Breakfast with Lions: A Unique Bali Adventure at Mara River Safari Lodge

① Bali Safari Hotel

Bali is a representative vacation destination that attracts many foreign tourists every year. It is also a popular honeymoon destination that has captured the hearts of many domestic tourists. Located in Bali’s natural surroundings, luxury resorts also captivate the hearts of tourists. You can fully enjoy your trip to Bali by relaxing all day at a resort equipped with luxurious facilities. Bali is often associated with a strong sense of holiday destination and reminds people of resorts with good facilities and natural environments.

Recently, a hotel in Bali that offers unique scenery has been drawing attention. It provides an experience that is not readily available in Bali. If you only look at the pictures, it’s hard to believe this place is in Bali.

This place is Mara River Safari Lodge Bali. As its name suggests, it’s a hotel where you can enjoy a safari in Bali. At Mara River Safari Lodge Bali, you can see wild animals running around in front of your eyes. The hotel is about an hour’s drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport.

Although the hotel is less accessible because it is far from Bali’s main tourist attractions, it’s a great place to spend time and enjoy a vacation. The initial impression of Mara River Safari Lodge Bali is more reminiscent of Africa than Southeast Asia. At the hotel, you can leisurely see wild animals grazing. The view of seeing lions while having breakfast is a unique experience that can only be seen here in Bali. Mara River Safari Lodge Bali captivates tourists with its mysterious scenery. It’s a popular destination for families traveling with their children.

The room rate for one night on weekends ranges from about 200,000 won to 400,000 won.

② Various Types of Rooms

The rooms at Mara River Safari Lodge Bali are divided into five categories. Each room offers panoramic views of natural scenery, and you can also see the habitat of wild animals from the rooms. The rooms, built in traditional Balinese architecture, exude an exotic atmosphere. There are also bungalow-style rooms, which are great for families to stay together.

The most popular room in the hotel is the Twiga Deluxe Room. This room is close to the safari and has a balcony, allowing you to enjoy watching wild animals. The interior also matches the name of the safari hotel well. The hotel’s check-in hours are from 2 PM, and you can use the hotel’s facilities if you arrive early.

Guests who have visited the hotel left reviews such as, “I definitely recommend this place for a trip with children. I was worried about bugs before leaving, but once I got there, it was clean, and there were no bugs other than ants. The view is really artistic,” and “I regretted staying only for a day. It’s a place with animals, so it can’t be completely clean, but staying there was no problem. Both children and adults had a great time. I will visit again next time”.

On the other hand, there were also reviews saying that it was disappointing that animals did not often come to the front of the room.

③ A Place Where You Can Have Breakfast with Lions

Mara River Safari Lodge Bali is a small African country within Bali. The highlight of the hotel is having breakfast while watching lions. The breakfast restaurant, Tsavo Lion Restaurant, offers local Balinese food. Incredibly, the wild African lion is right before us. Having breakfast while watching lions is from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. If you sit on the terrace and have a meal, giraffes may also approach.

Mara River Safari Lodge Bali has various facilities. You can swim at the main swimming pool while watching animals passing by. There are also multiple programs for children, so there’s no time to be bored.

Furthermore, you can take a safari tram within the resort and embark on a private safari adventure. As a safari hotel, guests can spend time interacting with animals. You can also experience a jungle cruise on a boat.

Bali Safari & Marine Park is an animal theme park where you can enjoy various activities. The elephant and night safari shows are also held, receiving good responses from tourists. The water play zone consists of two water slides and various play equipment. You can enjoy swimming and using attractions. There are also performances where you can experience traditional Bali culture.