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Lion's Cradle

3.0 star property
Tentalow in Maasai Mara with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe

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Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$1,676
includes taxes & fees
3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026

Explore the area

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Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara, Narok County, 20500
  • Place, Lemek Conservancy
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Maasai Mara National Reserve
  • Place, Sekenani Gate
  • Airport, Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena)

Room options

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Queens Retreat

Queens Retreat

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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King Workation

King Workation

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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King Retreat

King Retreat

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Canopy Couple

Canopy Couple

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Free bottled water
Laptop workspace
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Maasai Mara

At Lion's Cradle, you'll be 31.5 km (19.6 mi) from Mara North Conservancy and 49.3 km (30.6 mi) from Maasai Mara National Reserve. Highlights at this tentalow include free buffet breakfast, a restaurant and free self-parking. .At the tentalow's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. .With a stay at this 3-property class Maasai Mara tentalow, you'll be 49.3 km (30.6 mi) from Musiara Gate and 49.3 km (30.6 mi) from Mara Triangle.
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What's nearby

  • Lemek Conservancy - 1 min walk - 0.0 km

Getting around

  • Maasai Mara (HKR-Mara North) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fairmont Restaurant - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Fairmont Mara Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Hotel Fairmont Mara Safari Club - ‬32 min drive

About this property

Lion's Cradle

Tentalow in Maasai Mara with free breakfast and coffee shop/cafe
Some rates at Lion's Cradle are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Lion's Cradle also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Maasai Mara tentalow.

  • 9 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Lion's Cradle offers 9 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and complimentary slippers. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a national park

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water

More

  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; check-in end time: anytime

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 300 per person, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, JCB International, Carte Blanche and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Property is also known as

Lion's Cradle Maasai Mara
Lion's Cradle Safari/Tentalow
Lion's Cradle Safari/Tentalow Maasai Mara

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Lion's Cradle?

Yep, Lion's Cradle has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Lion's Cradle?

As of 27 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lion's Cradle on 3 Jan 2026 start from AU$1,676.06, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Lion's Cradle serve breakfast?

Yeah, free buffet brekkie is offered daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Lion's Cradle?

No, Lion's Cradle does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Lion's Cradle?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Lion's Cradle?

Check-in begins at 10:00 AM. Check-out time is noon.

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