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Acacia House and Mara House, Maasai Mara

Two luxurious private houses with swimming pool in the heart of the bush, Acacia House and Mara House offer a very exclusive safari experience well away from the crowds. Generous all-inclusive rates include game drives with vehicle and qualified guide and all kinds of other safari activities.

Ajabu House, North Lake, Naivasha

A delightful colonial-era bungalow and guest cottages overlooking Lake Naivasha, Ajabu sits within the private 5,500-acre Loldia Conservancy on the quiet and little-visited North Lake shore. Tranquil, traditional and highly-recommended as the ideal weekend escape from - and antidote to - Nairobi.

Banana Farmhouse, Tigoni

A charming, traditional and welcoming family home situated less than 20 kilometres from central Nairobi; Banana Farmhouse sits in 25 acres of beautiful and unspoilt green countryside, complete with expansive views, Jersey cows and a lovely large swimming pool.
Ekorian’s Mugie Camp, Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia

Ekorian’s Mugie Camp, Mugie Conservancy, Laikipia

Ekorian's Mugie Camp provides our favourite kind of safari experience - small-scale, authentic, uncrowded and family-friendly. The only camp in the 22,000-acre Mugie Conservancy, it offers a warm and personal welcome, attractive accommodation, excellent guiding and a wide range of fun and adventurous activities.

El Karama Lodge, Laikipia

The hidden gem of Laikipia – El Karama is an award-winning, intimate, family-friendly wildlife lodge with exceptional game viewing and swimming pool. Guests have access to 14,000 acres of private bush land with a huge variety and quantity of birds, mammals, trees and plants.
Enasoit Laikipia

Enasoit, Laikipia

One of Kenya’s most luxurious private safari destinations, Enasoit only ever welcomes one small group of guests at a time. It combines beautifully-appointed accommodation with exceptional game viewing and a range of fun and adventurous activities in beautiful Laikipia landscapes.
Hippo Point Manor House Lake Oloiden Naivasha

Hippo Point Manor House, Lake Oloiden, Naivasha

Hippo Point is an escapist’s dream - an exquisite and historic Tudor-style manor house in a sublime and secluded lakeside setting. A stay here is a transporting experience and combines elegant, romantic accommodation and welcoming service with gorgeous scenery and abundant wildlife.

House in the Wild, Maasai Mara

An intimate and welcoming boutique lodge tucked away within the 1000-acre private Naretoi Estate on the edge of the Maasai Mara Reserve, House in the Wild sits on the banks of the Mara River within the award-winning Enonkishu Conservancy, which provides excellent game viewing and an abundance of safari and community activities.

Lucita Farm Cottage 1, Lake Naivasha

The smaller of two lovely new guest cottages set in beautiful shady gardens on the southern shore​ of Lake Naivasha which come complete with swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Comfortable, private, furnished with taste and style and perfect for a self-contained and relaxing escape from Nairobi.

Lucita Farm Cottage 2, Lake Naivasha

The larger of two lovely new guest cottages set in beautiful shady gardens on the s​outhern shore​ of Lake Naivasha which come complete with swimming pool and floodlit tennis court. Comfortable, private, furnished with taste and style and perfect for a self-contained and relaxing escape from Nairobi.
Makena’s Hills Gallmann Mukutan Conservancy Laikipia

Makena’s Hills, Gallmann Mukutan Conservancy, Laikipia

There are few more magical, remote and exhilarating places to stay in Kenya than Makena’s Hills. Enjoy sophisticated accommodation, breathtaking views and pristine, empty landscapes at this small and exclusive lodge perched high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley in North West Laikipia

Mukima House, Nanyuki, Laikipia

A beautifully-restored 75-year old mansion in its own 360-acre private conservancy, magnificent Mukima House is the perfect setting for a house party or wedding, the ideal base from which to experience some of Kenya’s most spectacular scenery and wildlife, and a wonderfully luxurious and relaxing destination in its own right.

Mundui House, Lake Oloiden, Naivasha

One of East Africa’s most historic private homes which once played host to visitors such as Ernest Hemingway and Winston Churchill, Mundui House sits on the shores of Naivasha’s Lake Oloiden within its own private 2000-acre wildlife conservancy.
Ndongoro Cabin, Ragati Conservancy

Ndongoro Cabin, Ragati Conservancy, Mount Kenya

A charming, spacious and very comfortable rustic-chic log cabin hidden away in the untouched forests of Mount Kenya, a stay at Ndongoro is a wonderfully private and original away-from-it-all escape and the conservancy also offers some of the best trout fishing in East Africa.

Ol Bobongi House, Nanyuki, Laikipia

A spacious, welcoming and beautifully-appointed family home set in 15 private acres on the exclusive Mukima Ridge development, Ol Bobongi House is a really comfortable and luxurious base from which to explore all the attractions around Nanyuki, Laikipia and Mount Kenya.

Ol Pejeta Safari Cottages, Laikipia

A collection of just four very comfortable and welcoming private cottages set deep within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy’s southern wilderness area. Each one or two bedroom cottage is a perfect home-from-home in the heart of the bush - with abundant game viewing and safari activities all available from the doorstep.

