Enashipai — a Maasai word meaning “a place of happiness” — lives up to its name as one of Naivasha’s most established multi-award-winning resorts, set within the Great Rift Valley by the shores of Lake Naivasha, roughly an hour from Nairobi. The resort offers a range of African-inspired executive rooms, including Fountain, Garden and Villa Executive categories, each with a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities, and a private bathroom with bathrobes, with villa rooms offering extra space for families and groups.

Dining spans three restaurants and several bars, from the buffet and à la carte Senteu Restaurant to the lakeside and Ol’tepesi bars, known for scenic sundowners under an old acacia tree. The resort’s Siyara Spa, winner of the World Luxury Hotel Awards for Best Luxury Spa Resort, offers African-inspired treatments alongside a heated pool, gym and yoga sessions, while curated experiences include Crescent Island boat safaris, walking among zebra and giraffe at a nearby sanctuary, and visits to Kenya’s first privately registered Maasai museum, housed on-site. Reviews are consistently positive about the resort’s gardens, service and peaceful atmosphere, though a handful mention food quality varying and some rooms needing refreshing — worth noting when choosing your room category.

With its extensive facilities, award-winning spa and curated activities, Enashipai Resort & Spa suits couples, families, corporate groups and wellness travellers looking for a full-service lakeside retreat.

Why Book with Lissa Holidays

Enashipai offers a wide range of room categories and experiences, so getting the right fit matters — Lissa Holidays confirms your room type, meal plan and any spa or excursion add-ons directly with the resort, ensuring your stay matches what you’re expecting.