Mara Plains Camp
Set in a ribbon of riverine forest on the seasonal Njageteck River in the prime Mara Olare Motorogi Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Mara Plains Camp is a gorgeous and very polished little place, with guest accommodation in 6 rooms and providing a good range of well-guided safari activities. Minimum age 6.
Serian Mara Ngare
Set in a lovely private position above the Mara river in the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Serian Mara Ngare Camp is a very intimate and extremely cool little place, with guest accommodation in just 4 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of superbly-guided safari activities. Private vehicles. No minimum age.
Serian Mara North
Set in a lovely private position above the main river in the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Serian Mara North Camp is a very high quality and unusually cool option, with guest accommodation in 5 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of superbly-guided safari activities. Private vehicles. No minimum age.
Ithumba Hill
Set in the far north of the Tsavo East area of southeast Kenya, Ithumba Hill is part of a truly remarkable elephant conservation project, with guest accommodation in 4 rooms and providing unique access to the semi-habituated release herd. For private groups of up to 8 guests. Minimum age 6.
Saruni Rhino
Set alongside the seasonal Kauro River in the remote 3500 square kilometre Sera Community Conservancy of northern Kenya, Saruni Rhino is the focus of a major rhino reintroduction and conservation project, with guest accommodation in just four rooms and offering a range of guided safari and cultural activities. Largely centred on tracking rhinos on foot.
Sarara Treehouses
Set on a hillside on the remote Namunyak Conservancy in the Mathews Range area of northern Kenya, Sarara Treehouses is an extremely interesting and alluring place, with guest accommodation in 8 tented rooms and offering a very wide range of expertly guided activities. Owner-run. No minimum age.
Ithumba Private
Set in the far north of the Tsavo East area of southeast Kenya, Ithumba Private Camp is part of a truly remarkable elephant conservation project, with guest accommodation in just 3 rooms and providing unique access to the semi-habituated release herd. For private groups of up to 6 guests. Minimum age 6. By invitation only.
Serian Kimya Kimya
Set in a lovely private position next to main river in the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Serian Kimya Kimya is a very cool and intimate private camp, with guest accommodation in 3 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of superbly-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Sarara Camp
Set on a hillside on the remote Namunyak Conservancy in the Mathew’s Range area of northern Kenya, Sarara Camp is an extremely interesting and alluring place, with guest accommodation in just 6 rooms and offering a very wide range of expertly guided safari and cultural activities. Owner-run. No minimum age.
Sarara Reteti House
Set on a hillside on the remote Namunyak Conservancy in the Mathews Range area of northern Kenya, Sarara Reteti House is an elegant exclusive-use lodge, with guest accommodation for up to 16 people and offering a very wide range of expertly guided activities. Very close to the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary with exclusive access to some experiences. Owner-run. No minimum age.
Mara Toto Tree Camp
Set on the seasonal Ntiakitiak River to the north of the prime Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Mara Toto Tree Camp is a small and very upmarket tented option, with guest accommodation in just 4 suites and providing access to a good range of well guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. Minimum age 6.
Naboisho Camp
Set on a lightly wooded hillside in the excellent Mara Naboisho Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Naboisho Camp is a very high quality private concession property, with guest accommodation in 9 tented rooms and providing a very good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Sarara Wilderness Samburu
Located in the Samburu area of northern Kenya, Sarara Wilderness Samburu is a wonderfully simple mobile tented operation which can be used to explore remote parts of the remote Samburu, with guest accommodation in up to 6 tents and offering a very wide range of expertly guided activities. Owner-run. No minimum age. Exclusive use.
Mara Expedition
Set in the Mara North Conservancy of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Mara Expedition is a small and very upmarket tented camp, with guest accommodation in just 6 rooms and providing access to a good range of well guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. Minimum age 6.
Campi ya Kanzi
Set on a private conservancy to the west of the Chyulu Hills area of southeast Kenya, Campi ya Kanzi is a remote and high quality option, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a wide range of well-guided safari and cultural activities. No minimum age.
ol Donyo Lodge
Set on a private Mbirikani Ranch to the west of the Chyulu Hills area of southeast Kenya, Ol Donyo Lodge is an extremely high quality operation, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a wide range of well guided safari and cultural activities. Minimum age 5.
