• Located on a private stretch of the Mara River bordering the epic Masai Mara
• During annual Wildebeest Migration, the action happens less than 40 minutes camp's doorstep
• Easily accessible, only a 45 minute flight from Nairobi
• Newly opened Geoffrey Kent Suite featuring 2 ensuite bedrooms, private dining, infinity pool and private vehicle and guide
• Offers game drives, cultural visits, bush dinners, sundowners, balloon flights and scenic flights
• Gold Eco-Rated by Ecotourism Kenya and winner of "Africa's Leading Eco-Lodge" in World Travel Awards 2015
• In the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame. This unique accolade is granted only to those businesses that have won the Certificate of Excellence for five years in a row.

Sanctuary Olonana is located in the Masai Mara on a private stretch of the Mara River. The camp is accessible by air via the Kichwa Tembo Airstrip which is approximately 20 minutes’ drive from Sanctuary Olonana.

Flying time:

•  Nairobi Wilson Airport NBO (WIL) to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip (KTC) - 45 minutes

Road transfer:

•  From Nairobi to Sanctuary Olonana – 6 hours

PLEASE  NOTE:

The  luggage  restriction for light aircrafts is 15kg / 33lbs per person in a soft-sided bag.

The  climate in Kenya is mainly characterised by warm days and cool evenings. December to March are usually the warmest  months  of  the  year,  while  June  to  August are the coolest.  April and May often see intermittent  rains, and from September to November the days are warm with short scattered rains falling in November.

Clothing should be cool and comfortable; and colours should blend in with nature  as much as possible.

Greens, browns and khaki coloured clothing are advisable for safaris. Guests are advised to pack their swimwear. We suggest long sleeves and long trousers and for morning and evenings due to mosquitoes; and a fleece, sweater or warm jacket for morning and  evening  game  drives.  Sturdy and comfortable shoes are essential.  A  complimentary overnight laundry service is offered in the camp.

Accessories:  Sunscreen,  sunglasses and hats are essential. Binoculars and good cameras are an absolute  must. The camp provides a torch as well as complimentary mosquito repellent and toiletries.

Please  should  discuss  health  precautions  for  your  travel  itinerary  with  a  qualified  health  professional  at  least  six  weeks before  you  depart.  We  advise  all  travellers  to  take  precautions  against  malaria  and  we  recommend  speaking  to  your  GP or personal physician four to six weeks before departure. A yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers to Kenya. 

All extras can be paid for with Visa,  MasterCard,  American Express and traveller’s cheques. US dollars, Pounds,  Euro’s and Kenyan Shillings are  also accepted; however change will be  given in the  local currency. Diners Cards are not accepted.

Tipping  is  not  obligatory  but  generally  accepted  rates  are  $15  per  guest  per  day  for  the  guide  and  $10  per  guest  per day for the  rest of the staff.

Sanctuary Olonana prides itself on its personalised services. Please  let us know if you have any special requests, dietary requirements,  allergies or medical conditions.

Guests  celebrating  their  honeymoon  will  receive  special  surprises  during  their  stay.  All  attempts  are  made  to  keep honeymooners separate  from other guests.

Our honeymoon services include:

•  Special honeymooner welcome

•  Fruit Basket in the  room

•  Private  meals on deck

•  A bottle of sparkling wine during dinner

•  Traditional Maasai blessing ceremony

•  Complimentary 30 minute  back massage and spa treatments at reduced rates

•  Complimentary private  vehicle  (subject to availability)

We welcome children of all ages at Sanctuary Olonana.

With  spacious  family  suites  and  a  wide  variety  of  activities  for  guests  of  all  ages,  Sanctuary  Olonana  is  the  perfect  choice for  a  family  safari  in  Kenya.  Activities  can  be  arranged  especially  for  children  including  tailored  game  drives,  nature  walks, treasure  hunts,  bird  watching  and  animal  print  identification.  Visits  to  the  local  Maasai  village  can  include  a  variety  of activities  including  mock  spear  throwing,  fire  making,  hut  building  and  cattle  herding.  There  is  also  the  opportunity  to help  with  conservation  by  planting  a  tree  in  Sanctuary  Olonana’s  “tree  sanctuary!”  We  are  flexible  with  meals  and  meal times for children.

Children  aged  15  years  and  younger  are  required  to  share  with  their  parents.  Sanctuary  Olonana  offers  3  family  suites, featuring  two  bedrooms.  Private  vehicle  must  be  booked  for  children  aged  5  or  younger.  Babysitting  service  is  available on  request  (not  a  registered  babysitter)  at  a  nominal  fee  which  will  be  paid  directly  to  the  child  minder.  Baby  cots  are available.

Breakfast,  lunch,  snacks  during  activities  and  dinners  are  all  included  in  your  stay.  Breakfast  is  served  before  the  morning game  activity.  During  your  morning  game  viewing  activity,  coffee,  tea  and  a  selection  of  scones  and  biscuits  will  be  served out  in  the  bush.  Lunch  will  be  enjoyed  back  at  the  camp.  Afternoon  and  evening  game  drives  include  classic  sundowner cocktails  and  canapés  at  specially  selected  spots  before  returning  to  the  camp  for  pre-dinner  drinks  and  dinner.  Romantic private  dinners  on  your  room  deck  or  by  the  pool  can  be  arranged  upon  request.  With  prior  notice,  our  camps  are  able  to arrange  halaal meals,  however,  please  note  our kitchens aren’t strictly halaal and our chefs are not trained in halaal food preparation. Unfortunately,  we  are  unable  to arrange kosher meals.

Meals typically consist of the  following:

•  Breakfast:  Continental and full English Breakfast

•  Lunch:  Table d’Hote

•  Dinner:  Table d’Hote,  3 course  meal with 2 to 3 choices,  one  being a vegetarian

Schedule:

•  06:30 Wake-up call

•  07:00 Breakfast

•  07:30 Depart for morning game  drive

•  12:00 Lunch

•  14:00 Optional Activity (Maasai Village Visit/Nature  walk)

•  16:00 Depart for afternoon game  drive

•  18:00 Sundowners

•  19:00 Dinner