Family
Villa Opens Doors and Refurbishment Results in Themed Villas
This July, Saruni Mara, a luxury safari lodge located in Kenya’s Masai Mara, opened
the doors of a brand new family villa and completed the refurbishment of its
existing villa’s in to six beautifully designed, themed rooms.
The
stylish new villa has two en-suite bedrooms and a large lounge complete with
dining area and comfortable sofa’s sounding the welcoming fireplace. There is
also an impressive large veranda overlooking the magnificent scenery of the Masai
Mara.
The
remaining villas have been refurbished to incorporate themes that will engage
with a guest’s passions whether that is art, astronomy, photography, literature,
natural history or simply romance.
All furniture, carpets,
lamps and bedding was either sourced locally in Nairobi or designed by Kenyan interior
decorator Larissa Hoops and then made by local craftsmen.
The
Art room will inspire creative guests with an easel and paint as well as a desk
with drawing materials.
For
star gazers, the Astronomy room has a vintage brass telescope, moon map and
selection of interesting material on all things cosmic.
Book
worms and budding writers will enjoy staying in the Literature room with its vintage typewriter, leather reading
chairs, desk with brass reading lamp, quill pen and leather blotter. There is also
a selection of classic and African literature.
For clients that prefer
to view life through the lens, the Photography room has an old box browning
camera, antique photographic equipment catalogue and stunning prints adorn the
walls.
The
Family villa also doubles as the Natural History room and is decorated with a
selection of antique and vintage prints. There is also relevant reading
material such a books on mammals, reptiles, tree’s and birds.
The Honeymoon room has
been simply designed for a relaxing romantic break with comfy furniture and
beautiful antiques.
Saruni Mara is owned
and run by Italian author Riccardo
Orizio. This resort is the Masai Mara’s smallest permanent lodge and guests
enjoy an exclusive experience with their own private vehicle and guide.
Evenings can be spent relaxing in the common area enjoying fine cuisine influenced
by Riccardo’s Italian family heritage. Guests can also enjoy bush breakfasts
and dinners in breathtaking settings such as in the middle of an acacia forest.
Saruni Mara is extremely
active in local community and conservation projects and works very closely with
the local Masai communities. The lodge is the proud recipient on the Silver
rating by Ecotourism Kenya.
Rooms at Saruni Mara
start from US$390 a night. Prices are based on two people sharing on full board
including all house drinks, park fees, game drives and airport transfers.
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