We chose Ngerende Lodge as the location for our wedding. We arrived and were greeted in the way others have described - Masai singing and dancing and all the staff waiting to greet us. We were booked to stay for 5 nights to incorporate the wedding and the safari experience, also giving us some time to relax. We have the... More

My husband and 4 year old triplets spent 3 nights at Ngerende, as part of our first exploration into the Mara. The hotel had been highly rated and we have fairly high standards. We'd received excellent communication from the team and the cherry on top was that my family was provided with 2 luxury tents, as a single tent couldn't... More

We visited last April and can endorse all the enthiastic reviews. I have recommended it to my son for his honeymoon - what better recommendation is there?

This was our first safari experience....and it was over the top!!! From the moment you enter NIL you are transported into a luxury safari experience of a boutique hotel designed for 7 suite guests. We were warmly welcomed by Daniel and the Maasi Mara Dancers. With welcome drinks and introductions to our personal Butler Ann, Chef Isaac and Safari Driver... More

Having been to a number of lodges in the Mara, Ngerende is the best of the best - the place has found perfection! The location of the lodge is spectacular, not only is it minutes from the airstrip, but all rooms have a spectacular view of the famous Mara river where hundreds of hippos travel daily to play in the... More

A place to remember for a life time. Beside the fantastic location and the unique fireplace inside the sleeping room, the only missing item was the internet connection. The pitiable rinsing water flow under the shower might be substituted with a longer bathing time. The extraordinary staff you won’t find in any seven star facilities. Whichever wish was fulfilled before... More

Having been to a fair few lodges in Masai Mara, I can safely say Ngerende Island Lodge tops the list. From the unique welcoming dance to the personalised butler service (ask for Rafael) who tended to each request with a smile - it was truly a memorable experience. Staying in the Honeymoon suite, with a luxurious open plan setting, complete... More

A group of us stayed at Ngerende and I'd recommend this to anyone! Larger groups can ask for a discount (we had the whole place booked). Food was made to specific requests to a very high standard, rooms were cleaned perfectly, staff were so helpful and tentative to every need and super friendly. I can't wait to go back! Beds... More

Our time at NIL was fabulous. A five-star hotel in every right -- personal, (almost too) attentive service from our personal butler, four-course meals made to our specifications for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plush and stylish accommodations, and NIL hosts/hostesses who love their Maasai heritage and impart the beauty of it to their guests willingly. We had a *phenomenal, exceptional*... More