Best hotels in Kenya

Oltepesi Tented Safari Camp is an eco safari camp located in Mara North Conservancy which borders on Maasai Mara National Reserve. The primary focus at Oltepesi is wildlife photography and the camp is dedicated to both professional and keen amateur wildlife photographers, offering experienced guides, unique opportunities, and specially modified off-road vehicles best for capturing the breathtaking wildlife. Located in a genuine Maasai village, guests can experience this proud people and their ancient culture from the inside. Sustainable and ethical, Oltepesi Camp provides an adventure that benefits both wildlife and local communities.

Tangulia Ndogo is a tented safari camp situated on private land on the Western boundary of the Mara Reserve. It is located a short distance from Tangulia Mara camp and is booked on an exclusive use basis with a minimum requirement of four guests for two nights. Its location allows easy access for game drives around the Musiara Marsh, the short grass plains and Rhino Ridge in the Mara Reserve; or across the Mara River bridge into the Mara Triangle west of the river. Both areas are rich in biodiversity and offer prime wildlife and big cat viewing; and, during the migration, ready access to some of the main river-crossing sites.

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.

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.

Tucked away in the serene northwestern plains of the Mara Triangle within the iconic Maasai Mara National Reserve, ELATIA—meaning “The Good Neighbour” in Maa—is an exclusive luxury tented camp featuring sixteen spacious tents. Elegantly positioned along the breathtaking Oloololo Escarpment, ELATIA offers an unmatched blend of seclusion, style, and sweeping views of the savannah. Easily accessible and set atop the rolling hills of the Mara Triangle, ELATIA provides guests with indulgent comforts, personalized service, and immersive wilderness experiences designed to connect you with the magic of the Maasai Mara ecosystem. The camp boasts stunning views over the Mara River, world-renowned for the dramatic Great Wildebeest Migration that takes place between July and September.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The third jewel in the Loirien Mara crown, Naika Villa nestles south of the main Loirien Villa on the Oloololo Escarpment within the private Partakilat Conservancy. This 225-square-metre sanctuary offers two-bedroom privacy with all the trimmings: dedicated staff team, private safari vehicle, resident chef, and those sweeping Mara Triangle views that never get old. Floor-to-ceiling windows dissolve the boundaries between your villa and the wilderness, whilst a private infinity pool, fireplace-warmed sitting room, and both indoor and outdoor dining spaces let you tailor each day to your mood. Named in Maasai tradition like its sister villas, Naika delivers ultra-exclusive safari living where game drives run on your schedule and the northern white rhino sanctuary sits right on your doorstep.