Global Excellence Awards 2018

www.lux-review.com Page 19 LUX 2018 Global Excellence Awards On what was once an intensive farm, Naretoi is the first project of its kind where the land on the edge of the Mara has changed from farming back to nature. This “rewilding” project has seen the rangelands around the House in the Wild return to their natural state, with wildlife returning to the area after over a decade of intensive farming. The transformation of the area has been inspiring, with common sightings now of wild dog, leopard and of course the resident pride of lion on the base of the Kileleoni Hill. Guests can surround themselves with the rich traditions of East African life, exclusive Tucked away on Naretoi, a 1000-acre private estate within the Enonkishu Conservancy on the edge of the Maasai Mara, House in the Wild is a private, family-owned boutique lodge. We explore how far the lodge has come over the years and the vital work it still undertakes, both in the hospitality market and the conservation space. House in the Wild Best Boutique Safari Lodge Accommodation - Kenya “Today, they offer an exclusive safari, with personal service from private guides and safari vehicles, to beauticians, personal chefs. The lodge is very private, and as a result the family is able to offer visitors a taste of real life in Africa, alongside the comforts of a private luxury home”. to House in the Wild and share a sense of well-being and calm, hosted by a welcoming team to look after your every need, whilst having direct access to some of the world’s best wildlife viewing. Generations of the Wood family have helped to create a truly special and authentic experience, based upon East African traditions and hospitality. Today, they offer an exclusive safari, with personal service from private guides and safari vehicles, to beauticians, personal chefs. The lodge is very private, and as a result the family is able to offer visitors a taste of real life in Africa, alongside the comforts of a private luxury home. Moving forward, House in the Wild has plans to improve its product, and as such the team will be adding a honeymoon suite in 2019. They are also adding a private flying safari package and using the lodge’s own small Cesna 206 to collect guests and bring them direct to a personal airstrip. Longer term, the team at House in the Wild also hope to offer scenic flights and will be taking on another high end private residence under this innovative and unique brand next year. Company: House in the Wild Name: Lippa Wood Address: P.O.Box 961, Narok, 20500 Telephone Number: +254 728 484 665 Web Address: www.houseinthewild.co.ke