Game Viewing Retreats
Emboo River Camp, Masai Mara
A pioneering new tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara, Emboo River combines the best of traditional bush and wildlife adventures with a unique and up-to-the-minute focus on sustainability and self-sufficiency. Enjoy a stay in eco-comfort and silent safaris in solar-powered game-drive vehicles.
Speke’s Camp, Masai Mara
A traditional, small and very engaging bush camp with excellent guiding and game viewing away from the crowds, Speke’s is something of a hidden gem and a rarity in the Masai Mara. It sits in a secluded and shady spot on the banks of the Olare Orok River tucked away on the fringes of the National Reserve.
The Maa House, Masai Mara
A really smart, comfortable, well-run and good-value private bush retreat, The Maa House features a four-bedroom private house and one-bedroom luxury tent and provides a serene and self-contained base from which to explore and experience all the wonders of the Masai Mara National Reserve
Borana Lodge, Borana Conservancy, Laikipia
An intimate and authentic eco-lodge in a rugged and spectacular setting, Borana Lodge is at the forefront of wildlife conservation and sustainable tourism. Explore and enjoy the conservancy by vehicle, foot, horse or bike, then relax and enjoy stylish accommodation, welcoming service, delicious cuisine and superlative views.
Dodo’s Tower, Lake Oloiden, Naivasha
Unique and exquisite Dodo’s Tower is set on a magical and secluded 500-acre private estate teeming with wildlife. A stay here is an enchanting experience and combines elegant and atmospheric accommodation with glorious scenery, wonderful birds-eye views and exceptional cuisine and service.
Lolldaiga House, Laikipia
A gorgeous, spacious, secluded and off-the-beaten-track safari retreat, exclusive-use Lolldaiga House is beautifully designed, decorated and furnished and enjoys glorious views and excellent game viewing in one of Kenya’s loveliest and least visited private wildlife conservancies.
Laragai House, Borana Conservancy, Laikipia
Opulent and exclusive Laragai House combines grandeur, space and comfort to memorable effect and is the perfect place for a very special break in the bush with family and friends. Enjoy all kinds of adventurous safari activities or simply relax, indulge and recharge at this exceptionally welcoming and well-appointed private retreat.
Offbeat Mara Camp, Mara North Conservancy
Authentic, intimate and welcoming Offbeat Mara Camp is set in one of the best positions with the 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy well away from the busier tourist trails. It offers superb year-round game viewing in beautiful and uncrowded surroundings and is the perfect choice for guests looking for a really traditional and unpackaged safari experience.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
