The Fairmont Aberdare Country Club nestles on the slopes of Mweiga Hill, just two-hour's drive from Nairobi on a good paved road. All rooms and cottages are comfortable with private bathroom facilities and have spectacular views of the plains below, the Aberdare Mountains to the west and Mount Kenya to the east. The club serves as a gateway to the popular 'tree lodge, The Fairmont Ark, which is situated within the Salient of the Aberdare Mountains. 

Built to resemble Noah’s Ark it floats amid the forests of the Aberdare National Park, joined to the world by its own wooden drawbridge. It’s private waterhole, meanwhile, attracts animals from all over the park - notably large herds of elephant. No private vehicles are allowed within the confines of the Ark’s sanctuary and an expectant hush pervades its quaintly timbered corridors. It is the Ark’s spectacular wildlife viewing opportunities, however, that deliver its utterly unique appeal - allowing guests to see the wildlife from three different levels, and be literally feet away.

Tsavo East, equidistant between Nairobi and Mombasa, is painted on a sprawling canvas of endless skies, emerald hills, liquid lava flows, palm-fringed rivers, teeming wildlife and sparkling oases, set against the unforgettable backdrop of mile upon mile of cloud-shadowed African savannah. The lodge, which lies in the Tsavo East portion of the park, takes its name from the Aruba Dam (constructed on the Voi river in 1952), an oasis of limpid brown water that forms an irresistible attraction to ...

Intimate and exclusive, Borana Lodge is perched on the slope of a hidden valley overlooking a waterhole, where many animals come to drink. It was here that the Disney animators came to draw their inspiration for the Lion King. Built mainly from fallen cedar, and almost wholly constructed from natural materials, the lodge blends with the craggy stone outcrops of the escarpment and appears to grow organically from the hillside. 

Located on the privately owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary, Chui Lodge is an exclusive retreat, epitomizing the meaning of the word ‘Oserian’, which in Maa, the language of the local Maasai, means ‘the place of peace’. Standing on the floor of the great Rift Valley, the lodge is built from local stone and acacia, Leleshwa and olive woods. The internal décor makes use of locally crafted batiks and bark cloth. A dedicated wilderness area, the sanctuary offers white rhino, leopards, cheetahs, buffalos, elands, giraffes, topis, Grevy’s zebras, hartebeest, Beisa Oryx and greater kudu.

Deloraine is the home of Offbeat Safaris founders, Tristan and Cindy Voorspuy and reflects the wealth and depth of Kenya's fascinating history. Echoing the elegant lifestyle of a bygone era, the house has had many famous guests, most particularly Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, came to stay here on a number of occasions. The house was built in 1920 by Lord Francis Scott who was a prominent early settler and, standing amid 3500 acres of farmland, it is one of the finest ...

On the southern slopes of sacred Mount Nyiru, sheltered by a spring-fed forest, Desert Rose looks out over the semi-arid northern wilderness. Offering just five cottages and accommodating a total of 12 guests, desert Rose is a remote bush home, which is both eco-friendly and culturally integrated with the local Samburu people. The main lounge and pool area have been hand crafted to blend with the indigenous gardens, landscaped to enhance the dramatic views and ...

Elsa’s Kopje is almost invisible to the eye as you approach it’s home on Mughwango Hill in Meru National Park. It blends into the rocky crags of the “kopje” (small hill), built very near to the site of George Adamson’s original campsite. The cottages are the ultimate rooms-with-a-view, uniquely designed and crafted, incorporating the natural features of the rocky hillside. Each cottage has spacious double or twin beds with en-suite, elegantly appointed bathrooms. 

High on the shoulder of the Eburu Escarpment, overlooking the sparkling waters of Lake Naivasha and the sweeping floor of the Great Rift Valley, this elegant lodge and golf resort enjoys one of the most spectacular views in all of Africa. Looking out over the extinct volcano of Mount Longonot, the Aberdares and Mount Kenya, this relatively newly-built and ultra-elegant lodge also offers what is probably the most panoramic 6,580-yard, 18-hole championship golfcourse in the world. 

A much lauded eco-lodge, Il Ngwesi is utterly unique. Constructed by the local Maasai community using age-old skills and locally sustainable wildwood, it offers stunning views, impeccable service and innovative cuisine. The area itself is wild and beautiful and provides a much-needed haven for 250 species of birds and 50 species of mammal, amongst which, elephant, buffalo, Grevy’s zebra and greater kudu abound. It also promises sightings of those species that are only found in the north ..

