Game Drives
The main event. Our guides will take you out for game drives in the morning, afternoon, evening and/or night with you. They will take you out for as long or short as you want. You run the schedule!
See the big five (lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo and elephants) plus giraffe, wildebeest, antelopes and more. This is why you’re here. Giddy up! We promise it won’t disappoint.
Private Chef
Our chef has been feeding families on safari for years now. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and drinks for all ages - he has it all covered. You don’t have to lift a finger (if you like to cook however, we have a full kitchen for you to do that too!).
Full board guests can select from our carefully designed menu. Self-catering guests can work with the chef to create whatever meals they bring the ingredients for. Either way, our goal is to get you to leave a bit more full than when you came.
Heated Pool
The Mara gets hot! Cool off in our pool to start your day, end your day or take a dip between game drives. How do you heat a pool when you’re off-grid? Well, we’ve installed a system that runs our pool water into black coils that sit on our roof, using the sun’s power to heat the pool. Warning though: our heating system requires strong sun to really kick into gear.
Outdoor Movie Theater
We’ve avoided the traditional TV - but instead built you an outdoor theater. Enjoy movies and TV shows projected from our Apple TV onto a big screen on our veranda, overlooking the Mara River. Hippo watch while enjoying the latest blockbuster.
Fire Pit
Nothing beats ending the day sitting around a camp fire, overlooking the Mara River with the sun setting behind yellow acacia trees in the distance. Roasted marshmallows for all!
Sundowners
Our chef will prepare the drinks and snacks. The our guide will take you (with your drinks and snacks of course!) to a spot with one of the best sunset views in the world. Enjoy a cocktail in heaven.
Fast Internet
Yes, The Spinney is truly remote. Luckily, we have Starlink - so guests can enjoy reliable internet at high speeds. Work (if you need to), stream shows - whatever you needs our system can handle it.
Lawn Games
Between our pool and the Mara River edge, sits a great big green lawn, perfect for a game of soccer, cornhole, life-size Jenga, badminton - whatever you and your family are into. We keep a stock of games to keep the whole family entertained.
Infant Crib
We have a Baby Bjorn travel cot - perfect for kids too small for our bunk beds (even the lower one). It fits beside all of our beds so parents can rest easy at night too. Look mom, I can safari too!
Bush Breakfasts
Get up early and take a packed breakfast on safari with you. Stop at one of the most glorious sunrise locations in world. Enjoy breakfast and a strong morning coffee surrounded by zebra’s and giraffes. Heaven on earth.
Tennis Court
Hit balls with your friends and family at the Naretoi tennis court, only a few minutes from The Spinney by car. Free to use for all paying guests. Please bring your own rackets and balls if interested to play.
Sports Field
Run off that extra steam with a game of cricket, soccer, flag football or even baseball! The Naretoi field (called the ‘cricket pitch’ but suitable for all field games) is located next to the tennis court, only a few minutes drive from The Spinney.