Holiday Type / Best hotels in Kenya

Described as a ‘game-changer’ by Victoria Mather, Travel Editor of Vanity Fair, this one-of-a-kind safari lodge on the Oloololo Escarpment (home to many a scene from Out of Africa) is heading for every hotel hot list out there. Whether your preference is for full-on game drives or the more sedate pleasure of ‘rocking chair safaris’ where game is viewed effortlessly from the comfort of the camp, Angama Mara makes an excellent choice. Opened in 2015 and owned by safari stalwarts Nicky and Steve Fitzgerald, it comprises two small camps perched hig...

Situated in ten million acres of untouched wilderness, Finch Hattons blends modern day luxuries with the original colonial ideals of elegance and style. Seventeen large, tented suites, including two family suites, feature indoor and outdoor showers, a free-standing copper bath tub and viewing deck with inspiring vistas towards Mount Kilimanjaro. Unparalleled facilities include a stargazing terrace, infinity pool, Spa and Wellness Centre with elevated yoga deck, Little Explorers Club for kids, gym and hammam. Explore the natural wonders of Tsavo...

Located within a private conservancy, this exclusive camp lies in front of the largest, natural salt lick in the Masai Mara attracting an abundance of wildlife all day long. The twelve tented suites – including one for families – are amongst the largest in East Africa; each boasts an expansive wooden deck with sunken hot tub and telescope, spacious beds and en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower. A gourmet menu of à la carte dishes is served in the restaurant, accompanied by an extensive selection of world wines from the underground c...

Sir Richard Branson’s first East African camp enjoys a scenic location in the heart of an expansive, game-rich Mara conservancy. Twelve luxurious tented suites are perched on raised platforms along the hillside overlooking a lush valley – ten being configured for two adults, two accommodating additional guests on sofa beds. The lodge tent features a lounge/library with iPads, TV and DVD and dining area where delicious meals are served around the communal table or alfresco on the deck with valley views. Recreations focus around the twice daily g...

Graceful art deco touches adorn this boutique hotel fashioned in the style of a Scottish hunting lodge. Located in a forested suburb of Nairobi, the hotel is surrounded by gardens, terraces and courtyards, offering an oasis of calm. With just ten rooms divided between the original Manor House and the newer Garden Manor, an intimate experience is assured. However, a highlight of any stay here is the unique and close-up interactions with the Rothschild Giraffe which roam the grounds and visit the hotel for treats. The AFEW Giraffe Centre is just ...

Set on the Laikipia plateau overlooking Mount Kenya, Segera Retreat offers a truly unique experience. Accommodation comprises of two-storey timber and thatch villas raised on stilts, each with a sun deck, loungers, swing bed and outdoor Jacuzzi bath, a family villa, Segera House, and Villa Segera which comes with a private pool and sunken hide. Guests will marvel at The Bird’s Nest – the latest addition to the retreat. Set high above the ground, it offers the unique concept of nesting and sleeping like a bird, with a 360 degree birds-eye-view o...