Maasai Mara

The Wild Hub

Overview

Community and conservation

The Wild Hub is tucked away on a meander of the Mara River in the Enonkishu Conservancy on what was once a livestock ranch.

The former farm became the heart of a rewilding project that blends sustainable agriculture with ecotourism, with charming accommodation added as a base to explore this rejuvenated landscape at the edge of the Mara where wildlife flourishes once more.

There are twin and double banda tents on the river plus canvas fronted suites and a three-bedroom cottage ideal for families and groups.

Facts

At a glance

  • Tented bandas

  • Exclusive use eco camp

  • Three-bedroom cottage with private kitchen

  • 'Cow shed' dining area

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Experiences

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    Game drives

    Take game drives into the Enonkishu Conservancy on the lookout for big cats at sunrise, elephants in the forest or the elusive leopards at sundowners.

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    Manyatta and market tours

    Visit the local manyatta to learn about the Maasai traditions and experience the bustle of a rural livestock market.

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    Bird watching

    Take a guided walk around the property identifying some of the 350 bird species in the area.

Community & Culture

Conservation lives hand in hand with ecotourism and community development. All guests that stay with us contribute to the Enonkishu Conservancy can not only enjoy a fantastic safari but also get involved in conservation and community development projects.

The lodge and the owners' foundation, Futures in the Wild, have developed and support a number of projects such as women’s empowerment and education program, improving the quality of clean water and healthcare services for the local communities and developing schools in the area.

Conservation

Tarquin and Lippa Wood started the Enonkishu Conservancy in 2009 and began ecotourism enterprises in the region in 2013, having previously been involved in intensive agriculture. The conservation in this region is a story of hope, an exciting rewilding project where areas that previously had very little wildlife, are now teeming with game and biodiversity is flourishing. Every guest visiting is helping to conserve this fragile edge of the Mara Serengeti Ecosystem.

The local indigenous forests on the edges of the Mara rangelands include significant tracts of critically endangered forest which the lodge is working to conserve these habitats by partnering with the International Tree Foundation to create a reforestation program.

They also rangers for the protection of the area under conservation and are helping to create space for people, livestock and wildlife through planned grazing, predator-proof bomas and community training.

Footprint

Firewood is sourced from a sustainable plantation and as much produce as possible is grown in the gardens or sourced locally.

What makes us different

Why Niarra

Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.

In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.

Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.

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    Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.

  • Positive impact

    Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.

  • Fairness and transparency

    An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.

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