Wildlife holiday accommodation in Kenya

Set in the spectacular Samburu National Reserve, the luxurious Elephant Bedroom Camp accommodates 12 guests in spacious tents along the banks of the Ewaso Ng'iro River. Decorated with rustic yet colourful African touches, each tent has a private plunge pool where guests can relax between safaris. Find Out More

Named Elephant Pepper Camp after the Warburgia ugandensis tree that grows here, this lovely site occupies an enviable location in the Mara North Conservancy. Elegant safari tents are set in the shade of fig and elephant pepper trees, with a private verandah from where you can watch wildlife roam the plains. Find Out More

Made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s autobiographical account and the film ‘Born Free’, this award-winning luxury lodge consists of ten cottages that artfully incorporate natural features and blend into the rocky landscape. Activities include game drives, bush walks and visits to the nearby rhino sanctuary. Find Out More

Situated just outside Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is a small, exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of Rothschild giraffe, which often visit the verdant green gardens morning and evening. The hotel offers a rich blend of welcoming accommodation and one of Nairobi’s finest kitchens. Find Out More

The jewel in the crown of four sister properties in the Masai Mara, Governors’ Private Camp is perfect for anyone wanting an exclusive wildlife safari experience. It occupies a perfect location overlooking the Mara River where elephants come to drink and hippo bask in the shallows. Find Out More

Governors’ Camp has a magical setting, nestling in the forest along the banks of the meandering Mara River, its waters teeming with crocodile and hippo. Exclusively reserved for Kenya’s colonial governor and his royal visitors in days gone by, the camp today is still considered one of Africa’s best. Find Out More

Kicheche is a small and intimate classic tented camp, consisting of six spacious custom designed tents. Located in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, bordering the Masai Mara Reserve, it offers the perfect blend of a luxury hideaway in an outstanding wilderness, with incomparable and uncrowded wildlife viewing. Find Out More

This small tented camp nestles in a lovely spot beside a forest at the heart of Ol Pejeta Conservancy and is blessed with fine views of Mount Kenya. Six luxurious en suite tents have verandahs facing a waterhole, and a full range of activities includes day and night drives, and walks. Find Out More

Kicheche Valley is a small luxury camp with six tents, sited on platforms amidst acacia trees and rocky outcrops. Set on the eastern side of the Mara Naboisho Conservancy - home to impressive numbers of big cats, elephant, giraffe and wildebeest - the camp has a beautiful yet secluded location. Find Out More

Situated in the vegetation close to the Sabaringo River in a private concession on the western edge of the Masai Mara, Kichwa Tembo Camp is comfortable and contemporary, yet still retains a classic safari atmosphere and is well known for its excellent guiding and service. Find Out More

This charming lodge is nestled in a natural amphitheatre within Olkirimatian Conservancy in southern Kenya. With spectacular views of Mountt Shompole and the active volcano Ol Donyo Lengai, six stunning villas provide the perfect escape between photographic hide sessions and game drives. Find Out More

Set in the heart of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy with breathtaking views over Mount Kenya, Lewa House is an ideal choice for families, with the privacy of an exclusive cottage overlooking the reserve. Activities include day and night game drives, bush walks, or simply relaxing in the large swimming pool. Find Out More

Situated within the Masai Mara National Reserve, Little Governor’s is an intimate luxury safari camp, with 17 tents set around a large natural watering hole. Access is by boat only, ensuring a peaceful stay, and wildlife activity is constant, with giraffe, elephant and warthog all ambling through the camp. Find Out More

Set on the shores of Lake Naivasha, Loldia House is nestled under acacia trees on one of the country’s oldest farms, with breathtaking views of the lake. It is ideally situated for day visits to nearby flamingo lakes of Elementaita, Bogoria and Nakuru, where there is also a rhino sanctuary. Find Out More

