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Ololo Safari Lodge | Nairobi National Park
‘Ololo’ is an Australian family owned safari lodge, which combines the atmosphere and style of bush living while offering all the convenience and amenities of a city hotel. Ololo is picturesquely positioned on the banks of the Mbagathe River on the southern border of the Nairobi National Park, Set on twenty acres with beautiful established old gardens.
Ololo’s partnership with the Kenya Wildlife Service allows full park access. Guests can be transferred to both international and local airports, avoiding the notorious city traffic and at the same time can experience the delights of one of the worlds more unique national parks. Ololo Lodge is built around a traditional colonial farmhouse that has been carefully restored and extended by the owners. The lodge has become an iconic blend of classic old Africa with a slightly more modern eclectic twist.
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Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Conference Centre, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Room Service
Your Stay
1 Night
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
El Karama Lodge | Laikipia
El Karama Lodge is an award-winning, 8 cottage lodge specialising in family and tailor-made safaris. The only lodge on El Karama Wildlife Conservancy, it is owner-operated, environmentally accredited and known for its incredible wildlife, breadth of activities and warm Kenyan hospitality.
Located inside a private wildlife conservancy of 15,000 acres set in the heart of Laikipia. With direct views of Mount Kenya, the Ewaso Nyiro river, guests can visit a waterfall and 8 dams, rock hide and sleep outs.
Daily sightings of 4 of the Big 5, Grevy's zebra, gerenuk, aardwolf, aardvark etc Day trips to see Black and White Rhino nearby also. Private cars available.
Activities including game drives, night drives, walking safaris, horse riding, fly camping, conservation activities, farm and organic garden visits, cooking classes, Bush School for Kids, fishing, bush craft and sports.There are no other lodges on El Karama Wildlife Conservancy ensuring a high level of privacy and serenity.
The lodge comprises only 8 beautifully designed cottages styled for eco luxury, private dining areas, Kenya's first eco swimming pool, a Bush Spa, Bush Kitchen and yoga practice area.
In 2022, we added Nilotica Private, a luxurious exclusive use area for families of up to 8.
We are perfect for families and adventurous groups who love wildlife and privacy.
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A new and luxurious private area set slightly apart from the main lodge with its own private access, sleeping up to 8 pax across 2 cottages. Perfect for families or small groups wishing to share, but with additional privacy and luxury from other lodge guests. Private customised Land Cruiser. Landing space for Helicopter. Registered airstrip EKWC for charter landings.
Cottage 1:
2 interconnecting bedrooms perfect for families sharing. Bedroom 1 is the Master Bedroom, with a large double or twin bed set up, a lounging area, writing desk, storage area for hanging clothes and unpacking luggage and a beautiful shared bathroom with two sinks, a large shower, flushing toilet and plenty of space and storage.
The Second bedroom is large enough for 2-4 beds, ideal for kids, two writing desk areas, storage area for lounging and a sprawling wooden deck that connects to the dining room making evening meals hassle free and safe for movement in between when needed.
Additional outdoor plunge tub and shower overlooking a salt lick with wildlife.
Cottage 2: a large and spacious double or twin room with plenty of space to add a bed and/or cot for additional children if needed. Patio and Veranda for reading and private moments to relax. Ensuite bathroom with beautiful shower, sink and storage areas and flushing toilet. Exceptional Privacy and space.
Dining Deck: private dining deck over looking the river and Mount Kenya, raised up above the tree line to give outstanding views. private dining with charcoal cookers, open fires and exceptional service and Kenyan hospitality. Farm to Table food from a private kitchen at NP and tailor -made activities. Private Wifi in every room and area.
An Exclusive use part of camp for it's extra space, privacy and own wifi.
Cottage 1 is a large and airy double or twin room, with veranda looking out over a stunning glade with the river on the left where hippos bathe. The spacious, light room has his and hers bathroom, plenty of storage in beautiful hand carved shelves and hanging racks, end of bed ottomans and luggage racks and an outdoor tub for candle lit baths under the moonlight.
As with the other river cottage, this one has a writing desk facing the river, hand carved furniture and hand printed curtains and artisanal soft furnishings from the region.
