Luxury Lodges · Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya
Ol Seki Hemingways Mara Simba Private Villa
Overview
The Simba Private villa is a self-contained penthouse in the bush with a private driveway.
Complete with kitchen, dining room and living area, the tent connects two enormous double bedrooms, both ensuite. There’s a fully stocked bar and fridge and guests can decide the level of service they require - a butler can be present at all times to pour drinks and make coffee as required, or staff will stay in thebackground to give guests the freedom to help themselves to the amenities.
The expansive terrace
with small plunge pool provides an ideal viewpoint for wildlife watching during the day and
stargazing at night. The main feature of the Simba private villa is exclusivity with your own dedicated chef for all meals as well as a private game drive vehicle and guide.
Details
Good to know
Languages spoken
English
Ideal for
Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
Property facilities
Accept Credit Cards, Bar, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service, Live Entertainment, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bath, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Family Safari Tent, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge/Freezer, Gas Cooker, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Lounge Area, Lounge, Microwave, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
24-hour Security, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room service 24 hours, Room Service
On-site activities
Big 5, Bird Watching, Elephant Interaction, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Nearby activities
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Horse-back Safaris, Hot Air Ballooning, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Wildlife Tours
Location
Where you'll be
Video
See the stay
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Video
Hemingways Ol Seki Mara VideoHemingways Ol Seki Mara is located in the heart of the Naboisho Conservancy which borders the Maasai Mara Reserve. This stunning private tented camp is your enclave of luxury in the wildest terrain of Kenya. 10 exclusive luxury tents with 270° panoramic views of the Mara plains.
Activities
What you can do
Balloon Safari
One of the iconic experiences of a safari in Africa, a sunrise hot air balloon flight over the Mara Reserve is a great way to get a different perspective on the park. The early morning Mara breeze will float you southwards towards Tanzania and as you follow the Mara River all the wonderful animals of the Mara are visible. The flight usually lasts about an hour and once you’re safely back on solid ground, celebrate the early morning escapade with a champagne breakfast in the bush.
Community Visits
As we work so closely with the local community, we have also been invited to take our guests along to some of the local village homes for an introduction into the Maasai lifestyle. There is always beadwork and carvings for sale during these visits so this is a perfect time to collect your souvenirs with the added benefit that your money contributes directly to the local Maasai women producing these exquisite artefacts. Don’t be afraid to bargain and barter however, it is expected.
Game Drives Safari
Days are as action packed or as relaxed as guests want and being in a conservancy means we have the freedom to head out on game drives whenever suits; that might be at first light to capture the sunrise and an early morning cheetah hunt or that might be after dark to experience some of the alternative wildlife that you wouldn’t see during the day.Especially during the months of the migration, many guests do enjoy one full day in the Mara Reserve itself, along the main rivers in the hopes of spotting a wildebeest crossing. We will of course arrange this for you, sending you out with a lovely picnic lunch and the drinks of your choice to enjoy the day.
Guided Walks
Being in a conservancy we are also able to offer guided walks through the wilderness where you have the chance to learn about the area, the Maasai culture and all the plants of the region and their traditional uses. You’ll also have the chance to learn the tracks and scat of the animals that have passed by that day.
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