Luxury Accommodations

Sanctuary Olonana is an exceptional luxury safari lodge set on a private stretch of the Mara River in the heart of Kenya’s most famous game reserve, the Masai Mara. Featuring 14 glass-sided suites, Sanctuary Olonana is inspired by the Masai Mara’s breathtaking natural wonders, an abundance of wildlife, and a dramatic river which runs right past its forest setting. Three of the suites at Sanctuary Olonana feature an extra bedroom, which is heaven-sent for families. Contemporary architecture is juxtaposed with time-tested building practices such as Maasai mudding and stone walls, with soothing organic tones and a variety of textures adding warmth and character. Game drives, cultural visits, bush dinners, sundowners, scenic flights and balloon rides, Olonana makes for a wonderful African safari read more read less

Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara is an authentic African-style tented camp, located in Olare Orok Conservancy, Masai Mara. Explore the Masai Mara from the privacy of the exclusive five-star luxury tented camp.  The 12 tents, all with teak decks, sit on the curve of a small river where hippos and wildebeests make their home and monkeys trail through the trees. The property was the last one allowed to open on the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a 35,000-acre tract leased from the Masai and overseen by a nonprofit company that has nursed it back to health after decades of overgrazing and poaching. No more than three vehicles at a time are permitted at any wildlife sighting. The camp itself is solar-powered, it uses produce from its organic garden, and it offers programs that allow guests to plant trees and visit schools, villages, and (soon) local bee-keeping cooperatives. The Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara delivers the ultimate fusion of untamed wilderness and sophisticated elegance. The private deck area is also equipped with a selection of books and a telescope for animal sightings. read more read less

The captivating Ol Donyo lodge is tucked away in the cool shadow of the Chyulu Hills in Amboseli, one of Kenya’s most prized safari destinations.  Ol Donyo Lodge is located on over 111,000 hectares of private land in the heart of the Chyulu Hills, between Kenya’s Tsavo and Amboseli National Parks. The property, honed from the ancient lava rock spewed out of Kilimanjaro 360,000 years ago, creates a timelessness that touches everyone visiting us. Wake up to snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro and the distant roars of lions. ol Donyo Lodge is a pioneer amongst safari lodges, and a forerunner of sustainable tourism: by working with the local Maasai people, it has been able to blend conservation and livelihood benefits. On the slopes of the Chyulu Hills, this lodge blends contemporary and traditional design. To stay here is a chance to explore Africa in an uncommon way – by horseback or four-wheel drive, on foot or in a hide twenty paces from some of the largest elephants in the world. ol Donyo Lodge enjoys a stunning location, with the savannah at its feet stretching as far as the eye can see. This is the Africa of the mind's eye. The lodge boasts spacious guest suites, no two of which are the same. Each features its own exclusive plunge pool, as well as a rooftop terrace where an elegant star bed can be set up to sleep beneath the glittering night sky. read more read less

Cottar’s Camp continues to provide an unparalleled safari experience to discerning clients in Africa. 100 years on, Cottar’s Camp continues to provide an unparalleled safari experience to discerning clients in Africa. Extending an era of luxury and quality, guests return to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’, reminiscent of a golden era – an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance. Situated in the Masai Mara, in an untouched exclusive concession bordering the Serengeti and Loliondo reserves, the area guarantees privacy and an abundance of wildlife. The camp accommodates up to 22 guests in authentic white canvas tents, which are spacious and luxuriously furnished with original safari antiques from the 1920s. An abundance of wildlife, a guarantee of privacy, and the highest standards of professional guiding, in a luxurious and authentic safari environment. read more read less

Unpack your bags at Mukima and relax in the luxury and privacy of your own magnificent home, visiting the many local parks and amenities as and when you please. Deep in the heart of Laikipia, one of Kenya’s most spectacular game viewing areas, stands the perfectly restored, colonial-era Mukima House, with its twin gables, cedar framed windows and large, sweeping verandahs overlooking rolling lawns towards the private dam. In the distance, the snow capped peaks of Africa’s second highest mountain. Set within 360 private acres of African bush and on velvet lawns dotted with lavender and embellished with a shaded tennis court and an oval swimming pool, this timber and stone mansion could as easily stand in the home counties of England as it could in Kenya’s heartland….. except that in front of it rise the jagged peaks of Africa’s only Equatorial volcano, Mount Kenya, or that should you take an evening drive to one of the several neighbouring conservancies, you can be surrounded by elephants within thirty minutes. read more read less