There is also a large veranda for reading and star gazing, take your early morning tea overlooking your own private stretch of river and salt lick attracting elephant, giraffe and other wildlife.
Offering more privacy and comfort, we are excited to introduce these two beautiful new cottages to our guests. Ideal for honeymooners / 2 couples traveling together or even a family with older children who seek more luxury.
This cottage has a large his and hers bathroom with a huge bath looking out to the bush and a double shower that includes space and built in seat for clients requiring additional assistance or wheel chair access.
There is also a large veranda for reading and star gazing, take your early morning tea overlooking your own private stretch of river and salt lick attracting elephant, giraffe and other wildlife.
Wifi in the rooms. Private Car with this part of camp, no shared vehicle.
The two river cottages can be used either as an extension of the lodge or as a small, private camp for two couples friends/families travelling together.
To make this work for exclusive bookings we have included a stunning private dining room, living room, bar and outdoor fire pit under the shade of huge fever trees. It has a completely different feel from the main lodge and is ideal for couples travelling together, honeymooners or special family trips where privacy is of the utmost concern.
The dining room has a large table fitting 8-10 people, a cosy living room area at one end with a small fireplace and a bar at the other end for cocktails and sundowners. Tucked away behind the dining room is a lovely kitchen for cooking on site and a restroom so that guests do not have to go back to their rooms to find that convenience.
The outdoor area in from of the dining room has two grass levels and an open fire pit where we hold bush dinners under the stars, drinks by the fire and we also use our mobile BBQ oven so that we can cook over the embers with our guests. Food being such an essential part of our trips and experience, this is a great addition!
Wifi in the rooms. Private Car with this part of camp, no shared vehicle.
These charming bandas have a spacious central room with a double bed/ twin set up, a shaded seating area for reading and relaxing, furniture for storing/hanging clothes and an ensuite bathroom with large river stone baths and overhead showers.
Bandas have their own verandas for reading and star gazing. All look directly onto the river and a salt lick attracting wildlife all through the day.
The bandas are have thatch roofs, stone and canvas sides and are lovingly decorated with cosy soft furnishings, hand carved cedar beds and hand picked wild flowers, paraben free soaps and toiletries.
All have 24 hour electricity that runs on solar energy, with overhead lighting, reading lamps and outdoor veranda light for easy entry at nighttime. Hot water systems are very effective and solar driven ensuring hot water at all times of day. No wifi in these bedrooms, only in public areas like the pool. Great choice of digital detox or couples on a slightly lower budget.
This cottage is large, two storey and is designed for maximum family fun! It has two bedrooms: the master bedroom has a large double bed fit for a king and queen, two small tree house floors with single beds for children over 8 years up some carved steps and a spacious living area with a sofa and armchairs and writing desk.
The second bedroom is smaller with two twin beds (double adaptation too) and a round glass window for game viewing. The bathroom is spacious with a river-facing rock bath and a separate shower. There is a lot of additional space outside this cottage for kids to run and explore.
Private car for any family over 4 pax in this cottage. Wifi in this cottage.
There is a large veranda and playing area outside with a swinging chair for reading under the shade of the trees and outdoor furniture for lounging and early morning coffee moments! Private dining and private fire pit can be set up for families who want to be close to their sleeping children.
We have 3 different dining areas: 1 overlooking the river and 2 overlooking the swimming pool. Both are open under thatch, informal, relaxed and built with beautiful fallen wood including nilotica and cedar and giant bamboo.
All our food is fresh, organic, hearty, clean and mostly home-grown in our beautiful organic garden here on the property - we offer farm tours and picking mornings for families with kids and any interested guests. We also have a small dairy at the farm that allows us to provide fresh farm milk and milk products made in our kitchen. We cook all home made breads, desserts, pastries and pastas. We can adapt our menus to suit all dietary needs and we also produce kids food and can adjust the timings of meals for family groups. We have our own Cook Book : The Bush Kitchen: Notes and Recipes from the Wild, written by the owner Sophie Grant, published in 2022.
