Best hotels in Kenya

Basecamp Wilderness is a nostalgic tribute to the safaris of the early explorers and safari pioneers. Free from artificial luxury and modern disturbances and providing the perfect escape close to nature with optimal tranquillity and stunning sunrise views, Basecamp Wilderness is how safaris and safari camps were meant to be. Tucked away deep inside the “Saddle Valley” in the heart of Mara Naibosho Conservancy, one of the most beautiful and important wildlife areas in Kenya and the centre of a successful conservation experiment led by Maasai landowners and investors, the 5 tents allow for complete privacy and ultimate views of the savannah. The dining tent offers a romantic sitting area with comfortable leather chairs, carefully selected reading materials and a vintage gramophone It is just you, the Maasai, the wildlife and the stars.

Manzili Mara offers an intimate escape on the Siria Escarpment, overlooking the Maasai Mara and Northern Serengeti. With curated interiors, treetop decks, and vast views, it offers a sanctuary for those seeking immersion, privacy, and the rhythm of slow safari travel.

Tucked along the Ntiakitiak River in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy, this luxury tented camp proves that five-star service and wilderness immersion can coexist beautifully. With just twelve tents and access to one of the world's highest concentrations of lions, you'll experience the Mara minus the crowds that typically swarm the main reserve. The camp's unfenced setting means wildlife wanders freely (hippos grunting from the riverbank are your evening soundtrack), whilst Edwardian safari styling meets contemporary comforts inside. There's 24-hour butler service, an organic garden supplying the kitchens, and game drives that venture into both the conservancy and adjacent Masai Mara National Reserve. The Kempinski name brings European hospitality standards to the African bush.

Located high on the slopes of the Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara Sopa Lodge was one of the first safari lodges to be built in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which explains why its gardens and trees are so lush and mature. Dotted throughout the hills, rooms follow the design of traditional African round houses with thatched conical roofs, along with expansive communal areas and the central swimming pool. Activities include game drives, bush dinners, nature walks, and even hot air balloon safaris.

Sarabi Wild is a community-based luxury guest house in the heart of famous Masai Mara, designed, built and operated by local community members with the aim of improving community welfare and supporting conservation efforts. Sarabi Lodge is perfect for families, small groups or guests seeking exclusivity, comfort and privacy.

The crown jewel of the Loirien Mara collection, this expansive three-bedroom villa sprawls across nearly 900 square metres on the Oloololo Escarpment within the exclusive Partakilat Conservancy. Named after the sacred Maasai Olive Tree, Loirien Villa redefines safari luxury with amenities you'd expect in a five-star resort – think wine cellar, bar area, sauna, steam room, office, and media room – all whilst overlooking the endless plains of the Mara Triangle. Your own dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, and resident chef ensure every detail is handled, from dawn game drives to starlit dinners in the garden. With a dining table seating 20 and a sprawling private garden stretching to the escarpment's edge, this is the ultimate villa for families or groups seeking both adventure and complete privacy.

The Masai Mara is one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations and for good reason, but the vehicle traffic around the main reserve isn't always ideal. And that's where Mara Siana comes in. Located inside the privately run Ripoi Conservancy, it's 24,000-acre stretch of rolling savannah and riverine woodland shared between just three small camps. The conservancy grew from an extraordinary act of community generosity: Maasai landowners who donated portions of their ancestral land to protect it for future generations. Three of Kenya's finest guides own and run this camp, led by Jackson Looseyia, the long-time face of BBC's Big Cat Live and legendary note.

Paradise Plains isn't a made-up name - it's the actual stretch of savannah the camp sits on, a stronghold for lion prides tracked by wildlife film crews for decades in the Maasai Mara's Musiara sector. The Wilder Group opened here in August 2025, right on the Mara River, with just nine suites: eight luxury doubles and one family suite, each with its own lounge and a second bathroom built around a deep copper bathtub. Think antique auction rather than safari-chic showroom - kilims, bone china, a proper wine cellar - with days built around game drives, hot air balloons and sundowners on Leopard Hill. New, but it doesn't act like it.

Part of the exclusive Loirien Mara collection within the private Partakilat Conservancy, Kulaal Villa is a two-bedroom sanctuary perched on the Oloololo Escarpment with sweeping views across the Mara Triangle. Named in the Maasai tradition, this 225-square-metre villa offers the ultimate in safari privacy with your own dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, and resident chef. Floor-to-ceiling windows frame endless savannah vistas, whilst seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces blur the boundaries between comfort and wilderness. Beyond Big Five game drives on your own schedule, the conservancy's northern white rhino sanctuary, walking safaris, and farm-to-table dining showcase a commitment to conservation that goes far deeper than standard safari offerings.

The safari trails include three nights at Speke’s Camp in The Maasai mara, where expert guides will show you around arguably the best game viewing in the world by vehicle. Then it’s onto the next step of your journey. It’s time to stretch your legs and leave the car behind. Here is where you begin your three night trail in some of the most remote parts of Kenya. You struggle to describe the feeling you get when you walk through the kenyan bush. Africa’s oldest human remains were found in Kenya, and go back 7 million years. It’s hard not to feel intimate with the landscape and its history. All our guides are members of our local Maasai community. They offer you unique insights into the local fauna and flora. The Maasai will show you the local plants they use for ceremonial purposes and share their extensive knowledge of the trees and their medicinal uses. Gain valuable insight into their culture and community life. Day 1 (River Camp) Departing the Mara in the morning, a spectacular drive takes you through a range of impressive valleys. You then Meet the team at Morijo, a 3 hour hike takes you to the first camp. Once at camp, you’ll be welcomed by cool drinks and warm smiles. Settle into the evening with hot showers then stories around the campfire under the stars. Experience your first night along the trails, the hidden hot water bottles are a nice surprise with a comfortable mattress and cotton sheets. (Trail duration 3 hours) Day 2 (Oltyiani Camp) Leaving River Camp around 10.00, you walk to Oltyiani, the highest point in the Loita overlooking the Rift Valley, with the chance to visit the Oltyiani waterfall. A leisurely walk takes you across beautiful views and scenery. Stop for lunch around 12.30, with stunning views overlooking the Rift Valley. Arrive into camp at approximately 4-5pm, welcomed with cool drinks, watch as the sun sets over the Rift Valley. The morning and afternoon walks are both around 3 hours long. (Trail duration 5-6 hours) Day 3 (Ngurumans Camp) Enjoy a hot drink and breakfast before setting off on your hike. Donkey loads are packed and weighed and the camp is broken down and packed into the donkey caravan for the hike to the next campsite. The hike takes you from the highest point in the forest, stepping into open glades and further down into the Ngurumans. The trail will then lead you down an old cattle/animal track into the Great Rift Valley. (Trail Duration 5-6 hours) Day 4 (Departure Day) After an early breakfast, it will be time to say goodbye to your camp crew. A 3 hour hike takes you on a final step down into the rift, to Enkomongo. A vehicle will meet you and drive you back to Nairobi or onto your next destination.

Welcome to Entumoto, a private tented safari camp tucked away in the Mara Siana Conservancy, right on the border of the Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Perched on the Rift Valley hills, the camp looks out over endless Mara plains — where golden light and wide skies create some of the most breathtaking sunsets you’ll ever see.

“Entumoto” means “meeting point” in Maa, and that’s exactly what this place is — where the hills meet the plains, and where people come together to share the magic of the Mara. It’s an intimate, family-run camp where you’re welcomed as a friend, surrounded by wilderness, warmth, and a deep love for nature.