A Safari Camp Like No Other / Masai Mara Kenya
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 เม.ย. 2024
- We have been to many luxury safari camps in Kenya and especially within the Masai Mara region. With that being said, Olonana by Sanctuary Retreats brings the luxury safari experience to a whole new level. This safari lodge might deserve a 6 star rating!
To book your own luxury Kenyan safari, contact our friends at Ongeri Expeditions and they'll help you find the right safari experience for you! www.ongeriexpeditions.com/
From the moment you enter the main lodge area, you immediately get a wow factor. The décor, the river and outdoor spaces are all simply stunning. But Sanctuary Olonana is much more than just beautiful. The level of service you get from their team is also worth that 6th star and ultra luxury title.
Now let's talk about the river suite. Those suites are some of the largest safari accommodations you can find here in Kenya. The suite is divided in four different areas. First we have the main room with a king size bed, vanity and working desk. From there, the very large bathroom with a three headed shower, double sink and a bathtub overlooking the Mara river. The third section is the living room with a large seating area also offering a stunning view and finally the outdoor space which is the perfect place to relax.
Finally, the location of Sactuary Olonana is more than ideal for game drives. The Mara Triangle is a beautiful area filled with animals from elephants to lions and if you are a bit lucky like we were, rhinos and leopards.
Overall, a fantastic luxury travel experience. A new favorite for us after visiting over 70 different safari camps and lodges. If you are looking to plan a high end safari but don't necessarily want to stay in a tent, this is the camp for you. The Olonana safari camp is everything wilderness with the amenities of a hotel.
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Chapters:
0:00 This Is Ultra Luxury
1:06 Luxury River Suite Tour
3:13 Lunch By The River
4:33 Cloudy Sundowner & Romantic Dinner
8:18 Early Morning Safari In The Mara Triangle
13:27 Delicious Tapas Lunch
14:53 Touring Sanctuary Olonana Camp
18:26 Kenya's Most Luxurious Family Suite
20:52 Afternoon Game Drive
22:43 Private Dinner & Surprise
25:16 Relaxing Morning In The Wilderness
26:38 We Did NOT Expect This
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One of the reasons I like your vlogs is that I can watch them with my kids without expecting a PG scene. They also give me ideas of places to visit.
Of course! We will always stay family friendly, our nieces and nephews back in Canada also watch our videos! .p
My jaw dropped when I saw a view of the river 😩 absolutely stunning
Same here! Amazing spot overall. :)
many international youtubers are organizing group tours for foreign tourists of countries they are super familiar with. You guys know enough about Kenya to pull it off. I would definitely sign up.
We are for sure thinking about it. I am simply not sure if people would be interested to be stuck with us for a week and also if I can entertain people for that long! 🤣
Your couple deserves to be a tourism ambassadors
That would be amazing :p
Kenya 🇰🇪 my country but we are proud of you guys
Kenya is wonderful :)
Wow, the poduction quality....top notch, absolutely love it!!👌👌
Much appreciated!
Wow! Room and shower is beautiful! And that view and sound of the river! Outside day bed! Awesome! Bliss! Wonder! God bless you guys!
That place truly had it ALL!
@@DaveMani I visited Kenya a few years ago and I loved it but you guys have opened up the realities of Kenya to the entire world! Thank you for doing so! I hope your channel continues to grow by leaps and bounds! Keep it up Dave and Tracy!
Thanks for the kind and honest review about our country Kenya. Its unfortunate that most Kenyans dont enjoy all these goodies in their neighbourhood. May the lord help me to visit Maasai mara this year.
I love my country Kenya
All the best to Kenya! 🇰🇪❤️
I have watched thousands of safari videos. This is one of the best blog videos that I have seen.
Well done and keep them coming. I was really impressed.
Wow thank you so much for that! It means a lot.
Thank you for sharing this beautiful video about an African safari. As an African living in Europe, I rarely see such content on TV, enjoy your time 😊
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Uganda 🇺🇬 has luxury but this,is ultimate luxury 🎉🎉
Fair enough! We'd love to go on a safari in Uganda too! :)
@@DaveMani you could check out Lemala WildWaters lodge,Elephant Plains Lodge ,Kyaninga Lodge..et cetera🤗
Looks like the moment you hooked up with Ongeri expeditions, your safari experience went up many notches higher and for good reasons. The Mani's and Ongeri expeditions is a match made in heaven. Good for both of you as this is what collaboration should be all about.
