Some things do not change, so it is hardly surprising that the Cottar family, who have been running luxury safaris in the Mara since 1920, remain the most skilled in their homeland’s bushcraft and the style of elegant service.
Hotels & Lodges in Kenya
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Just a few miles from the centre of Nairobi and yet seemingly in the country, the labour of love of Sir David Duncan, The Giraffe Manor is home to orphaned and protected giraffe - and also a remarkable place to stay.
For a really authentic African experience and the very best in hospitality from an Italian host, Kitich – meaning happiness – is unlike anywhere else and makes life worth living.
Nestling amid the dunes Kiwayu is luxury the East African way. Relax in the Bajuni bandas - made in the traditional fashion without a single nail - and drink in the natural surroundings. Eighteen spacious and beautifully decorated bandas, each with its own hammock-strung verandah and panoramic view of the bay, provide perfect luxury, total seclusion and great water sports.
A delightful home amidst the natural beauty of the Lewa Conservancy, Lewa Wilderness has been providing luxury and hospitality to its guests for 30 years.
Every tent overlooks the Mara River and one sees bushbuck, families of hippo and the furtive crocodile as he glides slowly past the verandah. In the heart of the Mara the Grammaticas family continue to lead the way in fabulous travel and intelligent conservation.
In what is undoubtedly one of the best locations on the Kenyan coast, Manda Bay offers all the watersports one could wish for wrapped up with gourmet cuisine and a relaxing barefoot East African rhythm.
Nestling on the shady banks of the Olare Orok River, the Offbeat camp is small, owner-operated and offers a highly personal and exclusive safari in the heart of the Mara.
Ride across the African plain approaching game much more closely than is possible on foot - Ol Siruai share their long experience and love of Kenya with guests and welcome them to luxury mobile tented safari.
Breathtaking views from the Western escarpement of the Great Rift Valley, incredible sunrises and a lodge that is an architectural wonder. Shompole is an incredible, luxurious adventure into territories new.
This great Nairobi hotel has witnessed eras come and go but retains its wonderful colonial charm and is the place to stay in town for great service, facilities and the best food Nairobi.
Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset this remote and exclusive hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world in style.
