10 Top-Rated Lodges in Kenya

Overlooking the Talek River, at the very confluence of Mara’s four game-viewing areas, Mara Intrepids Camp enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the world’s best-known wilderness.

Kibo Safari Camp is a luxury tented camp picturesquely set within the Amboseli National Park Reserve in Kenya overlooking majestic Mt. Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa. It is less than 2km from the KWS Amboseli National Park Kimana Gate. The Camp is beautifully landscaped, incorporating an open terraced restaurant and bar under acacia trees, with a swimming pool.

Discover the Kenya safari of your dreams, a vast, gently rolling landscape of acacia-specked grasslands darkened by migrating wildebeest herds. Mara Serena Safari Lodge invites you to a world where dramatic sights and experiences are enhanced by gracious service and five-star amenities. As the only safari lodge in the famed Mara Triangle, we offer a setting matched by few other hotels in the world: perched high on a bush-cloaked hill with sweeping views of the savannah and the meandering shoreline of the Mara River. Our Masai Mara hotel lodge is designed in the style of a traditional Maasai Manyatta while offering every modern comfort. Neatly arranged rows of rooms and suites are positioned to offer uninterrupted river views from private balconies. Equally breathtaking sightlines can be enjoyed from the restaurant and bar and rock-enclosed swimming pool. After a day in the bush, a steam shower and an Oringa Massage at the Maisha Spa & Gym offer an exquisite welcome back to civilisation. Enjoy exhilarating excursions deep into the Masai Mara Game Reserve with activities and adventures as intrepid as you choose to be during your stay. Savour superb chef-prepared cuisine in our onsite restaurant and with unforgettable “Bush Dining” and “Sundowner” experiences. Rediscover how special family time can be with game drives, breakfasts by the hippo pool and visits to an authentic Maasai village. From savannah to spa, experience Africa in all its wild grandeur at Mara Serena Safari Lodge.

The Royal Mara is a luxury safari and game viewing lodge located in Kenya's world famous Masai Mara, home to the annual Great Migration of the Wildebeest. We are situated directly on the Mara River with eight riverfront guest suites. All suites are raised upon wooden decks with full mahogany flooring and original hand carved furniture. See the same wildlife-rich areas as broadcast on the BBC Big Cat Diary.

Ashnil Aruba Lodge lies in the heart of Tsavo East National Park. The lodge comprises 46 deluxe ensuite guest rooms and 6 luxury tents. The lodge is situated on the shaded northern bank of the Voi River looking across the famous Aruba Dam. The Aruba Dam is one of the most notable landmarks in Tsavo East being a huge reservoir that is a major attraction for many animals and a rich bird life; there are over 200 bird species at Aruba. For those who love bird watching, our resident naturalist will take you on a guided tour through the park to learn the various bird species.

Located within the private 18,000 acre Oserengoni Wildlife Sanctuary and hidden in an indigenous forest you will find Chui Lodge, Naivasha's best kept secret. There are 8 ensuite individual and well-spaced luxury cottages all located in the garden. Each with its own veranda and magical views of the Mau Mountain Range and the sanctuary. The bedrooms have magnificent four poster king size beds, roaring log fires, artistically decorated artwork and hand crafted furniture made in our onsite workshop. The dining room, lounge and bar area feature pillars and mural with intricate African carvings. A short walk through the tropical gardens is the beautiful swimming pool, which boasts amazing views across the wildlife waterhole and the sanctuary beyond. Professionally trained chefs cater to your every need and use organic vegetable and dairy products from our very own farm. An experience in the wild you will not easily forget.

Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara is located in Olare Orok Conservancy. The resort comprises of 12 deluxe suites tents of which 1 is a honeymoon suite. The deluxe suites cover an area of 80 sq m and are furnished in the classic style of the grand African safaris, with large four poster beds and reproduction furniture, offset by modern amenities. The honeymoon suite has its very own plunge pool, ideal for watching the sun set over the Mara and toasting to life together with champagne.

A blend of African heritage and boldness welcomes visitors with the down-to-earth warmth of a much-loved home away from home. Spacious interiors are styled with a varied mix of rich colours, and inviting textures and layers, making Naivasha Kongoni Lodge an idyllic retreat. Naivasha Kongoni Lodge offers guests the ultimate in personal comfort, luxury and innovative business and leisure facilities. The best rooms on the property are (3) Executive/Honeymoon Cottages, each have a delightful veranda deck that allows you to soak in stunning panoramic views of Lake Oloiden. They are one (1) bedrooms that are exclusively furnished with luxurious corner showers, an indoor and outdoor Jacuzzi. We have sixteen (16) individual well-spaced Cottages on the property. We have Thirteen (13) Deluxe Cottages that have two(2) bedrooms in one suite. They both are en-suite complete with a modern bathroom with beautiful handcrafted four -poster king size bed and furniture. Note: The rooms are sold individually and have a large common lounge area for relaxing.

Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge was created for adventurers with an African dream. With Mount Kilimanjaro soaring majestically just beyond the golden, acacia-specked savannah, the safari lodge offers a graceful blend of stark beauty and lavish comfort in the heart of Kenya’s Amboseli National Park. Nestled in an acacia grove by a gentle mountain spring, our hotel, comprising a Maasai-inspired design, a garden restaurant and a palm-shaded swimming pool and sundeck, provides uninterrupted views of Mount Kilimanjaro and the surrounding landscape. In every detail, the ambience captures the essence of Maasai culture, warmth and indomitable spirit. The setting our Amboseli safari lodge is breathtakingly beautiful, the wildlife abundant and the cuisine, hospitality and amenities unrivalled. Mornings bring stirring views of Kilimanjaro’s snow-capped peaks. Whether embarking on a safari to see “The Big Five” (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and rhino), planting your very own tree as part of our Re-Forestation Programme, or enjoying a bush dinner and glass of wine as the bonfire cinders waft into the indigo night, your stay will be infused with unforgettable moments. Answer the call of the wild at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge – a destination rich in undiscovered experiences.