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Great Plains Mara

Third band: properties that pass the EMPTYJET luxury gate but with fewer or narrower references. Still a deliberate selection, not a directory.

332 guest reviews analysed

PO Box 28793-00100, Maasai Mara, Kenya

Distinctions

EMPTYJET Consensus

94.6 / 100

Our own composite of guest reviews across Google, Tripadvisor, Booking, Agoda and every major platform — the praise and the complaints.

Analysed from 332 guest reviews across Tripadvisor and Google.

Best for

  • safari
  • adventure
  • couples
  • privacy

About Great Plains Mara

Great Plains Mara is in the Maasai Mara, Kenya, and operates safari game drives and safari activities. The property is part of Great Plains Conservation and promotes travel with purpose to protect Africa’s wildlife. It offers experiences across Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe as part of an award-focused safari programme.

The property is a Relais & Châteaux member and carries a Relais & Châteaux an EMPTYJET Consensus rating of 95/100. The lodge presents conservation-led safari options and guided game drives for guests seeking wildlife-focused stays in the Maasai Mara.

Why it stands out

Key facts

Architecture
The team of architects, including Craig Hayman, Hannah Charlton, and interior designer Tracy Kelly
Type
Safari

Amenities

Verified 19 Aug 2026

Activities

  • Safari game drives — evidence: Explore award-winning luxury African safaris in Kenya, Botswana, and Zimbabwe

Safari

Verified 19 Aug 2026
Safari
Game drives / safari activities

Awards & affiliations

Location

-1.3436, 35.1640
Sources+
  • EMPTYJET seed catalogueSeed4 fields
  • Official brand / collection siteBrand4 fields
  • Relais & ChâteauxBrand7 fields

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