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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Mara Enkipai in Masai Mara

From £2544 per week |  From £500 per night

2 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Balcony/terrace, car essential, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Mara Enkipai is situated in the Heart of the Masai Mara. The Masai Mara game reserve, voted 7th Wonder of the world is famous for its wonderful wildebeest migration, and is considered one of the best location to experience the ultimate safari experience.

It is the home of Jacqueline Roumeguere Eberhardt who lived more than 40 years amongst the Maasai people. A magical heaven surrounded by wildlife and location where 'Out of Africa' was filmed.

Mara Enkipai is a Heaven of Peace & Tranquility, the meeting point of elephants, hippos & leopards, it is in a unique location on the edge of the Mara river. A unique natural & magical setting to immerse & refresh yourself whilst enjoying the true safari experience of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.

A domain of 45 acres of beautiful nature and river rapids, comprising of little islands & hippo pools.

The house comprises of 4 bedrooms, each with a double bed, a living & dining area. A beautiful outside living room has been set by the river for the ones wanting to relax in early afternoons with a good book.


Mara Enkipai was the home of Jacqueline Roumeguere Eberhardt, who lived amongst the Masai for more than 40 years. It is a true opportunity to live a unique cultural exchange with the Masai way of life.

The Mara Enkipai team comprises of a guide, cook, housekeeper & nanny to make your stay most pleasant at all times.

There are plenty of activities to do from Mara Enkipai from early morning & late afternoon game drives into the reserve, visits to the Masai villages, going on safari walks with Joseph who is an expert in birds & flora, having traditional Masai feasts or enjoying an early morning balloon flight with champagne breakfast!

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Additional single beds can be provided on request.

Further details outdoors:
There is a beautiful outside living room set on the Mara river for the ones wanting to relax on the property. Elephants and baboons often visit and we have hippo pools on the property.

Conditions

To confirm bookings we require 50% deposit fee in advance.

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The Plains of Maasai Mara

 

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Beautiful Lounge overlooking the Masai Mara Plains

 

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Living Area - Mara Enkipai

 

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The Rift Valley region

Well known for it's famous wildebeest migration, one of the top wildlife viewing destinations in the world, it is where the famous BBC Big Cat Diary is filmed. The climate is moderate with warm days and cool nights. The Mara is at it's best during July to Jan when the migration is in from the serengeti. The Mara benefits from at least three different ecosystems which makes it unique in terms of fauna and flaura, it is home to over 350 different species of birds. The Mara river is also home to numerous hippos and crocodiles.

The Masai Mara / Mara Enkipai area

The Kichwa Tembo area is within the Mara conservancy, from there you have access to the three main regions which form the mara conservation areas, each has it's own management and park entry fees.

Activities: You can do a number of activities from game drives, game walks, cultural experiences, hot air ballooning, and day fishing excursions to lake victoria. The Mara is a top destination for anyone with a passion for photography. The Highlight of the year is the arrival of the great migration which has been quoted as one of the new seven wonders of the world.

How to get there

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Maasai Mara is situated to the Ouest of Kenya's Capital City Nairobi. Many International Airlines fly to Nairobi twice daily (KLM, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Kenya Airways amongst many others). The flight from Europe to Nairobi is approximately 8 hours. The best flights to take are the night flights which make you arrive early morning in Kenya without losing a day of your holidays.

Once in Nairobi, there are several flights a day to the Masai Mara from Wilson Airport which takes approximately 45 minutes. You will need to get off the plane at 'Masai Mara Kitchwa Tembo' airstrip. The house is 15 minutes drive from the airstrip.

Activities near Masai Mara

Guestbook for Mara Enkipai House

The most wonderful experience of our lives!
The most beautiful spot of the Mara!
A wonderful experience for the whole family, our kids enjoyed the wildlife and the interaction with the Maasai people
Fabulous people, delicious food, great staff.
A pearl in the Savannah
Amazing experience amongst the beautiful Masai people
A sensory overload!

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All Seasons 1-2 People	24 Jul 10	31 Dec 10	4020$ 4020	790790	790790	2 Nights
All Seasons 1-2 People	17 Mar 11	31 Dec 11	4020$ 4020	790790	790790	2 Nights
All Seasons 1-2 People	22 Jan 12	1 Jan 13	4420$ 4420	870870	870870	2 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All Seasons 3-4 People	24 Jul 10	31 Dec 10	4920$ 4920	990990	990990	2 Nights
All Seasons 3-4 People	17 Mar 11	31 Dec 11	4920$ 4920	990990	990990	2 Nights
All Seasons 3-4 People	22 Jan 12	1 Jan 13	5415$ 5415	10901090	10901090	2 Nights

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
All Seasons 5-8 People	24 Jul 10	31 Dec 10	6120$ 6120	12901290	12901290	2 Nights
All Seasons 5-8 Peple	17 Mar 11	31 Dec 11	6120$ 6120	12901290	12901290	2 Nights
All Seasons 5-8 People	22 Jan 12	1 Jan 13	6730$ 6730	14201420	14201420	2 Nights

The property does not have weekend tariffs.

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Rates Include: Guided Bush Walks, Unlimited Safari Game Drives in the Masai Mara Game Reserve with exclusive use of vehicle and your Professional Safari Guide, Bush Picnics, Sundowners over the Masai Mara Plains, Housekeeper, Cook, Exclusive use of Mara Enkipai house, Full board catering and accommodation with beers, house wine, juices.

Rates Exclude: Park Fees

3 Night Specials (5-8 people): 3290 USD

3 Night Specials (3-4 people): 2525 USD

3 Night Specials (1-2 people): 2015 USD

More information on www.mara-enkipai.com

Availability

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4 years listed You are contacting Vanessa Roumeguere Landline n/a Mobile +31 619 268542 Languages spoken The owner is based in Kenya and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2007. This house has so far received 0 reviews.