{"id":13951,"date":"2024-03-27T12:50:49","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T12:50:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/?p=13951"},"modified":"2025-06-24T13:14:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T13:14:24","slug":"see-kenya-in-luxury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/blog\/see-kenya-in-luxury","title":{"rendered":"See Kenya in Luxury"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>With its iconic scenery, world-famous wildlife migrations and endless rolling plains, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> has long been held as one of the world\u2019s greatest safari destinations. Over its many years as a safari stalwart, a crop of exquisite lodges have popped up throughout the country, perfect for those who like their wildlife viewing with a side of style. Take a look at our favourite trips to see Kenya in luxury.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13955\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13955\" class=\"wp-image-13955 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-fotor-20240327131148.png 1349w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13955\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Explore the Masai Mara on a horseback safari<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Classic Kenya<\/h2>\n<p>As with most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya<\/a> trips, you\u2019ll start your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/classic-kenya-bush-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">journey<\/a> in the buzzing capital of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a> and whilst one of its many fabulous properties makes for an ideal spot to scrub up and enjoy a little R&amp;R, there are plenty of activities to delve into. Why not pay a visit to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, which rescues and rehabilitates orphaned elephants, or peruse hand-crafted items at the Maasai Market? Ease into the safari portion of your trip with the peaceful scenes of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/great-rift-valley-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Naivasha<\/a>, where awe-inspiring surroundings and lazy boat trips to spot hippos, flamingos and more are the name of the game. Then, it\u2019s off to the sweeping plains and epic wildlife of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a> before your trip ends with a little beach bliss in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/diani-beach-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diani<\/a>. Unwind on the white-sand shores, a cocktail in hand, as you reflect on what is sure to have been an adventure for the books.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13984\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/alfajiri-beach-villa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13984\" class=\"wp-image-13984 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2-1.png 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13984\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alfajiri Beach Villa, Diani<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Opulent spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Nairobi, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/giraffe-manor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giraffe Manor<\/a>, with its up-close encounters with the long-necked residents, tops most wish lists, whilst in Lake Naivasha, we love the vintage charm and well-honed hospitality at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/loldia-house\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Loldia House<\/a>. The Masai Mara certainly isn\u2019t short of luxe places to stay but we\u2019d be remiss not to introduce you to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-bateleur-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&amp;Beyond Bateleur Camp<\/a>. How does a luxury tent complete with a bathtub and exquisite furnishings, starlit dinners, and a pool overlooking the extraordinary landscape sound? In Diani, it has to be the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/alfajiri-beach-villa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alfajiri Beach Villa<\/a>. You\u2019ll have the whole house to yourself, bar the exceptionally discrete team, and are free to enjoy unparalleled beach views from the infinity pool.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-bateleur-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=%26amp%3BBeyond%20Bateleur%20Camp&lodgeId=376\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"376\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/376\/original\/Screenshot_2023-08-03_at_16.08.48.png?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"376\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"&amp;Beyond Bateleur Camp Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">&amp;Beyond Bateleur Camp<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13956\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13956\" class=\"wp-image-13956 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-masai-mara-east-africa.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13956\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Marvel at the huge herds of wildebeest during the Great Migration, the Masai Mara<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>Epic East Africa<\/h2>\n<p>Combining the wonders of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/serengeti-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serengeti<\/a>, two of East Africa\u2019s most prolific wildlife destinations, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-in-one-east-africa-safari-and-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> is reminiscent of a David Attenborough documentary. You\u2019ll set off from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a> where you can either soak up the urban buzz or retreat to one of the many local wildlife sanctuaries and see the incredible work they do. Next, you\u2019ll be whisked away to the Masai Mara and then the Serengeti to spot the immense numbers of wildlife that call the plains home. Time your trip right and you\u2019ll witness the Great Wildebeest Migration, one of the most spectacular wildlife shows on earth. Then, it&#8217;s time for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/tanzania-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tanzania safari<\/a> in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/ngorongoro-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ngorongoro Crater<\/a>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the caldera of an ancient volcano. As you can imagine, the landscape is surreal but so is the showing of animals and you can expect everything from Big Five sightings to dizzying numbers of zebra and wildebeest &#8211; they don\u2019t call it Africa\u2019s Eden for nothing.