Kenya offers a wide range of safari lodges to suit everyone from families to honeymooners. Whether you are looking for something rustic or more luxurious, we have the expertise to provide the most authentic safari experience tailored to your needs. For us, the setting of your Kenya safari lodge is paramount. Our selected lodges are expertly positioned for optimum wildlife sighting, with most being ideal for walking or riding safaris. Please note this is only a selection of our best safari lodges in Kenya, contact us to explore other safari lodges as part of your Kenya safari holiday.
House in the Wild is a family-owned boutique lodge situated on the banks of the Mara River within the Enonkishu Conservancy, on the northern edge of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. The lodge offers an exclusive and intimate safari experience with seven unique cottages that blend rustic charm and modern comforts. Guests can enjoy private game drives, bush walks, and cultural visits while immersing themselves in the lodge’s pioneering conservation efforts.
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Perched atop Kileleoni Hill, the highest point in the Maasai Mara, Wild Hill is an exclusive private villa designed for those seeking an extraordinary escape. Offering panoramic views that stretch across the vast Mara plains, this retreat combines luxury with nature to create an unforgettable experience. Ideal for families, Wild Hill provides a private sanctuary where you can enjoy your own space.
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Arijiju is a luxury, private exclusive-use retreat. Perfect for hosting family and friends for the ultimate wildlife adventure with relaxation and wellness. Blending discreetly into the landscape, Arijiju's design is inspired by Ethiopian monasteries, using both local raw stone and timber. Complemented by the vast arched windows that create an abundance of natural light, each of the five suites boasts an equatorial light sunrise view.
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Normally booked up a year or two in advance, this wonderfully exclusive boutique property is set on 12 acres of private land. Initially built in 1932, Giraffe Manor came under new ownership in the 1970s when some highly endangered Rothschild giraffes were taken in as part of a conservation project run by the AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife). Since then, the Rothschild giraffes have thrived, alongside warthog, dik dik, waterbuck and hundreds of bird species.
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A completely unfenced, authentic and intimate bush experience. The eight cosy safari tents are set alongside the seasonal stream from which you can observe game and resident birdlife roaming. Not only is Kicheche Mara Camp located outside the busy part of the Mara, but this safari lodge is also the perfect location for experiencing the wildebeest migration between June and October - you can see and hear the migration from within the camp itself.
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Nestled within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, a stone's throw from the Mara Reserve border, this camp has access to three breathtaking regions full of diverse wildlife. Embracing an intimate and personal ethos, Mara Plains Camp exudes an old-style safari romanticism, revolving entirely around the guest and captivating wildlife of the moment.
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Offbeat Mara Camp is in the Mara North Conservancy, not far from the Olare Orok river, away from the busy Mara Game Reserve. This private safari lodge offers access to exclusive game viewing, with just seven luxury tents and a traditional African 'bush ambience'. The Offbeat lion pride can be heard roaring across the valley and are usually a short distance away from the camp
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With no set schedules, no other tourists, and an abundance of wildlife, ol Donyo Lodge offers an exclusive luxury safari experience in Kenya. Privately owned and set up by Richard Bonham and the local community, this safari lodge has been recently refurbished and passionately redesigned with conservation in mind.
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‘Angama' is Swahili for ‘suspended mid-air’ which perfectly describes this unique safari lodge. Each glass fronted tented suite appears to be suspended in mid-air, floating above the Mara Triangle with uninterrupted panoramas of the Mara plains. Located where the romantic ‘Ngong Hills’ scenes were filmed in Out of Africa, the inspiration from this lodge has been drawn from this classic safari era but with fresh, contemporary design.
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Karisia Walking Safaris offers immersive walking adventures with the unique support of camels, providing a distinctive view of both the wildlife and the captivating landscapes they inhabit. On these remarkable journeys, you'll engage all your senses, forming a profound connection with the land. Embracing a spirit of adventure and traditional safari ethos, Karisia Walking Safaris values the raw and unfiltered experience.
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Lewa House is in the heart of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, set on top of a hill with extensive views of Mount Kenya, the rugged Mathews Range and the sacred mountain of Ol Olokwe. This safari lodge has cottage style rooms which are spread out along the hillside, all looking to the expanse of wilderness to the north. There are beautiful, shaded gardens surrounding the house.
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Translating in Maasai to ‘peaceful, calm, serene’, Serian Camp is under the ownership and management of the esteemed Alex Walker, a renowned specialist in this region of Africa. The remarkable training imparted to the staff reflects Walker's commitment to excellence. At Serian, the paramount emphasis is on encountering local wildlife and game. The absence of fixed daily schedules allows guests the freedom to engage with the surrounding flora and fauna at their own pace.
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