The Masai Mara Nature Reserve , in southwestern Kenya, has new luxury tenants: the six sustainable 'cottages' that Ratpanat has located within Olengoti Safari Camp.
Can luxury be sustainable? Yes, Ratpanat is characterized by organizing sustainable tourism trips, minimizing the ecological footprint for 20 years. They have been recognized with the Expansion Pyme Awards for their bioarchitecture project in which both the native communities and the environment have been integrated.
In Olengoti Safari Camp these six new ones were born luxury cabins for travelers seeking tranquility, adventure trips, but above all, with comfort and safety.
The new 'cottage' in Masai Mara.
The new 'cottages' are sustainable and follow the principles of bioarchitecture, feeding on solar energy . They are inspired by 'manyatas', traditional buildings of the Masai tribe , which is the one that inhabits this area, but applying more modern techniques to make the cabins last longer.
Natural elements typical of the territory have also been used, such as wood, for the floor or the beams that support the structure; or the rammed earth , a mixture of earths that provide the characteristic reddish color on the walls.
The sustainable cabins are made up of a living room, a bedroom and a bathroom, as well as an outdoor terrace to enjoy the starry nights in Kenya.
While the decoration He wanted to be inspired by the first safaris and by the tribes of the area such as the Masai . You can see pieces made by local artisans such as masks, figures or armchairs made of natural materials such as leather, cowhide rugs and palm baskets.
“We have our philosophy and principles very present and we want the traveler to feel that experience when ancient explorers style . To achieve this we have introduced in the 'cottages' elements of the safari tents such as canvas doors and windows with their respective mosquito nets that allow you to feel the noises of the night in the Masai Mara, which is something indescribable ” affirms Estrella Ortego, CEO of Ratpanat.
In the Masai Mara Nature Reserve.
What can Olengoti Safari Camp do for you? Besides mythical safaris through the lands of Kenya , this place is perfect for disconnecting: you can enjoy a breakfast next to the Hippo Pool , accompanied by his family of hippos, a romantic dinner under the acacia trees surrounded by oil lamps and lanterns ; or, enjoy around the campfire every night.
Olengoti Safari Camp offers travelers activities such as taking a balloon safari in the Masai Mara following in the footsteps of the Great Migration , light aircraft flights from Nairobi to Masai Mara, or go on a safari with the park rangers following the course of the mara river.
Although you will not be able to leave Olengoti without planting a tree . Yes, you read it right. You will participate in the project reforestation of the Masai Mara in which they are currently working to repopulate the area, which is at risk of desertification.
This is how the new luxury cabins are.