House in the Wild

A luxury safari lodge on the banks of the Mara River

House in the Wild is a charming owner owned and operated lodge, with ten rooms. There is a main lounge and dining area with a Swahili bar, expansive lawns and a swimming pool with a thatch gazebo. Dining takes place either privately under the stars, by a log burner in the gazebo, by the open fire in the dining room, or on your private verandah.

  • Family-friendly retreat
  • Private safari experience
  • Enonkishu Conservancy access
  • Cultural immersion
  • Re-wilding success
  • Multiple access routes
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Experiences & Activities

Cycling

Cycling is a quiet, immersive way to explore the landscape. With quality bikes, helmets and experienced guides, guests can ride through beautiful scenery, encounter wildlife at a respectful distance, and enjoy a safe, gently adventurous experience.

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Game Drives

Game drives offer the chance to explore the landscape and encounter wildlife in comfort and safety. Led by experienced guides, each drive is unhurried and responsive to the day, shaped by the movement of animals and the rhythm of the land.

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Riding Safaris

Horse riding offers a unique way to experience the landscape from ground level. Riding well-trained safari horses with Horses in the Wild, guests move quietly through beautiful scenery, often alongside wildlife, enjoying an immersive and memorable perspective of the land.

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Evening Sundowners

After tea, head out on an evening game drive with a sundowner stop on the plains or on the edge of the hill. Sit back with a refreshment and some good company and watch the sun set on another day in Africa.

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Spa Treatments

Our talented team offer a wide range of spa treatments to enhance your stay with us.

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Traditional Beading

Connect, learn and immerse yourself in our community and take art in the craft of beading.

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Visit the Mara Training Centre

Visit our Mara Training Centre founded by Tarquin and Lippa Wood.

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Visit the Rhino Sanctuary

Guests are able to walk with the rhino, while being protected by armed rangers.

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Walk with the Maasai

Stretch your legs and walk to the ancient petroglyph bao game and learn about the history of the area and the ancient traditions.

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Photography

Hire our cameras for the day, and return home with top quality images taken by you, on safari.

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Discover more at House in the Wild

Spa

Unwind with the House in the Wild spa experience – a sanctuary within a sanctuary. Let the sounds of the wild accompany your rejuvenation.

Photography

We provide photography lessons using your own or one of our cameras for hire to capture the perfect moment. We also can do photo shoots to take home special memories from your safari. We have photography studio where guests can edit their photos.

Wild Boutique

Carefully curated for browsing and shopping delight, we stock exclusive African artefacts, Kenyan Clothing, accessories and crafts as well as hand-made originals from our beading station.