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Birds in the Bush: Eco-living in a Kenyan Home
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
- Kitchen
- Fireplace
- Pet-friendly
Explore the area
Ewaso Ngiro, Rift Valley
- Ol Kinyei Conservancy60 min drive
- Issaten Conservancy67 min drive
- Naboisho Conservancy85 min drive
- Maasai Mara (OSJ-Ol Seki Airstrip)70 min drive
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The price is NZ$382
NZ$382
for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
6 Jan - 7 Jan
About the area
Maasai Mara
With a stay at this vacation home in Maasai Mara, you'll be in the mountains, and 19.9 mi (32 km) from Ol Kinyei Conservancy and 22.4 mi (36.1 km) from Leleshwa Conservancy.
What's nearby
- Leleshwa Conservancy - 46 min drive
- Ol Kinyei Conservancy - 60 min drive
- Issaten Conservancy - 67 min drive
- Siana Conservancy - 82 min drive
- Naboisho Conservancy - 85 min drive
Getting around
- Maasai Mara (OSJ-Ol Seki Airstrip) - 70 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Birds in the Bush: Eco-living in a Kenyan Home
Situated on 50 acres, 1 kilometer in from the road to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, our open design 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is completely off the grid. The main bedroom has a longer than usual king sized pili-pili bed hand made on Lamu Island off the east coast of Kenya. The guest bedroom has a double bed. between the bedrooms is the bathroom with a shower/tub, toilet and sink.
The house is an open plan so when you walk the front door you face the fireplace with the kitchen in one corner with utensils, dishes and a propane stove. We buy fresh from the local market that is a bustling, colorful event, or buy from the supermarket in the main town. We don't have a refrigerator but keep food fresh in a cooler for a short periods of time.
On the small veranda in front of the house is a lovely western view of the blue hills beyond and dazzling sunsets at dusk where you can take your tea and listen to the evening sounds. We sit on top of the hill so the weather is always good and there is usually a breeze.
Entertainment, when available, is our neighbor group of Maasai Warriors led by Sonkoi around a campfire under the brilliant stars, hearing the sounds of hyenas in the distance. Our warriors mostly speak English, love performing and telling tales about the Maasai culture we are a part of.
We provide a continental breakfast and tea and coffee are available in the mornings. You can order food ahead of time for lunch or dinner at an additional reasonable cost.
We are located in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve buffer zone and although most of the land is now fenced in, a walk to the top of the nearby hill with Sonkoi will give you an amazing panoramic view of the area.
We have tours to the nearby conservancies and National Reserve and offer an unusual 2 day experience taking part in the local culture that includes the milking ceremony, bleeding cattle for blood (still a mainstay for the elders and babies) a safari walk, visiting a local school and spending the night outdoors at an Ol Pul. Sonkoi will tell you more and you can participate or not according to your comfort level!
Our place is great for bird-watching, hiking and camping. It is simple, environment-friendly and peaceful, but not far from most anything you would need or want.
We can pick you up in Nairobi or Narok, depending on your circumstances. Let Sonkoi know in advance for directions because the main road to the Mara Reserve has just been redone and the road to our place is not obvious.
We love having guests and our primary commitments are to your safety and your well-being.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Kenyans are happy to please!!!
The house is an open plan so when you walk the front door you face the fireplace with the kitchen in one corner with utensils, dishes and a propane stove. We buy fresh from the local market that is a bustling, colorful event, or buy from the supermarket in the main town. We don't have a refrigerator but keep food fresh in a cooler for a short periods of time.
On the small veranda in front of the house is a lovely western view of the blue hills beyond and dazzling sunsets at dusk where you can take your tea and listen to the evening sounds. We sit on top of the hill so the weather is always good and there is usually a breeze.
Entertainment, when available, is our neighbor group of Maasai Warriors led by Sonkoi around a campfire under the brilliant stars, hearing the sounds of hyenas in the distance. Our warriors mostly speak English, love performing and telling tales about the Maasai culture we are a part of.
We provide a continental breakfast and tea and coffee are available in the mornings. You can order food ahead of time for lunch or dinner at an additional reasonable cost.
We are located in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve buffer zone and although most of the land is now fenced in, a walk to the top of the nearby hill with Sonkoi will give you an amazing panoramic view of the area.
We have tours to the nearby conservancies and National Reserve and offer an unusual 2 day experience taking part in the local culture that includes the milking ceremony, bleeding cattle for blood (still a mainstay for the elders and babies) a safari walk, visiting a local school and spending the night outdoors at an Ol Pul. Sonkoi will tell you more and you can participate or not according to your comfort level!
Our place is great for bird-watching, hiking and camping. It is simple, environment-friendly and peaceful, but not far from most anything you would need or want.
We can pick you up in Nairobi or Narok, depending on your circumstances. Let Sonkoi know in advance for directions because the main road to the Mara Reserve has just been redone and the road to our place is not obvious.
We love having guests and our primary commitments are to your safety and your well-being.
If you have any questions or concerns, please let us know. Kenyans are happy to please!!!
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with an oven and a stovetop.
This smoke-free vacation home features wheelchair access, ecotours nearby, and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Guests will find features like internet access.
Property amenities
Internet
- WiFi available
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
Kitchen
- Stovetop
- Oven
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware/dishes/utensils
- Electric kettle
- Spices
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
Bathrooms
- 1 bathroom
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Shampoo
Living spaces
- Fireplace
- Living room
Laundry
- Near a laundromat
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair-accessible
- Smoke-free property
Location highlights
- In the mountains
- Near a hospital
Things to do
- Cycling nearby
- Wildlife and game walks nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Birdwatching nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain climbing nearby
- Hiking nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
- Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pets on leash or in crates OK. Additional fee $12
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
We should mention
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Property is also known as
Birds in the Bush Eco living in a Kenyan Home
Birds in the Bush: Eco-living in a Kenyan Home Maasai Mara
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