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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A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a bed, a chair, a woven basket, and a large window with a view of greenery.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a round wooden table, chairs, and a vase with flowers. There is a sofa and a painting on the wall in the background.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, red and striped pillows, a wooden coffee table, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Naivasha, Nakuru County
  • Place, Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Naivasha
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hell's Gate National Park
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Naivasha

Located in Naivasha, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Elsamere Conservation Centre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate.
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Map
Naivasha, Nakuru County

What's nearby

  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Naivasha - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 19 min drive - 16.1 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 22 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 23 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artcaffé - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pyramid Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sopa Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Chomazone Grill - ‬13 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 6 Nov 2026, 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 4 May 2027 start from AU$314, including 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.

How much is parking 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-site parking is available at the property.

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.?

Checkout 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 holiday home is steps from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Lake Naivasha. Naivasha District Hospital and Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Would have loved to stay longer

What an amazing, peaceful place.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Best stay and service in Lake Naivasha

The best service you can find. Friendly and helpful. We loved the house and the open walls. You really get the nature in the living room. At night the Hippos roam outside :) The food is exceptional. I lost my luggage and the team helped me even though I was l no longer staying with them. Very greatful. I have been here before and will come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Just incredible

It was truly incredible to stay at Mabati House. The surrounding are charming, there are animals everywhere and the house was just so lovely. Our only regret is we only stayed one night, there was 4 of us and for all it was the most magical moment of our trip.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Dream retreat close to the lake

Mabati House is an unique hideout on the shore of Lake Naivasha. Watching game from the spacious open living room. Plus:Very nice restaurant on the premise. We'll definitely return!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mbati House

An amazing house - such a cool design. The outside fire with animals all around was a highlight. 100% would recommend.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A real Sanctuary

Sanctuary Farm is one of the most special places i have stayed in. This was out 5th visit back and we have stayed in Mabati House, Rose Cottage and Yellow house. All are unique experiences, beautiful designed, simple but so elegant and full of little touches like fresh milk in the fridge, the fire places lit in the evening and of course all of the beautiful animals freely roaming around. The restaurant has great quality food - with a lovely view and the boat trips are very special. Thanks to all who makes SF a real 'sanctuary'. We will be back.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

2 nights in Mabati house

We had a very good stay at Sanctuary Farm, staying at Mabati House. The sanctuary itself is beautiful, with an incredible environment and plenty of wildlife and animals to see. The location is also very convenient for accessing Crescent Island by boat, which was a real plus for us. A particular highlight was Kijiko Restaurant. The farm-to-table concept is fantastic, and the food was excellent throughout our stay. Communication was easy, and both check-in and check-out were very smooth. The property was clean, and the fact that they accept dogs was a huge plus for us. Mabati House itself is quite basic and, in our opinion, a little overpriced considering the level of accommodation and services. That said, you are really paying for the incredible setting and the experience of staying in such a beautiful environment. Overall, we had a lovely stay and would definitely recommend Sanctuary Farm, especially for the location, wildlife, restaurant, and unique surroundings.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

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).
From a partner site

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).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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 :)
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

You won't regret staying at the Sanctuary!

Stayed with my family of 6 people for just 1 night (unfortunately). The house, kitchen and bedrooms are not "posh" but clean and comfortable and when you open up all the big swinging doors towards lake Naivasha it is a stunning setting where you are looking out on beautiful lawn and forest with giraffes, zebras and other animals intermittently grazing just 30 - 50 ft away. We had an excellent dinner and breakfast at the Sanctuary restaurant and enjoyed a boat ride and walking safari on Crescent Island. Felix, our host was helpful and available and check in and orientation very easy. We enjoyed a great bonfire the staff had prepared on the lawn in front of the house, Would highly recommend this for a couple or small family. It was good value for the rates charged,
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

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!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

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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