Keekorok means ‘the place of dark’ trees in Maa, the language of the Masai. One of the easier Mara lodges to reach from Nairobi by road, Keekorok is well located, standing amid 80 acres of wilderness, atop a shallow rise, which allows for spectacularly long views across the rolling savanna. Dating from 1965, it is a large and busy lodge capable of accommodating almost 200 guests. 

Built in the old traditional style of local stone and timber, Kiangazi House has three double ensuite bedrooms within the main house and two further double ensuite bedrooms just beyond the swimming pool. Homestead amenities including a sitting room, dining room, bar and library. The house also offers its own tennis courts. Below the house are extensive grounds showcasing a wide diversity of water birds, particularly pelicans and flamingoes. 

Kifaru House is located on the Lewa Downs Cattle Ranch. Kifaru, the Swahili word for rhino, is the dream realized by one of Lewa Conservancy’s donors. A private villa built with no compromise in quality or comfort by a unique individual. The living area is as spacious as the vast plains it overlooks. With a comfortable sitting area around a huge fireplace, it is the perfect spot for conversation after a day filled with adventure. 

Inspirationally positioned so that not only all the rooms but also the open-air restaurant, timbered game-viewing decks and rock-built bar enjoy uninterrupted views of the legendary snows of Kilimanjaro, the lodge also stands central to miles of lion-stalked grasslands, elephant-studded plains and wildlife-teeming bush and is ideally placed for visits to all the park’s prime attractions. Faced in volcanic stone and utilising the natural rocky outcrops of a valley, the lodge has been designed to

Lake Baringo Club is located on the shores of idyllic Lake Baringo. A long low single story building houses the central lounge, bar and dining room, which is simply but pleasantly presented. Beyond the central buildings, the rooms stretch out in a long line of single storey chalets. The club stands in ten hectares of beautiful grounds, which sweep down to the lakes edge. At night, the hippos come to graze here, and a jetty extends out into the lake where boat trips can be taken. 

Lake Elmenteita Lodge is a part of the history of Kenya. It was built by the honourable Galbraith Lowry Egerton Cole (1881-1929), one of the more colourful characters of colonial history, who is buried on the lakeside just below his old house.  Built in 1916, this atmospheric house still retains all the features of a colonial home, from the red brick walls and a long verandah overlooking the flower garden, to the paneled rooms, fireplaces and library. 

This beautiful old hotel was Kenya’s international air terminal just after World War II when the ‘flying boats’ of BOAC (The British Overseas Airways Company) landed there enroute to South Africa. Once an elegant old house, the Lake Naivasha Country Club, still maintains the original polished wooden floors, magnificent fireplaces, billiards room and broad verandahs overlooking the extensive gardens. Smooth lawns with huge fever trees lead down to the lakeside, where there is ...

A relatively new lodge, situated on the shores of Lake Naivasha, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge offers an ideal escape for family and friends alike. Offering 70 rooms, Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge also has a heated swimming pool (and children’s pool), a poolside snack bar, its own ‘pub’ with satellite TV and a business centre and gift shop. There is also a health club, tennis courts and a wide variety of sports. Enigmatic, and dotted with floating islands of Nile cabbage and papyrus, ... 

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge is charmingly located. It stands in 120 acres of lakeside land, most of which is covered in green riparian meadows, which sweep down to the shores of the lake, one of the most beautiful in the Great Rift Valley. The grounds are dotted with tall acacia trees and feature numerous rock gardens, flowering shrubs and a grove of Candelabra Euphorbia. A jetty has been built out onto the lake, from where guests can watch the antics of the hippos in the lake ...

Lake Nakuru Lodge lies in the south-east of Lake Nakuru National Park. Situated above the lake and ringed by forests of Euphorbia Candelabra and acacia, the lodge commands a stunning view over the lake and beyond to the Menengai Crater and the Aberdare range. Lake Nakuru Lodge offers a total of 68 rooms and cottages (mosquito nets, telephones, in-room safe, and veranda with a panoramic view of Lake Nakuru). 