We have a state of the art open kitchen, for guests to come and watch the food being prepared, bake bread with us and learn about our recipes.
Bush meals are also a big highlight and our bush breakfasts and dinners out in the bush are very special.
The relaxed, bush home feel translates to our eating style - a mix of French, Italian and meditterrean influences. We also offer the option when possible of offering private meals or separate dining areas and tables whenever guests prefer this. Our aim is to offer as much flexibility as possible.
Our swimming pool is pioneering in its environmentally responsible technology and voted the best in Laikipia by our clients and the Daily Nation newspaper! Laikipia's hidden gem.
It does not use salt or chlorine, but rather a copper based deionising system to kill bacteria. Like our whole lodge this pool is chemical free and runs on 100% solar power. We are the first in Kenya to use this Eco Smarte technology but others are following suit.
A fantastic place to relax in the heat of the day, bird watch as the aloes and acacia trees surrounding the pool attract several varieties of sunbirds and finches, this is one of the most popular places within the lodge for groups, couples and of course families with children!
The main pool is 12 m long so perfect for swimming laps or just having fun and there is also a two tiered baby pool for small children and parents to relax in shallower depths.
The pool has a lush lawn irrigated by recycled grey water and two swinging armchairs, 1o wooden carved sunloungers, multiple areas for lounging and relaxing, two areas for eating with open fire places and plenty of space for having private meals at night under the stars.
There is also a bar, an adjoining bathroom and changing room for convenience and beautiful decor including paintings by Lavinia Grant, as in the main lodge.
El Karama Wild is a pop up seasonal Bush Camp experience available in certain months for exclusive use of up to 8 pax sharing in 4 bedroom tents. Mobilisation only when there are bookings.
A beautiful and stylish bush camp that pops up in the best spots during some dry season months, this adventure experience is ideal for walkers, peace seekers and those looking to completely switch off and immerse in the wild.
4 tented bedrooms with long drop toilet set up and bush showers
1 large tented living area for reading and relaxing
1 dining shade for eating meals by the river
1 wild fire pit for sundowners
1 open game drive car for 8 pax
This camp is exclusive use only, seasonal and requires a 4 adult minimum charge to set up.
Completed in April 2018 and a brand new higher end addition to our lodge, the Little River Camp is designed as more private and luxurious set of villas. For guests who like to retreat and relax away from the bustle of the main lodge environs, these two brand new, luxuriously decorated and designed cottages have their own space and their own private dining room and kitchen to cater for them. Nestled on the river and with direct views of private salt licks, hippo pool and the wildlife beyond the fence and river.
Perfect for honeymoon couples or adult couples traveling together who want to be by themselves for some meals, this Little sister to the main lodge is the next step in privacy and comfort.
Two cottages both with large ensuite bathrooms both with showers and his hers sinks: one cottage has an outdoor bathtub for romantic, star light bath time and the other has a larger bathroom with an interior bath for luxuriating.
The dining room has beautifully constructed bar with stools, a dining table for indoor or outdoor dining, a cosy fireplace corner with sofas and reading materials and a fire pit outside for starlight sundowners and BBQs.
A new private house set slightly apart from the main lodge with it's own private access, sleeping up to 8 pax. Perfect for families or small groups wishing to share but with additional privacy and luxury.
Cottage 1:
2 interconnecting bedrooms perfect for families sharing. Bedroom 1 is the Master Bedroom, with a large double or twin bed set up, a lounging area, writing desk, storage area for hanging clothes and unpacking luggage and a beautiful shared bathroom with two sinks, a large shower, flushing toilet and plenty of space and storage.
The Second bedroom is large enough for 2-4 beds, ideal for kids, two writing desk areas, storage area for lounging and a sprawling wooden deck that connects to the dining room making evening meals hassle free and safe for movement in between when needed.
Additional outdoor plunge tub and shower overlooking a salt lick with wildlife.
