gathers before a lion's hunt. Golden light spills across Africa. At Pristine Mara Bay Lodge, guests do not simply visit the Mara. They are invited to feel its pulse, to enter its stillness, and to experience its very soul. Your luxury suite is not just a room. It is your front-row seat to the greatest show on earth, and your quiet refuge when the wild world needs a moment to breathe. From intimate river-facing suites to the grandeur of the Presidential House, every space at Pristine is designed to make you feel less like a guest and more like you belong here. The lodge comprises 44 rooms across distinct categories - 17 river-facing, 23 wilderness-facing, and 4 family suites - each one warm, considered, and finished with the kind of detail that makes you forget the rest of the world exists.
Five-star lodge in the remote western Maasai Mara, on a tributary of the Mara River. 44 rooms - 17 river-facing, 23 wilderness-facing and 4 Family Suites - each with an ensuite rain shower and a private balcony, plus a rooftop game-viewing deck. A Presidential House is stated as coming in 2026. Solar-powered and plastic-free. Full Board and All Inclusive meal plans.
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Rooms & suites
Deluxe suite
Spacious suite with an expanded living area, offering the same front-row access to the Mara's rhythms as the lodge's standard suites.
sleeps up to 2- Expanded living area
- Private balcony with river or wilderness-facing views
- Self-contained en-suite bathroom with a tropical rain shower
Family rooftop suite
Multi-level suite with a private rooftop retreat above the Mara, designed for three generations to share one safari experience together.
4 unitssleeps up to 4- Multi-level layout
- Private stairway leading exclusively to a private rooftop retreat above the Mara
- Self-contained en-suite bathroom with a tropical rain shower
Presidential house
Private safari estate with six suites, its own infinity pool, private spa and rooftop viewing deck, designed for families and VIP travellers who want the Mara entirely on their terms.
1 unitsleeps up to 12- 6 luxury suites
- Indoor jacuzzi and sauna
- Private study room
- Exclusive kitchenette
- Children's play area on the upper level
- Dedicated spa room
- River-facing porch
- Wilderness-facing views
- Private infinity pool
- Rooftop viewing deck
- Private dining
- Dedicated chef
- Personalized butler services
- In-house spa and sauna services
Standard river facing suite
Contemporary suite where the Mara River flows past your window, bringing daily wildlife drama to your doorstep.
sleeps up to 2- Private balcony with river-facing views
- Self-contained en-suite bathroom with a tropical rain shower
Standard wilderness facing room
Open-plan room with sweeping wilderness-facing views, where migration herds move across endless plains.
sleeps up to 2- Open-plan layout
- Private balcony with wilderness-facing views
- Self-contained en-suite bathroom with a tropical rain shower
What's included
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Selected drinks
- Shared game drives
- Airstrip transfer
- One guided nature walk
- One sundowner per stay
- Stargazing
- Maasai welcome
- Swimming
Payable in addition
- Park feesamount on request
- Community levy$80 per person per night
Amenities & services
- Uzima Spa
- Uzima Gym
- Chef's herb and vegetable garden
- Bush breakfasts and lunches
- Sundowners
- Dining under the stars
- Maasai roast lamb experience
- Private game drives
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- Great Migration experiences
- Hot air balloon safaris
- Maasai cultural encounters
- Bush dining experiences
- Private helipad
- Infinity pool
- Private spa
- Rooftop viewing deck
- Large-scale solar energy system
- Water purification plant
- Plastic-free operations
- High tea service
- Open kitchen at Nyota Gardens
- Guided nature walks
- Maasai cultural village visits
- Maasai storytelling nights
- Underground photography bunker
- Conference and meeting facilities
- Games lounge
- On-site medical clinic
- Bali swing
- Hippo pool viewpoint
Location
Narok · Maasai Mara · Kenya
Maasai Mara National Reserve (western), Narok, Kenya
Getting there
45-minute scenic transfer from Keekorok Airstrip, or road access via Talek or Sekenani gates · nearest hub: Keekorok airstrip
Western Maasai Mara, on a tributary of the Mara River. About 45 minutes from Keekorok airstrip. Roughly 288 km from Nairobi; altitude ~1488 m.
Good to know
Getting there
Commercial and private charter flights are available to Keekorok Airstrip. Helicopter arrivals are welcome at the lodge's private helipad. The lodge is a 45-minute scenic transfer from Keekorok Airstrip, or reachable by road via the Talek or Sekenani gates.
Location & access details
Pristine Mara Bay Lodge sits beside the Mara River in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya, on 25 eco-sensitive acres. Approximate figures from the lodge's own materials: park area 1,510 sq km; distance from Nairobi 288 km; altitude 4,888 ft / 1,488 m above sea level.
Sustainability commitments
The lodge runs on a large-scale, 100% solar-led energy system (no fossil fuels), maintains fully plastic-free operations, purifies its own water on-site, manages waste responsibly, and employs and sources locally from surrounding Maasai communities.
Room inventory
The property totals 50 rooms and suites: 17 river-facing and 23 wilderness-facing rooms plus 4 Family Rooftop Suites (44 rooms in the main lodge), plus a further 6 suites inside the separate, exclusively-bookable Presidential House. Marketing materials variously describe the 44 main-lodge rooms as split further into "Standard" and "Deluxe" tiers, but no source gives an exact unit count for that split.
Activities
Morning, afternoon or all-day game drives with a picnic basket. Bush breakfasts and dinners served in the open. High teas. Picnics and sundowners chasing the golden hour over the river or a secret viewpoint. Guided nature walks on foot. Maasai cultural village visits and storytelling nights around the fire. Hot air balloon safaris over the plains. Photography, including from an underground bunker adjacent to the animal watering hole.
Lodge features
Uzima Spa, a chef's herb and vegetable garden, a private helipad, and a large-scale solar energy system powering the lodge. The Presidential House has its own infinity pool, private spa and rooftop viewing deck. The lodge is available for exclusive buyouts.
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Questions, answered
When is the best time to see the Great Migration?
The Mara River crossing typically occurs between July and October, though exact timing varies with rainfall patterns. The lodge's riverfront position means wildlife activity year-round, with resident predators and daily animal movement regardless of migration season.
Is the lodge suitable for families with children?
Absolutely. The four Family Rooftop Suites are designed for multi-generational travel, and the lodge accommodates up to 100 guests with family-focused safari experiences. The Presidential House works particularly well for extended families seeking privacy and dedicated service.
What sustainability practices does the lodge follow?
The lodge operates on large-scale solar energy, maintains plastic-free operations, runs an advanced water purification programme, and employs a predominantly local Maasai team. Conservation partnerships and community support are central to the lodge's philosophy.
Can the entire lodge be booked for private use?
Yes, Pristine Mara Bay Lodge is available for exclusive buyouts, ideal for private celebrations, corporate retreats, or families seeking complete privacy in the heart of the Mara.