Expansive thatched roofs and huge open rooms dominate the architecture at Laragai. Large four poster made from fallen olive, fig or acacia trees and draped in fresh linen sit in vast bedrooms decorated with traditional African artifacts and large paintings. The beautifully decorated dining lounge faces the pool and the superb vistas of the Borana Ranch and the highlands beyond. In the main drawing room, beautifully carved tables with large African lamps lie next to luxurious sofas ...

Leopard Rock Lodge stands on the site of the former lion camp of George and Joy Adamson, of Born Free fame. Overlooking a river, it is located in one of the last surviving great wilderness areas of Kenya, Meru National Park. A traditional safari lodge, Leopard rock offers just 15 cottages, 10 suites and 5 luxury family cottages, all of which enjoy magnificent views over the wild and seldom-visited Bisanadi Reserve, beyond which lies Somalia, Ethiopia and the Indian Ocean

An ecological oasis: An exclusive eco-lodge, conceived, built and run by the local Taita community, Lions Bluff stands high on a rocky bluff looking towards the North Pare Mountains, Kilimanjaro, the West Usambara Mountains and the Taita Hills. The 125,000-acre community-owned Lumo Community Wildlife Sanctuary lies at the heart of the Tsavo eco system, surrounded by Tsavo East and West National parks and the Taita Game Sanctuary. 

Loisaba Lodge stands at the centre of a 61,000 acre wilderness, which was originally owned by the late Count Carletto Ancilotto, who fell in love with it after visiting Kenya on safari in the early 1960s. The Lodge, which was the Count’s home, was built in the 1970s and, while considerably renovated, it remains very much as he planned it. No only did the Count love the Loisaba wilderness, but it was also his aim to preserve it for future generations. Thus, he ran it as a cattle ranching operation, 

Loldia is a house in the old colonial style, magnificently situated on the shores of one of Kenya’s most beautiful lakes, Lake Naivasha. Built by Italian prisoners of war from local volcanic stone, it stands on a 6,500 acre farm that was originally established by one of the first pioneers, a Boer ‘trekker’, who arrived from South Africa with his ox cart after the Boer War. His descendants own the farm today – which features both cattle ranching and the commercial ostrich farming. 

Straddling the slopes of Longonot and bordering Hell's Gate National Park to the west lies a private ranch, Kedong, of 80,000 acres where the colonial style ranch house is situated with stunning views of Hell’s Gate gorge and the Aberdares mountain range. Amongst the many species of game, which roam freely over the open plains, are eland, giraffe, zebra, impala, gazelle, Coke’s Hartebeest, hyena and bat-eared fox. 

An original colonial farmhouse, once the home of a member of the infamous ‘Happy Valley’ set, this lovely old house stands on the banks of the Malewa River, between Naivasha and Nakuru. Standing within the Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, and with access to all the many activities on offer there, the house offers 5 bedrooms, a lounge, and a generous verandah.

Malewa Wildlife Lodge is a new lodge, situated on the Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, a 3,500-acre conservancy that lies between Nakuru and Naivasha. The striking Malewa Wildlife Lodge is set within glorious Yellow-fever woodland fronted by the Malewa River, a magnet for over 250 species of birds.  The lodge reflects a dramatic architectural style combined with traditional African building methods and concepts. The mess area is a double-storey thatched area that incorporates ...

Secluded in an ancient forest, which once clothed great tracts of the Great Rift Valley, Malu is a working farm located on 1,800 acres of private forest reserve. Offering an Italian restaurant, a series of cottages and a tree house, Malu is utterly unique. Located between Naivasha and Nakuru Malu makes a stunning weekend escape, or acts as the perfect base for exploring the Rift Valley, Nakura National Park, Lake Naivasha and Crescent Island, Hell's Gate National Park and ...

Secreted deep within the Masai Mara National Reserve, the Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the ultimate safari destination. Set high on a bush-cloaked hill, embraced by arcing vistas and washed by a sea of richly rolling grasslands, it stands centre-stage to one of Africa’s most dramatic wildlife arenas and has a ringside seat for the greatest wildlife show on Earth, the legendary migration of the wildebeest. Styled to mirror the circular motif of a traditional Maasai ‘Manyatta’, the lodge has ...

Mara Simba has been designed so as to present a safari resort, Styled to reflect the iconic colours and cultural artifacts of the Maasai people, who are the original owners of this land, it offers a peaceful retreat from the adventure and experience of the traditional safari. Situated on the banks of the Talek River, the lifeblood of this region, it extends for one kilometre, amid typical savannah and indigenous forest landscape. Wide, well-lit pathways link the rooms with the central ...

