The hotels and tented camps

• Lake Naivasha Country Club, Rift Valley

• Lake Baringo Country Club

• Maili Saba Tented Camp, Rift Valley

• Naro Moru River Lodge

• Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara

• Sarova Mara Tented Camp, Masai Mara

• Lake Elementaita Lodge

• Rondo Retreat, Kakamega Forest

• La Mada Hotel, Nairobi

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Lake Naivasha Country Club

The Lake Naivasha Country Club opened in 1937 as a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to London. The 55-acre property boasts green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees, that stretch down to the lake's shore. The hotel offers a wonderful mix of tranquility in serene surroundings and a varied number of sporting activities for both the energetic and the more laid back. Lake Naivasha is the focus of activity but the abundant bird life and several activities in the area mean there is never a shortage of things to do.

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Lake Baringo Club

This small lodge at the borders of Lake Baringo is the gem for birders and bird photographers in Kenya.  Birding here is a real pleasure as the birds are not at all shy and very colorful.

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Maili Saba Tented Camp

This camp, which opened early ‘06, is the latest addition to the selected properties in our accommodation list. The 10 luxurious tents are built on the edge of the dormant Menengai Crater and our stay there for 1 overnight is all we needed to conclude that the place fits so much with what we and our clients are looking for; silence, tranquility, one-off scenery, unique accommodation and food worth traveling for all rendered in a level of service that is professional and non-intrusive. With a limit of only 20 guests, this is a place for anyone who wants to be pampered away from mass tourism.  

The Menengai area is very beautiful with cliff walls and steam jets filling the crater with mist. It is only 10kms from the very busy Nakuru National Park and has not been touched by tourism. This is easy to explain as safari here revolves around wildlife with other geographical features being relegated to viewpoints – that is if they happen to be visible from a highway. Fortunately Menengai Crater is off the highway so it is even spared the viewpoint ritual of convoys of tour buses stopping for the mandatory 10 minutes break of photo taking.  

Maili Saba Camp has a very unique social-ethical side which they don’t shout much about as they want to be known for their professional approach and outstanding service. It is a profit-making venture operated by an NGO (non government organization), in which young orphaned adults are trained to acquire skills that can enable them to get employment and therefore become financially independent.  

We recommend that you make Maili Saba your base for a minimum of 2 nights. From here visit Lake Nakuru National Park for game viewing and birding. A guided walk in the crater should be a highlight for walkers. For birders, though this area is not yet listed as an IBA its mixed habitat of rocks, patch grass land, scattered bushes and natural springs have interesting bird life such as Yellow Bishop, Pin-tailed Whydahs, Streaky Seedeater, Schalow’s Wheatear, Scarlet-chested Sunbird, Hunter’s Sunbird, Yellow-throated Longclaw, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu, Purple Grenadier and the elusive Cinnamon-breasted Rock Bunting among others.

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Naro Moru River Lodge

In the shadow of Mount Kenya's majestic slopes lies the Naro Moru River Lodge.  It is situated on the equator between Nyeri and Nanyuki at an altitude of 1,982 m (6,505 ft). The lodge is built to enhance nature's beauty with modern features.

The intoxicating fragrances from the unique gardens, spacious rooms, exciting food and great outdoors makes Naro Moru the perfect base for the Mount Kenya climbing.  All the 34 cottages are elegantly furnished with pine and have modern bathrooms and toilets.  There is a fireplace in the sitting room area. The lodge has a swimming pool, two tennis courts, one squash court and a sauna to unwind from the hikes that are possible on the extensive grounds.

In addition there are ample opportunities to go trout fishing, birding, mountain biking or horseback riding.

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Mara Simba Lodge, Masai Mara

This lodge is located on the banks of the Talek River at the northern border of the game reserve and is away from other hotels.  Accommodation is in luxurious cottages, in blocks of 6 rooms each.  All rooms are en-suite with a private balcony.  Very spacious and luxurious tents are available at an extra cost.

Activities: game viewing, guided nature walks, Champagne bush dinners/breakfasts and hot air balloon safaris.

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Sarova Tented Camp, Masai Mara

This luxury tented camp lies within the park at a short distance from the Sekenani Gate.  All accommodation is in tents, which are spacious, en suite and have recently been refurbished.

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Lake Elementaita Lodge

Lake Elementaita Lodge, managed by the Friends of Lake Nakuru and Elementaita Conservation Project, was formerly Kikopey Ranch, built by English settler Lord Gaibraith Cole. It retains the features of early colonial homes a red brick building with shady terraces, an internal courtyard, paneled walls and sitting rooms with a library and log fires.

The original building that has impressive views over the lake, houses the dining and living room, bar and conference rooms. 33 twin and double rooms with ensuite bathrooms are nestled away in the lush flower garden behind the house.

Lake Elementaita has been profiled as a Ramsar Site, a wetland of international importance. The hotels' huge private estate now has a wildlife reserve stretching away to the hills.

The lake is home to millions of Lesser Flamingos, and also important as a stopover for over 350 bird species.

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Rondo Retreat, Kakamega Forest

The tranquil Rondo Retreat Center in the Kakamega Rain Forest is a first class homestead consisting of the main house of clapboard and colonial era corrugated iron, and five cottages in the same old style, whose proximity to the forest makes for delightful accommodation. 

The grounds are lovely with well-maintained lawn and giant rain forest trees. There are fifteen en-suite double rooms, plus three more double rooms that share the large original bathroom in the main house. No two rooms are the same. The bedrooms, sitting rooms and dining room have all been decorated and furnished with flair using things “old and new” – antique prints and photographs, and local paintings, crafts and fabrics.

Hearty English breakfasts, midday lunches, and candlelit dinners are served in a brightly cozy dining room, in front of a crackling fire if the air is cool. Tea can be taken in the sitting room, on the main verandah or in your cottage or room. Alcoholic drinks are not served in this retreat.

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La Mada

La Mada is a hotel just 10 minutes away from the busy city center of Nairobi.  This newly built luxury hotel is a haven of peace, unlike many other top end hotels in Nairobi.  It has a manicured garden, a nicely shaped swimming pool and a half open restaurant.  A place to overnight or spend several days while you're doing your day excursions.

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