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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Named after the rhino for which Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is famed, Kifaru House is a stylish private villa located in the conservancy. The 65,000-acre conservancy is home to several endangered species including black rhino, Grevy’s zebra and sitatunga. All profit from Kifaru House is ...
Lemarti’s Camp, on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, is a striking vision of arid wilderness. The local Samburu community own the land; the camp was built and is run by Samburu guide, Loyapan Lemarti, and his fashion designer wife, Anna Trzebinski. This ...
This lodge’s moniker ‘the charming Lonno Lodge’ is entirely apt. The lovely lodge on Watamu’s beachfront is owner-managed; privacy and good service are a priority, and visitors have the feeling they’re being welcomed into the owner’s home. There are 4 en-suite rooms ...
On the northern edge of the Laikipia plateau, Ol Malo sits high on an escarpment looking down on northern Kenya. Ol Malo, or place of the greater kudu, is a wilderness area that is both remote and beautiful. Ol Malo has 4 luxury cottages, each with ...
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 ...
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 ...
Sirikoi is a luxury tented camp on the northern slopes of Mt Kenya. The camp, on private land surrounded by Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, looks out on a waterhole that attracts a variety of game. There are 4 elegant en-suite tents and a private cottage with 2 en-suite ...
The Sanctuary at Ol Lentille is a collection of luxury houses in an exclusive conservancy. The 25,000-acre conservancy is a progressive conservation and tourism partnership between the Maasai community, donors and private investors. There are 4 houses, each architecturally individual, and each representing a Voice of ...
With the only PGA-accredited golf course in Africa, Vipingo Ridge is setting its standards high. The immaculate golf course is surrounded by villas, a clubhouse, and a selection of entertainment venues; zebra, oryx and eland stroll around the area. There are 28 Golf Villas, with 2, 3 or 4 ...