A really smart and good-value private bush retreat

The Maa House, Masai Mara

A really smart, comfortable, well-run and good-value private bush retreat, The Maa House features a four-bedroom private house and one-bedroom luxury tent and provides a serene and self-contained base from which to explore and experience all the wonders of the Masai Mara National Reserve

“Thanks very much for giving us such a wonderful time at the Maa House. We will always remember your warmth and attention to every detail to make our stay comfortable. Susie your stories were a big bonus and big thanks to the team for great food and drink.”

“What a beautiful stay in this lovely house here attention-to-detail is everything. What can we say about the staff? They were amazing and the food was delicious. It was such a joy to see elephant and buffalo while having sundowners. We can’t wait to come back.”

“What a special place! Beautiful tent, wonderful staff and service. Delicious food! And great to learn about all the good work the Maa Trust is doing. Thank you! Asanteni!”

“It was such a wonderful soul-enriching experience staying at the Maa House. Ambient, comfortable and with great vistas. I could have stayed for ever and will certainly be coming back again.”

Summary

A unique private home-from-home in the heart of the Mara ecosystem
Newly and attractively renovated and redecorated and furnished for 2023
Lovely peaceful bush location with views across the savannah and neighbouring conservancies
Set alongside a busy wildlife corridor – enjoy game viewing from verandas and grounds
Direct access to the Masai Mara Reserve via the nearby Zebra Plains gate
Enjoy self-drive safaris in the Reserve – or engage a private safari vehicle and driver
Welcoming and experienced management and staff, full-board accommodation
Accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 ensuite double/twin bedrooms
Rates from $150 per guest per night on a full-board, self-drive basis

Detailed information

Sitting Room with sofas and fireplace
Open-plan Dining Room
Kitchen and stores
Veranda with sofa and chairs and terraces
Outside pergola with dining table
Main house – three double / twin ensuite bedrooms
Adjacent Annex – one double / twin ensuite bedroom
Meeting room / office
Guest cloakroom
Luxury tent – one double bedroom, ensuite bathroom, inside & outside showers, sitting & dining areas, veranda terrace
All bedrooms have modern and well-equipped ensuite bathrooms
All bedrooms have wardrobes/chest-of-drawers/storage space
Complimentary Cinnabar Green bathroom products
Large shady grounds surrounded by electric fence
Fire pit, firewood supplied, sundowner clearing
Visit the next-door Maa Trust HQ and find out about their conservation, ecological and charitable works
Wi-fi internet
Good cell-phone signal
Fire extinguisher
First aid kit

Location

The Maa House is situated at the heart of the Masai Mara ecosystem in between the private Naboisho and Olare Motorogi Conservancies. Entry to the Masai Mara National Reserve is via the Zebra Plains gate less than 3 km from the house. Alternatively the Talek gate just beyond Talek village is approximately 10 km south of the house via the C14 road.

The Maasai Mara National Reserve covers an area of 1,510 sq km (580 sq miles or 370,000 acres) at a height of between 1,500 to 2,170 meters above sea level. It leads East Africa in density, diversity and quantity of wildlife – it is home to over 95 species of mammals and over 570 recorded species of birds.

How to get there

By Road

Driving distance from Nairobi to the Maa House is approximately 250 kilometres and the journey should take around 4.5 hours. A 4wd / high-clearance vehicle is highly recommended.

From Nairobi, head to Narok. Just after Narok turn left onto the C12 road to Sekenani – this is a good tarmac road of approx. 85 km all the way to the Masai Mara National Reserve. Enter the Reserve at the Sekenani Gate. Game drive through the Reserve to the Talek Gate. Exit the Reserve here and head through Talek Town and take the C14 road north towards Aitong. After approximately 10km you will see two large stone pillars on the left of the road – this is the entrance to the Maa Trust and Maa House. Turn left here.

By Air

The Olare Orok airstrip is around 7 km north of Maa House and there are daily flights to and from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport on Air Kenya and Safarilink.

Visitor’s Book

“What a special place! Beautiful tent, wonderful staff and service. Delicious food! And great to learn about all the good work the Maa Trust is doing. Thank you! Asanteni!”

“It was such a wonderful soul-enriching experience staying at the Maa House. Ambient, comfortable and with great vistas. I could have stayed for ever and will certainly be coming back again.”

Rates

Standard Accommodation Rates

$600 per night for up to 4 guests staying in the Main House on a full-board, self-drive basis

Additional adult guests – $150 per person per night

Additional child guests (3-12) – $75 per person per night

Infants of 2 and under stay free

Maximum occupancy in the Main House – 8 guests

Maximum occupancy in Main House and Luxury Tent – 10 guests

The Luxury Tent is available for parties of 9-10 guests

Stays are on an exclusive-use basis. The Luxury Tent may on occasion be occupied privately by the owners or their guests and therefore unavailable for stays in conjunction with the Main House.

Minimum Stay – 2 nights

Minimum Stay over Christmas & New Year – 3 nights

Check-in from 12pm and Check-out by 10 am

Rates include – full-board accommodation, soft drinks, house wines, local beers and standard spirits together with laundry, WIFI internet and statutory taxes

Rates include the services of house manager, cook and house steward

Rates do not include entry fees to the Masai Mara National Reserve which are payable separately on entry. Game drives are not available in the other private conservancies in the area.

The property shares a boundary with a wildlife area and wild animals may occasionally come onto the property. Guests should exercise caution with regard to wild animals at all times and should not walk outside the electric-fenced area which surrounds the property.

Please contact us to make a booking

Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking

Bookings can only be confirmed upon receipt of payment. Until a booking is confirmed, availability is subject to change without notice.

The owners require all adult guests to sign an indemnity form on arrival at the house

These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 10th January 2024