Cottage 2: a large and spacious double or twin room with plenty of space to add a bed and/or cot for additional children if needed. Patio and Veranda for reading and private moments to relax. Ensuite bathroom with beautiful shower, sink and storage areas and flushing toilet. Exceptional Privacy and space.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Business Centre, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Eco Friendly, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Internet Access (Paid), Kiddies Club, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Cooking Facilities, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Chauffer Service, Credit Card, Room Service, Room Service (24 hours), Travel Desk
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Loldia House | Naivasha
Set on the north-western shores and enjoying a spectacular view over Lake Naivasha, Loldia House is a peaceful, beautiful and traditional farmhouse retreat with a rich heritage, offering glimpses into a bygone era. An infinity pool positioned on a rocky outcrop between two ancient fig trees, has beautiful views out to the lake.
Loldia House sits in a conservancy of 6,500 acres that stretches from the shores of Lake Naivasha back to the edges of the lush and beautiful Eburru Forest. Set in flower filled gardens and soft lawns, the greenery surrounding Loldia House is grazed daily and nightly by the conservancy’s resident wildlife - hippos, impala, waterbuck, giraffe and warthogs. Nine beautifully adorned ensuite cottages enjoy lake views and provide a chic yet traditional style haven in which to relax.
Loldia is perfectly located to enjoy a multitude of different activities, discovering the varying landscapes and wildlife areas of the Great Rift Valley. After a day of exploring, Loldia House ensconces you in a warm, candle-lit atmosphere.
Loldia House has a GOLD eco rating awarded by Eco-Tourism Kenya, for our sustainable practises.
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Double and Twin Cottages
Loldia House offers accommodation original settler style ensuite rooms set in separate cottages in the garden, in the main house, or in an exclusive location on a hill with a beautiful view over the lake and accessible by vehicle from the main house.
All rooms enjoy views over the pretty green gardens and to Lake Naivasha.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Pool, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, En-Suite, Fan, Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Pure Cotton Linen, Shower, Verandah
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card, Room Service
One of the highlights whilst staying at Loldia House is a day trip to the picturesque Lake Nakuru National Park, which is world famous for it’s thousands of colourful flamingoes and abundant rhino.
Guests depart from Loldia after an early breakfast and enjoy a drive through the Rift Valley on their way to Lake Nakuru, which is approximately 2 hours from Loldia House. Lake Nakuru is one of Kenya’s smaller National Parks, yet it is one of the most beautiful. The park is abundant with a wide variety of wildlife, large numbers of rhino and millions of both Great and Lesser Flamingoes. Enjoy game viewing around the park in our specially designed 4wheel-drive Landrovers before choosing a shady spot for a sumptuous picnic lunch. Return to Loldia House for afternoon tea and delicious cakes, on the lawn overlooking Lake Naivasha.
Nakuru Park fees are $60 per adult and $30 per child, subject to change.
Accessed by our boat launched from Loldia House, take a boat ride over to the picturesque Crescent Island, which is actually a peninsular connected to the main land when the lake levels aren't too high!
With our guide, take a walk on the island to view the bird and animal life. The shores host abundant birdlife including pelicans, cormorants and fish-eagles with their haunting cry. There are herds of Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra and Gazelle. The giraffe who were born on the Island return to give birth; sometimes you see three generations at a time. Hyena come to hunt at night but are not resident on the island, the many python who do live here can be seen occasionally with a kill.
From the top of the hill there is a 360 degree view across the Lake from Longonot to Hell’s Gate to the Mau Escarpment to Eburu and onto the Aberdares.
Entrance fee for Crescent Island is $33 per adult and $16 per child, subject to change. Please note that the boat charge across to Crescent Island is $30 per person.
Lake Naivasha, at over 6,000 feet, is the highest lake in the Rift Valley and one of its most beautiful. Fringed by papyrus and with the extinct Mount Longonot as a backdrop, the lake is picturesque.
The lake is extremely productive for a variety of birds, and is also home to pods of hippo.
Loldia House has it's own boat and launching jetty and a boat ride is a wonderful way to view all the feathered and non-feathered species of the region.
Boat rides on Lake Naivasha are inclusive in the accommodation cost.
