Once a landscape that was unsustainably farmed and over-grazed, the Enonkishu Conservancy is now an incredible story of rewilding. Alongside three other Maasai conservancies, the area is now a 45,000-acre fenceless wilderness with only a handful of lodges and camps to explore it. Sitting atop Kileleoni Hill (the highest point in the Maasai Mara), Wild Hill is one of those lodges - and one of the most exclusive safari houses on the continent. The exclusive-use villa has an equal focus on wellness, conservation and community initiatives, and with a full-service team, your safari is totally on your own terms. And did we mention the sensational views across the wildlife-filled plains?
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Built using local stone, there are just five suites (or cottages) including a two-bedroom family villa. Each has a private deck overlooking the vast Mara plains. Neutral, earthy tones are complimented by glinting copper and silver, and unique elements add something special – you might find Zanzibari-style doors, gorgeous chandeliers of black beads or mother-of-pearl Omani mirrors. The giant beds are topped with bamboo-cotton linens and voluminous feather duvets, the cupboards are filled with artisanal treats, and shower gels are fragranced by Africology. On cold nights, a roaring fire and waiting bath will welcome you back to the room.
The vistas across the conservancy and Maasai Mara beyond are breathtaking – enjoy them at sunset from your private deck with a glass of something chilled in hand.
This really is the place to engage with conservation projects and community initiatives, which Wild Hill is highly involved in.
There are various high decks, steps and pools so children need to be well supervised (babysitting can be arranged with prior notice) and the rooms are accessed along rocky paths so a degree of mobility is needed.
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Wild Hill can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Wild Hill or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Wild Hill start from around $2.6K, or US$2.6K, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
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