Ready for your next trip to Africa? Why not visit Kenya? Popular for its striking landscapes and abundant wildlife, Kenya is the ideal destination for the luxury safari holiday of your dreams. Here are our picks for the top ten best safari lodges and camps in Kenya:
1. Arijiju Retreat, Borana Conservancy.
Designed for privacy, exclusivity, and luxury, Arijiju offers a complete escape from everyday life with its sheer silence, total tranquility, and romantic luxury. This retreat embodies the majesty of a 12-century French monastery with vaulted archways and stone passageways that give way to a landscaped courtyard flanked by five large luxury en-suite bedrooms, as well as open-plan living and dining areas with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you freely take in the outstanding views.
Why we love it:
- A world-class wellness retreat, with a spa, gym, yoga deck, tennis court, and squash court.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
- Small groups
2. Segera Retreat, Borana Conservancy.
The luxurious Segera Retreat, with eight luxury villas, is nestled on a vast open landscape in Borana Conservancy, with views of Mount Kenya. The rooms are housed on a half-dozen raised timber platforms, providing exceptional privacy, luxury, and fantastic indoor and outdoor settings for unforgettable dining experiences.
Why we love it:
- This eco-friendly lodge follows the 4Cs policy – conservation, community, culture, and commerce – to ensure that tourism development does not destroy the area’s wildlife sanctuary.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
- Small groups
3. Ol Jogi Ranch, Ol Jogi Conservancy
Situated in the private 58,000 acres Ol Jogi Conservancy, this luxury retreat has 13 suites housed in cottages. Each suite is unique, with bespoke furniture, his and hers bathrooms, and bedrooms with views of the nearby and ever-inspiring Mount Kenya.
Why we love it:
- A private luxury retreat in the Kenyan bush that you can have all to yourself if you wish.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
- Small groups
4. Sanctuary at Ol Lentille, Ol Lentille Conservancy
Lying serenely on a private 14,500 acres Ol Lentille Conservancy, Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is made up of four private houses, each with a fully staffed, as well as a private guide and game vehicle. The houses are of various sizes, so there is one to suit every need.
Why we love it:
- A breathtaking place to visit and a great base from which to explore this fascinating and diverse part of Kenya.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
5. Angama Mara, Mara Triangle
Perched in the gorgeous hills of the Mara Triangle escarpment, the exclusive Angama Mara is famous for being the setting for Robert Redford and Meryl Streep’s romantic picnic scene in the film Out of Africa. This camp features 15 tented suites with swanky floor-to-ceiling windows, which give you unobstructed, mesmerizing views of the mighty Maasai Mara.
Why we love it:
- Everything about this camp exudes elegance.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
6. Mahali Mzuri, Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
In Swahili, Mahali Mzuri means “A Beautiful Place.” This small-scale luxury safari camp, owned by Sir Richard Branson, provides guests with an exclusive safari experience in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the private 33,000-acre Olare Motorogi Conservancy.
This camp has 12 luxury tented suites that can accommodate up to 24 guests at a time. Each tented suite is constructed on a raised platform and includes a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, a sitting area, and a large deck with panoramic views of the landscape – ideal for spotting the game that will almost certainly wander into view!
Why we love it:
- Voted the #1 Hotel in the World in the Travel + Leisure Awards 2021
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
7. Saruni Mara, Mara North Conservancy.
Saruni Mara Camp is located in the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy’s secret valley of olive and cedar trees. This region forms the greater Mara ecosystem in the northwestern zone, the home of the Leopards, also known as Leopard Gorge, or the big cat maternity center because the hills provide a good cool, and safe environment for the young ones, who will be hidden in the caves of the hills, trained and then released into the wilderness. With one family villa, one private villa, and five elegant cottages, this luxury camp is very intimate and exclusive. The beautifully decorated themed rooms have a luxurious and classic safari feel to them
Why we love it:
- Provides comfort and a sense of closeness to nature
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
8. Saruni Samburu, Kalama Conservancy.
Situated in the private 16,000-acre Kalama Conservancy, this luxury camp has only six eco-chic cottages, making it ideal for those seeking quiet luxury accommodations away from the crowds. Each villa has its own layout and style, but they all have private seating and dining areas, large en suite bathrooms with soaking tubs, and wall-less boundaries that lead out onto expansive viewing decks perched on the edge of natural rock formations.
Why we love it:
- Offers a first-class safari experience in a pristine wilderness environment
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
9. Sasaab Lodge, Westgate Conservancy.
Designed for privacy, exclusivity, and luxury, this Moroccan-inspired lodge offers breathtaking views of the sprawling golden plains of the Laikipia Plateau and Mount Kenya. It is also endowed with nine luxury safari tents perched high above the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, each of which offers a tranquil retreat in the heart of the Samburu wilderness. Each room was created to take advantage of the breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape while also providing a cool respite from the African heat.
Why we love it:
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An oasis of serenity amid the Samburu wilderness.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
10. Elsa’s Kopje, Meru National Park.
Elsa’s Kopje, named after the beloved big cat, is an unashamedly romantic safari lodge nestled on a rocky hill in the heart of Meru National Park. Each of the lodge’s ten luxurious cottages is custom-designed and handcrafted to incorporate natural features of the rocky hillside with breathtaking views.
Why we love it:
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A design masterpiece artfully sculpted into Mughwango Hill.
Best Suited For:
- Couples and honeymooners
- Families
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