Located on the slopes of the Oloongams Hills, this was one of the first loges to be built in the Mara. Set in the Oloolaimutia Valley the lodge blends perfectly with the surrounding hillside landscape. Located 206 km south of the Equator on the eastern boundary of the Masai Mara Game Reserve in south-western Kenya and 2km from the Oloolaimutia Gate. The lodge has been styled to echo the icons, colours and cultural artifacts of the Maasai people and features high rondaval buildings,

The Maralal Safari Lodge is 3kms out of Maralal Town. A little Swiss chalet like in appearance, the lodge offers generous, high ceiling timbered rooms, a welcoming restaurant and bar, and a terrace looking out over the water hole of the Maralal National Sanctuary.  The 250 sq km Maralal National Sanctuary and Yamo Forest, looks out over the majestic Ol Doinyo Lenkiyo mountains of northern Kenya, and is home to zebra, baboon, impala, eland, warthog, buffalo and hyena. 

Mfangano is one of the latest additions to the Governors' family of camps and is situated on the unspoilt island of Mfangano in Lake Victoria, Western Kenya. The camp is located on its own secluded bay, which lies on the western shores of the island. Built in traditional Luo style using clay and thatch, all the buildings enjoy stunning views of the lake. Surrounded by charming gardens, alive with of indigenous plants and flowers, the camp offers a glimpse into way of lakeside life that has ...

The Mount Kenya Safari Club is built on the equator on a ridge facing Mount Kenya witha magnificent view. The grand main buidling gleams white against the green sweep of the surroundng lawns and there are dramatic views of the foothill forests rising to the peaks of Mout Kenya. The original buidling was designed as a dream home by Rhoda Prudhomme for her husband Gabriel. As a wealthy New York matron of 50, Rhoda fell in love with the young French aviator who took her ...

A unique refuge, the romantic Mukutan Retreat stands high on the cliffs that overlook the spectacular Mukutan Gorge, with its spectacular waterfall, palms and extraordinary thermal Hot Springs. Located on the community owned ranch known as Ol Ari Nyiro Ranch, it offers just three cottages, all of which are located on the. Each cottage has a spacious bedroom, a double fireplace, a private verandah and a spacious bathroom. 

Mutamaiyu House is on Mugie Ranch situated at the northern end of the Laikipia plateau in northern Kenya. Described by a recent visitor as "Heaven on a Hill", it is a magnificent family owned house built in a grove of ancient, twisting olive trees. Blending into the rock-strewn hillside, Mutamaiyu House is part of Mugie Ranch, a 49,000 acre working farm that rolls out across the plains of the Laikipia plateau, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley. The ranch is home to all the ‘Big Five and is ..

Naro Moru River Lodge is a world-famous base for climbing Mount Kenya; it is also a charming weekend retreat. It is situated on the equator between Nyeri and Nanyuki, at an altitude of 1,982 metres, in the Mount Kenya foothills (5 minutes drive to the road that leads up to the national park). The lodge is set in lush tropical gardens through which the Naro Moru River flows. The river, fed by the snows of Mt Kenya, is stocked with brown and rainbow trout, offering fun and excitement ...

Ngulia Safari Lodge, built in 1969, is located in Tsavo West National Park which a home to a big host of wild animals. It can be accessed from Nairobi (260 km away), through Mtito Andei Gate or from Mombasa (250km away) through Tsavo River Gate. The Lodge is perched on the Ndawe Escarpment just below Ngulia Hills, overlooking the Rhino Sanctuary surrounded by Scenic Hills. The Lodge offers 52 standard rooms, all with a balcony with a view of the wilderness and floodlit water holes. 

The lodge takes its name from the hill that stands behind it, which looks like a spotted cowhide and is known as Ol Donyo Wuas, meaning ‘The spotted hill’ by the local Maasai. A magical land of black-frozen lava flows studded with blazing red-hot poker trees; of shoals of extinct volcanoes wreathed in dense forests and hung with Spanish moss, the Chyulu Hills coil like a sleeping dragon on the lion-gold plains of his treasure. To the west the pink-haloed peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rises like ..