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13981\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/angama-mara-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13981\" class=\"wp-image-13981 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1438,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=899,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 899w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1438,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 1438w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=513,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/image-2.png 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13981\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Angama Mara Camp,\u00a0Masai Mara<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Opulent spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/eden-nairobi-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Eden Nairobi Hotel<\/a> is a sanctuary in the heart of the city, packed with perfectly curated art pieces, antiques. If your idea of a safari is of the Out of Africa persuasion, then <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/angama-mara-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Angama Mara<\/a> in the Masai Mara is the place for you. More than just its starry connection and epic views, the lodge is steeped with style, from its designer decor to the pool with a view. In the Serengeri, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/singita-mara-river-tented-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Singita Mara River Tented Camp<\/a> is a celebrated eco-lodge, but it\u2019s also Luxe with a capital L &#8211; think canopy beds, open-air baths and private verandas to take in the views. Finally, end your trip at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/beyond-ngorongoro-crater-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> &amp;Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge<\/a>. Voted one of the best hotels on the planet (!), it has an unmatched view of the crater floor and, of course, incredible access to this world-renowned spot.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/angama-mara-camp?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Angama%20Mara%20Camp&lodgeId=390\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"390\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/000\/390\/original\/_cr80359.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=left center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"8\" data-lodge-id=\"390\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Angama Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Angama<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-13958 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-laikipia-1.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Conservation in Kenya<\/h2>\n<p>Experience <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya\u2019s<\/a> Lion King-worthy wildlife, rich and diverse culture, and dedication to conservation on this conservation-focused <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/conservation-culture-in-kenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>. Your first stop is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a>, which may be Kenya\u2019s bustling capital, but is actually home to some incredible conservation projects \u2013 plan a visit to both the Giraffe Centre and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to see some of the extraordinary work that\u2019s being done. Next, you\u2019ll head to the under-the-radar <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/samburu-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Samburu<\/a>, a park that is equally as blessed in solitude as it is in fantastic sightings, including the Samburu Special 5. Not only is the wildlife something to write home about, but you\u2019ll learn about the species from experienced Samburu trackers who know the landscape better than anyone else. Finally, you\u2019ll hop over to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/laikipia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laikipia<\/a> Plateau where you\u2019ll see the Big Five and learn about some of the country&#8217;s greatest conservation success stories, most famously the work with black rhinos. When it comes to really getting under Kenya\u2019s skin and having some other-worldly wildlife encounters, this is the trip that does it all.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13959\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13959\" class=\"wp-image-13959 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-nay-palad.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nay Palad Bird\u2019s Nest, Laikipia<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Opulent spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/hemingways-nairobi-hotel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hemingways<\/a> in Nairobi, impeccable service is a guarantee (especially with the help of your private butler), and the views overlooking the Ngong Hills are spectacular. Tapping into the beauty of the exceptionally remote Samburu, Moroccan-style <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/sasaab\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sasaab Camp<\/a> has amazing ties to the local Samburu people and plentiful ways to see the area\u2019s weird and wonderful wildlife. There\u2019s even a helipad so guests can take to the skies on an adventure through the vertiginous mountainscapes. In Laikipia, round your adventure off with a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nay Palad Bird&#8217;s Nest<\/a>. Created by a local designer, the avant-garde structure resembles an enormous bird&#8217;s nest and offers the chance to sleep out under the stars in style. Think 360-degree views, total privacy, gourmet picnics and, despite being out in the bush, flushing toilets and hot showers.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/nay-palad-bird-s-nest?