We can arrange day and night game drives on Loldia Ranch to see the resident wildlife on the ranch, which includes abundant plains game. Night game drives normally depart after dinner. The drive lasts for one or so hour and you explore the ranch at night. Animals normally seen on night game drives include bat-eared foxes, aardvarks, leopard, long-tailed mongooses, spring hares, nightjars and eagle owls as well as hippos leaving the lake to graze.
Game drives on Loldia Conservancy are inclusive in accommodation costs.
Escorted by one of our highly skilled and experienced guides, depart Loldia House after an early breakfast to Eburru Forest in time for the early morning activity of it's forest birds with a bush walk. Golden-winged and Tacazze sunbirds, Doherty's Bush-Shrike, White-Headed Wood-Hoopoes, Narina's Trogan and more can be found in the lush vegetation of Eburru Forest.
After an early morning of birding, continue through the forest by road passing over the ridge of Eburru and descending down towards Soysambu Conservancy in the north, where over 450 birds have been recorded in the conservancy itself. Soysambu encompasses Lake Elmenteita, one of the Rift's soda lakes and home to a stable and larger seasonal population of Greater and Lesser Flamingoes, Great White and Pink-Backed Pelican. Avocets, Sandpipers, Snipes and Spoonbills are some of the other species occupying the water and shorelines. Out in the open grasslands, Ground Hornbills, Secretary Birds and several species of Bustards can be found.
After a picnic lunch, visit the Raptor Rehabilitation Centre on Soysambu, run by the Kenya Bird of Prey Trust. Simon Thomsett uses the principles of falconry to rehabilitate injured raptors back into the wild. View a demonstration of falconry. The centre also houses 2 African Crowned Eagle pairs, from who 11 generations of chicks have been released into the wild.
Guide price of a birding day trip with all entry fees is $90pp, subject to change.
Eburru Forest crowns the geologically active Mt Eburru, a volcanic massif in the Great Rift Valley. Mt Eburru is key in influencing local weather patterns, creating a catchment for rains that feed Lake Naivasha and Lake Elmenteita.
The biodiversity of the Eburu is astounding, with some 60 species of mammal a very small relic population of the incredibly rare Mountain Bongo, a beautiful antelope. We have teamed up the Rhino Ark and the Bongo Surveillance Program to support their conservation activities of the Eburru Forest and restoring the population of Mountain Bongo.
A walk in the Eburru Forest will reveal active steam vents, a multitude of forest bird species and a rich floral ecosystem. A demonstration of honey harvesting by the Ogiek is a fascinating experience.
A truly wonderful experience is to see a traditional honey harvesting demonstration by the Ogiek people, who are the traditional inhabitants of the Eburu forest. Enjoy a tea and biscuits with some freshly harvested honey.
Mountain Bongo experts Donna Shepherd, Colin or Tony Church can also be invited to speak about their ongoing surveillance work, and the future plans to reintroduce Mountain Bongo to where they once freely roamed.
Loldia conservancy sits between Eburru forest and Lake Naivasha.
For a drive up into Eburu Park, entrance fee is $7 per person.
Walking in Eburu Forest to see tree planting program, water extraction from steam jets, guided walk in
forest to see the flora and fauna is $15 per person. Honey extraction demonstration is $50 per experience.
We can organise a visit to the Loldia School. The manager of Loldia House and longstanding guests have together formed the Loldia School Fund, a UK registered charitable trust, which has worked hard to improve the school for the children of the area. To date the school has been completely rebuilt, making it one of the best schools in the region. Scholarships have been offered to primary school leavers to attend secondary school, and some of the brighter students have gone on to Universities in Kenya and South Africa. The school also serves the wider community offering evening adult literacy classes and a kindergarten. The Governors’ Camp Collection supports the work of the Loldia School Fund which is helping provide a standard of education that enables the children attending to better their circumstances and find a way out of the poverty that exists in this area of Kenya.
Donations in the form of pencils, footballs, etc to the school are very welcome, and we will be happy to facilitate. We encourage you at the time of booking to request for information on the most pertinent needs of the school, so as to make the most impactful contribution. Visits to the school are a rewarding experience for all, with the children learning as much from you as you from them. We will organise a visit around the children's school routine so as to not be disruptive.
