House in Kenya
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Top-tier experienceA high end property in this area
About this house rental
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.
By Booking our accommodations you automatically get free access to our 400 acre wildlife conservancy. (usually1000 KES per person)
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.
Beware of wild animals especially at night!
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.
By Booking our accommodations you automatically get free access to our 400 acre wildlife conservancy. (usually1000 KES per person)
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.
Beware of wild animals especially at night!
Amenities at A unique, eco-friendly hideaway with walls that open to the savannah, allowing safari wildlife viewing from the comfort of the living room.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Kenya
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
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.
8 / 10Excellent·Mar 2026
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,
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
An amazing house - such a cool design. The outside fire with animals all around was a highlight. 100% would recommend.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
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.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"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 ..."
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