Ngerende Island Lodge

Masai Mara Game Reserve - Kenya

(Ngerende Island Lodge is situated about 120 Kilometers from Narok town - a two hour drive. The drive from Nairobi takes 4 hours on the Olchoro – Oirogua Conservation Ranch which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

The Olchoro – Oirogua Ranch covers more than 5000 Acres and is mainly open savannah except along the banks of the Mara River which are heavily wooded and are an ideal habitat for wildlife. Ngerende Island Lodge lies at 5300 feet above sea level and is serviced by its own airstrip, just 2 Kilometers away, making access very easy, all year round)

Ngerende Island Lodge, Masai Mara, Kenya

Ngerende Island Lodge Masai Mara enjoys a simply beautiful setting. Located within an oxbow on the Mara River, the lodge is surrounded on all sides by water, but for a 100 yard wide section where the river has not quite joined up, to become a true island.

There is an abundance of wildlife all protected by the conservation ranch and an exclusive project to rear White Rhino so that they can take their place back in the Mara society to which they belong. Offering the ultimate in safari luxury, Ngerende has just seven sumptuous en-suite canvas-and-wood suites.

Ngerende Island Lodge Location

Ngerende Island Lodge is situated about 120kms from Narok town (a two hour drive or 4 hours from Nairobi) on the Olchoro – Oirogua Conservation Ranch which borders the Masai Mara Game Reserve.

The Olchoro – Oirogua Ranch covers more than 5000 acres and is mainly open savannah except along the banks of the Mara River which are heavily wooded and are ideal habitat for wildlife.

Ngerende Island Lodge lies at 5300 feet above sea level and is serviced by its own airstrip, just 2kms away, making access very easy, all year round.

The lodge shares its river-side plot with two large pods of hippos, at famous look-out points that have been popular with visitors for many years. These are now exclusive to Ngerende, as they are within the private area surrounding the lodge.

Ngerende Island Lodge Accommodation + Game Drive Rates/Prices

Full Board Accommodation + Game Drives Per Night

Notes

* Picnic box - per person 20 US Dollars

* Extra lunch – per person 30 US Dollars

* There is no Easter or Christmas supplements

* Lodge recommended for Couples and Honeymooners
* Children under 8 years not recommended due to safety reasons
* Children 8 -16 years sharing and occupying their own room pay 75% of the adult package rate

* There is a honeymoon suite isolated from the main lodge and features an integral plunge pool. A supplement of 60 US Dollars per person is applicable

Ngerende Island Lodge Accommodation + Game Drive Rates/Prices Include:

* Sundowners

* Butler service

* Laundry service

* Teas & Coffees
* Refreshments on game drives
* House wine, soft drinks, local beers

* Game viewing at Olchoro Conservancy

* Airstrip transfers to Ngerende Island Lodge

* A visit to the Masai village (entrance fee extra)
* Bush breakfast / lunch / dinner weather permitting

* Ngerende Island Lodge full board accommodation

* Two extended game drives per day in the Lodge vehicles
* Guided bush walks accompanied by our resident Masai Naturalist

Ngerende Island Lodge Accommodation + Game Drive Rates/Prices Exclude:

* Gratuities

* Visas to Kenya
* Telephone calls

* Safari shop purchases

* All Items of Personal nature

* International flights to Kenya

* Transfers to and from the lodge

* Massage and other spa treatments
* Return domestic flights to Ngerende Island Lodge
* Conservancy Fees at 80 US Dollars per person per night

* Champagne cognac, fine wines, premium brands spirits and cigars

Ngerende Island Lodge Accommodation

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 bank, opposite.

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 providing both a massage shower, open air bath (if desired) twin hand wash basins and flushing toilet.

Each individual room benefits from having a Room Attendant, who will respond to the every need of his 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.

Safari Activities at Ngerende Island Lodge Masai Mara

* Full Day Game Drives to the Park or Trans Mara (on request and park fee extra)

* Bird Watching (guests spotted 180 species in 5 days)

* Bush Breakfasts/Lunch/Dinner weather permitting

* Morning and Late Afternoon Game Drives

* Night Game Drives (optional extra)

* Visit to the local school/dispensary
* Visit to the Rhino Sanctuary
* Tree Planting Ceremony
* Guided Bush Walks
* Sundowners

And of course, in a place as relaxing and comfortable as Ngerende, you may just want to sit back on your private verandah and watch the hippos and the world go by!

Ngerende Island Lodge Masai Mara Access

Ngerende Island Lodge Masai Mara is approximately 120 Kilometers from Narok town (2 hours drive) or around four hours from Nairobi. Most guests choose instead to fly.

The lodge own airstrip is just 2 Kilometers away and has scheduled flights from Malindi, Mombasa, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi and Wilson Airport, Nairobi.

Charter airlines are also available. The flight time is just 1 hour from Nairobi.

 

Ngerende Island Lodge- Masai Mara , Kenya

Hippo Pool in the Mara River at Ngerende Island Lodge

Meet the Masai Tribe while at Ngerende Island Lodge