Kenya safari lodges and accommodation are one of the aspects to look at whilst planning your Kenya safari tour. A Kenya safari tour is a magical, unforgettable Africa safari experience that many travelers look to embark on, at the very least, once-in-a-lifetime! Magical Kenya is a beautiful Africa safari destination that encompasses so much of the typical Africa safari experience.
Kenya offers a diversity of attractions, landscapes, ranging from the Great Rift Valley to the open savanna grasslands inhabiting a diversity of wildlife in Kenya; to the forest and lake areas, not to mention the oceanic and mountainous highlands; Kenya is a true magical wanderlust that shall leave you captivated all throughout during your holiday in Kenya.
Choosing where to stay whilst on your Kenya safari holiday is an important part of your planning process of the Kenya safari. Ranging from the ultra-luxury accommodation in Kenya, to the basic; and historical grounds of amazing Kenya safari lodges like the Giraffe Manor to the exclusive and remote camps and lodges of the Masai Mara and its conservancies, choosing your rightful Kenya safari accommodation is an important aspect to consider seriously.
The different Kenya safari lodges are categorised into three; that is budget accommodation that are usually very basic lodges and camps with sufficient service and comfort; mid-range accommodation that has much better accommodation facilities and amenities, services and comfort as compared to the basic, but is not to the level of the luxury accommodation. The other category of Kenya safari lodges is luxury, where camps and lodges are high priced, with excellent service, facilities and amenities, and are also usually strategically located.
Below are the different Kenya safari lodges among others, to consider to stay at whilst on your Kenya safari tour any time of the year;
The Giraffe Manor
The Giraffe Manor is a luxury Kenya safari lodge in Nairobi that most travelers use for a night or so before and after their Kenya safari holiday. The Giraffe Manor is a historic manor house nestled in the leafy suburbs of Nairobi; a true haven for nature and wildlife lovers. As the name suggests, giraffes visit this magnificent accommodation, and travelers could also have breakfast with the giraffes! The Giraffe Manor is an Instagram-able Kenya safari lodge visited by notable figures.
Hemingways Nairobi
Hemingways Nairobi is another Kenya safari lodge/hotel that travelers can opt for at the start or finish of their Kenya safari tour. Hemingways Nairobi is a beautiful boutique hotel located between Nairobi National Park and Ngong Hills; a perfect hotel in Nairobi to relax after a long haul flight before heading out into the wilderness of Kenya.
Elsa’s Kopje
Elsa’s Kopje is in Meru National Park, one of the beautiful Kenya national parks where the lioness Elsa was raised. Named after the Elsa the lioness, Elsa’s Kopje is a beautiful romantic Kenya safari lodge set on a rocky hill right in the heart of Meru, with breath-taking views of Mount Meru and beyond, exceptional service quality and amazing comfort and cuisine! Look out for elephants, endangered rhinos, lions and more would be spotted in Meru National Park; venture out whilst staying here.
Finch Hatton’s Luxury Tented Camp
Finch Hatton’s Luxury Tented Camp is the most luxury Kenya safari lodge or camp set in the Tsavo National Park, overlooking the freshwater spring that is infested with hippos and crocodiles, as well as boasting of breath-taking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Chyulu Hills.
Angama Mara
Angama Mara, whose name translates to ‘suspended in mid-air’ in Swahili, is a beautiful Kenya safari lodge perched atop three kopjes right at the edge of the Rift Valley, as well as breath-taking views of the endless grasslands of Masai Mara National Reserve.
Elephant Bedroom Camp
Elephant Bedroom Camp is a riverine forest and palm grove Kenya safari lodge located in Samburu National Reserve. Elephant Bedroom Camp is shaded by trees on the banks of Ewaso Nyiro River, with the accommodation having rustic African amenities and facilities.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is set against the backdrop of Kilimanjaro Mountain and the volcanic Chyulu Hills. Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is located in Tsavo West National Park, overlooking a waterhole that attracts elephants and hippos.
Other Kenya safari lodges to look out for include among others Mar Serena Safari Lodge, Neptune Mara Rianta Luxury Camp, Sekenani Camp Masai Mara, Zziwa Bush Lodge, Sentrim Mara Camp, Ol Tukai Lodge Amboseli, AA Amboseli Lodge, Manyatta Camp, and Kiboko Luxury Camp.
