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Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.

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Same courtyard, door  on right to utility wing.
Exterior, well tended lawn in walled garden
Dining Hall.
South Side Bedroom  window looking South toward Mt Longonot
Bedroom 3's ensuite bathroom

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bathroomsSleeps 875 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Naivasha, Nakuru County
  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Lake Naivasha
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.

Yellow House is a luxurious villa at Sanctuary Farm on Lake Naivasha, perfect for families or groups. With three en-suite bedrooms, generous living areas, and private gardens, it blends comfort with nature. Guests can enjoy open-plan dining, a cozy TV lounge, and a wide verandah that looks out onto wildlife and the surrounding sanctuary.

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

3 en-suite bedrooms with double beds
Bathtub
Fully equipped kitchen + chef’s kitchenette
Kitchen bar with stools
Pantry
Laundry room
Dining room with antique table for 10
TV lounge with retractable screen and library
Verandah with outdoor seating and west-facing courtyard

The easiest way to reach Yellow 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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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;

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
On-site 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

About the area

Naivasha

Located in Naivasha, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. While the natural beauty of Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Olkaria Natural Health Spa.
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Naivasha, Nakuru County

What's nearby

  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Naivasha - 9 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 17 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 20 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 21 min drive - 14.6 km

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 122 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Party Island Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mateo’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Leyian Grills - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Artcaffé - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious safari villa with 3 suites, gardens, and wildlife views on Lake Naivasha. located?

Situated in Naivasha, this golf holiday 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 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

MariaE

Perfect luxury get-away house

Perfect escape from Nairobi - you'll find that this house offers all that you need for an excellent stay.
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10/10 Excellent

Lian L.

Yellow house

Amazing house with everything available. From comfy bed and nice bathroom to fully equipped kitchen and lounge seating area. Both families enjoyed staying in this comfy house. We all loved the lay out and the architecture of the house. Good view and lovely place to stay. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

RonR

Yellow house stay August 2025

What a fantastic place! Such a great house, built in the old style with high ceiling, decorated with wooden beams, generous rooms well decorated , great interior design to the entire house, and at the same time very comfortable and modern. Attention to detail is superb, kitchen is well equipped to host a large group, fire place in the house is divine, and eating on the veranda while wild life is grazing on the lawn is out of this world. we love it and be back for sure.
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8/10 Good

AliyyanK

EXCELLENT EXPERINCE

Was a great stay,house in nice and practical,excellent game views... Vincent at the dairy was very friendly and accomodative..very informed on the dairy cows... Though was charged kshs 4000.00 for boatride while brochure in the house said kshs 3000.00
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8/10 Good

SaharM

Feedback on Yellow House

Beautifully built property on Sanctuary Farm. Everything was extremely comfortable and we enjoyed access to wildlife at our doorstep. The only thing I would say needed improvement was the mattress on the baby cot and the showers in 2 of the bedrooms, which unfortunately were practically unusable as the shower heads were not working properly and virtually no water came directly down. Also, the temperature control on the shower could be improved to find a comfortable temperature that is not extremely hot or cold. The restaurant was lovely and we enjoyed the fresh food. If 'room service' could be an option (with an allocated vehicle for deliveries) I think this could significantly improve the experience. Thanks for hosting us! Will definitely reccommend!

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