This visit is by appointment only and a monetary donation is expected.
Between Lake Naivasha and Lake Nakuru lies another of Kenya's alkaline lakes – Lake Elementeita. The area is an incredibly important feeding ground for both Greater and Lesser flamingos and a critical breeding site for Great white pelicans. You can stop off here for a leisurely wander along the shoreline and enjoy the sight of beautiful flamingos in their thousands as well as other animals such as Zebra, Gazelle, Eland and Warthog. We generally suggest a stop off here either on your way to, or return from, Lake Nakuru National Park as it is on the way.
Entry to the Lake Elmenteita area costs $22 per adult and $11 per child (subject to change) which is paid directly to the Community Project.
Also of interest nearby is the Kariandusi Prehistoric Site: An African Early Stone Age site that dates back approximately 1 million years. It was discovered by renowned palaeontologist Louis Leakey in 1928 and is famous for the abundance of Acheulean hand axes thought to have been made by Homo erectus in a possible ‘hand-axe factory’ like setting.
We can offer a guided nature walk around Loldia Ranch. You would walk with one of our naturalist guides and another member of the Loldia team. During the walk it is possible to see some of the wildlife resident on the ranch and be introduced to some of the smaller flora and fauna of the ranch.
Included in the accommodation price.
We are able to arrange a climb up Mt Longonot. Mt Longonot is a dormant volcano which lies in the Great Rift Valley and is visible from Lake Naivasha. Mount Longonot is a demanding hike but the views from the top across the Great Rift Valley and Lake Naivasha are glorious. There is a thick forest on the crater floor and the volcano's slopes are home to buffalo, eland, lion, leopard, bushbuck, zebra, giraffe, Grant's gazelles as well as countless species of wild flowers and some interesting birdlife.
We arrange a picnic lunch for guests going on the climb, the park entrance fee is payable direct and our manager will be happy to advise you of the current rates. Please note Mt Longonot is a strenuous climb and clients must be in good health and fit to take on the climb.
Climb Mt. Longonot costs $26 per adult and $17 per child (subject to change). Park Fees paid direct.
Head off on a 45-minute drive around the western side of Lake Naivasha from Loldia House brings you to another small lake where boats are available for hire and will take you for a leisurely cruise along the lake edge. This lake has particularly prolific birdlife and a healthy population of hippo. Take a picnic basket of tea and cake and stop along the lakeshore to take in the beauty of this little corner of Africa.
Boat trip on Lake Olodien - $50 for the boat (maximum 6 pax).
Kenya is one of the largest growers and suppliers of flowers to the European market - it's where many Valentine's Day long-stem roses come from!
We can arrange a visit to a nearby flower farm for guests staying at Loldia House. Guests are given a guided walk through the farm's greenhouses to see how the flowers are grown, harvested and prepared for shipment to Europe. From cutting to arriving at auction in Europe the process and transport takes just over 48hrs to ensure they arrive fresh!
Entry fee is $10pp, subject to change.
Head off on a 1.5hr horse ride throughout wildlife-rich Sanctuary Farm, an area teeming with bat-eared foxes, warthogs, giraffes, hippo, eland, zebra, buffalo and gazelles. You’ll ride across the open plains to view the abundant game and then along the lake shore where you’ll see lots of hippo in the lake.
This is a safe and professional outfit where riders of all skills are welcome and total beginners can be hand-led by the guide if desired. You will be asked about your experience prior to arrival to pair you with the right horse and provide the right level of support. We highly recommend this activity! Must be booked the day before.
Horse Riding costs $75 per person per hour. From Sanctuary Farm.
We can arrange for guests to go to play golf at the nearby Great Rift Valley Lodge. The golf course has 18 holes and is located above Loldia and there are lovely views out over Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot and across to the Abedare Mountains. There is also swimming pool. There is plenty of birdlife on the course and guests can sometimes see zebra wandering across the fairways. Guest need to pay entrance fee, green fees, hire of golf clubs and caddie fees. The manager of Loldia House can advise on these fees.
