Masai Mara lodges
8.8
Excellent(326 reviews)
Am Safaripark 1, 29693 Hodenhagen, Germany
+49 5164 97990
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Hotel Description
Masai Mara Lodges, located at Am Safaripark 1, 29693 Hodenhagen, Germany, offers a truly unique and immersive experience for nature lovers and adventure seekers. Set within the expansive Serengeti Park, this seasonal safari-style lodge places guests right in the heart of a captivating animal park. With the Serengeti Park's free-roaming wildlife, roller coasters, and thrilling water rides just a short distance away, Masai Mara Lodges offers an exciting and unforgettable stay. The property is located just 4 km from Hodenhagen train station, making it easily accessible, and only 7 km from the historic 16th-century Schloss Ahlden, a perfect day-trip destination for those looking to explore the region's rich history.
The lodges at Masai Mara are charming thatched-roof cabins that blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature, offering a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Each cabin features modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, a TV, and a minifridge, ensuring a comfortable stay in this safari paradise. Guests can unwind in the spacious living areas, which include sofabeds, and enjoy the outdoors with their private terrace, equipped with sitting areas perfect for relaxing and soaking in the natural surroundings. The lodge is pet-friendly, making it an ideal choice for families and animal lovers traveling with their furry companions. Additionally, a complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily, and parking is available for those traveling by car.
Although Masai Mara Lodges does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pools, it makes up for this with its exceptional location and unique park amenities. The lodge offers easy access to Serengeti Park's many attractions, including guided safari tours, thrilling roller coasters, and water rides that are sure to delight both children and adults. For families, there is also a kids' playground to keep the little ones entertained.
When it comes to dining, guests can explore nearby restaurants such as Restaurant Manyara (7 minutes by taxi), Savanne Restaurang (8 minutes), and Fischkiosk im Serengeti-park (8 minutes), offering a variety of international and local dishes. The nearby Weltvogelpark Walsrode (25 minutes) is a must-visit for bird enthusiasts, while other nearby attractions include the Dschungel-Safari-Tour (10 minutes), Splash-Safari adventure (14 minutes), and Big-Foot-Safari (13 minutes). For those flying in, Hannover Airport is about 36 minutes by taxi, and Bremen Airport is approximately 57 minutes away.
Masai Mara Lodges invites you to experience the thrill of a safari-style stay with the comforts of home, offering a blend of relaxation, adventure, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're here for the wildlife, the exciting rides, or simply to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, your stay will be unforgettable at Masai Mara Lodges.
The lodges at Masai Mara are charming thatched-roof cabins that blend seamlessly with the surrounding nature, offering a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. Each cabin features modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, a TV, and a minifridge, ensuring a comfortable stay in this safari paradise. Guests can unwind in the spacious living areas, which include sofabeds, and enjoy the outdoors with their private terrace, equipped with sitting areas perfect for relaxing and soaking in the natural surroundings. The lodge is pet-friendly, making it an ideal choice for families and animal lovers traveling with their furry companions. Additionally, a complimentary breakfast buffet is served daily, and parking is available for those traveling by car.
Although Masai Mara Lodges does not feature a fitness center, spa, or pools, it makes up for this with its exceptional location and unique park amenities. The lodge offers easy access to Serengeti Park's many attractions, including guided safari tours, thrilling roller coasters, and water rides that are sure to delight both children and adults. For families, there is also a kids' playground to keep the little ones entertained.
When it comes to dining, guests can explore nearby restaurants such as Restaurant Manyara (7 minutes by taxi), Savanne Restaurang (8 minutes), and Fischkiosk im Serengeti-park (8 minutes), offering a variety of international and local dishes. The nearby Weltvogelpark Walsrode (25 minutes) is a must-visit for bird enthusiasts, while other nearby attractions include the Dschungel-Safari-Tour (10 minutes), Splash-Safari adventure (14 minutes), and Big-Foot-Safari (13 minutes). For those flying in, Hannover Airport is about 36 minutes by taxi, and Bremen Airport is approximately 57 minutes away.
Masai Mara Lodges invites you to experience the thrill of a safari-style stay with the comforts of home, offering a blend of relaxation, adventure, and family-friendly fun. Whether you're here for the wildlife, the exciting rides, or simply to enjoy the peaceful surroundings, your stay will be unforgettable at Masai Mara Lodges.
