House in The Wild
Discover a Unique Safari Experience in Masai Mara, Kenya
House in the Wild is nestled in the bucolic landscapes of the Masai Mara, at the heart of the pristine Enonkishu Conservancy. This boutique lodge, family-owned and passionately operated, sits elegantly along the Mara River, offering a sanctuary of tranquility and an exclusive gateway to extraordinary wildlife adventures.
House in the Wild boasts a cozy ensemble of six cottages, accommodating up to 16 guests, ensuring a personalized and intimate experience. Each cottage exudes rustic charm, fitted with local crafts and enveloped by breathtaking views of the untamed wilderness. Here, every moment is instilled with the essence of East African tradition, accented by the utmost comfort and luxury.
Beyond the exclusive lodging, House in the Wild extends its homage to nature through its commitment to conservation and community empowerment. The conservancy fee included in your stay supports local wildlife habitats and community initiatives, making every visit a step towards sustainable tourism.
Accommodation
The House in the Wild has a lounge area with a cosy fireplace, an atmospheric dining room and a verandah that looks across the expansive lawn out to the edge of the Mara River and beyond to the Kileleoni Hill. The interiors are a stylish mix of brass lanterns, large African baskets, antique Swahili chests and tables made from reclaimed fence posts.
Lunch is often served under a shady tree on the banks of the Mara River, or overlooking the swimming pool. There is plenty of space to relax on the lawn, on a sun lounger by the pool or to read a book on the Lamu beds in the gazebo. The lawn is the perfect place for those wanting a game of croquet, badminton or boules, or perhaps a game of table tennis. There are swinging beds on the river bank, the ideal place to relax after lunch and watch the hippo wallowing nearby.
The Cottages
House in the Wild has six separate cottages. Each cottage has been uniquely built and offers the warmth and rustic charm of a family lodge, with all the home comforts you could ask for.
The River Cottage
One double with a huge bathroom with a copper bath, a large verandah and lounge area. This cottage is perfect for those couples who enjoy waking up with the sunrise across the river, privacy, and watching hippos wallow below.
The Original Cottage
This cottage has a large verandah with two double rooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, each with baths and an outside star shower.
Marula Cottage
This private cottage has two large double en-suite rooms with its’ own huge private lawn, verandah and lounge area with a large fireplace and bar.
Hippo Cottage
Set in a beautiful spot in the shade of huge leafy trees on the banks of the Mara River, and with its own huge verandah and bath overlooking the river, this is the perfect room for a private luxury safari.
Olerai Cottage
This cottage was completed in October 2021 and is similar in design to the Hippo Cottage, a twin/ double ensuite, tucked into huge trees and looking downstream towards the sunset. There is an outdoor star shower and a huge copper bath that overlooks the river. There is a beautiful verandah with a chill out space where you can enjoy private dining, chill out and enjoy quality time, or catch up on the world (if you have to…)
Kisaru Cottage
This newly built (October 2023) private cottage named after our resident cheetah has two large double en-suite rooms with its own huge private lawn, verandah and lounge area with a large fireplace and bar.
Warburgia Cottage
Is a double ensuite cottage newly refurbished with a loft upstairs that has a chill out area with 2 day beds that is perfect for 2 children (under 15years but not below 6years). It has a large bath overlooking the river. The cottage is nestled under a Warburgia tree that gave the cottage its name.
Experience & Activities
Guests can enjoy privacy and the freedom to plan their day at their own speed. Activities include accompanied bush walks, game drives, sundowners, bike rides, visits to the rhino sanctuary, and farm visits.
On the beaten track
Guests can get away from the beaten track and experience the ultimate exclusive and private safari alongside a meaningful life changing journey, learning about the inspiring stories of how communities build their livelihoods in harmony with the wildlife of the Enonkishu Conservancy.
House in the Wild Rates
| 2024 | 2025 | |||
| Regular | Premium | Regular | Premium | |
| Adult Sharing | 820 | 1,000 | 985 | 1,440 |
| Single | 820 | 1,150 | 985 | 1,690 |
| Child | 535 | 650 | 640 | 930 |
Conservancy Fee: Adult US$ 130 Child US$85
Child: 5Year -Under 15 Years
Seasons:
- Regular:7th January – 30th June 2024, 1st October – 19th December 2024
- Premium:1st July – 30th September 2024, 20th December 2024 – 4th January 2025
About House in the wild rates
Specials offers
Stay 4 pay 3 Offer valid from 1st October to 19th December 2024. Conservation fees payable for all 4 nights.
Included: Full board accommodation, soft drinks, local beers, non-pre-mium wines and spirits, laundry, exclusive use of vehicle per group, airstrip transfers (Ngerende airstrip) and statutory taxes.
Activities Included: Unlimited game drives in Enonkishu, Ol Chorro and Lemek Conservancies, bush breakfast, picnics, guided nature walks and bike rides within Naretoi, visits to the Mara Training Centre, local school visits, Rhino Sanctuary visits (entrance fees extra and payable direct) tennis and sundowners.
Extra: Conservancy fees currently, US$130 per adult per night / US$85
Excluded: Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines, any other park or access fee for conservancies outside of those catered for un- der activities included. Day trip visits to the Mara Reserve (1st Janu- ary – 30th June US$100 per adult and 1st July – 31st December US$200 per adult. Children 9yrs-17yrs US$50 all year round. No charge for children under 8yrs old), Hot-air balloons, Rhino Sanctuary entrance fees – US$35 per person and US$15 per child ages 5-15years, visit to the Mara Elephant Project, extra lunch US$50 per person, all extra activities payable direct, tips and donations.