Accommodation

89 double rooms.
8 superior rooms.
4 suites.
Accommodation comprises stone built bungalows with private balconies, all with on suite bathrooms.

Food

The restaurant serves a variety of traditional African, Asian and Western food.
The bar serves a fine collection of whiskies and cigars along with exquisite freshly ground Kenyan coffee.

Guides

The camps game drivers or tour guides have vast knowledge of the masai mara national reserve and are fully endorsed by the KPSGA (Kenya Professional safari guides Association)

Facilities

Restaurant and Bar.
Swimming Pool.
Beauty Therapy and Massage Services.
Curio & Gift Shop.
Laundry Services.
Medical facilities.
Valet.
Baby-Sitting.
Meeting and conference facilities.
Telephone and Fax Facilities.
Mosquito nets.
En-Suite bathrooms.
Private verandas.

Activities (some are at an extra cost)

Game Drives
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Bird walks
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Hot Air Ballooning
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Masai Dancing
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Wildlife film
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Swimming.

A view of some of the pictures of how the lodge looks like

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SHIMBA RAINFOREST LODGE

Set discreetly in the heart of an ancient tropical rain forest, Shimba is constructed from indigenous timber that blends perfectly into the surrounding forest vegetation. It is the only tree hotel on the Kenyan coast, and shares this scenic home with herds of sable antelope, elephant, buffalo, civet and genet cat – all popular at the floodlit waterhole. All thirty rooms (not en suite) are quite small but well designed with big windows and vantage points that overlook the waterhole.

SALT LICK LODGE

Salt Lick Lodge is located in the heart of Hilton International’s own private Wildlife Sanctuary which lies adjacent to Tsavo National Park. The reserve plays an increasingly important role in the protection and conservation of Kenya’s wildlife heritage. All ninety six rooms are overlooking a salt slick and small waterhole. The restaurant, bar and main balconies have views over the water hole and salt lick, which is constantly in use by local park residents. There is also an underground hide for closer encounters.

HILTON TAITA HILLS SAFARI LODGE

Taita is located in the heart of Hilton International’s own private Wildlife Sanctuary which lies adjacent to Tsavo National Park, therefore plays an increasingly important role in the protection and conservation of Kenya’s wildlife heritage. Activities include game drives, tennis courts, 9 hole golf course, camel riding or just relaxing around the swimming pool.

VOI SAFARI LODGE

Strategically located in Tsavo East National Park, Voi Safari Lodge stands high above the town of Voi, and overlooks a vast expanse of African bush. With large herds of elephant, buffalo and a wide diversity of animal, bird and plant life, Tsavo is an ideal stop over en route to or from Mombasa. From the lodge, you can look out onto the two water holes below and for the camera enthusiasts, close-ups and excellent pictures can be taken from the hide, as animals come to drink.

VOYAGER SAFARI CAMP

Situated in the shadow of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on the edge of Tsavo West National Park, Voyager Safari Camp sits on the edge of a small dam on the Sante River. This exclusively tranquil camp offers a close encounter with the resident hippos and crocodiles, as well as the big game of one of Kenya’s most spectacular and least explored parks. All of the twenty five tents look out over the river, and are spacious, comfortably furnished and classic in ambience.

ZIWANI TENTED CAMP

Situated in the shadows of Mount Kilimanjaro, Ziwani is the ideal spot on the banks of the Tsavo River, which is fed by the melting snows of Kili. With around twenty spacious tents, Ziwani retains a rustic ambience that’s comfortable and reminiscent of a bygone era. Mzima Springs is also a very popular visit for guests.

FINCH HATTONS

At the foot of the Chyulu Hills, within Tsavo National Park, Finch Hatton’s provides a taste of life as it was for the big game hunters in the earlier part of the century. The luxury tented lodge offers thirty five elegantly refined accommodation under canvas. Food is taken very seriously here. Dinner is always a ‘production’. Served by waiters wearing the khanzu, the traditional snowy-white tunic that servants wore in the colonial period but now worn with pride.

