Laikipia Plateau
We can be difficult to impress, but this place left us speechless. Six villas and a couple of houses inhabit an oasis in the heart of the ranch, looking…
Must-see hotels in Laikipia Plateau
Laikipia Plateau
One of the most affordable places in the region. There are luxury tents where you can laze in your hammock overlooking the Ewaso Ngiro River, or if you're…
Nanyuki
This is the kind of place that makes you want to grow a moustache, kick back and smoke a pipe. The rooms have a luxurious, classic look to them and are…
Laikipia Plateau
This impressive property lies in the northwest corner of the conservancy, about an hour's drive from the main Matunda Gate. Its safari tents are large and…
Laikipia Plateau
The 56 large and beautifully appointed en-suite tents by the reliable Serena chain are high-end but with prices that are more accessible than those of…
Nanyuki
Founded by a friendly local-turned-Londoner-turned-local-again, Kongoni has five, concrete circular bandas as well as some newer rooms that are simple but…
Laikipia Plateau
Close to the geographical centre of the park and overlooking a waterhole, this excellent tented camp has six stylishly furnished tents, an overall air of…
Laikipia Plateau
Utter exclusivity is the aim at this 97-sq-km conservancy sporting a series of opulent digs with names like 'The Sultan's House' and 'The Chief's House';…
Laikipia Plateau
Il Ngwesi community supplements its herding income with tourist dollars gained from this award-winning ecolodge. The divine open-fronted thatched cottages…
Laikipia Plateau
The immensity of African landscapes and the intimacy of the community lodge experience are perfectly combined at Tassia Lodge, high on a rocky bluff on…
Nanyuki
Located slightly out of town on the way to Mt Kenya Safari Club, this is the best budget option in the area. Each apartment has two en-suite bedrooms, a…
Laikipia Plateau
On a hill and overlooking a waterhole, this appealing, family-run lodge manages a perfect balance between rustic and luxury. The eight thatched cottages…
Laikipia Plateau
Built in 2010, this upmarket lodge forsakes the classic look of so much safari accommodation and goes instead for a refreshing contemporary look – slick…
Laikipia Plateau
At the time of research, Sosian Lodge was closed to visitors due to an increase in violent incidents by local pastoralists because of the drought. However…
Laikipia Plateau
Posh rock and olive-wood cottages in a stunning setting close to the Ewaso Ngiro River make this a fine choice. The surrounding conservancy is quite small…
Laikipia Plateau
Opened in March 2016, this is the most luxurious spot in Nyahururu. With sprawling grounds, plush grass and loads of activities for the family, this is…
Laikipia Plateau
Out in the far east of Ol Pejeta, Porini Rhino Camp overlooks a small stream, nicely removed from the crowds of day trippers that visit the conservancy…
Laikipia Plateau
As you'd expect from the former home of multi-billionaire Adnan Khashoggi, this imposing lodge has over-the-top decor and high levels of comfort. Avoid…
Laikipia Plateau
While in need of a makeover, the lodge sits right above the falls and does a great job of instilling that good old ‘I’m a colonial aristocrat on a hill…
Laikipia Plateau
Refined accommodation (including four-poster beds under the stars) on a 247-sq-km ranch in northern Laikipia plus activities that range from walking…
Laikipia Plateau
Luxury hilltop bandas with no expense spared, not to mention fine views over the plains and an air of exclusivity with no more than 12 guests in camp at…
Laikipia Plateau
Close to the centre of the park. Apart from the main house, try the daringly designed 'earth pods' with curved walls, earth tones and superior levels of…
Laikipia Plateau
Nine cottages owned and run by the Craig family in Lewa's east. Rooms are classic safari in style and faultlessly luxurious.
Laikipia Plateau
Stunning rooms in luxury tents, cottages and in the main house in the heart of the conservancy.
Nanyuki
The most innovative sleep in town (well, 4km outside of it, off the C76 Hwy) is this ecocamp, set in a dry swab of scrub. The camp offers lodging in…
Laikipia Plateau
Mutamaiyu House, high on an escarpment overlooking Mugie Conservancy, has six attractive cottages, each with big glass windows to take advantage of the…
Laikipia Plateau
Perched on a hill with grand views of the plains below, the Kenyan-/English-run Bobong Campsite offers basic (and overpriced) bandas that will house three…
Nanyuki
While Kirimara isn’t going to win any architecture awards, and its website's claim that the rooms are comfortable and luxuriously furnished is absurd, the…
Nanyuki
The Ibis (which bears no resemblance to the international chain) is a little smarter than most other nearby cheapies; the few extra shillings buy you a…
Laikipia Plateau
Clean toilets with seats; big, soft beds with couches in the rooms; a nice balcony; TV and a place to charge your phone – what did we do to deserve this…
Laikipia Plateau
This attractive campsite on the Ewaso Ngiro River is right in the conservancy's centre and you're likely to be visited by elephants and other wildlife.
Laikipia Plateau
Protected by dense foliage but with good river views, this is probably the pick of the sites in the park centre.
Laikipia Plateau
Along the Ngobit River in the conservancy's far south, this is the quietest of Ol Pejeta's campsites.