Keekorok Lodge
Keekorok Lodge
Keekorok Lodge is the oldest and most established lodge in the Masai Mara, founded in 1962 when the reserve was first created. Set on 100 acres of private grounds in the southern Mara, the lodge offers 103 rooms surrounded by landscaped gardens and a hippo pool, with excellent year-round game viewing. The property features a famous elevated boardwalk and observation area overlooking the hippo pool where guests can watch hippos, crocodiles, and visiting wildlife at close range. Keekorok's location on the Mara's southern plains places it in the prime pathway of the Great Migration and near key lion, leopard, and cheetah territories.
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Southern Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
1.5833° S, 35.2500° E
Amenities & Facilities
Standard Room
Comfortable room with en-suite facilities, garden or pool views, and classic safari décor.
Superior Room
Upgraded room with premium positioning near the hippo pool, enhanced amenities, and private veranda.
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Keekorok Lodge: Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Keekorok Lodge located in the Masai Mara?
Keekorok Lodge sits on 100 acres of private grounds in the southern Mara, within the reserve itself. Its position on the Mara's southern plains places it in the prime pathway of the Great Migration and near key lion, leopard, and cheetah territories.
What can guests see from the hippo pool at Keekorok Lodge?
Keekorok Lodge has a famous elevated boardwalk and observation area overlooking its hippo pool, where guests can watch hippos, crocodiles, and visiting wildlife at close range. The pool sits within the lodge's landscaped gardens, so wildlife viewing continues even between game drives.
How many rooms does Keekorok Lodge have?
Keekorok Lodge offers 103 rooms set among landscaped gardens and a hippo pool on its 100 acres of private grounds. Ecological Wilderness Adventure can advise on the room options best suited to your group when planning your stay.
Is Keekorok Lodge a good base for the Great Migration and big cat sightings?
Yes. Keekorok Lodge enjoys excellent year-round game viewing, and its southern Mara location lies in the prime pathway of the Great Migration and close to key lion, leopard, and cheetah territories.
How old is Keekorok Lodge and what is its history?
Keekorok Lodge was founded in 1962, when the Masai Mara reserve was first created, making it the oldest and most established lodge in the Mara. That long history is paired with an established setting on 100 acres of private grounds in the southern Mara.
How do I book a stay at Keekorok Lodge with Ecological Wilderness Adventure?
Ecological Wilderness Adventure is a TATO-licensed Tanzania and East Africa safari operator that can tailor a Masai Mara itinerary including Keekorok Lodge and quote it on request. Contact them with your travel dates and group details to begin planning.