The Most Outstanding Trait
1. Located within the Serengeti Park for an immersive safari experience
2. Cozy thatched-roof cabins with modern amenities including Wi-Fi and TVs
3. Private terraces with sitting areas offering peaceful views
4. Complimentary breakfast buffet served daily, with free parking available
5. Pet-friendly accommodation, ideal for travelers with pets
6. Nearby attractions include Serengeti Park, roller coasters, and safari tours
7. Minutes away from key landmarks such as Schloss Ahlden and Weltvogelpark Walsrode
8. Convenient access to public transport, with Hodenhagen train station 4 km away
9. Nearby dining options like Restaurant Manyara, Savanne Restaurang, and Fischkiosk im Serengeti-park
7.6 Very Good
Location rating
Top sights
Serengeti Park Hodenhagen
5 min
Weltvogelpark Walsrode25 min
Dschungel-Safari-Tour10 min
Splash-Safari - Adventure with RIB Speedboats14 min
Big-Foot-Safari13 min
Nearest locations
Jambo-Kiosk
6 min
Restaurant Manyara7 min
Savanne Restaurang8 min
Fischkiosk im Serengeti-park8 min
Crocodile-Bistro8 min
Tendur Restaurant8 min
Restaurant Athena9 min
Shenlong10 min
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Good to know
| Check-in | 16:00 |
| Check-out | 11:00 |
| Location rating | 7.6 |
| Nearest airport | Hannover Airport |
| Travel time to airport | 36 min |
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Location
Am Safaripark 1, 29693 Hodenhagen, Germany
Airports:
Hannover Airport
Taxi: 36 min
Transit: 1 hr 45 min
Bremen Airport
Taxi: 57 min
Transit: 3 hr 6 min
Transit:
Hodenhagen
Taxi: 8 min
Walking: 49 min
Nearby locations
7.6
Very Good Location
Set on the animal park Serengeti Park, this seasonal safari-style lodge is 4 km from Hodenhagen train station and 7 km from the 16th-century Schloss Ahlden.
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Amenities and Facilities
Parking & transportation
Parking
Pets
Pet-friendly
Food & drink
Breakfast
Wellness
No fitness center
No spa
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pools
No pools
No hot tub
Reviews
100% reviews from partners and customers booking on Dinogo
8.4
74 reviews
Wonderful
45
Excellent
15
Good
4
Below Average
4
Not Good
6
Sandra Probst
5/5
Vacation like in Africa. At least that's how I imagine it. 😉 The animals are frolicking in front of the terrace and the lodge is super cozy. There is enough space for 2 people here. There is a kettle that you can use, cups, glasses and a small fridge. The lodges are equipped with heaters in the bathroom and living room, and there is a fan for warm days. There are ways to store your clothes. A nice big bed and in principle you could pull out the sofa and have 2 extra beds. There is also a hairdryer, a television, towels, hand soap and shower gel and even a welcome basket with tea, coffee, sugar, milk and rusks. Simply great! ❤️
Philipp Eggenberger
1/5
Price-performance ratio is not right at all and I have never experienced such poor quality management! If you have a problem before you arrive, you can stay in the queue on the phone for 55 minutes "You're in third position, just be patient for a moment..." After paying you don't get any information "what, how, where" ( among other things because of WiFi).Although booked for three people, the third bed was not dressed. My wife at the reception was not alone with this problem. Soap on the toilet? Was we able to get our 9 year old daughter out of the shower at a height of almost 2m!?Mass processing in the restaurant. Rice was floating in oil, two coffee machines for the entire resort (long queue) where you had to look for someone to refill the beans. Coffee was such a puddle that we ordered some fine coffee from a bakery afterwards.Safari feeling in front of the Masai Mara Lodge? The giraffes are locked up in the stable again in the morning and evening. Are you in the park during the day!? A pair of hedgehogs mating next to the lodge was the highlight for us.Management didn't take a single step towards us due to a booking problem. On the contrary: they tried to take even more money from us. The HIGHLIGHT followed at the end of the holiday: Although we handed in the card when we left, a letter claimed that we had not done so and had instead spent another day in the park. They demanded a further 212.5 euros 🤣🙈😡 from us (see photos), which of course we didn't pay.For us, the overnight stay was never what one would like to make "with the enthusiastic family" and other "fake photos" on the homepage believable. There are numerous nicer and more customer-friendly campsites in the area to stay overnight.I recommend driving through the park in your own car, which is impressive.
Tim K.
4/5
Cozy little huts, good views of the free-roaming animals. Buffet breakfast and dinner. The restaurant is within easy walking distance. Minor defects in the hut were immediately remedied. We liked it very much.
H S
5/5
Accommodation for 2 adults and 2 small children or 2 adults and an older child.
No Name
2/5
Basically a nice thing, but we were assigned a lodge “on the curve”, and so we were the furthest away from the animals of all the lodges. So we were completely disappointed, even though we were the first to reserve during the winter break. This is really annoying!!!!The animals are brought into the stable in the evening and let out again in the morning. We only saw the giraffe going into the stable in the evening. In the morning she was no longer visible!?!?
Luna Del sol
5/5
As always, it was beautiful...The view of the animals is best in the lodge...It's a bit small for several people, perfect for couples.Even with a dog it's great, one of the quietest corners in the park...The whole team at the reception is very, very nice. For us it is a place to switch off and get away from everyday life - it is definitely worth it..👍Please don't forget to tip...everyone makes such an effort, even in the park...that should be rewarded with a smile and a small tip, we think...We will definitely come more often...every time it is beautiful ❤️
Rob baon
5/5
The reception staff were nice and explained everything well. The lodge was in a very well-maintained condition and the location is of course exceptional. The facilities were also very sufficient.
