House in the Wild is a luxury boutique eco lodge tucked away on a 1000 acre private estate, Naretoi, on the edge of the Maasai Mara. It sits on the banks of the Mara River and is surrounded by game within the Enonkishu Conservancy. It has a magical ambience, feels totally private and guests can plan their own itinerary to suit the flow of their day. The lodge sleeps 16 people comfortably, with 4 double ensuite rooms on the river, and 2 family cottages. The lodge comes fully staffed and has an excellent chef and safari guide who can help guests to plan their activities over their stay. It has a beautiful swiming pool overlooking the river.
House in the Wild has 2 luxury private Wild Villa's on offer, Amani House and Jamani House, both sleeping up to 14 pax.
There is a tennis court on the farm, a 15 minute walk from the house, or a 5 minute drive away.
Ride alongside the giraffe and zebra of Naretoi, or venture down to the Mara Training Centre where you can visit the Wild Shamba or see the women beading.
Our experienced guides knows the area intimately and there is plenty of game to see within the Enonkishu, Lemek and Ol Chorro Oiruwa conservancies. Big cats, elephants and plains game are commonly seen within a 15 minute drive from the house.
See the wildlife and the landscapes around us and learn about what makes the Maasai Mara so special.
Have a guided walk to learn while getting some exercise. Recommended going out for 1 or 2 hours, suitable for the whole family with children over 7.
There is a huge amount and variety of bird species around the house. Much can be seen on guided walks along the river banks.
For the more energetic guests, a guided walk / climb up the Kileleoni Hill is well worth it. Being the highest point in the Greater Mara Ecosytem, the view stretches out as far as the eye can see. Also a great spot for sundowners or bush breakfasts for those who’d rather go up in the car!
At any moment in the day, there is bound to be some kind of interesting activity going on at the farm. An early morning 15 minute walk to the dairy herd to milk a cow for your morning coffee makes it all the more delicious.
An authentic experience where our local maasai guide takes you to his family home or the Emarti Primary and Secondary Schools are 5 km away from the main farm gate, crossing over the river at the Emarti Bridge. With over 700 children to visit guests always get a warm welcome.
Our team of Maasai watchmen on the farm are also talented singers and dancers, and always willing to perform their latest traditional hit at sundown on the lawn by the house.
Visit to our Mara Training Centre founded by Tarquin and Lippa Wood, learn about rangeland management and their efforts to work with local communities to restore and maintain the natural environment through Sustainable Rangeland Management.
Visit the local Emarti school, the primary and the secondary school which was built by the Wood family and meet the amazing and warm children from the Emarti community.
A vibrant and buzzing atmosphere and a slice of real life in the Maasai Mara.
Have a go after a morning game drive or over sunset on the edge of the Mara River fishing for catfish. If you catch it, take a picture and release it!
Guests are able to walk with the rhino, while being protected by armed rangers.
Spend an hour at the local Maasai Village, learning about how their huts are made, how to make fire with only a couple of twigs, listen to the mammas sing and meet the children. Have a look at some of their handmade beaded items of jewelery or buy something to take home!
Wake up at dawn and float over the wildlife and the Maasai Mara – a once in a lifetime opportunity.
Have a go at something different! Spend the morning driving off-road on a boda boda (the motorbikes seen all over our part of Africa) through the Enonkishu Conservancy, ending up with a breakfast overlooking the Mamusi Dam.
Our partner in protecting the elephants in this area and reducing human – wildlife conflict. Please talk with your guide on arranging a visit to their HQ.
House in the Wild is very proud of the fact that all of the fresh veggies, eggs, milk, cream and baked goods are produced by the farm or the family. We have healthy and delicious ingredients delivered to our kitchen from the farm daily, to create sumptuous wholesome meals. Dining is either under the stars on a table by the campfire or in the dining area by the fire... Bush dinners and brunches can also be prepared and packed picnics for those wanting a full day of game driving.