Costs for Golf at Great Rift Valley Golf Resort (also has a tennis court):
Hire of Golf Clubs $10 pp
Green fees to play 18 holes $35 pp
These rates apply to week days only
After a long drive, boat ride or bush walk immerse yourself into the tranquil world of your Lake Naivasha surroundings in our poolside spa room, while our fully-trained spa therapist pampers you using the finest products by Terre D'Afrique, Wild Earth Botanics, or Cinnabar Green ensuring that you emerge feeling totally relaxed and recharged.
Please request our spa price-list once you are at Loldia House.
Hell’s Gate National Park is known for its interesting geology and the steam geysers that are found in some areas. The cliffs in the park provide ideal nesting and vantage points for many birds of prey. It is possible to hike down the gorge to the hot springs and one of our resident naturalists will be happy to accompany you on the walk.
Hell's Gate Park fees are $26 per adult and $17 per child, subject to change.
We can arrange guided morning or afternoon walks around this 14-hectare lake, home to a troop of over 70 Black and White Colobus monkeys and 400 bird species (100 of which can easily be spotted in a day). At certain times during the year flocks of flamingos congregate here in numbers as high as three or four thousand.
Visit Crater Lake - $25 per person (subject to change). Park Fees paid direct.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
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Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Big 5, Birding, Flora, Golf, Hiking, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
House In The Wild | Masai Mara
House in the Wild is a luxury boutique eco-lodge tucked away on a 1000 acre private estate on the banks of the Mara River.
The lodge is surrounded by the game within the Enonkishu Conservancy who migrate freely between the neighboring conservancies.
The lodge can comfortably accommodate up 16 people and is decorated with hand-crafted furniture and features modern amenities. House in the Wild comes fully staffed and has as an excellent chef and safari guide.
With meals prepared using only organic produce from the farm, guests can enjoy a meal under the stars at the table or around the fire. Bush dinners and brunches can be prepared as well as packed picnics for those wanting a full day of game driving.
House in the Wild has 2 exclusive use luxury Villa's as their private Villa offering ; Jamani House and Amani House.
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One double with a huge bathroom with a copper bath, a large verandah and lounge area. This cottage is perfect for those couples who enjoy waking up with the sunrise across the river, privacy, and watching hippos wallow below.
Under the shade of a huge Warborgia Tree, a double en suite with massive bath overlooking the river. There is an upstairs loft chill-out area, with great views over the river, which has two lovely daybeds that can be used for children.
This cottage has a large verandah with two double rooms, both with en-suite bathrooms, each with baths and an outside star shower.
This private cottage has two large double en-suite rooms with its’ own huge private lawn, verandah and lounge area with a large fireplace and bar.
Set in a beautiful spot in the shade of huge leafy trees on the banks of the Mara River, and with its own huge verandah and bath overlooking the river, this is the perfect room for a private luxury safari.
This cottage was completed in October 2021 and is similar in design to the Hippo Cottage, a twin/ double ensuite, tucked into huge trees and looking downstream towards the sunset. There is an outdoor star shower and a huge copper bath that overlooks the river. There is a beautiful verandah with a chill out space where you can enjoy private dining, chill out and enjoy quality time, or catch up on the world (if you have to...)
This newly built (October 2023) private cottage named after our resident cheetah has two large double en-suite rooms with its own huge private lawn, verandah and lounge area with a large fireplace and bar.
A luxury private villa for exclusive use on the Mara River, upstream from House in the Wild.
Sleeps up to 12 pax
5 master rooms ensuite
An architectural masterpiece, incredible design by Kenya's best architects and contractors. An art lovers dream.
An elegant safari home, for exclusive use for groups of anything from 4-14.
This exceptional property has 7 bedrooms, a large living room with grand piano and huge fireplace. There is also a swimming pool (with a hot tub on the edge), pickle ball court, a media room with billiard table and a fully equipped gym.
The perfect venue for multigenerational groups.
