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Aitong Crater HouseCome and visit our own private and romantic Aitong Crater House secluded in the bush on the edge of an ancient crater, near the Masai village of Aitong and in the heart of the most exciting wilderness ecosystems in Africa.
We offers guests the chance to discover local wildlife as well as learning about Masai customs and traditions
Aitong Crater House
About
It is situated at an altitude of 2000 meters, overlooking the plains of the Masai Mara. It is part of the Pardamat Conservancy and it overlooks also the various other Mara (Lemek, Mara North, Motorogi, Olare Orok, etc..) Conservancies, including the Siria or Oloololo Escarpment (Rift). The Mara River with its hippo’s and crocodiles and wildebeest crossings is at a few kilometers away.
We build the house here not only because it is a beautiful place with a romantic breathtaking view and an incredible “calming” privacy and silence (except for the nature sounds) but also because of the incredible rich fauna and flora.
Over the last 20 years, we have visited almost all game parks and nature reserves of East Africa and especially Kenya and we find this place on top of the crater almost unparalleled if not magical in terms of abundance of wild animals and eco-systems.
It has in our experience more wildlife than the famous Masai Mara Reserve that is at around 30 minutes drive away. And even better, this area has something that you do not find in the Masai Mara: the Masai people with their respect for and wisdom of nature and wildlife.
We have Masai people working for us at this home as well as with our activities like game drives or nature walks.
There are several airstrips in the neighborhood at around 30 minutes.
Features
- Complimentary laundry facilities are provided. In addition to game drives and nature walks, the camp offers visits to local Maasai villages.
- High quality ( Starlink) Wifi is available.
- In addition to game drives and nature walks, the camp offers visits to local Maasai villages.
- Complimentary laundry facilities are provided.
What we have
Our Services
Wild live
Tranquility and serenity in and around our house during the day before and after meals, relaxing by the camp fire, enjoying an aperitif or digestif, and listen to the magical sounds of the African bush – all this under the spectacular African sky where the stars seem brighter than anywhere else!
What do do
We can offer you the following:
1. Tailor-made safaris with the chance to discover the famous wildlife in the Masai Mara and its Northern Conservancies.
2. Learning about Masai customs and traditions on a variety of nature walks originating from the proximity of the house.
Castle-like interior
We have done our best to match the interior as much as possible with both our own “castle” feeling and what we think fits in this beautiful wild life place.
Our modest interpretation of a Karen Blixen interior.
Hope you feel also at home!
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Castle Vorden The Netherlands. It is our home and we hope to welcome you also one day here so that you can enjoy the charm of the castle and its art collection as much as I do.
What Drives Us
About us
We, Karin de Rouw and Joseph Hoenen, enjoy working hard to make our dreams come through. For Karin this was the moment to have her own charming castle.
Vieuws
Our wild live
Learn
Exceptional Home-made Food
Kenya’s Favorite Dishes
At our tranquil property with its breathtaking views you can enjoy our meals prepared by our chef Joseph. Together with him we have compiled a menu with a set of dishes that matches our (and hopefully also your) expectations on how home-made food is meant to be.
We have made a list based on what our Kenyan friends suggested to us as their choice. We will elaborate the list more in the coming weeks.