NGULIA SAFARI LODGE

Ngulia Safari Lodge is located on a spectacular site in Tsavo West National Park. It’s been built at the top of a rocky outcrop and carved into two flat terraces. There is a grassy plain and well visited water hole to the left, then in front of the restaurant, is a ’strategically’ located dead tree, where meat is put out each evening for a resident leopard. All fifty bedrooms are quite simple and have balconies and en suite bathrooms.

KILAGUNI LODGE

Kilaguni lies in the heart of Tsavo, one of the best game viewing areas in the park. Only 100 meters away from the main building lie a series of waterholes that attracts animals from miles around. The lodge has around sixty rooms that are well designed, spacious and include all the modern conveniences one would expect from a top lodge here. With Mzima Springs close by and Mount Kilimanjaro dominating the horizon, this is a highly recommended place to stay. The food and service are very good too.

AMBOSELI SERENA LODGE

Framed against the glorious backdrop of Africa’s highest mountain, the magnificently beautiful Mount Kilimanjaro, surrounded by miles of rolling grasslands, patrolled by vast herds of elephant, shaded by the lush, feathered-green of an acacia grove and hugging the banks of a gently flowing river, this very traditional yet supremely luxurious lodge is the safari destination of a lifetime. Most rooms have a great view of the Mighty Mountain – Kilimanjaro, and facilities here include a swimming pool.

TORTILIS CAMP

Tortilis lies on the edge of Amboseli and gazes out onto the snow capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Each of the seventeen tents are spacious and well designed with generous stone verandas with comfy wicker chairs. Tortilis offers fascinating nature walks guided by local Masai, who are happy to pass on their traditions and medicinal lore, and point out which plants they use and which they avoid. Game drives are also available.

ABERDARE COUNTRY CLUB

Just two hour’s drive from Nairobi, the country club is nestled into the slopes of Mweiga Hill. Many visitors have lunch here, before transferring to the Ark. However, the Club is a delightful place to spend a night. The club also offers a 9 hole golf course, where you will mingle with resident antelope and baboon, a 1,300 acre wildlife sanctuary, trout fishing and gorgeous gardens, swimming pool, horseback riding and tennis court.

SWEETWATERS TENTED CAMP

This beautiful tented camp lies in the heart of a private game reserve, with magnificent views across the plains to the snow capped peaks of Mount Kenya. There are also many activities to enjoy, including day and night game drives, nature walks, horse riding and visits to Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary.

SAROVA SHABA LODGE

Located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Sarova Shaba offers a unique luxury seldom found in a large African bush lodge. There are eighty chalet rooms that are certainly stylish and very comfortable. The lodge’s grounds are well manicured and several springs attract a constant supply of birds. There is always evening entertainment, delicious meals and excellent staff to look after guests.

SAMBURU INTREPIDS

Perched on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the heart of the Samburu, Intrepids location guarantees close encounters with the region’s shier wildlife, including elephant, lion and leopard. This luxurious lodge offers twenty seven modern tents that are spacious and have private views over the river – often frequented by much game.

SAMBURU LODGE

Located in a rugged landscape with a backdrop of jagged mountains and the beautiful Uaso Nyiro River on the doorstep, the sixty two rooms are spread along the river. The dining room is open on the river side, with long tables and large buffet meals. The bar’s a popular spot and pool is certainly inviting during the heat of the day.

SAMBURU SERENA LODGE

Situated on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the centre of the Samburu, Serena has sixty two rooms that are very comfortable, thatched and contains all the modern conveniences one would expect from a luxury lodge. . With a swimming pool, tribal interactions, camel rides and excellent game around the river, this is a highly recommended lodge.

LARSEN’S TENTED CAMP

Set in lush lawns on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, Larsen’s has a tranquil atmosphere with elephants, impala and baboons generally always in the local vicinity. There are seventeen spacious en suite tents here that are all raised on wooden platforms with views over the river. The camp retains much of the memorabilia from Eric Larsen’s days.

