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 ...

On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations;

On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations; ...

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 ...

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming.

The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming. The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm ...

Boko Boko was established in 1975 as Porini Restaurant; the cottages were added in 2005. Boko Boko and Porini Restaurant are in lush tropical gardens, filled with baobabs, ferns, bamboo and jackfruit trees. Crocodiles, monkeys, giant Aldabra tortoises and miniature sharks also live here.

There are 5 cottages

Boko Boko was established in 1975 as Porini Restaurant; the cottages were added in 2005. Boko Boko and Porini Restaurant are in lush tropical gardens, filled with baobabs, ferns, bamboo and jackfruit trees. Crocodiles, monkeys, giant Aldabra tortoises and miniature sharks also live here. There are 5 cottages ...

Borana Lodge, at the heart of Borana Conservancy, has panoramic views of Mt Kenya, across the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest. Built in 1992 by local artisans using only local building materials, this luxurious lodge is totally in keeping with its surroundings. All guest

Borana Lodge, at the heart of Borana Conservancy, has panoramic views of Mt Kenya, across the Lewa Plains to the Ngare Ndare Forest. Built in 1992 by local artisans using only local building materials, this luxurious lodge is totally in keeping with its surroundings. All guest ...

Castle Forest Lodge nestles in a rain and bamboo forest, listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its large variety of endemic species such as the lobelias, the senecios and the rock hyrax. On the slopes of Mt Kenya, the lodge is committed to maintaining

Castle Forest Lodge nestles in a rain and bamboo forest, listed a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its large variety of endemic species such as the lobelias, the senecios and the rock hyrax. On the slopes of Mt Kenya, the lodge is committed to maintaining ...

Cedar Retreat is located in the northern Aberdare Range, at an altitude of 9,500 feet. In an ancient forest with streams, rock pools and waterfalls, this makes an ideal place for a retreat or an adventure.  

The 6 en-suite log cabins, with glass fronts to maximise the

Cedar Retreat is located in the northern Aberdare Range, at an altitude of 9,500 feet. In an ancient forest with streams, rock pools and waterfalls, this makes an ideal place for a retreat or an adventure. The 6 en-suite log cabins, with glass fronts to maximise the ...

Ol ari Nyiro, meaning place of springs, is a 100,000-acre private wildlife sanctuary on the western edge of the Laikipia plateau. The sanctuary was initiated by Kuki Gallmann, the author of I dreamed of Africa and African Nights. The Gallmann Memorial Foundation is dedicated to

Ol ari Nyiro, meaning place of springs, is a 100,000-acre private wildlife sanctuary on the western edge of the Laikipia plateau. The sanctuary was initiated by Kuki Gallmann, the author of I dreamed of Africa and African Nights. The Gallmann Memorial Foundation is dedicated to ...

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 ...

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife.

There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages,

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife. There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages, ...

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties.

The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties. The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a ...

This 500-acre mature fruit farm grows 35 varieties of fruits, including mango, passion, guava, lemon, orange, lichee and dragon fruit. The farm is committed to eco-farming, uses black soldier fly composting, reworks the soil, and operates on solar power. Ostriches, guinea fowl and plentiful birdlife are

This 500-acre mature fruit farm grows 35 varieties of fruits, including mango, passion, guava, lemon, orange, lichee and dragon fruit. The farm is committed to eco-farming, uses black soldier fly composting, reworks the soil, and operates on solar power. Ostriches, guinea fowl and plentiful birdlife are ...

The only camp in the 50,000-acre game-rich Mugie Conservancy, Ekorian’s Mugie Camp is a friendly family-style camp.

The 6 en-suite tents are raised on wooden decks and shaded by thatched roofs; one has a kids’ annex intended for families. The mess tent is adorned with

The only camp in the 50,000-acre game-rich Mugie Conservancy, Ekorian’s Mugie Camp is a friendly family-style camp. The 6 en-suite tents are raised on wooden decks and shaded by thatched roofs; one has a kids’ annex intended for families. The mess tent is adorned with ...

On the Ewaso Nyiro River, El Karama Lodge looks out on a saltlick that attracts plentiful game. The lodge, owner-managed by the Grant family since the 1970s, is in 15,000 acres of private land. It was refurbished in 2010.

The 4 en-suite tented bandas, of stone, thatch and

On the Ewaso Nyiro River, El Karama Lodge looks out on a saltlick that attracts plentiful game. The lodge, owner-managed by the Grant family since the 1970s, is in 15,000 acres of private land. It was refurbished in 2010. The 4 en-suite tented bandas, of stone, thatch and ...

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 ...

On the edge of the Lolldaiga Hills in a private game sanctuary, Enasoit is a stylish bush camp. The camp can only be taken exclusively. Its striking location offers excellent game viewing in an important wildlife corridor between east and west Laikipia. The camp overlooks 2

On the edge of the Lolldaiga Hills in a private game sanctuary, Enasoit is a stylish bush camp. The camp can only be taken exclusively. Its striking location offers excellent game viewing in an important wildlife corridor between east and west Laikipia. The camp overlooks 2 ...

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. ...

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu.

There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu. There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms ...

Established in 2020, this new addition to the Governors’ portfolio expands their diverse array of wildlife locations and accommodation options. On the 50,000-acre Mugie Conservancy, Governors’ Mugie House offers vast landscapes and abundant wildlife. 

The 9 stone cottages are made up of 5 cottages, 2 suites and 1 family cottage.

Established in 2020, this new addition to the Governors’ portfolio expands their diverse array of wildlife locations and accommodation options. On the 50,000-acre Mugie Conservancy, Governors’ Mugie House offers vast landscapes and abundant wildlife. The 9 stone cottages are made up of 5 cottages, 2 suites and 1 family cottage. ...

Set in landscaped gardens, Green Hills Hotel is a lush haven in Nyeri. The 110 en-suite rooms all have desk, telephone, TV and free WiFi. The superior rooms have king size beds, writing table and chair. The executive rooms are more spacious. The deluxe rooms have

Set in landscaped gardens, Green Hills Hotel is a lush haven in Nyeri. The 110 en-suite rooms all have desk, telephone, TV and free WiFi. The superior rooms have king size beds, writing table and chair. The executive rooms are more spacious. The deluxe rooms have ...

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, ...

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim ...

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