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Gym, Gym (nearby), Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Secure Parking, Spa, TV Room
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Detached Private Bathroom, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Fridge, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Mini Bar (Complimentary), Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Foreign Exchange, Room Service, Travel Desk
Our experienced guides knows the area intimately and there is plenty of game to see within the Enonkishu, Lemek and Ol Chorro Oiruwa conservancies. Big cats, elephants and plains game are commonly seen within a 15 minute drive from the house.
Safari – See the wildlife and the landscapes around us and learn about what makes the Maasai Mara so special.
Nature on foot – have a guided walk to learn while getting some exercise. Recommended going out for 1 or 2 hours, suitable for the whole family with children over 7.
Futures in the Wild Tour- Visit to our Mara Training Centre founded by Tarquin and Lippa Wood, learn about rangeland management and their efforts to work with local communities to restore and maintain the natural environment through Sustainable Rangeland Management. Visit our Futures in the Wild Women’s projects:
Tree planting: Meet the women who run the Trees in the Wild nursery and plant a tree.
Beading: See our women’s beading projects and learn to make yourself a Maasai bracelet.
Tennis – there is a tennis court with balls and rackets provided.
Local School Visits - visit the local Emarti school, the primary and the secondary school which was built by the Wood family and meet the amazing and warm children from the Emarti community.
Visit the local cattle market – a vibrant and buzzing atmosphere and a slice of real life in the Maasai Mara.
Fishing in the Mara River – have a go after a morning game drive or over sunset on the edge of the Mara River fishing for catfish. If you catch it, take a picture and release it!
Visits to the Rhino Sanctuary guests are able to walk with the rhino, while being protected by armed rangers.
Manyatta visit - Spend an hour at the local Maasai Village, learning about how their huts are made, how to make fire with only a couple of twigs, listen to the mammas sing and meet the children. Have a look at some of their handmade beaded items of jewellery or buy something to take home!
Helicopter flights over the Mara Plains, see Endafar info sheet
Balloon Safari’s - wake up at dawn and float over the wildlife and the Maasai Mara – a once in a lifetime opportunity.
A boda boda ride – Have a go at something different! Spend the morning driving off-road on a boda boda (the motorbikes seen all over our part of Africa) through the Enonkishu Conservancy, ending up with a breakfast overlooking the Mamusi Dam.
Visit the Mara Elephant Project – our partner in protecting the elephants in this area and reducing human – wildlife conflict. Please talk with your guide on arranging a visit to their HQ
Mountain bike riding
There is a huge amount and variety of bird species around the house. Much can be seen on guided walks along the river banks.
For the more energetic guests, a guided walk / climb up the Kileleoni Hill is well worth it. Being the highest point in the Greater Mara Ecosytem, the view stretches out as far as the eye can see. Also a great spot for sundowners or bush breakfasts for those who’d rather go up in the car!
At any moment in the day, there is bound to be some kind of interesting activity going on at the farm. An early morning 15 minute walk to the dairy herd to milk a cow for your morning coffee makes it all the more delicious.
An authentic experience where our local maasai guide takes you to his family home or the Emarti Primary and Secondary Schools are 5 km away from the main farm gate, crossing over the river at the Emarti Bridge. With over 700 children to visit guests always get a warm welcome.
Our team of maasai watchmen on the farm are also talented singers and dancers, and always willing to perform their latest traditional hit at sundown on the lawn by the house.
On the edge of the hill, guests can get up close to the tame rhinos in the Rhino Sanctuary.
Sit on the banks of the mara river and see who can catch the biggest catfish.
There is a tennis court on the farm, a 15 minute walk from the house, or a 5 minute drive away.
Ride alongside the giraffe and zebra of Naretoi, or venture down to the Mara Training Centre where you can visit the Wild Shamba or see the women beading.
Our Cuisine
House in the Wild is very proud of the fact that all of the fresh veggies, eggs, milk, cream and baked goods are produced by the farm or the family. We have healthy and delicious ingredients delivered to our kitchen from the farm daily, to create sumptuous wholesome meals. Dining is either under the stars on a table by the campfire or in the dining area by the fire... Bush dinners and brunches can also be prepared and packed picnics for those wanting a full day of game driving.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Star
Safari Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
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Your Stay
5 Nights
Half Board - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast
