House in the Wild
Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Full board (FB)
Full board accommodation, Soft drinks and 16 more
7 rooms
Marula Cottage, Original Cottage, Kisaru Cottage and 4 more · Sleeps up to 20 guests
All ages welcome
Family rooms available
By air
15 min from Ngerende Airstrip
Wi-Fi in rooms
Solar power
From about A$1,560
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About House in the Wild
House in the Wild sits beside the Mara River within Naretoi, a private sanctuary in Enonkishu Conservancy on the northern edge of the Maasai Mara. Seven cottages accommodate up to 20 guests, with three two-bedroom options for families. Days combine shared game drives in the neighbouring conservancies with horse rides and guided farm walks. Back at the lodge, a swimming pool, lawns and a lounge offer space to unwind. Full board includes selected drinks, laundry and airstrip transfers. Children of all ages are welcome, and the whole lodge is also available for exclusive use.
“We love the mix of riverbank cottages, family space and shared safaris, with horse rides and farm walks adding variety beyond the game drive. A good fit for couples and families who want a small lodge with a conservation focus.”
Best for
Known for
What you can expect to see
A riverside lodge on rewilded farmland, with game drives among the lions, elephants, buffalo and giraffes of the northern Mara conservancies.
Your stay
What's included
Board: Full board (FB)
Special offer: Stay four nights and pay for three for new bookings from 1 November to 15 December 2026; 5 January to 31 May, 1 September to 15 October, and 1 November to 15 December 2027. Conservancy fees apply to every night; availability limits apply, and the offer cannot be combined with other offers unless explicitly permitted.
Included
- Full board accommodation
- Soft drinks
- Local beers
- Non-premium wines and spirits
- Airstrip transfers
- Statutory taxes
- Laundry
- Shared game drives
- Local school visits
- Bush breakfasts
- Picnic lunches
- Tennis
- Horse rides
- E-bike rides
- Sundowners
- Rhino Sanctuary visits
- Mara Training Centre visits
- Guided farm walks
- Horse riding
- Game drives
Not included
- Concession fees
Conservancy fees are USD150 per adult and USD85 per child per night, payable with the booking.
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Park fees
- Gratuities
Massages, balloon rides, helicopter flights, Mara Elephant Project visits and private safari vehicles cost extra. Champagne, premium spirits and cellar wines are charged separately; Mara Reserve day trips and entry, Rhino Sanctuary entry and late-departure lunches also carry extra charges.
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Bar
- Curio shop
- Suits guests with limited mobility
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- En-suite bathroom
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
Sleeps up to 20 guests
- Marula Cottage1 at the property · Two ensuite bedrooms, Bathtub, Indoor shower, Outdoor shower
- Original Cottage1 at the property · Two ensuite bedrooms, Bathtub, Outdoor shower
- Kisaru Cottage1 at the property · Two ensuite bedrooms, Copper baths, Outdoor showers, Verandah, Lounge with fireplace
- River Cottage1 at the property · Ensuite bedroom, Copper bath, Indoor shower
- Warburgia Cottage1 at the property · Ensuite bedroom, River-view bath, Outdoor shower, Riverside deck, Loft with daybeds
- Hippo Cottage1 at the property · Ensuite bedroom, Bathtub, Indoor shower, Verandah
- Olerai Cottage1 at the property · Ensuite bedroom, Copper bath, Outdoor shower, Verandah
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Ngerende Airstrip
- 15 min transfer
- House in the Wild
- How you arrive
- By air · 15 min from Ngerende Airstrip
- Transfers
- The drive from Nairobi via Narok takes approximately six hours. Ngerende Airstrip is a 15-minute transfer from the lodge.
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 11:00
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Children
- All ages welcome. Family rooms available
- Single travellers
- No single supplement
- Exclusive use
- Available
- Dietary needs
- Special diets catered for
- Power
- Solar power
- Malaria
- Malaria area. Ask your doctor about prevention.
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Details checked October 2026. Rates and availability are confirmed when you enquire.