SERENA MOUNTAIN LODGE

Located at 2194 M on the slopes of Mt. Kenya, Serena Mountain Lodge is surrounded by a dense rainforest that comes alive at dusk with a myriad of sounds that make the African bush so special and exhilarating. Considered the most spectacular forest waterhole in the Aberdares, the lodge’s waterhole presents a constant ballet of wildlife. Elephant, buffalo, rhino and waterbuck are regular sights! At any time of the day, you can spot game from the specially-constructed viewing bunker that is connected to the lodge by a short tunnel. The lodge has 42 attractive bedrooms furnished with indigenous wood and African Art, each with private bathroom. A spacious veranda also overlooks the waterhole where there is never a dull moment. Fresh vegetables grown from within the lodge’s compound compliment the freshly prepared meals. Birdlife is abundant, while if lucky you may spot Lions here too!

MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB

Retaining a strong sense of history, Mount Kenya Safari Club still connects with Hollywood and the royalty. The main club building is dotted with memorabilia – huge trophy heads from the days when hunting was permitted and photographs of famous actors, actresses and various celebrities, from past to the present day.

OUTSPAN GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Gracious, solid and comfortable, the club has amazing views of Mount Kenya, beautifully manicured gardens and lawns, and forty five delightful rooms that still retain the qualities of an historical property. . With excellent restaurants, bars, taverns, a Kikuyu homestead and Lord Baden Powell’s museum to look at, the club is certainly worth a visit.

THE ARK

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of wildlife, including elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Resembling, and named after Noah’s Ark, the Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. Fifty nine simple yet comfortable en suite cabins are fitted with buzzers to announce the arrival of one of the ‘big five’

TREETOPS

Treetops is Kenya’s original tree lodge, legendary for its historical royal connection and for the animals it attracts to the waterhole, including rhino, elephant, buffalo, lion, bushbuck, waterbuck and many other species. Solely dedicated to game viewing, the accommodation is compact and cosy, and only has fifty rooms with shared bathroom facilities. Dinner is served at refectory tables with bench seating which is ‘intimate’.

ELSA’S KOPJE

Perched on top of Mugwongo Hill is the site of George Adamson’s first camp. From one of the eight luxury cottages, guests enjoy a 270 degree view of the surrounding park with its scattered kopjes and mysterious baobab trees. The open plan rooms are individually designed, incorporating the rocks into the structure. Traditional African furniture, bright fabrics and whitewashed walls are all simple yet superbly comfortable and stylishly effective.

LAKE ELEMENTAITA LODGE

Built in the early 1900’s the lodge still retains much of the grace, charm and features of the early colonial home: red brick building with shady terraces, an internal courtyard, paneled walls, a sitting room with a library and log fires. With thirty three rooms tucked away in the gardens, they are all quite simple, though certainly comfortable enough for a few nights stay. The property overlooks Lake Elementaita and is located in a private estate.

LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB

The club rose to fame in the 1930’s, as the staging post for Imperial Airways’ flying boat service from Durban to London. With heavily influenced colonial architecture, the main buildings are solid and comfortable, with around fifty rooms stretching out into the gardens – which are lush and colourful. The rooms are quite simply furnished though quite spacious. Being right on the shore line, most activities are focused on the lake, with many boat trips heading to Crescent Island, where one can get out and do gentle walks.

SAROVA LION HILL LODGE

Located high on the plateau overlooking Lake Nakuru, the views are panoramic – shimmering pink shadows created by millions of flamingos, pelicans and marabou storks. The landscape seems to always blossom here, as natural foliage and a variety of wild flower blossom. There are only 65 rooms, all are air-conditioned and have modern conveniences. Views from the room’s verandas are also panoramic.

LAKE NAKURU LODGE

Lake Nakuru Lodge is in the south eastern sector of the park, with commanding views of the lake and flamingos, for which it is justly famous. Lush gardens surround the lodge and cottages, which can accommodate up to one hundred and twenty guests. There is a good daily programme of activities, as this is a very well stocked park with everything from Rothschild’s giraffe to black and white rhino.