Pristine Mara Bay Lodge is located in the heart of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, set along the scenic Mara River. The lodge features 44 comfortable guest rooms and 7 exclusive rooms within the Presidential Suite, offering a refined and private safari retreat.
Guests can enjoy a wide range of facilities including a restaurant, bar, outdoor swimming pool, conference room, complimentary laundry service, free parking, and a river-view terrace perfect for relaxation after a day of adventure.
All rooms are equipped with modern amenities such as a shower, toiletries, hairdryer, and slippers to ensure a comfortable stay. Full board dining is included, with three meals served daily in a variety of styles including buffet, à la carte, and family-style dining.
Conveniently located just 15 km from Keekorok Airstrip, Pristine Mara Bay Lodge is the ideal base to explore the breathtaking wildlife and landscapes of the Maasai Mara. Experience the perfect blend of safari adventure and contemporary comfort.
"I booked this amazing Mara resort on my own (after getting scammed by a Nairobi safari agency which disappeared).
If you want to experience the famous Mara game drives, but don’t want to “rough it out in the tents”, this resort offers familiar 5-star luxury hotel-style rooms (fully enclosed with floor-to-ceiling windows), right along the famous Mara River.
I woke up to sounds of hippo frolicking in the river, I was well fed with made-to-order meals, and even surprised with a romantic riverside candlelight dinner, and a bush sundowner.
As I visited the resort during June before the peak safari season, I basically had the whole resort to myself.
My safari driver Lucas was amazing and kept in constant contact with his driver friends to obtain latest information about wildlife sightings, and I had to the great fortune of seeing all the big 5 animals, including the endangered rhino.
As mentioned before, I booked this resort on my own, so I contacted Helen from reservations, and she sorted out my private airport pickup from Nairobi Airport (US$270 per trip), as well as to provide food allergy information.
The nearest airstrip to the resort is Keekorok Airport (about 45 mins drive), and if you book the all-inclusive package, airstrip transfers to Keekorok is included as well.
In summary, if you want to experience a true 5-star luxury Mara safari (at a small fraction of the Ritz/JW), Pristine Mara Bay Lodge is no doubt my absolute recommendation.
I cannot repeat this enough, Pristine Mara Bay Lodge was the most wonderful safari experience for me, and please come with small USD bills to tip the absolutely amazing staff, nothing seemed too difficult for them, and they will greatly appreciate it."