Haha they are really good at finding all the great safari spots! :)
Wow. I think besides the place being amazing, you guys have a way of bringing out the best in places you visit.
Wow I really appreciate that Nina :)
Actually if you didn't know the leopard is a pretty shy animal. It doesn't like to be seen that much 😅
Very true!
I heard Dave making the same comments and feeling the same feelings as me during my stay at Sanctuary Olonana = I will never forget my fantastic visit there and cried when it was time to leave. I told the Olonana staff to help me find a way to ship my pets to me and I'd stay there forever haha
Are your pets lions by any chance 😊
Yeah, the quality if service and accommodation there is simply incredible!
@@SamirTajir, I wish... kind of haha
@@corylions8299 you can have your dog named Simba
Dave Mani your so underrated
Thanks! :) I really appreciate it.
One day someone will come in with big bucks for all the hard work he's put in. He's simply amazing for what he does.
Asante Sana for Letting people out there know what we have as a country! .👍🇰🇪
It is truly our pleasure! 🇰🇪❤️
Olonana was the head of the Maasai when the British arrived in the 1890s. Due to a major drought and a cattle disease that had come from Arabia, the Maasai had been devastated (which they have never recovered from), and their power waned. They had no option but to get into a military alliance with the British, even offered most of the land they had conquered in their march south, for British settlement. Some people see him as a traitor, and allowed violent colonization,others see him as a person who had no choice but do what he needed to do. The third highest peak in Mt Kenya is named after him, a major elite school formerly named after the Duke of York was renamed after him, and lots of places in Nairobi are also named after Lenana (Olonana).
Wow thanks for the history lesson. Very interesting :)
❤Is Lenana school named after him ?
@@yassinwill Yes.
The disease was Rinderpest.
The mara after the rainy season is so lush, I love it.
I never make resolutions because I always forget the moment I put the pen down but this year I'm making one. My resolution for this year is to take a trip courtesy of Ongeri expeditions
We are in the mara right now again and the lushness is at another level. Never grass this tall!!! Loll
Background music is incredible
Thanks for noticing! :)
Happy Saturday! can’t wait to watch ! thank you for making my work days on saturday’s bearable ! haha
Haha happy to help my friend!!
@@DaveMani 💪🏼😎
I agree. This lodge qualifies for six star. Luxury at its best❤❤❤
I know right! Just incredible!
It's officially 4*
It's officially 4*
wow guys, great vid... I think this is one of my favs💯, An you saw the top Three in one day.
This camp is a top for us! 10/10
Another fantastic Safari video. Great job team @DaveMani. And a Happy Birthday. Thanks for the extra miles you take to deliver high quality productions.
Glad you enjoyed it! And think you very very much for the kind comment!
Every-time we think you have shown us a luxurious place you drop a better place wow is all I can say thanks guys really enjoyed watching this video 💕
Loll we were as surprised as you when we found that place!
The best day to kickstart my Sunday. Your videos are awesome. I love you guys.
You're the best! :)
Tracy should seriously consider doing longer more indepth house/ room reviews, those would be enjoyable.
Glad you enjoy them. Its hard sometimes to find the perfect balance of everything. Some people want more tours, some more food and some more animals... haha doing our best.
I kept telling myself I've been here before. I couldn't place it. Till i saw Olonana.. What a fantastic place
Yeah! Truly incredible camp!
This place is magnificent!!!❤❤❤❤❤And your video quality 10/10
Glad you enjoyed it!
I started to follow your channel when researching potential safari trip to Kenya and appreciate you sharing various locations and price ranges. Now that we visited with the family Angama last October I have so much more appreciation looking at your safari rides and referencing possible experiences in different lodges. Thank you! this was now put on my wish list :-)
Thats awesome! I hope you had the best time ever! 🇰🇪👍🏼
Daniel deutsch is the best...
And like the way you keep using the songs it's amazing 👏
Oh yes he is!!! Huge fan :)
Am with mani on this one a hippo out of the water on land is epic. its like a combination of a rhino and a leopard sighting. The video is like a movie the. The Editing combined with the music and scenery make this one of your best videos.
