Enashipai Resort & Spa

“Enashipai” means “a place of happiness” in Maa, and it doesn’t take long to see why. Enashipai Resort & Spa sits in the Great Rift Valley on the shores of Lake Naivasha, its steep-roofed buildings scattered through lush, manicured gardens that run down to the water, where hippos come ashore to graze.

Wellness is the thread that ties everything together at Enashipai Resort & Spa. The award-winning Siyara Spa takes its name from the Swahili word for nature and has steam rooms, hydrotherapy, a couples’ treatment room and a Rasul chamber for its mineral mud ritual. The signature calabash treatments are well worth booking. Afterwards, there’s a juice bar, a salon and barbershop, a large outdoor pool and a well-equipped gym.

Senteu, the main restaurant, overlooks the pool and serves generous buffets, while the Coffee Lounge offers à la carte dining in a quieter setting. Sundowners are best enjoyed at the Oltepesi Bar.

The on-site Maa Museum offers a fascinating insight into Maasai culture. Boat safaris, bird watching, cycling and tennis fill the days, and children have indoor and outdoor play areas, with nannies on duty in the playroom.

ACCOMMODATION

Rooms are spacious and comfortable, with views over the hills or tropical gardens. Fountain Executive Rooms look out over the signature fountain from private balconies, and those on the upper floor have outdoor rain showers. Garden Executive Rooms are set in two and three-bedroom cottages with a shared lounge and kitchenette, ideal for families. Villa Executive Rooms are compact garden retreats that can connect to a Honeymoon Suite to create a full villa. The suites are the most indulgent of all, with separate living and dining areas, an outdoor shower, late checkout and complimentary room service.