House in the Wild sits on what was once intensive farmland. This unique “rewilding” project on the edge of the Maasai Mara has seen the rangelands around the lodge return to their natural state, with abundant wildlife returning to the area after decades of farming.
Owners Tarquin and Lippa Wood have created a warm and authentically Kenyan home away from home, supported by a wonderfully attentive and welcoming team. There is a central sitting room and dining area with a Swahili bar, expansive lawns and a swimming pool with a thatched gazebo overlooking the Mara River.
There are seven comfortable and unique guest cottages, four of which have two bedrooms. All of the ensuite rooms have aspects over the river or the lawn.
The surrounding areas support a wide variety of wildlife. You can go for game drives, walk, cycle, ride horses or embark on a bigger day out to the Mara Reserve and Mara Triangle (note this would be a long, full day out).
About This Area
Enonkishu, Ol Chorro, and Lemek Conservancies comprise the North Western tip of the greater Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Together, they make up just under 40,000 acres of land that support good numbers of wildlife, and they also act as an important dispersal area for populations migrating out of the main Masai Mara game reserve. In terms of community-based conservation, these conservation areas represent great success stories. The underlying land is owned by over 526 families that have agreed to lease it to remain “wild” and support the wildlife. The limited number of tourism partners contribute to the annual lease payments. This system has saved these fertile areas from being ploughed up.
The area is very beautiful, with pretty open plains bordered by patches of riverine forest. There are good populations of plains game here and lots of predators. Game viewing is good. The area can feel less crowded with tourists than the main reserve. There is also more to do here than just game drives. Being outside of the reserve means that you can visit some of the local villages, walk, do night game drives, ride horses, and get involved in the conservation story.
House In The Wild