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Nay%20Palad%20Bird%27s%20Nest&lodgeId=5692\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_layout_minimal\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner\" data-entity-type=\"lodge\" data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"54\" data-lodge-id=\"5692\" >\n                    <figure><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/lodges\/kodak_images\/000\/005\/692\/original\/bird's-nest-laikipia-kenya-timbuktu-travel.jpg?w=150&h=150&auto=format&fit=min&dpr=2&q=50&crop=center center\"data-country-id=\"2\" data-region-id=\"54\" data-lodge-id=\"5692\" class=\"timbuktu_minimal_image\" alt=\"Bird's Nest Image\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_copy\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_heading\">Bird's Nest<\/div><div class=\"timbuktu_button\" style=\"background-color:#128d8d\">Learn more<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_13961\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/msambweni-beach-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13961\" class=\"wp-image-13961 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1440,height=959,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 1440w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-diani.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13961\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Soak in beautiful views on Msambweni beach<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>The Highlights of Kenya<\/h2>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/trip\/all-the-highlights-all-in-one\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a> of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/country\/kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kenya\u2019s<\/a> highlights begins in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/nairobi-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nairobi<\/a>, from where you\u2019ll make your way up to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/laikipia-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Laikipia<\/a>, a patchwork of private houses, reserves and farms sitting in the shadow of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/mount-kenya-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mount Kenya<\/a>. The region is incredibly dense in wildlife and you\u2019ll no doubt tick off some of the must-sees right away. Opulent camps, the Great Wildebeest Migration and hot air balloon safaris await in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/masai-mara-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Masai Mara<\/a>, and then it\u2019s time to head eastwards to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/amboseli-chyulu-hills-safari\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Amboseli &amp; Chyulu Hills<\/a>. Considered to be one of Kenya\u2019s most spectacular game viewing destinations, the iconic sight is the enormous herds of \u2018big tusker\u2019 elephants framed by snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance &#8211; and plenty of big cats and giraffe too. Your adventure comes to an end on the beaches of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/region\/msambweni-beach-trip\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Msambweni<\/a>, a near-untouched idyll where your days will be spent lazing on sugary white sand, diving in the turquoise ocean, and bedding down each night in an eco-chic hideaway.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_13962\" style=\"width: 910px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/xanadu-villas-retreat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13962\" class=\"wp-image-13962 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg\" alt=\"See Kenya in luxury\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=900,height=600,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=1439,height=960,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 1439w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=375,height=250,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 375w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=450,height=300,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 450w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/width=768,height=512,fit=crop,quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/cdn-cgi\/image\/quality=50,format=auto\/https:\/\/assets.timbuktutravel.com\/2024\/03\/kenya-luxury-xanadu.jpeg 1420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-13962\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Xanadu Villas &amp; Retreat, Msambweni<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Opulent spots to stay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Begin your trip at Nairobi\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/giraffe-manor\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Giraffe Manor<\/a> and meet the long-necked animals that wander the grounds, and then enjoy the authentic connections at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-malo-nomad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ol Malo Nomad<\/a> in Laikipia. The camp also offers horseback safaris and nights spent camping under the stars. For a safari in the style of yester-year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/cottar-s-1920s-safari-camp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cottar&#8217;s 1920s Safari Camp<\/a> in the Masai Mara is gorgeous &#8211; just wait until you see the outdoor bath set up. In the picturesque Chyulu Hills, stay at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/ol-donyo-lodge\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ol Donyo<\/a>, a lodge with everything you need for an unforgettable safari experience, and then relax at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/xanadu-villas-retreat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xanadu Villas &amp; Retreat<\/a> in Msambweni, a thatched Swahili-style haven in a corner of sun-kissed paradise.<\/p>\n<div id=\"timbuktu_shortcode\" class=\"alternate is-active\">\n<div id=\"timbuktu-wp\"><link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css?family=Merriweather:700|Open+Sans:300,600\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timbuktutravel.com\/lodge\/msambweni-beach-house?action=DesignATrip&wId=001&lodgeName=Msambweni%20Beach%20House&lodgeId=4158\" class=\"no_underline timbuktu-test-class\" target=\"_blank\"><div class=\"timbuktu_banner_container image-included\"><div 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