The Place of the greater kudu

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo is nestled into a rugged escarpment looking out across the time-honoured lands of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.  An ancient land inhabited by wildlife and peoples of a time long ago, undisturbed and living by the rhythm of nature, there, as part of this untamed and beautiful landscape is Ol Malo – Place of the Greater Kudu.

Once the exclusive ranch of famous multi-millionaire Adnan Kashoggi, this magnificently presented house stands within extensive grounds at the centre of the Ol Pejeta Game Conservancy, which boasts a higher wildlife-to-area ratio than any other Kenyan national park.  Two Luxury Suites with king-sized beds, dressing rooms and spacious private verandas. 2 Standard Guest Rooms, also with terraces. The Conservancy offers unprecedented opportunities for wildlife watching, ...

Ol Tukai Lodge offers 80 chalet-style twin rooms, all with uninterrupted views of either the famous swamps of Amboseli, or Mount Kilimanjaro. Built from local eucalyptus wood, river stone and slate, the chalets are comfortably furnished with ensuite bathrooms and individual terraces. Two rooms have been designed according to EU standards for wheelchair users. The exclusive Kibo Villa is a self-contained log cabin with three luxurious ensuite rooms, roof terrace and Jacuzzi.

The lodge is magnifically sited on the Siria Escarpment, which forms the western boundary of the Masai Mara Reserve. Offering just eight luxurious and spacious tented suites and a tented dining room and bar, the lodge stands directly on the wildebeest "Great Migration" route, near the two world famous wildebeest migration Mara River crossing points and near Leopard Gorge, all made internationally known by the BBC's Big Cat Diary television program. 

Rusinga is the smallest of the islands of Lake Victoria. Formerly a family home, this delightful lodge is a collection of charming ensuite cottages made from stone, wood and grass thatch, decorated in African fabrics, each with a private veranda. The gardens contain enormous fig trees (including one where Mary Leakey had her camp at the time she discovered Proconsul heseloni. There are hammerkops on the sweeping lawns and the rare double-toothed barbet is just one of ...

Rutundu is hired out on a self-catering basis. Guests are required to bring all of your own food and drinks. We recommend that you bring soups and stews since they are great for evenings in case you do not manage to catch a fish. Fruits, cereals and eggs and bacon for breakfast, and cold meats, cheeses, breads and salads are ideal for lunches. Good drinking water is available, but please take up tea/coffee, juices and any alcoholic drinks. Peter will help you in the kitchen and also ...

Sabuk Lodge is a stunning wilderness destination, perched on the high banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in the Northern Frontier District, overlooking the Laikipia Plateau and Samburu land.  The lodge has 6 beautifully furnished open sided en-suite cottages with veranda’s, each with its own fabulous view.  Sabuk was fashioned out of the local landscape, built with local materials, twisted wood and stone boulders incorporated into the architecture.

Samburu Game Lodge is a traditional Kenyan safari lodge set in extensive grounds on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, which represents the life-blood of this otherwise arid Reserve.  Secluded and peaceful, it shelters in the cool of an acacia grove, where monkeys chatter and a stunning array of birds flutter and call. As for wildlife, Samburu provides one of the few sanctuaries in Kenya for the endangered Grevy’s zebra, the rare beisa oryx and the blue-shanked Somali ostrich whilst ...

Samburu Intrepids is part of the Heritage Hotels chain, which enjoys an excellent reputation. Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the arid heart of the Samburu National Reserve, this large and spacious club is built predominantly from timber and thatch and features wooden walkways and shaded relaxation spaces beside the river. Herds of elephant, buffalo and zebra come daily to drink at the river, together with the rarer ‘northern species’ of reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx ...

The Samburu Serena Safari Lodge is set in a landscape of endless skies, dust-red plains and palm-fringed rivers, this refreshingly rustic lodge is renowned for the timeless beauty of its landscape and the serene tranquillity of its setting.  Nestled amidst the acacia groves that border the crocodile-filled reaches of the Uaso Nyiro River, the lodge stands centre-stage to miles of lion-stalked grasslands, elephant-studded plains and wildlife-teeming bush.

Samburu Simba Lodge is a relatively new lodge, situated in the Buffalo Springs National Reserve, which is a part of the larger Samburu system. Ideally located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, the lifeblood of this arid area, all rooms and central areas have views of the river and the nearby waterhole, where large herds of elephants and other wildlife come to drink. The lodge has two luxury swimming pools, a restaurant and bar, a curio shop and expansive conference facilities. 

