Enashipai

Lake Naivasha


By far the sleekest of the resorts along the lakeshore, Enashipai comes from the Maasai name meaning ‘state of happiness’, and it's no misnomer. If you like your resorts polished and luxurious, with a private, gated-community feel, you're at the right place. Warm staff, a good restaurant and an ultra-chic spa make it easy to unwind here.


Lonely Planet's must-see attractions

Nearby Lake Naivasha attractions

1. Crescent Island

1.76 MILES

This private island sanctuary can be reached by boat, or by driving across the narrow, swampy causeway from Sanctuary Farm. It's one of the few places in…

2. Elsamere

8.11 MILES

Stippled with sisal, yellow fever trees and candelabra euphorbia, this is the former home of the late Joy Adamson of Born Free fame. She bought the house…

3. Hell’s Gate Gorge

8.37 MILES

The gorge that runs through the heart of the park is a wide, deep valley hemmed in by sheer, rusty-hued rock walls. Marking its eastern entrance is…

4. Obsidian Cave

8.39 MILES

Close to the Elsa Gate end of the Buffalo Circuit, a side track leads for 2km to the Obsidian Cave, where you’ll find moderately interesting examples of…

5. Hell's Gate National Park

9.3 MILES

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6. Longonot National Park

9.82 MILES

One of the shapeliest peaks in all the Rift Valley, Mt Longonot (2776m) and its serrated crater rim offer fabulous views. The dormant volcano rises 1000m…

7. Crater Lake Game Sanctuary

11.21 MILES

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8. Lake Oloiden

11.43 MILES

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