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Unique 2-story tower with 360° wildlife views and stargazing showers.

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A bedroom with a large bed, multiple windows, and a view of a field.
A rustic kitchen with a stove, sink, and large windows overlooking a grassy area.
A rustic wooden building with multiple levels, a covered outdoor seating area, and a vehicle parked nearby.
An open wooden door leading to a grassy field with trees.
A wooden deck with a table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of trees and a distant building.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
The current price is $162
$140 nightly
$162 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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Naivasha, Nakuru County
  • Place, Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Naivasha
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hell's Gate National Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Naivasha

Located in Naivasha, this farm stay is on the waterfront, a 1-minute drive from Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary and 7 minutes from Lake Naivasha. .This family-friendly farm stay is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Naivasha District Hospital and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute.
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What's nearby

  • Crescent Island Widlife Sanctuary - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Lake Naivasha - 13 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Kenya Wildlife Service Training Institute - 25 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Hell's Gate National Park - Elsa Gate - 28 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Hell's Gate National Park - 29 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

  • Nairobi (WIL-Wilson) - 118 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Artcaffé - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pyramid Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Leyian Grills - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chomazone Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sopa Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Unique 2-story tower with 360° wildlife views and stargazing showers.

The Watch Tower is a two-story retreat once used as a horse-racing lookout. With a bedroom offering 360-degree views of the private wildlife sanctuary, a kitchen and dining space downstairs, and a private outdoor deck, it is designed for couples or solo travelers seeking nature and peace. The enclosed double shower under the stars makes for an unforgettable experience.

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 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

Upstairs bedroom with panoramic windows
1 bathroom + enclosed double outdoor shower
Kitchen and dining area on ground floor
Large outdoor deck with seating and dining space

The easiest way to reach the Watch Tower 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!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Table tennis

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On the waterfront

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

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  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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;

Pets

Pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Unique 2-story tower with 360° wildlife views and stargazing showers. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property and how close all the animal were
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

W.G.

Fantastic stay

The Watch Tower is stunning and close enough to the restaurant and other amenities in case of any urgent issue. Overall this is a beautiful, calming space (though the stairs to the bedroom do need extra attention). Definitely returning.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

EastA

Cozy Ambience

Just excellent hope to be back soon
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annie B.

Perfect little oasis

We really enjoyed our stay! It seems small at first blush, but the close proximity somehow made it more special us (we were a couple that stayed for one night after climbing elephant hill). The views were amazing and we enjoyed the morning visit from a troop of curious monkeys. Would highly recommend.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

LindaG

Amazing and relaxing

Sanctuary Farm is a very special place. Somewhere you can walk with zebras and giraffes and relax like nowhere else. In addition, the food in the restaurant is good and the bed in the watchtower very comfortable. It's not cheap, but it is worth every penny
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Amazing experience

The tower is small but practical, the bed is nice and the view so magical. It was clean and well organized. sanctuary farm is really a special place and the woman working there are so nice!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

AnaC

Beautiful place in Naivasha

We loved our stay at the watch tower. It has all the amenities for a comfortable stay, and it's in the middle of a sanctuary, really close to lake Naivasha. You can spot animals roaming around every day from your bedroom, and you're free to explore the whole sanctuary. There is a nice restaurant on site serving drinks and pizzas. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. Can't wait to return.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

PetraK

Watchtower for ever

I fell in love with this wonderful place. It is peaceful, animals are all around, and the watchtower is beautifully made. I like the architecture of the little house. The shower under the stars, the view from the bed…I wished I could stay longer! The food in the restaurant is full of flavours, there is a lot of love in the hearts from the people that work here. I will remember this place the rest of my life. Petra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shalini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a peaceful refuge. We were able to observe lots of animals, including giraffes from very close. I liked that there are no noisy safari-style jeeps. One can quietly walk, ride, boat, or cycle around. The vibe is simple and caring. The watchtower is a cosy hideout with a great view. The staff is wonderful. And the indoor/outdoor restaurant is *amazing*. Every meal we ate there was exquisite. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Timour F.

Living among wildlife - a truly unreal experience

We had an amazing time at Sanctuary Farm by Lake Naivasha in Kenya — it was truly one of the most memorable experiences of our entire trip. The accommodation in the tower was both cozy and exotic. The house had everything we needed for a comfortable stay and to prepare our own meals, although we didn’t cook because the on-site restaurant fully met our needs — which was especially important for us as vegetarians! The staff were incredibly friendly and helpful, always ready to assist us with anything we needed. We only stayed in the tower for one night, but what a night it was! In the morning, we woke up to find zebras and a giraffe standing right outside our porch — it was absolutely stunning and surreal! The night safari also exceeded our expectations. We honestly hadn’t expected much, but it turned out to be an unforgettable adventure.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

MiriamJ

Things ti do better

El lugar es increíble, la torre es fantástica muy bien equipada, pero cuando llegamos nos faltó más información de dónde estábamos y las posibilidades que teníamos, también al siguiente llegamos sobre las dos y media y estaban dos chicas limpiando el horno, que no habíamos utilizado y no pudimos hacernos la comida, estuvimos esperando un largo rato y al final tuvimos que irnos, cuando regresamos vimos que habían cambiado el electrodoméstico, sinceramente lo podrían haber hecho en otro momento en el que no hubiera clientes porque nos obligó a ir a comer fuera y no entraba en nuestros planes.