Acacia House 3 Bedroom Safari Cottage Mara North Conservancy

Acacia House is a beautiful, exclusive-use private safari home tucked away on a hillside in the tranquil Ol Chorro Losoit Valley. Located within the pristine Lemek Hills and the 30,000-hectare Mara North Conservancy, this three-bedroom property boasts a rich East African heritage and style.

Designed as the perfect combination of form and function, the house features twisty tree trunks that seem to ‘grow’ from its walls and a wide timber patio. Fully staffed with a private team, it is the ultimate “home away from home” for families and small groups seeking a personalized safari experience far off the typical tourist trail.

Location & Accessibility

Situated in a peaceful, secluded area adjacent to the Maasai Mara National Reserve, the property offers a low-density safari experience away from the crowds while still providing front-row access to the region’s famous big cats and plains game.

By Road

✓ Set within the private 30,000-hectare Mara North Conservancy
✓ Positioned far from the most-visited, heavily trafficked parts of the Mara
✓ Located in the secluded Ol Chorro Losoit Valley within the Lemek Hills
✓ The surrounding plains are incredibly rich in wildlife, with waterbuck, elephant, and zebra frequently wandering into the grounds to graze

By Air

✓ Connects via scheduled domestic flights from Nairobi
✓ Seamless local airstrip transfers are provided directly to the house
✓ Dedicated driver and custom safari vehicle handle all transit from the airstrip

Accommodation & Room Facilities

Acacia House is an exceptionally comfortable private rental that accommodates up to six people, making it ideal for couples, families, and small groups. Though there is no resident host, a full complement of experienced staff takes care of your every need.

Exclusive House Layout & Living Spaces

✓ TV Room: A dedicated space for children to watch “bush TV” or actual television before bed
✓ Schoolroom: A toy-filled playroom located just two minutes away for young guests to enjoy
✓ Open-Plan Living: Features an inviting dining and seating area complete with an authentic, romantic log fireplace
✓ Spacious Veranda: A large open-air timber deck perfectly positioned to give you a window onto all the action at the busy Ol Chorro waterhole
✓ Shared Pool Area: Raised above the waterhole to the side of the house, featuring a sparkling free-form swimming pool, a baby pool, and an attractive barbecue area (shared with neighboring Mara House)

Room Configurations

✓ Attic Bedroom: A third cozy loft room created specifically with children in mind
✓ Ground Floor Bedrooms: Two spacious double en-suite bedrooms equipped with comfortable beds and luxurious bathrooms

Unit Facilities & Comfort Highlights

✓ Daily housekeeping and laundry service
✓ Access to a curio shop for local souvenirs
✓ Fully equipped kitchen and an on-site bar
✓ 24-hour reception and babysitting services
✓ Complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the house
✓ 24-hour solar power with power points for charging camera equipment

Dining & Culinary Experience

Despite the remote location, the culinary experience at Acacia House is exceptional. Your private chef uses homegrown herbs, fragrant spices from the balmy Kenyan coast, and organic meat from the country’s best cattle farms to create menus tailored to your dietary preferences.

✓ Dedicated private chef to prepare all meals
✓ Freshly baked biscuits, bread, and hand-made delicious ice cream
✓ Jolly evening dinners and barbecues enjoyed under a blanket of African stars
✓ Children are welcome in the kitchen to bake sweet treats with the friendly staff
✓ Traditional and reviving afternoon tea served daily at 4:00 pm on the cool veranda after siestas
✓ Bush picnics and lunches served under the acacia trees by the pool or out in the middle of the Masai Mara
✓ Flexible dining schedule allowing you to sleep in for a leisurely breakfast or eat early at 5:30 am before a drive

Experiences & Activities

At Acacia House, you are free to design your own itinerary. With a fully qualified Maasai guide and a private vehicle at your disposal, you can set the pace of your viewing experiences to suit your family’s needs and schedule.

Guided Safari Adventures

✓ Fly Camping: Exhilarating overnight fly camping experiences at nearby Naboisho Camp can be arranged for a night spent on the open plains
✓ National Reserve Trips: Full-day safaris into the Maasai Mara National Reserve to follow epic animals and witness the Great Migration (seasonal)
✓ Game Drives: Flexible day and night game drives primarily exploring the Mara North, Ol Chorro, and Lemek conservancies (a combined area of about 100,000 acres)
✓ Walking Safaris: Explore the wilderness on foot where Maasai guides teach children bush skills, spoor and dung identification, animal tracking, and about local bugs and birds

Cultural & Community Excursions

✓ Village Tours: Visit local schools, trading centers, and Maasai villages to meet the people and sample their unique lifestyle
✓ Hands-On Learning: Children can participate in highly interactive cultural activities, such as learning how to milk an African nanny goat

