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A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
Interior
Interior
Dining
2 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets
Mabati House offers a tranquil escape for families and friend groups. Entire north wall opens up to views of the wildlife Sanctuary and Lake beyond, enjoy free daily cleaning, laundry services available upon request. Bikes are also available for hire to explore the surroundings while kids will love playing in the doll house.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6538 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.

Discover the magic of Mabati House, a sustainably designed retreat set in the heart of Sanctuary Farm’s 450-acre wildlife conservancy. Its adaptive design allows the entire north side to open, so you’re surrounded by zebras, giraffes, and antelope right from your living room.

Enjoy a cozy lounge with a wood stove, a fully equipped kitchen, and flexible bedroom setups for families or friends, fire pit, private lawn, views of the lake, and daily cleaning services. Laundry available for a fee.


We are a family-run conservancy and live on the farm, so one of us will always be around to help out. We share our phone number during check-in, and guests are welcome to call or send a message at any point of their stay with us.

Sanctuary Farm is located on the shores of Lake Naivasha, in the heart of Kenya’s Great Rift Valley. Guests can explore:
🌊 Lake Naivasha — enjoy boat rides, birdwatching, and hippo sightings just minutes away
🦓 Sanctuary Farm Conservancy — zebras, giraffes, antelope, and more roam freely across 450 acres
🍴 Kijiko Restaurant — our on-site farm-to-table dining experience, serving fresh, seasonal meals made from locally sourced ingredients
🛶 Nearby activities — horseback safaris, night game drives, cycling, and more, all available to book at Sanctuary Farm
🌋 Hell’s Gate National Park (5-minute drive) — dramatic cliffs, gorges, hot springs, and cycling among wildlife
🏞️ Crescent Island (5-minute boat ride) — a walking safari where you can stroll alongside giraffes and gazelles
🗻 Mount Longonot (30-minute drive) — hike an extinct volcano with panoramic Rift Valley views


Guests enjoy full access to:
🏠 The entire Mabati House
🦓 The 450-acre private wildlife conservancy (daytime only; no walking at night due to hippos)
🚤 Lake Naivasha’s shoreline, just a 5-minute walk away with boat rides available

Kitchen: fridge/freezer, drinking water dispenser, cooker, toaster, full set of cookware and utensils
Living/Dining: large open-plan space with dining table, lounge, and wood stove; north wall fully opens to nature
Bedroom 1: double bed with mosquito net
Bedroom 2: two single beds (configurable), each with mosquito nets
Bathroom: shower, vanity, WC

The easiest way to reach Mabati House is by car. Taxis and boda bodas (motorbike taxis) are available locally for shorter trips, but we recommend private transport for comfort and convenience.

As Sanctuary Farm is a private wildlife conservancy, a conservation fee of KES 1,000 per adult and 500 per child (free under 5) is charged upon arrival. This one-time fee supports our conservation efforts.

Please note that this is a family-run farm, not a hotel; we ask you to treat the house and grounds with respect.

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks available at on-site restaurant, Kijiko.

Night guard closes the hippo gate at 6:45 pm, so please notify host for late returns.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 538 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Neighborhood quiet hours are strictly enforced from 10PM-8AM;
Parties / events, lack of decorum and disruptive noise will not be tolerated;
If the neighbors are disturbed, Kijiko Holdings reserves the right to ask the tenant to vacate the premises with no refund;

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Naivasha, Nakuru County

What's nearby

  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Naivasha - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 17 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 20 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 21 min drive - 9.1 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mateo’s - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Leyian Grills - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffé - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.?

As of Sep 29, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. on Sep 30, 2025 start from $155.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is steps from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Naivasha and Naivasha District Hospital. Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Liz P.

Wonderful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay . The farm is stunning and the house is a great base to explore from and very comfortable . Felix & his staff were very helpful
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10/10 Excellent

Jordi A.

Really worth

It may be the best place we have been hostelled in Kenya. Clean, silent, and well-equipped. Stunning view of the wild animals walking through the garden. The activities that this place offers are also exciting.
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

We absolutely loved our stay at sanctuary farm. Super comfortable, wonderful food and Jsut breathtaking to be so surrounded by wildlife (and hippos!) we cannot wait to come again. Thank you. (And really lovey and knowelagable staff).
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10/10 Excellent

SorchaF

The perfect escape from it all

Sanctuary farm is the perfect place to get away from it all and connect with nature, your book and the great hosting of Sanctuary! Mabati house was such a unique experience, the place is very comfortable, fully functioning kitchen, outdoor fire and the constant sounds of birds and garden visits from Zebra, impala and other animals on the farm. The boat trip was a very special experience. This was our second time at Sanctuary and we are already looking forward to the next visit.
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10/10 Excellent

DeepaliG

Adventure Calling

The place is an oases of calm. The team made us feel very comfortable and welcome. The house was clean and well-catered for, and we absolutely loved that we just had to light a match for the fire. Kids loved riding bikes with the wild animals :)
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10/10 Excellent

PerisJ

Mabati magic

A very pleasant stay- grounds of Sanctuary are huge and stunning. We stayed here some years ago before the flooding, and now since , and Sanctuary have done a remarkable adaptation adding lovely cottages since the Stables were ruined by flooding. Mabati is one of these, and was very comfortable and had all the facilities needed and lovely outdoor area. To hear the hippos outside your window late at night was awesome. The only drawback with Mabati is that there are no windows on the garden facing side- but otherwise you get used to opening and closing the mabati (i.e iron sheeting) doors that open up to the garden. Overall, totally recommended, with plenty to do if you dont want to just gaze at the animals and take in the wonderful sounds and sights!
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8/10 Good

SamuelB

Wonderful Farm in a perfect setting!

We loved our stay at Mabati House in the Sanctuary Farm! The house is very charming and cosy. We had a very comfortable stay and well: nothing beats the wildlife just around the cottage on the farm. Your neighbours are Zebras, Wildebeests and Impalas and in the night you can spot Hippos - a unique experience. We had dinner and breakfast every morning in the Kijiko restaurant: the staff is lovely and the food decent. But as we read on the website about the local sourcing of the food and seasonality etc. we were a bit disappointed about the menu that consists of Western dishes only, we expected something more local. The price of the food was rather high, especially for Kenyan circumstances. So unfortunately the food offer was a bit disappointing for us and had a bit a bad taste in our overall impression.
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Fantastic stay, we'll be back!

We spent 2 blisfull days at Sanctuary Farm and look forward to our return. An idyllic oasis to wander amongst myriad animals and birds. The accomodation was perfect, homely and relaxed and suited our group of young and old. Amazing food and staff, we're already plotting our next trip. Thanks Sanctuary
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10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Outstanding

This place could not be more beautiful. The pictures do not do it justice. I hope in my lifetime for the opportunity to return. Denise, from Canada.
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10/10 Excellent

LuanaD

we LOVED it!

Thanks for everything, it was perfect - we really enjoyed our stay. The vibes are amazing, now I am dreaming to stay there for 1 month and just do nothing or try writing THAT book I am dreaming of :) Thank you!!
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

We absolutely loved our stay at sanctuary farm. Super comfortable, wonderful food and Jsut breathtaking to be so surrounded by wildlife (and hippos!) we cannot wait to come again. Thank you. (And really lovey and knowelagable staff).
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10/10 Excellent

Mrs

We absolutely loved our stay at sanctuary farm. Super comfortable, wonderful food and Jsut breathtaking to be so surrounded by wildlife (and hippos!) we cannot wait to come again. Thank you. (And really lovey and knowelagable staff).