Built on raised ground allowing for panoramic views of the distant Samburu Hills on one side and Mount Kenya on the other, the Samburu Sopa Lodge stands in the centre of this beautiful and pristine reserve. Featuring a curve of cottages clustered around a waterhole, it is presented in classic Samburu style. Both the central dining and bar areas and the cottages enjoy unristricted views of the waterhole which attracts a wide range of wildlife both day and night. 

The Sarova Lion Hill stands on a wooded hill (Lion Hill) overlooking Lake Nakuru. Situated above the lake and ringed by forests of Euphorbia Candelabra and acacia, the lodge commands a stunning view over the lake and beyond to the Menengai Crater and the Aberdare range. Accommodation at is provided in 64 ensuite chalets, two luxury suites and one honeymoon suite, each with its own balcony and view of the lake (mosquito nets, luxury bathrooms, 24-hour electricity). 

In the heart of Kenya's "Born Free Country," and home to the great conservationists Joy and George Adamson, escape to the breathtaking Sarova Shaba Game Lodge located in the Shaba Game Reserve. Meet the colourful Samburu tribe or see unique game species during your safari only found in this area or visit the crocodile infested Ewaso Nyiro River. Shaba National Reserve being a semi-desert the lodge is an oasis with plentiful fresh running water from a natural spring. 

The 62-room Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge lies in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary, a private conservancy of 28,000 acres located at the foot of the Taita Hills and adjacent to Tsavo West National Park, one of the world's largest game reserves. The Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Since the lodge is unfenced, animals such as gazelles and ...

Saruni is a luxury tented lodge, which is set in the midst of a private conservancy, which lies just beyond the boundaries of the national Reserve. Located in a valley, just north of the fame-rich Aitong district, it lies at the heart of a pristine wilderness. The camp accommodates only 12 guests, who are accommodated in six spectacular cottages, each with ensuite bathrooms and panoramic verandahs. Presented in traditional safari style, the rooms, central dining and bar areas feature ...

Sasaab is perched above the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, capturing panoramic views across the culturally rich Samburu land, Laikipia plateau and Mathews Range. Located in northern Kenya, north of the equator, it has a wild beauty of its own. The descent from the lush slopes of Mount Kenya, into the semi-arid desert of Kenya's "NFD" - the Northern Frontier District, is breathtaking. The lodge is on Samburu community land and part of Ngutuk-Ongiron Group Ranch.

A newly-built lodge, only recently opened and still in the process of being added to in terms of amenities, Sawela Lodge stands on the shores of Lake Naivasha, surrounded by typically lakeshore lawns and acacia trees. Relatively economically priced, the lodge offers simple but pleasant rooms and exceptionally friendly service. Future plans include the provision of a spa, golf course and sporting facilities. The Lodge offers 24 ensuite rooms pleasantly presented with private balconies.

Segera is the central wildlife sanctuary in Laikipia, situated in the wooded savannah and grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau at an altitude of 1 700 – 1 800 m (5 577 – 5 906 ft) and immediately north of the equator. Home to a vast array of animal, bird and plant life, Segera provides an important corridor for the migration of elephant and other wide ranging species.

Sentrim Amboseli is located within Amboseli National Park. It offers 60 newly constructed tents, each with private terrace and luxury bathrooms. Centred on a comfortable dining space, the camp also offers a bar and lounge, and a luxury swimming pool, jacuzzi and sun-bathing area. The tents have ensuite bathrooms (with flushed WC, hot showers, basins). Also provided are:  coffee and tea making facilities, fridge, fan, hair drier and electronic safe deposit boxes.

Secluded within a grove of acacia trees, the lodge looks out over the golden savannah plains, with uninterrupted views of the mountain itself. Close by are a series of emerald green swamps, which are fed by the melting snows of Kilimanjaro. These, the only sources of water in this otherwise starkly beautiful but arid park, attract huge numbers of wallowing elephants, hippos, buffalos and plains game. Meanwhile, from the prehistoric site of Observation Hill, the sunset over Kilimanjaro is  

The only ‘tree hotel’ ever to be built on the slopes of Kenya’s legendary Mount Kenya, Mountain Lodge offers a matchless game viewing opportunity whilst combining a glorious panorama of mountain vistas with the primordial splendours of an ancient rainforest. Floating 2,134m high on the flanks of Kenya’s highest mountain and secreted deep within her largest forest reserve, the lodge offers not only the champagne-clarity of mountain air, the tranquility of the forest and a ...