Hippos are just such fascinating creatures! :) And thanks btw for the editing compliment! ❤️❤️❤️
Wow, I never thought I would see anything close to Ishara camp but this one,really outdid themselves! Those river views were phenomenal! And Tracy, thank you for teaching me that 11:30am is already in the afternoon!😂
Hahahaha I noticed that too while editing. For the record, 11:30am is still the morning! 🤣
Spectacular and fancy sights but Dave takes the spotlight for singing "Kata" 😂😂
Hahahah 🤣🤣🤣
Happiest Bithday @Dave with Blessings. That is indeed a Marvelous Safari Camp I've ever seen.🍻
Thank you so so much Francis! :)
Absolutely enjoyed this video. Thanks Dave and Traci
Glad you enjoyed it! Have a great day.
100% that place is phenomenal never seen a lodge like that its like a hotel in the wilderness love it!
Exactly! Life in the bush with the hotel feel! 🇰🇪👍🏼
Everything there is beautiful. Good stuff as usual!
Thank you so much 😊
I've to say tho having seen your Ishara video I'd put this slightly below Ishara. Ishara is a different gravy, man. Love this one still.
Ishara is for sure the best but for anyone who does not want to stay in a tent, that is as good! :p
And Happy Birthday, Dave! 🎂
Thanks a lot! ❤️❤️❤️
Amazing camp and superb editing. Love you guys❤
Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Simply Amazing👍
Thank you! Cheers!
This is gorgeous.
Yes it is :)
Hey Dave & Tracy
We always watch your vlogs as a family.
Awesome! Thank you!
Amazing! ❤
Thank you! 😄
And Happy Birthday, Dave!🎂😊🥳🎁💐🎊🌹🎂
Thanks man :)
It is like there are good food in Kenya's safari!
Thank you, sir and ma'am.
So nice
kenya is soo beautiful for sure
Yeah!!!
Looks amazing
It was!
Amazing !!!...u both r sweet and wonderful people ❤️ 💕 ur all clips r fantastic
Thank you so much 😀
25:07 is gold. Also, cool tees!
Thanks :p
amazing video amazing presentation and what a place! mara on my mind thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Beautiful place of all you have been
I know right! 😍😍😍
Very beautiful a must visit during holiday. Thanks for sharing lovely couple.❤
Our pleasure!
Such a nice spot!
It really is!
This video its my 3 time watching it dave and Tracy your safari video are in different levels so nice and this Lodge it's so butefull Tracy she relly explain so good I like this Lodge covered by trees so nice thank you Dave and Tracy for nice video 🇰🇪🐘
3 times!!! Wow thank you so much, this means the world to us as we put so much time and effort in producing those videos. Cheers :)
@@DaveManithis is my 4th time Dave and Tracy I was showing my freind this video to come vist Africa Kenya 🇰🇪
Now that’s glamping!!
That's the ultimate level of glamping! Haha
Wow. Kenya. It's just Wow wow wow
Oh yes it is! :)
Great vlog 🥰
Thank you 😊
I can't express how much i love you guys. Your videos are always fun to watch and also give people ideas on amazing places to visit. I truly hope you consider starting a tour company. You can help people with bookings, organise transport and things to do. I just Adore you guys and hope you never stop taking us along your adventures.❤❤❤
We are considering group travel eventually but I'm not sure if there would be enough demand and also if I can entertain people for a week long... loll 🤣
i was waiting for guys to visit this place
It was the BEST!
WOW WHAT A VIDEO GUYS KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK 👍 👏 👌 🙌 😀 💪 👍 🎉
Thank you! Will do!
Wow!!! You got to see the rhinos!! Beautiful camp.....thank you so much for sharing!
We got REALLY lucky on that one!
Welcome to kenya🤗🤗
Cheers :)
Happy birthday Dave. This was an awesome vlog. Also, by the way, Let my friend Tracey know the outfit she has on this entire vlog was awesome. Loved it.
Thank you so so much my friend!!
My thinking maybe you should have a tour package Kenyan chapter and people can pay to have you two take them on various tours in Kenya and many would sign up for that...I just love your tours very informative
We are seriously thinking about it... Its a matter of if there is enough demand and if I can entertain people for a week straight! 🤣
Safaris are the best.
Yes they are!!! 100%
My most favorite vlog on you tube ♥️♥️
You're way too kind! :)
Another place added to list that you guys keep making longer... For when I'm finally loaded
Haha sorry not sorry :p
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love by From India 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Cheers my friend!
