Ministry of Tourism Classification: exclusive
Sekenani is a camp with a difference, Simple elegance and luxury mark this luxury camp with stunning views of the hills, plains and the Sekenani River.
Sekenani Camp is situated 6km from the Sekenani Gate, just outside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, with all tents facing the Sekenani River.
Accommodations
Number of Rooms
15 luxury tents set on decks, each with a beautiful view. Privacy is ensured, as all the tents are set well apart amid lush vegetation.
Facilities at the Sekenani
Each tent is raised high off the ground on wooden platforms, with big windows. You have the luxury of a big, elegant bathtub with brass taps and individual water heaters. The toilet seats are wooden. You will also find beautifully painted and hand carved chests with locks. All the floors are wooden.The tents use have hurricane lamps.
Special Feature of the Sekenani
Part of Sekenani’s charm is the special atmosphere that goes with being small and intimate, along with the personalized service.
Culinary and Dinning Facilities at Sekenani
The dining area is a log and canvas structure open at both ends. You have to cross over a small ravine on a wooden bridge to reach it from your tent. There is a large stone terrace extending beyond the dinning area, where you can sit around a log fire and look out for game, private dinner parties or sundowners, - bush banquets can also be arranged.Animals grazing on the plains in the distance provide mealtime game-spotting.
- Dining at Sekenani is always a treat. Emphasis is on fresh gourmet meals and menus featuring a fusion of African and international cuisine, and meals are announced by an immaculately dressed waiter.
- A wide terrace, opening off the dining area, is another viewpoint where guests can sit and enjoy a refreshing drink.
General Facilities
There is a small shop, housed in a building of natural stones, which sells quality craft items.
Hamper breakfasts and lunch can be provided for game walks and drives, and private dinners as well as sundowners are catered for.
Recreational Activities - For an extra charge, other activities can be arranged which include bush walks and game walks with an experienced Maasai guide
- Balloon safaris can be arranged at a nearby take-off point;
- Day trips by air to Lake Victoria are also available for keen fisherman and bird watchers.
Climate
The temperature is comfortably hot during the day, nights can be chilly. Rains occur between November and May; the heaviest rainfall is normally in April. June to October is dry and windy. September and October are much drier before the November rains.
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