Martina Obst
4/5
Always worth a trip!!
Room 5
Service 5
Location5
Jens Dreßler
1/5
Hut very, very simple and very narrow, so narrow and also poorly thought out with sockets, guesswork kettle in the very narrow bathroom, but mosquito nets on the windows ok. With stinky buses (double-deckers) through the animal areas in the evening, so that the animals are not emissions-free for too long. A family lives in each bus, as an evening caravan when animals are (hopefully) fed.
Helga Bochmann
5/5
The last house in the complex...we sat on the terrace and watched the animals eat, rest and play. Simply brilliant. Unfortunately we had to wait until the next morning and shortly before we left for the giraffes. But it was absolutely worth it!!! Observing these majestic animals right in front of the lodge is unique. But we will definitely be back next year for the 50th anniversary
kleinespika
4/5
The Masai Mara lounges are small and cozy and can accommodate up to 4 people, although you shouldn't spend the night in a cabin with 4 adults; they are more suitable for a family.From there you have a beautiful view of some animals that can almost jump into your hut.They are small and compact, equipped with the most necessary things. The fridge was full after just a few small things, so you should have a cooler bag or something with you.The nights there were great, but the bed is a bit harder, so it's not for people with a bad back. The walk to the Manyara restaurant isn't very far either, but it's a bit of a walk if you're not very good on foot. You should plan on walking up to 10 minutes, even if Manyara really isn't worth a visit. Better get breakfast yourself. I wouldn't have eaten there if I hadn't already paid for it.It's easy to get into the park from the huts. We have now spent 4 days there and in between we simply went back to our accommodation and rested for a while, which is especially important when the temperatures are high.What made us a little angry was the fact that the railway, which could have brought us closer to our accommodation, was only available on Saturday and there was no other way to get to your hut faster, so you should be as mobile as possible.What I can't understand at all, however, is the price. We spent 3 nights there and paid €471 for it, which is a hefty price, which in itself wouldn't be a problem if the park entrance fee didn't have to be paid separately for EVERY day. So you have to factor in another €40 per adult per day just to get to the park. We simply got an annual ticket, but it should still be the case that if you stay overnight at something like that, the entrance fee is also included, or at least heavily reduced.Of course there are still a few minor things to complain about, but that would be a bit exaggerated.All in all it was a nice vacation, it was definitely worth it, even if the food in the park itself was more like...a small disaster.I strongly recommend paying attention to offers if you want to do that too.
Hanspeter Rüesch
5/5
Very nice adventure safari, 2 days by plane and jeep (40 years ago).Right on a lake/drinking place for the wild animals. After dinner with rifle and spear towards the tent. Early in the morning, before breakfast, safari trips for the 5 big animals.
Torsten Kainz
5/5
Pure nature with a beautiful view of the wildlife from the terrace. Sunset with a glass of wine and marvel at the wildlife.
Nadine S
5/5
Very nice lodges with a great terrace with a view of the animals. The room was nicely furnished, the bed was comfortable. In addition, the couch could have been pulled out for sleeping. The bathroom was also very nicely designed. Would love to come back
Veronika Zellmer
4/5
The lodges at the animal enclosure are great, you can sit outside in the evening and enjoy the view. It had everything you needed for a short stay, was comfortably furnished and clean. Price for overnight stay is ok, buffet is ok but not amazing. The park was partially remodeled when we were there and in places it really needed it. A roller coaster, for example, couldn't even be half full and it simply doesn't seem trustworthy. The park entrance fee is a bit excessive, but the bus safari was great.
Natalia Ceban
5/5
Great experience. We had a smaller lodge because we were 3 persons but it was spacious enough for us. We just loved to spend our evening admiring the animals and listen to their movements.
Li Pa
5/5
Beautiful lodges with great views. You feel like you're on vacation. Even if you lie in bed you can watch animals. Just beautiful.
Sandra Saemann
5/5
You just have to experience it to be believed, you don't often get so close to a wide variety of animals. The huts were great... the staff were always friendly and funny... there was absolutely nothing to complain about
Thomas
5/5
We were thrilled again. The accommodation is equipped according to the safari theme. Everything you need. The view of the animals is just beautiful. Sure, weather dependent. But that's clear.The lodges have a bathroom with shower, a double bed and a sofa bed. That's actually one. With a decent mattress. It's also good that all windows are equipped with insect protection.Breakfast is included and good. We were very satisfied.Whether you need dinner is another question. The quality is ok. But there are also enough restaurants nearby. That's a matter of taste. After a day in the park, you don't necessarily feel like driving anywhere else. So whoever wants to use it. The food is good.Absolute tip: do the VIP safari.Thanks also go to the entire team. Everyone was very friendly and the explanations on the tours were very good.
Mandy
5/5
The lodge was very clean and beautifully decorated. There is heating and air conditioning.