Ol Popongi Camp, Kedong, Naivasha

A beautiful and well-equipped private tented camp with swimming pool, Ol Popongi is a lovely and highly relaxing destination in itself - as well as the ideal base from which to explore and enjoy all the attractions of Lake Naivasha, Mount Longonot and Hell’s Gate National Park.

Olepangi Farm Cottages, Timau, Laikipia

A collection of just five delightful and beautifully-furnished cottages set on a 120-acre horse farm in the shadow of Mount Kenya, Olepangi is a sophisticated, welcoming and relaxing retreat, and the perfect place from which to explore the region on foot, by car or on horseback.

Olepangi House, Timau, Laikipia

A gorgeous new private home-from-home with panoramic views south to Mount Kenya and north to the Lolldaiga Hills, Olepangi House is designed with flair and style and furnished with antiques from the owners’ far-reaching travels. It makes the perfect place to relax and reconnect with friends and family.

Olerai House, North Lake, Naivasha

One of Naivasha and Kenya’s best kept secrets – an intimate, welcoming and characterful boutique lodge set within the magical Olerai Sanctuary – 300 beautiful rewilded lakeside acres teeming with wildlife. It’s hard to imagine a more relaxing or authentic near-to-Nairobi retreat.
Olmaroroi House, Ngong

Olmaroroi House, Rift Valley, Ngong

A magnificent new private retreat looking out across the Rift Valley, Olmaroroi House makes the perfect near-to-Nairobi getaway for anyone longing for space, peace and luxury. Relax and enjoy dramatic landscapes, panoramic views, stylish and expansive accommodation and a spectacular swimming pool.

Olohoro Onyore Ndogo, Champagne Ridge, Nairobi

The self-contained and independent ‘little sister’ to Olohoro Onyore and the perfect private retreat for a couple. This smart and soothing new house is quick and easy to get to from Nairobi and enjoys wonderful, far-reaching views across the Rift Valley
Olohoro Onyore

Olohoro Onyore, Champagne Ridge, Nairobi

Escape from the city and enjoy peace, tranquillity and magnificent views at this stunning and spacious new Rift Valley retreat. Sleek and stylish Olhoro Onyore sets new standards for Champagne Ridge houses and makes for a really memorable getaway.

Shompole Wilderness, Shompole Conservancy, Lake Magadi

An intimate and luxurious private safari camp with abundant wildlife set in a remarkable, remote and little-visited corner of Kenya, Shompole Wilderness nestles in a shady grove of giant fig trees on the banks of the Ewaso Ngiro River at the bottom of the Great Rift Valley.
Sosian Ranch House

Sosian Lodge, Laikipia

A small and traditional lodge of great charm and authenticity, set on a 24,000-acre private ranch and conservancy with a wide range of fun and adventurous outdoor activities. Accommodation is available on a generous full-board basis or for exclusive-use ‘self-catering’ stays for up to 16 guests.

Susie’s Camp, Naivasha

A spacious, intimate and luxurious new private camp set between Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot. The huge and beautifully-appointed safari tents and lovely swimming pool at Kianga Private Camp make a welcoming and memorable bush retreat for one or two couples or a small family.

The Lake House, Tigoni

A lovely, calm and stylish house in a magical waterfront setting just 25 kilometres from central Nairobi, The Lake House is perfect for one or two families or a group of friends wanting to escape the city and enjoy a really restful rural retreat.

The Little River Camp at El Karama Lodge, Laikipia

A luxurious and intimate new addition to Laikipia's acclaimed El Karama Lodge, the Little River Camp consists of two spacious riverside cottages with their own private living and dining room. It makes a perfect bush retreat for one or two couples or a small family.
Lolldaiga Farmhouse

The Lolldaiga Farmhouse, Lolldaiga Hills, Laikipia

A really characterful and comfortable place to stay well away from the busier tourist trails, the Lolldaiga Farmhouse sits within perhaps Kenya’s most beautiful wildlife conservancy and livestock ranch. Enjoy magnificent landscapes and excellent game viewing at this traditional and welcoming private retreat.

The Mukima Boathouse, Nanyuki, Laikipia

Rustic and romantic, this delightful 1-bedroom lakefront cottage sits within the 360-acre Mukima Conservancy and enjoys wonderful views of Mount Kenya. The Boat House is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway and an ideal base from which to explore the region.
Olerai Dairy

The Olerai Dairy, North Lake, Naivasha

A bright, welcoming and very roomy 3-bedroom home-from-home recently and lovingly converted from the original dairy on the beautiful lakeside Olerai Sanctuary. The Dairy is filled with hospitality, comfort and charm and the extensive grounds are home to a huge wealth and variety of animal and birdlife.
The Olerai Studio, Naivasha

The Olerai Studio, North Lake, Naivasha

A delightful, colourful and spacious 2-bedroom cottage set within the beautiful 300-acre Olerai Sanctuary on the northern shore of Lake Naivasha, this former artist's studio is surrounded by nature and wildlife and makes the perfect private escape from the city for a couple or family.
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