I know the goal is to tour the world after you live Kenya this June. But I can't help but wonder of the business opportunities available to you especially on tourism/safari side of things right here in Kenya. The amount of time you've spent here, the connections and networks, the countlesss parks, reserves and sanctuaries you've visited in Kenya and the general knowledge of Kenya's tourism landscape you have gained through your experiences. I see a very big business opportunity. Maybe you can think about it when you go back home in Canada for the six weeks. Travel the world but maybe still run a tourist business here. Don't sleep on all that knowledge and experience you've built while living in Kenya.
You're for sure right but our desire to see the world is larger than our desire for business opportunities. :)
Maybe we'll just start safari tours in Kenya in the near future tho. Who knows... 😎
Well done my. People 🥰🥰
Thank you Rose!!!
Woow its a 4wheel #Hippo
Yeah :p
Damn 😮😮😮
I know right!!!
@@DaveMani I have a bucketlist just from watching your channel
Sir you are a rockstar ❤
Wow thank you 😎
@@DaveMani sir you are a superstar
Topnotch safari
That's for sure!
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Thanks for watching Faith.
5:07 Now I love this soundtrack.
I have a question Dave, you never shot a game drive with your drone. What are the reasons?
Thanks for noticing :p
Amazing Amazing safari camp what's the name
We out all their information in the description.
All tym vibes.... anytime , anyday... kindly carry me next tym, am in Nairobi... please... I'll be glad
Haha thats place was top :p
I have it now?
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Cheers!
Great video. When were you there?
Mid-December 2023.
It's a shame that most guests just want to get a shot of the big 5 and the larger mammals in Africa. There is so much more out there that people can see and experience. Only a true safari adventurist will appreciate the birds, insects, fish, reptiles and plants.
You're right but the main reason is that most people are going on safari as a once in a lifetime trip and if that would have been the case for us to would would have had the same expectations. (Lions, elephants, cheetahs, etc.)
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Cheers
Can you show us Kibo Safari Camp Amboseli
We'll see, we are pretty booked out until we leave Kenya as of now.
Kenya Ni kwetu lakini weee 😅nikama sipajuiii
Not sure I understand...
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Have a great weekend Ruth :)
Which camera do you use?
A Sony a7Siii.
First
You got it!
The place is so beautifull but I am really scared of snake 🐍 and spider 🕷️ mosquito🦟😅😅 😢
There are spider but for the rest, very rare.
Superb video please tell me you guys arnt leaving africa. 😢
@lilo47 nothing wrong with living in Africa I'd love to. I meant I hope they weren't leaving Africa so
Much enjoy their content. Brilliant channel
We are in July most likely. Time for us to travel! 😍 We will be all over the world including Africa so stay posted.
Great view but that water is just too close, you dont trust Kenyan rivers any time. Ask the guys at samburu serena, in 2008 there was floods and it brought a crocodile into the swimming pool. Following year larsen camp was also marooned. Have never experienced the same at the mara game reserve but that river is too close for comfort.
I get your point.
6:43 - 6:51😂😂😂😂
:)
I have a question why do wake-up so early
I am personally a morning person so I do it all the time but on safari the earlier the better to see animals.
Dave Mani, I heard you speaking some swahili "lala salama" please be throwing in those swahili words. I want to know something.
Haha I know just a few words
Love your videos but less shower shots please. We watch with kids
Thanks a lot and the shower only show shoulders... I thought I was already mindful :p
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Why would you want to spend that kind of money on a safari. It’s absurd. We just got back from Tanzania, it was spectacular. We stayed in beautiful lodges and camps. This is quite nauseating and embarrassing and completely unnecessary
Well that is a very strong statement to say the least. We simply do our beat to showcase both side of the spectrum. We have several videos about affordable safaris as well.
@@DaveMani I don’t get the point of it. Why would someone go to a third world country where half, if not more of the population is living under the poverty line and spend that kind of money on lodging. I find it in bad taste.
Like I said we just got back less than a week ago from safari and couldn’t have been happier with our lodging but it was the people that affected us more than anything else. For them to see rich, white people, over indulging and grossly showing off their means by even creating a place such as this is shameful.
I worked for very wealthy people all my career and I am very aware of how they live and what they do for fun. Thank god I am happily retired and living in Spain where there isn’t much of an upper class. Being in Africa, I was keenly aware of the lack of wealth, opportunity and education for a large portion of the population.
To show this extreme over the top ostentatiousness was very disturbing to me.