Topi House

Your private safari begins the minute you land – even the short drive to Topi House from the airstrip is an incredible game-viewing opportunity. Positioned directly on the wildebeest migration route to the eastern side of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, vast herds of animals have at times come right up to the door.

The house itself has three spacious en-suite bedrooms that are linked by a large veranda running along the front facade. At the far end is the living area, which is made up of an open-plan sitting and dining room complete with an open log fire. Guests can also relax around a campfire outside under the stars.

Your personal chef will prepare home-cooked meals using ingredients sourced in Nairobi and from nearby local communities, catering for bush picnics or lunches out on the lawn under the shade of the acacia trees. A private safari guide will lead early morning and evening game drives at your own pace and teach children about earth, soil and leaves and smell the wild fruits and flowers on a vibrant and exciting bush walks. There’s also the chance to visit your guides in their home communities, a rich and rewarding experience, often the most memorable moment of a safari here.