Karibu Kenya Accommodation Guide

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On the beachfront of Jacaranda Beach, on the northern fringe of Watamu, Alawi Boutique Hotel is an elegant and welcoming space. According to legend, Alawi, a rich and famous merchant in the 18thcentury, fell in love with a local girl named for the coastal trade

On the beachfront of Jacaranda Beach, on the northern fringe of Watamu, Alawi Boutique Hotel is an elegant and welcoming space. According to legend, Alawi, a rich and famous merchant in the 18thcentury, fell in love with a local girl named for the coastal trade ...

Established in 2020, Awali Estate is a collection of attractive bungalows and maisonettes designed, built and managed by Vipingo Development Limited. The properties are individually owned, and many of them are available for holiday rent. 

The 74 units comprise 38 bungalows and 36 maisonettes, all with 3 bedrooms. The maisonettes

Established in 2020, Awali Estate is a collection of attractive bungalows and maisonettes designed, built and managed by Vipingo Development Limited. The properties are individually owned, and many of them are available for holiday rent. The 74 units comprise 38 bungalows and 36 maisonettes, all with 3 bedrooms. The maisonettes ...

Che Shale is a boutique hotel situated on 5km of deserted beach, fringed by coral reef and surrounded by thousands of palm trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Che Shale is renowned for being the pioneer of kite surfing in East Africa and has conditions that

Che Shale is a boutique hotel situated on 5km of deserted beach, fringed by coral reef and surrounded by thousands of palm trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Che Shale is renowned for being the pioneer of kite surfing in East Africa and has conditions that ...

Named after Elsa the lioness of Born Free fame, Elsa’s Kopje is on the site of George Adamson’s first campsite. The lodge offers stunning panoramic views over Meru’s forested slopes, that combine lush springs and riverine woodland with arid areas dotted with

Named after Elsa the lioness of Born Free fame, Elsa’s Kopje is on the site of George Adamson’s first campsite. The lodge offers stunning panoramic views over Meru’s forested slopes, that combine lush springs and riverine woodland with arid areas dotted with ...

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and ...

Founded in 1959 by the film star William Holden, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has a colourful history and a list of members that reads like a ‘Who’s who’ of royalty, aristocracy and film stars, many of whose photos line the walls of the bar.

Founded in 1959 by the film star William Holden, Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club has a colourful history and a list of members that reads like a ‘Who’s who’ of royalty, aristocracy and film stars, many of whose photos line the walls of the bar. ...

Hemingways Resort, a luxury tropical retreat, lies along the fringe of Watamu Marine National Park. Named for Ernest Hemingway, it recreates this famous author’s style and elegance. Hemingways has 2 accommodation wings, one each side of a central block which houses the bars, restaurant, reception,

Hemingways Resort, a luxury tropical retreat, lies along the fringe of Watamu Marine National Park. Named for Ernest Hemingway, it recreates this famous author’s style and elegance. Hemingways has 2 accommodation wings, one each side of a central block which houses the bars, restaurant, reception, ...

Nestled in indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole, Kicheche Laikipia Camp is in the centre of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The camp is small and intimate, and offers quality game viewing and an authentic experience. There are 6 en-suite tents, made up of twins and doubles and 1 triple.

Nestled in indigenous forest overlooking a waterhole, Kicheche Laikipia Camp is in the centre of Ol Pejeta Conservancy. The camp is small and intimate, and offers quality game viewing and an authentic experience. There are 6 en-suite tents, made up of twins and doubles and 1 triple. ...

Manfriday’s Mida Creek is a collection of individually designed beach villas, located near the world bio-heritage Mida Creek. It combines the facilities of a hotel with the privacy of private villas.

There are 4 villas, all elegantly furnished, fully equipped and fully staffed including private

Manfriday’s Mida Creek is a collection of individually designed beach villas, located near the world bio-heritage Mida Creek. It combines the facilities of a hotel with the privacy of private villas. There are 4 villas, all elegantly furnished, fully equipped and fully staffed including private ...

This lovely farmhouse stands in a sprawling coffee plantation. Built in the 1930s, it was the home of the legendary Beryl Markham, known for her daring flights in the early days of aviation, and for her gift in training even the most capricious horses. 

The

This lovely farmhouse stands in a sprawling coffee plantation. Built in the 1930s, it was the home of the legendary Beryl Markham, known for her daring flights in the early days of aviation, and for her gift in training even the most capricious horses. The ...

On the seafront of Watamu, Medina Palms is a luxury collection of suites and villas. In traditional Swahili style, the suites and villas surround a string of interlinked swimming pools leading down to the beach.

The Palmerie has a 4-bedroom luxury ocean villa, 5 3-bedroom villas

On the seafront of Watamu, Medina Palms is a luxury collection of suites and villas. In traditional Swahili style, the suites and villas surround a string of interlinked swimming pools leading down to the beach. The Palmerie has a 4-bedroom luxury ocean villa, 5 3-bedroom villas ...

The stunning Neem House is built in traditional Swahili style, with Arabic arches, wrought iron windows and antique Lamu doors. Traditional boriti poles decorate the roofs and cool Galana stone paves the floors. The courtyard has an attractive swimming pool and the extensive rooftop offers

The stunning Neem House is built in traditional Swahili style, with Arabic arches, wrought iron windows and antique Lamu doors. Traditional boriti poles decorate the roofs and cool Galana stone paves the floors. The courtyard has an attractive swimming pool and the extensive rooftop offers ...