Peponi Hotel
Set above the beach in Shela Village on Lamu Island on the Kenya Coast, Peponi Hotel is an historic and relatively high quality property, with guest accommodation in 30 rooms and providing access to a wide range of activities.
Rekero Camp
Set in the Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Rekero Camp is an elegant and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in 9 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of well-guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. No minimum age.
Sala’s Camp
Set to the south of the prime Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Sala’s Camp is a gorgeous and very upmarket tented option, with guest accommodation in 8 rooms and providing access to a good range of well-guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. No minimum age.
Angama Mara
Set on top of the Oloololo Escarpment above the Mara Triangle sector of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Angama Mara is a very high-end and elegant property, with guest accommodation in 30 tented suites spilt equally between two separate camps and providing a good range of well-guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct.
Encounter Mara Camp
Set amongst acacia woodland in a broad valley in the excellent Mara Naboisho Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Encounter Mara Camp is a relatively simple but well presented little place, with guest accommodation in 10 tents and providing a very good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Cottars 1920s Camp
Set in a prime hillside position with sweeping views out over the excellent Mara Olderkesi area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Cottar’s 1920’s Camp is a very polished and authentic place, with guest accommodation in 14 rooms and providing a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Elephant Watch Camp
Set on the north bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Samburu area of northern Kenya, Elephant Watch Camp is an elegant and spirited place, with guest accommodation in 6 tents and providing access to a range of well-guided safari activities. Personally hosted by Saba Douglas-Hamilton. No minimum age.
Elsa’s Kopje
Set on a prominent hill in the heart of Meru National Park of northern Kenya, Elsa’s Kopje is an iconic high-end lodge with connections to the legendary movie “Born Free” with guest accommodation in 11 rooms and offering a good range of guided activities. No minimum age.
Finch Hatton’s Lodge
Set around a network of remote waterholes in the Tsavo West area of southeast Kenya, Finch Hatton’s Lodge is a relatively remote and upmarket option, with guest accommodation in 20 rooms and providing access to a wide range of well guided safari and cultural activities.
Giraffe Manor
Set in the garden suburb of Langata to the southwest of Nairobi in central Kenya, Giraffe Manor is a very famous and exclusive boutique hotel, with guest accommodation in 12 rooms and providing unique access to the giraffe sanctuary and other activities in the area, notably including the baby elephant sanctuary.
Mahali Mzuri
Set on a lightly wooded hillside in a quiet valley in the prime Mara Olare Motorogi Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Mahali Mzuri is a very chic and innovative lodge, with guest accommodation in 14 rooms and providing a good range of well-guided safari activities. Minimum age 8.
Manda Bay Lodge
Set on the secluded northwestern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu Archipelago on Kenya’s northern coast, Manda Bay Lodge is a relaxed yet well-run beach retreat, with guest accommodation in 22 bandas and offering a mix of mainly water-based activities, as well as access to nearby mangroves and cultural visits to Lamu Town.
Msambweni Beach House & Private Villas
Set at the remote southern end of the beach in the Msambweni area of the Kenya Coast, Msambweni Beach House & Private Villas is an unusually high quality boutique hotel, with guest accommodation in 10 rooms and providing access to a wide range of activities.
Serian Nkorombo
Set in a quiet part of the heart of this prime Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Serian Nkorombo is an unusually small and authentic tented camp, with guest accommodation in 5 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of expertly guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. Private vehicles. No minimum age.
Offbeat Mara Camp
Set in a remote position alongside a seasonal stream in the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Offbeat Mara Camp is an unusually intimate and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in 7 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Ol Malo Lodge
Set on a private ranch on the west bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Ol Malo Lodge is a high quality owner-run facility, with guest accommodation in just 4 rooms and offering a wide range of guided activities. No minimum age.
Saruni Samburu
Set in a dramatic position on the enormous Kalama Conservancy to the north of the Samburu area of northern Kenya, Saruni Samburu is an architecturally impressive property, with guest accommodation in 6 villas and providing access to a wide range of well-guided activities. Private vehicles. Minimum age 7.
