EXPERIENCE - JAMANI HOUSE IN ACTION

Enonkishu Conservancy is host to over 50 species of mammals including some of the world’s rarest animals, including white rhino (at the Rhino Sanctuary on the edge of the Kileloni Hill), wild dog, leopard, cheetah and lion. For keen ornithologists, Enonkishu is home to over 350 species of birds, including a variety of eagles, vultures and the stunningly bright superb starling. Enonkishu also is host to a working cattle ranch. The Maasai Mara, acknowledged as one of the most important areas for biodiversity in Africa, where the diversity of wildlife is higher than in any other part in Africa.

Game drives, guided wildlife, birdlife and scenic walks, sundowners, picnics and bush dinners are all available to guests. Optional extras include cultural visits to local manyattas, scenic flights to the Mara Reserve, helicopter flights, visits to the Mara Elephant Project, massage treatments (advance request only) and yoga sessions (also by advance booking). There is a tennis court a short drive from the house (racquets and balls provided), WIFI, TV.

 
 

ESCAPE - INTO THE WILD

GAME DRIVEs
DAY and night game drives ARE POSSIBLE on EnONKISHU, LEMEK AND OL CHORRO CONSERVANCIES with our KNOWLEDGEABLE and experienced guides. DAY TRIPS INTO THE MARA RESERVE possible. extra cost involved.

CYCLING and running
CYCLING AND RUNNING ON NARETOI IS POSSIBLE FOR THE ACTIVELY INCLINED.

rhino sanctuary
visits to the white rhino sanctuary are easily organised. A minimum donation of $10 is suggested which contributes to their upkeep.

SCENIC FLIGHT
scenic flights over the mara eco system and transfers can be organised.

FISHING on the mara river
fishing on the Mara River can be highly productive for catfish and barbel. (catch and release only!).


VISIT TO THE MARA TRAINING CENTRE
Visit to the Mara Training Centre, founded by Tarquin and Lippa Wood, to learn about their efforts to work with local communities to restore and maintain the natural environment through Sustainable Rangeland Management

bush meals
NOthing beats a bush meal right in the middle of the mara while out on your game drive. enjoy the serenity and sounds of the wild.

Hot air BALLOON SAFARIS
A balloon safari is a fantastic way to experience the mara from a different perspective. extra cost involved.

guided walks
Get out and get going. recommended for 1 or 2 hours and suitable for the whole family with children over 7. get to see and hear some of the things you may miss on a drive.

SUNDOWNERS
gin and tonic in hand on the edge of the hill and watch the sky change colour and the sun set over the mara plains.

 
 

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“The award winning Enonkishu Conservancy has a large density and variety of game within it, and has become a world class conservation area, where animals migrate freely in between the neighbouring conservancies.”
— Lippa Wood