House in the Wild
Children are free to roam safely across the lawns and riverfront paths, adding to the sense of ease and freedom. Guests can choose private cottages, tented suites, or hilltop villas, with the option of a dedicated guide and private vehicle.
Whether you’re seeking seclusion, togetherness, or a place to gather in a unique setting, House in the Wild offers a rare balance of privacy, warmth, and wilderness.
Location
The lodge is also very close to two other conservancies, Ol Chorro and Lemek, giving you access to seemingly never-ending wilderness and excellent wildlife viewing.
Accommodation
Accommodation here comprises seven en-suite cottages, each different in their exceptional desirability. You’ll have a private veranda where you can sit back, relax and take in the views of the river or the unspoilt Kenyan plains. Some have outdoor showers or copper baths where you’ll watch the world go by and reflect on what you’ve seen that day.
The welcoming atmosphere is continued in the main areas of the lodge where you’ll find a lounge with a cosy, roaring fire. There are multiple areas where you can unwind; the swimming pool, bar, the main veranda or the lawns which look out onto the edge of the Mara River and Kileleoni Hill. You can lay back on the swinging beds with a good book and a glass of something cool in hand, or, if you’re feeling more energetic, enjoy a spot of tennis, croquet or badminton on the lawns. You’ll dine privately, with a variety of options - in the dining room, on your veranda or perhaps al fresco under the stars.
Experiences
There is the option of the flexibility of your own private guide and vehicle, meaning that the plans for the day can revolve entirely around your interests and schedule.
- Visit the nearby rhino sanctuary where you can track these incredible creatures on foot and learn all about them.
- Explore the surrounding terrain on an e-bike or on the back of a horse. By either method, you’ll quietly observe wildlife in an unobtrusive manner.
- Head to the skies in a hot air-balloon or helicopter flight above the plains of the Masai Mara.
- Hire a camera and have photography lessons so that you return home with photos that do justice to your experiences and memories.
- Visit the Mara Elephant Project and learn about the incredible work being done to reduce human-wildlife conflict.
Why We Include House in the Wild in Our Journeys
Its family‑run warmth, flexible cottages, and personalised guiding make it an easy, welcoming base away from Masai Mara’s busier areas, adding comfort, connection, and a slower pace to a wider Kenyan adventure.
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From the Team
“I built a stay at House in the Wild into a trip I took with my own family, along with my closest friends and their kids too. Its stunning location, the contrast with where we’d come from and where we were heading next, and its wonderfully family‑friendly accommodation made it the perfect choice for us.”
Why Plan Your Safari with Journeysmiths
Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.Every journey we design begins with listening. Whether you’re travelling as a family, a couple, or across generations, we take time to understand how you want your safari to feel – not just where you want to go. From there, we carefully weave together exceptional places, trusted guides, and seamless logistics to create journeys that flow naturally and feel entirely your own.
Positive Impact
We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to:We prioritise working with properties that collaborate with local communities and address location-specific needs from education to anti-poaching. We assess our partners to ensure the people we work with share our values of ensuring our trips continue to act as a force for good. Here we share some of the positive impacts your stay here contributes to:
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