Top 10 Best Kenya Safari Lodges & Camps.

From the Great Rift Valley to savannah, lakes, woods, and mountain highlands, Kenya provides a variety of safari environments. Along with the huge wildebeest migration, you’ll see wildlife including lions, elephants, and rhinos.

After your safari, consider taking a dhow (sailing boat) or diving trip to a beach along the Indian Ocean shoreline. There are many safari lodges and camps, which is not surprising considering that it is a traditional safari location. The top ten Kenya safari lodges and camps are listed here, alphabetically.

 

1. Masai Mara NR, Angama Mara

Experience the abundance of wildlife, including big cats, buffalo, and elephants, throughout the year by visiting the Masai Mara National Reserve. The northern portion of the yearly great migration of zebra and wildebeest also calls it home. Every tent at Angama Mara has a glass front that overlooks the Mara Triangle plains. Savor a romantic Out of Africa picnic on the hill where the film was filmed, surrounded by trees.

Take a hot-air balloon ride above the meandering Mara River at sunrise, go game drive, or go bush walking. Learn about the ancient customs of the Maasai people by visiting a manyatta (village). Savor supper beneath the stars, a massage on your deck, and a gin and tonic at sunset.

2. Amboseli NP’s Campi ya Kanzi

From Campi ya Kanzi, which is close to Amboseli National Park, take pleasure in an unforgettable safari. Savor the vistas of Ernest Hemingway’s “green hills of Africa” and Mount Kilimanjaro while unwinding in your thatch-roofed room. In order to preserve wildlife and help the local Maasai population, the modest ecolodge combines comfort with a genuine safari experience.

Go bush walking or wildlife drive with a Maasai guide and tracker. Expect to encounter a lot of elephants in Amboseli, even though the scenery is worth the trip in and of itself. Lions, cheetahs, buffalo, hyenas, zebras, and giraffes are also likely to be seen.

 

3. Samburu NR’s Elephant Bedroom Camp

Imagine a dry setting with palm trees and a riverine forest. The Samburu National Reserve is that. Elephant Bedroom Camp is a Kenya safari camp located on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, surrounded by trees. The tents blend luxury and traditional African elements. Your deck even has a plunge pool.

Enjoy a private dinner on your terrace while taking in the starlight and watching elephants and impala visit the unfenced camp. On a game drive, you can see lions, leopards, elephants, and “specials” such the long-necked gerenuk, Grevy’s zebra, Beisa oryx, and reticulated giraffe. Learn about Samburu culture and the environment by taking a walk with a Samburu guide.

4. Meru NP, Elsa’s Kopje

In Meru National Park, Elsa’s Kopje on Mughwango Hill offers sweeping views of the volcanic plains. Its name alludes to the well-known lion from the 1966 film Born Free, which was based on a true tale. The Adamsons’ first camp, where they reared and released orphaned lions, is situated above the lodge. Elsa’s Kopje is known for its views, luxury, and isolation.

Come see huge herds of elephants here. In the rhino sanctuary, you can also witness buffalo, giraffes, lions, and rhinos. Savor hippo-rafting rivers, chilly forests, and baobab-tree-lined semi-desert plains. Enjoy a massage, a bush breakfast, a guided walk, or a cultural visit to the Tharaka community to get up close and personal with nature.

5. Kiboko Lake Naivasha Luxury Camp

Romantic The Great Rift Valley in Kenya is home to Lake Naivasha. One of the most beautiful Kenya safari camps is the small Kiboko Luxury Camp, which has tents on its coastlines that overlook the water. See flamingos and pelicans in adjacent Lake Elementaita or Lake Nakuru when you visit Hell’s Gate National Park.

For sweeping vistas, hike up Mt. Longonot’s extinct volcanic crater. Visit Mount Longonot National Park to see giraffes, zebras, lions, and leopards. Or simply unwind at camp while enjoying a wonderful view and have a massage.

6. Tsavo West National Park’s Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is another popular choice among Kenyan safari lodges, situated against the backdrop of the volcanic Chyulu Hills and Mount Kilimanjaro. Elephants and other animals visit a waterhole in Tsavo West National Park, where the lodge is located. Watch Akamba dance, have dinner outside, and cool off in the pool.

Discover the mysteries of the wilderness by visiting the rhino sanctuary or going on a game drive or bush walk with a Maasai guide. For a bird’s-eye perspective of the surroundings, have breakfast on the Roaring Rocks. See the black lava that erupted from the ground in this “land of lions and lava.” Or go to Mzima Springs, a verdant haven in the red sands of Tsavo, to observe crocodiles and hippo.

7. Lake Nakuru National Park, Lake Nakuru Lodge

An ecolodge located within Lake Nakuru National Park is Lake Nakuru Lodge. The Ramsar List of Wetlands includes this soda lake. It attracts hundreds of flamingos, pelicans, and other species, making it an excellent place to go bird watching. To see about 50 mammal species, including lions, rhinos, buffalo, and Rothschild’s giraffes, don’t miss a game drive. Admire the Makalia Falls and Baboon Cliff’s views of the lake, tropical vegetation, and yellow fever trees.

At the lodge, unwind on your own veranda while taking in views of the surrounding mountains or the lake. Enjoy a walk in the lovely gardens or a swim in the pool. Enjoy romantic sundowners while looking out over the lake, go horseback riding, have a massage, and take in the evening dance performances.

8. Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, Lewa Safari Camp

For access to the 26ha/64ac Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, which is close to snow-capped Mount Kenya, stay in the cozy Lewa Safari Camp. You’ll adore the views from the balcony and your spacious tented suite. To see lions, leopards, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, and Grevy’s zebras, take a game drive. The black and white rhinos, which are a top conservation priority here, are the main attraction.

Take a stroll with your guide and maybe pack a picnic to explore the tree canopy in the Ngare Ndare Forest. To experience wildlife on its own terms, ride a horse. To learn about Samburu culture, visit a farmhouse.

 

9. Laikipia’s Loisaba Tented Camp

Loisaba Tented Camp boasts a view of the plains dotted with trees and Mount Kenya from its perch on the brink of an escarpment in the expansive Laikipia conservancy. Savor the vistas from your opulent tent’s floor-to-ceiling windows. After seeing elephants, lions, leopards, and wild dogs on an early morning game drive, unwind by the infinity pool with its encircling views.

Ride a horse past zebra and elephant herds. Take a Samburu guide on an active forest walk. Take a mountain bike trip down the escarpment to get your heart rate up. See the way of life and dance of the Samburu people by visiting a village.

 

10. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp, Aberdares

With a view of Mount Kenya, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp is located in the Aberdares foothills. Excellent wildlife watching is possible from camp at a salt lick on the opposite side of the Ewaso Nyiro River, where animals frequently visits.

See the Big Five, cheetahs, African wild dogs, Grevy’s zebras, Beisa oryx, and Jackson’s hartebeest by going on a game drive in the reserve. Visit the chimpanzee refuge and read more about the rhino conservation effort here. You can learn about flora, birds, and tracks on a walking safari. Visit a nearby community, have a picnic, and spend evenings by the fire.