"Pros: Sarova Mara is a delightful destination. Everything is designed to make you welcome: the staff are pleasant and always helpful, the accommodation is luxurious (I’d recommend staying in an Olchani tent if you want more privacy, and even greater levels of care). The food is truly excellent (producing superb mushroom risotto or beef Wellington deserves applause anywhere), and the location within the park (but close to the gate) is ideal. In case you are booking from overseas, and unsure of the Sarova brand; don’t be. In fact, considering the room rate (booked on booking.com), what was included (all food and drink; laundry; etc, though I think that’s only for the Olchani tents) and how simple everything was I consider this stay to have been a bargain. And, of course, there’s the wildlife. Personal favourites: hippos, giraffe, gazelle… oh, all of it, really. If you are coming from Nairobi, be sure to ask the hotel to arrange a car to drive you (about 4 hours and USD 150 one way). Special shout-outs to Rolex (“butler”) and Edward who drove us around the park. Both pleasant and helpful. Cons: Hard to find any negatives, to be honest" ~Duncan