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti.

The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti. The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on ...

Originally the home of Lord Tom Delamere, and subsequently the property of the infamous multi-millionaire Adnan Khashoggi, Ol Pejeta House is a private house that resonates with past events. The pictures on the walls, the secretly interlinking rooms and the grand views hark back to

Originally the home of Lord Tom Delamere, and subsequently the property of the infamous multi-millionaire Adnan Khashoggi, Ol Pejeta House is a private house that resonates with past events. The pictures on the walls, the secretly interlinking rooms and the grand views hark back to ...

In the foothills of Mt Kenya, Olepangi Farm has a main house and cottages, sweeping gardens, striking views and a stable of horses.

Olepangi House has 3 bedrooms, lounge, living room, dining room and several balconies. Markham Cottage has 1 en-suite bedroom and is set apart for

In the foothills of Mt Kenya, Olepangi Farm has a main house and cottages, sweeping gardens, striking views and a stable of horses. Olepangi House has 3 bedrooms, lounge, living room, dining room and several balconies. Markham Cottage has 1 en-suite bedroom and is set apart for ...

The Outspan Hotel opened in 1929. The elegant hotel is steeped in history, its guest list sprinkled with aristocracy. Paxtu Cottage, the final resting place of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting Movement, is now a museum displaying an extraordinary collection of memorabilia. Set in manicured

The Outspan Hotel opened in 1929. The elegant hotel is steeped in history, its guest list sprinkled with aristocracy. Paxtu Cottage, the final resting place of Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting Movement, is now a museum displaying an extraordinary collection of memorabilia. Set in manicured ...

Tucked into a valley and shaded by acacia trees, Porini Rhino Camp sits on the banks of a seasonal river. Located in the lovely Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the camp has access to all this 90,000-acre conservancy offers. The conservancy is home to a wide variety

Tucked into a valley and shaded by acacia trees, Porini Rhino Camp sits on the banks of a seasonal river. Located in the lovely Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the camp has access to all this 90,000-acre conservancy offers. The conservancy is home to a wide variety ...

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed.

The 3 bubbles are

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed. The 3 bubbles are ...

Fusing Swahili interiors and Arabic architecture, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is an exotic resort on Bamburi Beach. Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens, this resort has the largest beachfront on the North Coast. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa has 338 en-suite bedrooms on 3

Fusing Swahili interiors and Arabic architecture, Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa is an exotic resort on Bamburi Beach. Set in 22 acres of landscaped gardens, this resort has the largest beachfront on the North Coast. Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort and Spa has 338 en-suite bedrooms on 3 ...

On peaceful Shanzu Beach, Serena Beach Hotel and Spa offers a wide selection of facilities and activities. The hotel replicates the winding lanes and colourful market places of a 13th century Swahili town. At the centre lies the coral Fortress of Tranquillity, in which is

On peaceful Shanzu Beach, Serena Beach Hotel and Spa offers a wide selection of facilities and activities. The hotel replicates the winding lanes and colourful market places of a 13th century Swahili town. At the centre lies the coral Fortress of Tranquillity, in which is ...

Located at an altitude of 1950m, Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense, ancient rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a chorus of sounds. The rocky, white-capped peaks of Mt Kenya tower over the lodge, providing a striking setting for game viewing. 

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Located at an altitude of 1950m, Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense, ancient rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a chorus of sounds. The rocky, white-capped peaks of Mt Kenya tower over the lodge, providing a striking setting for game viewing. The ...

On Bofa Beach in Kilifi, Silver Palm Resort and Spa has beachfront gardens, large winding swimming pool that runs from the reception through the gardens to the seafront and an elegant scented spa.

The 40 rooms are made up of 24 executive rooms, 6 swim-up suites, 6 deluxe suites, 2

On Bofa Beach in Kilifi, Silver Palm Resort and Spa has beachfront gardens, large winding swimming pool that runs from the reception through the gardens to the seafront and an elegant scented spa. The 40 rooms are made up of 24 executive rooms, 6 swim-up suites, 6 deluxe suites, 2 ...

On Jacaranda Beach, to the north of Watamu, is Simba wa Kale. Established in 2020, this boutique resort offers suites and a restaurant on the beachfront. The owner, an architect and fashion stylist, designed the hotel.

The villa houses 3 en-suite suites, a central living area and

On Jacaranda Beach, to the north of Watamu, is Simba wa Kale. Established in 2020, this boutique resort offers suites and a restaurant on the beachfront. The owner, an architect and fashion stylist, designed the hotel. The villa houses 3 en-suite suites, a central living area and ...

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only place in Kenya to see this endangered and highly intelligent species. The sanctuary opened in 1993 as refuge for orphaned and abused chimpanzees from west and central Africa; the first 3 arrived that year from Bujumbura, evacuated from Burundi at

The Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary is the only place in Kenya to see this endangered and highly intelligent species. The sanctuary opened in 1993 as refuge for orphaned and abused chimpanzees from west and central Africa; the first 3 arrived that year from Bujumbura, evacuated from Burundi at ...

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