Situated on 14 acres overlooking the Ngong Hills just outside Nairobi, Giraffe Manor is a charming 1930s boutique hotel named for its resident herd of Rothschild giraffe. Guests have the unique opportunity to interact with them at the breakfast table, on the front lawn or even at their bedroom windows. The forests surrounding Giraffe Manor are also home to warthog, bushbuck and more than 160 species of birds.
The Emakoko is an elegant new lodge artfully built into the side of a valley on the Mbagathi River bordering Nairobi National Park, a mere 20-minute transfer from both airports in Nairobi City. True to its founders’ vision, The Emakoko allows travelers to commence or complete their safari in the wildlife environment that they have traveled so far to enjoy.
Elsa’s Kopje is named after Elsa the lioness, made famous by George and Joy Adamson’s book and film “Born Free.” A “kopje” is a rocky outcrop often favored by lions. Winner of the Good Safari Guide’s ‘Best Safari Property in Africa’ award, Elsa’s Kopje is renowned for its elegant yet vintage safari ambience, with a setting that’s equally superlative. It is also one of the best rhino-viewing locations in Kenya.
Lamu House is a lovingly restored beautiful patrician house on the Lamu Town seafront next to a second equally magnificent adjoining house. The same skilled artisans restored both houses keeping all the enchantment of the traditional Swahili architecture, and embellishing it with every comfort for a truly pampering stay. The Lamu House experience is unique in offering clients access to two private dhows. These traditional lateen rigged boats have been restored with as much eye to detail, authenticity and your comfort as the houses themselves and provide a wonderful way to explore the archipelago in style and comfort.
Sirikoi Tented Camp lies at the foot of the Mukogodo hills overlooking Lewa Downs. During your stay at Sirikoi, some of the many activities that you can take part in include day and night game drives, guided bush walks, horse riding, a visit a Samburu cultural village, swimming and visit the hand axe site.
Sabuk is remote and beautiful, an exclusive wilderness haven on the edge of the Northern Laikipia Plateau. Perched on a cliff overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River, which cascades beneath the lodge all year round. Sabuk, which remains a family home boasts stunning and breath taking 360degree views! Whilst walking you can see views of the Laikipia plains, Mount Kenya, the Karisa Hills and Mathews Mountains in the North.
Lewa Wilderness Lodge offers one of Kenya’s oldest private safari experiences. For more than 40 years guests have visited this remarkable region to share an adventure like no other. Sitting in the shadow of Africa’s second highest mountain, the lodge is at the heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, recently named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lewa is a private 65,000-acre sanctuary that is home to an enormous diversity of animals, including some of the most endangered species in Africa.
Kicheche Laikipia Camp lies within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a 90,000-acre wilderness preserve that offers a remarkably uncrowded environment in which to enjoy quality wildlife viewing. The conservancy lies on the equator 30 minutes’ drive from Nanyuki airstrip and affords wonderful views of Mount Kenya. Kicheche Laikipia is a small, luxurious tented camp at the foot of an indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole that attracts myriad wildlife.
With snow-topped Mount Kenya to the south and a panorama of mountains and desert to the north, Borana provides an idyllic setting for a memorable African safari experience. Home to the Dyer family for three generations, Borana takes its name from the native Boran cattle farmed on these arid grasslands. The lodge and ranch sit within a vast conservation area dedicated to preserving the natural environment and its abundant wildlife.
Situated on the north-west tip of the Mara Triangle, lies the stunning Angama Mara, perches wistfully on the rim of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, offering impressive views over theMaasai Mara Reserve. Mara is home to two separate camps with fifteen luxurious suites at each, along with two sets of interconnecting suites which are perfect for families. The guest areas at the two camps sit on the edge of the Ololoolo Escarpment, and are the perfect setting for guests to read, dine and relax.