Hotel Highlights

✓ Cultural Immersion: Meaningful, authentic access to local Maasai communities, schools, and cultural activities
✓ Exclusive-Use Safari Home: A private, three-bedroom retreat completely tailored to your family or small group
✓ Full Private Team: Seamlessly run by an experienced private chef, wildlife guide, house manager, and housekeeping staff
✓ Private Safari Vehicle: Exclusive use of a 4×4 vehicle and driver, giving you total control over the length and timing of your safaris
✓ Exceptional Waterhole Views: A wide timber patio offering direct, elevated views of the wildlife-frequented Ol Chorro waterhole
✓ Family-Focused: Highly child-friendly with an attic bedroom, baby pool, toy-filled schoolroom, and engaging educational bush activities
✓ Gourmet Farm-to-Table Dining: High-quality, tailored meals featuring home-grown herbs, organic meats, and homemade ice cream
✓ Expansive Conservancy Access: Prime game viewing across 100,000 acres of private conservancy land, permitting thrilling night drives and off-road viewing

Acacia House Safari Cottage Mara Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Include

✓ Unlimited internet
✓ Selected laundry service
✓ Return airstrip transfers
✓ Guided bush walking safari
✓ 1 x safari vehicle and guide per house
✓ Participating in local community projects
✓ Full-board – all meals & accommodation
✓ Local weekly market visit (Thursdays only)
✓ Bush meals, picnic excursions and sunset sundowners
✓ Shared day & night game drives in open-sided vehicles
✓ Soft drinks, house wines, selected beers & house spirits
✓ Young Explorers Club – family activities (upon request and bookable in advance) + Value Added Tax & Other taxes

Notes

* No Christmas or New Year supplements
* Masai Mara National Reserve & Conservancies | Click Here
* Children under the age of 5 stay free of charge when sharing with parents/adults
* Conservation fees are subject to change by the private conservancies in which we operate
* Masai Mara National Reserve entry fees and exclusive use of the vehicle are payable extra costs
* Acacia House is accessed from Mara North Airstrip in Mara North Conservancy where it is a 40-minute transfer to the houses
* All guests traveling to Saruni Basecamp must have comprehensive travel insurance, medical insurance and emergency evacuation coverage
* Conservation fees – Adult – 130 US Dollars per person per night & Child(5-16 years) – 65 US Dollars per Child per night

Acacia House Safari Cottage Mara Accommodation Excludes

* Daily conservation fees
* Gratuities to staff & guides
* Masai Mara National Reserve park fee
* All statutory increases beyond our control
* Temporary Flying Doctors Evacuation cover
* Massages & treatments in our Wellness Space
* Premium spirits, wines/Champagne and beers
* Visit to the Masai Mara National Reserve entry fee
* Extra safari vehicle & guide (400 US Dollars per day)
* Nairobi/additional transfers (other than those ‘included’)
* Extra lunch/packed lunch on departure day ( 35 US Dollars per person)
* Anything of a personal nature, any payable extra services, activities & extras
* Masai Mara National Reserve entry fees and exclusive use of the vehicle are payable extra costs
* Conservation fees – Adult – 130 US Dollars per person per night & Child(5-16 years) – 65 US Dollars per Child per night

Masai Mara Park Fees

* 100 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st January to 30th June
* 200 US Dollars per adult, per night from 1st July to 31st December
* 50 US Dollars per child, per night all year (aged 3 to 17 years inclusive)

Mara North Conservancy – Conservancy Fees

* Adult – 130 US Dollars per adult Per Day
* Child(5-16 Years) – 65 US Dollars per child Per Day

Acacia House has 1 double room with an en suite bathroom, one attic room, and a double room on the ground floor with a shared bathroom. The house can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests in the 3 bedrooms. The living spaces dominate Acacia House, beginning with a large open-air verandah overlooking the famous Ol Chorro waterhole.

This leads into an open-plan dining and seating area complete with a log fire for those cooler nights in the bush. The house comes with a full complement of well-trained and experienced staff at guests’ disposal, including a chef, a wildlife guide, and a house manager, as well as your own private vehicle to ensure a seamless safari experience that delivers the very best the Mara has to offer.

Acacia House is designed for families or groups who want the privacy of their own home in the bush. As the house is an exclusive-use property, you’re free to design your own itinerary. Choose to sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast on your deck or head out early to watch the sunrise in the bush. Stay out all day or spend the afternoon lazing around the pool with a cold drink and a good book. 

To the side of the house, raised above the waterhole, there is a pool and a barbecue area which provide a place to relax, dine and socialize between safari expeditions, particularly around sunset. This pool is shared with nearby Mara House.

Acacia House Masai Mara Activities include game drives, bush walks, and Community and cultural visits. 

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