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Enasoit is an exclusive-use camp and private reserve in Laikipia, with tented cottages gathered around a wildlife waterhole. Its separate Pool House, varied outdoor programme and flexible family accommodation give one group room to settle into a private safari stay.
Enasoit occupies a private reserve in the foothills of Mount Kenya. The camp is taken by one party, so the daily programme can be shaped around the group rather than a large lodge schedule. An open-sided Mess Tent overlooks the waterhole, and evening drinks gather around the campfire. The separate Pool House offers a quieter garden setting for swimming and meals. The character is comfortable and informal, with the surrounding bush remaining the focus.
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Accommodation
The camp has eight rooms: six tented cottages and one family tent containing two interconnecting rooms. Canvas and local materials sit over permanent floors, with en-suite bathrooms, a sitting area and fireplace, and a private veranda. The Pool House has two additional thatched double cottages with en-suite bathrooms. It is approximately five minutes away by vehicle or twenty minutes on foot, rather than immediately beside the tented accommodation.
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Food & drink
Meals can be served in the Mess Tent overlooking the waterhole or at the Pool House. The vegetable and herb garden supplies the kitchen with fresh produce. Bush picnics and dinners under the stars add variety to the programme, while a private group booking makes it easier to accommodate different meal times and preferences.
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What to do
Day and night game drives, guided walks and horse riding provide different ways to explore the reserve. Birdwatching, bush picnics and sundowners can sit alongside more active outings, with mountain biking and specialist excursions arranged according to the party’s interests. The camp also offers games and massage treatments. Helicopter trips are a separate undertaking rather than a standard daily inclusion; riding and walking activities need to suit the participants.
Planning your stay
The family tent has two interconnecting rooms, and the camp provides cots, high chairs and extra children’s beds. A sole-use stay helps balance different ages and interests. The Pool House cottages offer additional space but are separate from the main camp, which affects room allocation.
One party has sole use of both Enasoit Camp and the Pool House. The waterhole provides a focal point at the tented camp, while the pool and gardens offer a distinct second setting without changing property.
The Pool House is a separate location, not a private plunge pool attached to each tent. Allocate its cottages deliberately for a larger group. Activity choices depend on age, riding experience and conditions, and helicopter or specialist outings need additional planning.
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Enasoit works as a substantial private chapter in a Kenya itinerary, particularly when a group wants to balance safari with riding, walking and time together. Leave several nights for the different activities rather than trying to sample everything in a short stop before moving to the Mara.
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The camp has eight rooms: six tented cottages and one family tent containing two interconnecting rooms. Canvas and local materials sit over permanent floors, with en-suite bathrooms, a sitting area and fireplace, and a private veranda. The Pool House has two additional thatched double cottages with en-suite bathrooms. It is approximately five minutes away by vehicle or twenty minutes on foot, rather than immediately beside the tented accommodation.
Day and night game drives, guided walks and horse riding provide different ways to explore the reserve. Birdwatching, bush picnics and sundowners can sit alongside more active outings, with mountain biking and specialist excursions arranged according to the party’s interests. The camp also offers games and massage treatments. Helicopter trips are a separate undertaking rather than a standard daily inclusion; riding and walking activities need to suit the participants.
The family tent has two interconnecting rooms, and the camp provides cots, high chairs and extra children’s beds. A sole-use stay helps balance different ages and interests. The Pool House cottages offer additional space but are separate from the main camp, which affects room allocation.
Enasoit works as a substantial private chapter in a Kenya itinerary, particularly when a group wants to balance safari with riding, walking and time together. Leave several nights for the different activities rather than trying to sample everything in a short stop before moving to the Mara.
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