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House in the Wild

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Tucked away in Naretoi on a 1,000-acre private estate within the Enonkishu Conservancy, House in the Wild sits on the banks of the Mara River.

Comprising six private suites with one or two bedrooms each, this family-owned lodge has direct access to some of the world’s best wildlife viewing. In 2012, House on the Wild was the launch pad for Enonkishu conservancy, a pioneering rewilding project that over time has handed 2,500 hectares of intensively farmed land back to nature.

Why we like House in the Wild

House in the Wild is committed to regenerative eco-tourism – the idea that tourism should leave a place better than it was before. By focusing on restoring wildlife and habitats, wild dogs, leopards and a resident pride of lions are now regularly sighted in the conservancy. None of this would be possible if it were not for the local community being an integral part of Enonkishu, a conservancy committed to sustainable rangeland management, giving space to people, livestock and wildlife.

Sustainability

The property is 95% solar-powered and has been styled using locally sourced and hand-made items. An onsite garden is used for growing vegetables as well as growing indigenous tree seedlings, which are used to reforest areas of the conservancy that have been previously cleared for charcoal production. A wetlands system has been constructed to naturally filter all the water that goes through their sewage system. This stops any pollutants from making their way into the Mara River.

Activities

Take a private morning game drive followed by a bush breakfast, visit the Ol Chorro rhino sanctuary or meet with conservationists from the Mara Elephant Project. Spend time at the lodge, swimming in the pool or sitting by the river with binoculars at the ready.

Nearby experiences

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  • Wildlife
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  • Positive Impact Travel

Price guide

£££££

Location

Tucked away in Naretoi, a 1000 acre private estate within the Enonkishu Conservancy, House in the Wild sits on the banks of the Mara River.

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