Hemingways Ol Seki Mara is a stunning private tented camp that is your enclave of luxury in the wildest terrain of Kenya. 10 exclusive luxury tents with 270° panoramic views of the Mara plains. Set on a rocky ridge in Masai Mara’s community-owned Naboisho Conservancy, Ol Seki Mara is a polished safari retreat with just a small number of spacious tents. In the welcoming communal spaces, you can share drinks with fellow guests around the campfire, unwind with a book in the lounge tent and dine on freshly prepared food while taking in views over the tree-scattered grassland below. The conservancy limits entry to clients actually staying inside the area and offers an incredibly private safari experience. Dining Experience at Ol Seki Fine cuisine and first-class Kenyan hospitality help to make your safari even more enjoyable. Ol Seki’s resident chef prepares fresh, mouthwatering international cuisine with locally sourced farm-fresh ingredients. At your request, he’ll even prepare local delicacies for you. Having choices and the flexibility to choose your dining experience will make dining a delight. Enjoy a tasty continental breakfast buffet, fresh fruit, and eggs prepared the way you like them before your morning game drive or upon your return. Lunch is served as a picnic while you’re out and about or a three-course lunch can be enjoyed upon your return to the camp. After being in the outdoors during a safari, a lovely afternoon tea can be delivered to your tent while you enjoy some relaxing downtime. At the end of an adventurous day of game-watching in the wild, you can enjoy a four-course dinner beneath the stars, either at the camp or in the bush. Activities at Ol Seki One of the benefits of staying at Ol Seki in the 200-square-kilometer Naboisho Conservancy is the wide range of safari activities you can choose from. Due to conservation efforts at the conservancy, it’s home to large numbers of elephants, big cats, giraffes and other wild animals. Ol Seki’s Masai guides have extensive knowledge about the local wildlife and the surroundings. Each of the guides is dedicated to protecting the local ecosystem. read more read less

Nay Palad Bird Nest is a one-of-a-kind accommodation on the grounds of Segera Retreat, an award-winning sustainable luxury destination. Perched amid the treetops on a river teeming with wildlife, the Bird Nest offers views of the plains by day that are matched only by those of the stars at night. In the morning, guests awaken to the magical sounds of animals at play. Ever fancied spending the night in a bird’s nest? Probably not, but you may wish to consider it now. Welcome to the Nay Palad Bird Nest, Africa’s latest quirky and luxurious safari lodge, located in the wilds of Kenya - a raised suite that offers 360-degree views over the surrounding plains of Laikipia. Part of the Segera Retreat and built next to a river well-stocked with wildlife, this two-level suite was built with interwoven tree branches and a circular viewing platform up top. read more read less

Unashamedly romantic and beautifully styled, Elsa’s Kopje is sculpted into Mughwango Hill, above the site of George Adamson’s original camp where he raised and released orphan lions, long before conservation became fashionable. Each cottage is crafted around the rocks, with a large bedroom, open sitting room, veranda and spacious bathroom, each with breathtaking views. The park offers a thriving rhino sanctuary, and is famous for large elephant herds, hippo, lion, and birdlife; Meru National Park is recognised as having more diversity of animal species than any other park in East Africa. The rugged and remote Meru National Park was rescued from oblivion thanks to Elsa’s Kopje, an environmental award-winning, boutique lodge. Winner of the Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Safari Property in Africa’ award, Elsa’s Kopje is widely renowned as one of the most elegant lodges in Africa. read more read less

The most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild’s giraffe who may visit morning and evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary. Giraffe Manor can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari. Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its twelve rooms is named after the author Karen Blixen. read more read less