A coastal ‘Treetops’ the Shimba Hills Rainforest Lodge is one of the most atmospheric tree hotels in Kenya offering luxury facilities and unique day and night wildlife viewing. Faced in pitch-dark timber the lodge is built to resemble a tree house and is picturesquely located deep in a forest glade and surrounded by ancient cycad palms, liana-hung hardwoods and rare forest blooms. There are also a number of nature walks and game drives to be enjoyed. 

Standing high above the Great Rift Valley, the extraordinary Shompole Eco Lodge was built as a joint venture with the local Maasai community and offers a uniquely uplifting experience that has been much praised by international and local travel writers alike. With privacy, comfort and relaxation in mind, each room consists of cool-pool and informal sitting areas, a bathroom with a view and a specially designed tent, which includes vast windows and a high-canopied roof. 

Situated on the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, the privately owned game ranch of Sosian offers a unique safari experience. The old ranch house, which was built by Italian prisoners of war and has recently been tastefully renovated, looks out across the rolling wilderness of Kenya’s Northern Frontier District.  Sosian is dedicated to the conservation of wildlife and is a member of the Laikipia Wildlife Forum, working to protect Laikipia's wildlife through sustainable land uses.

Sunbird Lodge is a relatively new camp, located on private land overlooking Lake Elmenteita and the Soysambu Conservancy. Because it is not actually on the conservancy, however, no conservancy fees are payable. Simple and affordable it offers just ten simple cottages or chalets and a central dining, lounge and bar area. The lodge also offers a swimming pool and sun deck while daily balloon flights take off from the lodge daily. The camp offers just 10 luxurious, spacious en-suite cottages ...

Tassia is the ideal escape from the world.  It captures all elements of the African bush, tranquil beauty combined with excitement and adventure.  The dramatic setting of the lodge, perched on the edge of the Mokogodo escarpment, gives a mesmerising view of the Northern Frontier District and the sacred Lolokwe Mountain. The lodge’s distinctive architecture is of Maasai origin and is inspired by the surrounding area. The six individual rooms are all en-suite, with their own unrivalled view. 

Tawi Lodge is located on a private 6,000-acre conservancy just five minutes from the Kimana Gate of Amboseli National Park. Offering just 12 eco-friendly cottages, the lodge enjoys magnificent views of Mount Kilimanjaro and offers a central dining room and bar, both of which overlook the waterhole, where large herds of elephant come to drink. There is also a swimming pool and massage facility. Located at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the lodge offers stunning views of Africa’s ...

Styled to resemble a ship, the lodge comprises four decks and a top viewing deck. Timber built, it is raised on stilts overlooking a water hole and salt lick, while living tree branches form part of the fabric of the building itself. Solely dedicated to game-viewing, the accommodation is compact. At 6450 feet above sea level it can also be chilly at night at all times of the year (and especially during the Kenyan winter, from June to September). 

Voi Safari Lodge, built in 1969, was one of Kenya’s first safari lodges and enjoys a unique location overlooking the rolling savannah of Tsavo East. Constructed on a rocky outcrop and surrounded by typical African kopjes, it is constructed above a swimming pool, which has been excavated from the rock and offers an ideal viewing platform down to the water hole below. The waterhole itself, offers a photographic hide reached by an underground passage and is a vital draw to ...

A crescent of workmanlike stone-built, airily thatch-roofed buildings linked by broad timbered walkways, set amongst green grounds and overlooking a large murram-red waterhole that was jointly constructed with the Kenya Wildlife Service, Voi Wildlife Lodge was opened in 2003 and stands on a 25-acre site just outside the boundary of the national park. It enjoys spectacular views of nearby volcanic outcrops, such as the Kasigau, Sagalla and Mwakingali Hills. 

Also on Lewa, but going under the title ‘Wilderness Trails’ is the family home of the Craigs, the guardians of Lewa. Will and Emma Craigh have been entertaining guests in considerable luxury for the past 30 years. The house will sleep 16 people, who are accommodated in charmingly presented cottages. Guests can relax by the fire in Will and Emma's cosy sitting room and share meals around a long banquet table in the open-air dining room. Natural springs, home-raised livestock, and a 5-acre