Olonana

Sanctuary Olonana is set in lush woodland on the banks of the Mara River in the Masaai Mara, where the great outdoors is invited indoors with 14 new glass-sided suites. Famous for soul-warming service and exceptional customer experience, it is already regarded as one of the top safari properties in Africa, having recently been named the best resort in Africa in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards.

This small and exclusive camp, the first of Sanctuary’s luxury safari properties, was built along sustainable lines which, along with their innovative wetlands and tree-planting projects, have earned Sanctuary Olonana a Gold Award from Ecotourism Kenya. Game drives, cultural visits, bush dinners, sundowners, scenic flights and balloon rides, Olonana makes for a wonderful African safari.

The camp is located on a private concession bordering the epic Masaai Mara. During annual Wildebeest Migration, the action happens on the camp’s doorstep. The camps easily accessible as it is a short 45-minute flight from Nairobi.

The camps suites are at least 130 sqm in size, will flaunt clean lines and organic materials, and are so comfortable that guests would be forgiven for being tempted to stay in. Floor-to-ceiling glass doors fold open to reveal magnificent Mara River views and the interiors have been sensitively and tastefully finished with elegant nature-inspired furnishings; this creates an ever-present sense of being connected to the great outdoors.

Sumptuous king-sized beds, with overhead fans, and a daybed on the deck invite the guest to relax inside or out, while the sprawling lower lounge area offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Three of the new suites at Sanctuary Olonana feature an extra bedroom, which is perfect for families. The unfaltering attention to detail extends to fully stocked mini-fridges, specially commissioned African art and glamorous ensuites. These refined marble- and slate-accented bathrooms have a generous tub, double vanity and a rain shower.

*For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!