Laikipia Wilderness
Set on a small hill close to the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Laikipia Wilderness Camp is an intimate owner-run place, with guest accommodation in just 6 tents and offering a wide range of superbly guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Tassia Lodge
Set astride a foothill in the Il Ngwesi Valley area of northern Kenya, Tassia Lodge is a remote and very characterful place, with guest accommodation in 7 rooms and offering a very wide range of guided activities. Owner-hosted. No minimum age.
Loita Trail 4
Set in the remote Loita Hills area of southwest Kenya, Loita Trail 4 is a remarkable four night hiking adventure which traverses these diverse landscapes in the company of Maasai warriors and their donkeys.
Ol Malo House
Set on a private ranch on the west bank of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Ol Malo House is a high quality owner-run facility, with guest accommodation in 6 rooms and offering a wide range of guided activities. For private groups of up to 22 guests. No minimum age.
Ithumba Camp
Set in the far north of the Tsavo East area of southeast Kenya, Ithumba Camp is part of a truly remarkable elephant conservation project, with guest accommodation in 4 rooms and providing unique access to the semi-habituated release herd. For private groups of up to 8 guests. Minimum age 6.
Delta Dunes
Set high above the river amongst the enormous sand dunes in the Tana Delta area of the Kenya Coast, Delta Dunes is a lovely rustic beach safari retreat, with guest accommodation in 7 rooms and providing access to a wide range of guided activities. Elegantly hosted.
Mara Nyika
Set on the open plains of the excellent Mara Naboisho Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Great Plains Mara Nyika is a very high quality private concession camp, with guest accommodation in just 3 tented suites plus a private annex and providing a very good range of superbly guided safari activities. Minimum child age 6 years.
Angama Safari Camp
Set in the remote south-western area within the Mara Triangle sector of the Maasai Mara, Angama Safari Camp is a very high specification mobile tented option, with guest accommodation in up to 4 tents and providing a good range of well-guided safari active experiences. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct.
Offbeat Ndoto
Set in a remote position alongside a seasonal stream in the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Offbeat Ndoto is an unusually intimate and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in just 5 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of privately guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Laikipia Wilderness Palm Camp
Set on a small hill close to the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Laikipia Wilderness Camp is a delightfully intimate and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in just 6 rooms and offering a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Laikipia Wilderness River Camp
Set on the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Laikipia Wilderness River Camp is a delightfully intimate and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in just 4 cottages and offering a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Laikipia Wilderness Leopard Springs Camp
Set in a remote valley near the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Laikipia North area of northern Kenya, Laikipia Wilderness Leopard Springs Camp is a delightfully intimate and authentic little place, with guest accommodation in just 4 tented rooms and offering a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age. No access to Black Leopard (Giza) sightings.
The Cabanas Lamu
Set on the remote southwest of Lamu Island on the Kenya Coast, The Cabanas Lamu is a relaxed yet refined property, with a strong sustainability ethos, guest accommodation is in 7 individual cabanas and providing access to a wide range of coastal activities. A great beach option to combine with the more historic and culturally interesting Shela.
Emboo
Set in the Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Emboo is a reasonably high quality tented facility, with guest accommodation in 12 tented rooms and providing access to a reasonable range of safari areas. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct.
Kicheche Mara North
Set in a beautiful hidden valley to the northeast of the excellent Mara North Conservancy area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Kicheche Mara North Camp is a good quality mid-range option, with guest accommodation in 9 tented rooms and providing access to a good range of well-guided safari activities. No minimum age.
Angama Amboseli
Set in the 23 square kilometre Kimana Sanctuary, a private concession in the Amboseli area of southeast Kenya, Angama Amboseli is a very high-quality designer safari camp, with guest accommodation in ten expansive tented suites and providing access to a range of safari and cultural activities.
Governors Il Moran
Set on the main river in the Mara Reserve area of the Maasai Mara in southwest Kenya, Governors Il Moran Camp is a relatively stylish and reliable property, with guest accommodation in 10 tents and providing access to a good range of well-guided safari activities. Migration river crossings Jul-Oct. No minimum age.