In the heart of the Masai Mara, on the confluence of the Mara and Talek Rivers, lies the elegant Mara Ngenche Safari Camp. With just ten spacious and well-appointed tents, this intimate and unfenced camp offers a spectacular wildlife experience, and overlooks a busy hippo pool. Find Out More

This exclusive camp on the northern border of the Masai Mara National Reserve is one of five in the 14,000 hectare Olare Motorogi Conservancy. It has just seven tented rooms on raised decks, and wildlife is never far away, with leopard regularly wandering through the camp, and cheetah territories nearby. Find Out More

Mfangano Island Lodge, an oasis of tranquillity, is lapped by the gentle waters of Lake Victoria, set in tropical gardens, and shaded by the canopies of giant fig trees. Lose yourself and all sense of time here, serenaded by birdsong and watching dhows glide distantly by. Find Out More

With sweeping plains on one side and Nairobi on the other, this tented camp is situated deep within riverine forest, yet on the doorstep of the city. It is the first accommodation allowed inside Nairobi National Park, which is home to lion, leopard, rhino and a range of savannah wildlife. Find Out More

This small safari camp, with just nine spacious en suite tents, has all the charm and character of a traditional luxury camp of days gone by. Located in the exclusive Selenkay Conservancy, Porini is off the beaten track yet close to Amboseli National Park and its prolific wildlife and birdlife. Find Out More

This award-winning camp is located in the exclusive 14,000 hectare Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a pristine wilderness bordering the Masai Mara National Reserve. Ten secluded luxury tents are situated along the banks of the seasonal Ntiakatiak River, offering guests a real African bush experience. Find Out More

Porini Mara is the only safari camp in the Ol Kinyei Conservancy, and offers traditional game drives, comfortable accommodation and a wonderful safari experience at an affordable price. It has some of the best safari guides in the Mara, and with just six spacious tents, the camp has an exclusive feel. Find Out More

Consisting of six spacious tents, this eco-friendly camp is located in a secluded and remote corner of the vast Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a sanctuary for the endangered black rhino. Wildlife viewing is done by 4x4 safari vehicles, and guided walks are taken on the open plains escorted by Masai warriors. Find Out More

This seasonal eco-camp is one of the Mara’s premier properties and consists of nine tents overlooking the Talek River, in the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. Operating between June and March, It is ideally situated for the annual migration, when hundreds of thousands of wildebeest zebra travel across the nearby river. Find Out More

Samburu Game Lodge is the perfect base for making wildlife drives into Samburu National Reserve and ideal for unwinding after a day’s game viewing. Enjoy spacious rooms with mosquito nets, a pool, comfy armchairs overlooking verdant lawns and a sundowner overlooking the scenic Ewaso Nyiro River. Find Out More

Sarova Lion Hill Lodge occupies an enviable position, overlooking the spectacular Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru with its population of pink flamingoes. The well-appointed rooms all have a private verandah, and the beautifully landscaped gardens are dotted with bird feeders, which attract over 50 species. Find Out More

Enjoying some of the most spectacular views in Kenya, Sunbird Lodge occupies a stunning location on the shore of Lake Elementaita in the Great Rift Valley, and makes an ideal base for safari drives into Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its vast flocks of flamingos and other waterbirds. Find Out More

This gorgeous and intimate tented camp in Ol Pejeta Conservancy, overlooks Mount Kenya and oozes style and elegance. Eight luxury units provide spacious accommodation, complete with indoor and outdoor shower. Overlooking the Ngobit River, incredible game viewing is to be had from your deck! Find Out More

Situated on the banks of the wildlife-rich Talek River, the luxury Tipilikwani Mara Camp boasts a unique location, combined with excellent food, personalised service and traditional Kenyan hospitality. Each of the well-appointed tents enjoy river frontage and is decorated with warm Masai colours. Find Out More

Tortilis is an elegant luxury tented camp named after the local tree, located just outside Amboseli National Park, in its own private conservancy. Activities at the camp include game drives, Masai guided walks or simply lazing by the camp swimming pool and watching the fantastic bird-life. Find Out More