Northern Kenya
So perfectly designed is Saruni Samburu Lodge, the only accommodation other than camping within the conservancy, that its ‘tents’ virtually melt into the…
Must-see hotels in Northern Kenya
Northern Kenya
Hands down the most extravagant, yet serene, place to stay in northern Kenya. Its half-dozen Moorish-style 'tents' (each the size of a small house) have…
Northern Kenya
One of the remotest camps in Kenya, Kitich falls squarely into the luxury-tented-camp category, but staying here is unquestionably a wild-Africa…
Northern Kenya
Undoubtedly the most unique and memorable place to stay in Samburu. Massive thatched roofs cling to crooked acacia branches and tower over cosy, palatial,…
Northern Kenya
For our money, this is the best place to stay in Loyangalani, just a few hundred metres north of the village and with slight lake views. There's a range…
Northern Kenya
With a new wing, this hotel has been modernised, with large beds, mosquito nets and TVs in each room. Request a room in the new wing for extra comfort…
Northern Kenya
When not escaping the Turkana heat in the large swimming pool, you can relax on your balcony in front of your large tent, which comes complete with TV,…
Northern Kenya
Your first thought on seeing this incredible lodge is likely to be 'How?' How did anyone find this location, about as far as you can get from Nairobi and…
Northern Kenya
For many years all that stood on the shores of Eliye Springs was the shell of an abandoned lodge, but it's been brought back to life by a German with a…
Northern Kenya
Once the home of Joy Adamson, of Born Free fame, this is now an outrageously luxurious camp in Shaba's remotest corner. The accommodation is in ‘tents’,…
Northern Kenya
Sheltered by a natural rock amphitheatre and with shade provided by acacia trees, this campground is more secluded than Lgoita and is a great base for the…
Northern Kenya
Situated along a gorgeous stretch of river, the tents here are placed very close and cosy to each other, which rather reduces privacy, but despite this it…
Northern Kenya
This place nestles on the Ewaso Ngiro River and its pathways intertwine with frog-filled streams and ponds. There’s a large pool and natural springs flow…
Northern Kenya
A short way out of town, this new place is also Lodwar's flashest place to stay, with large, cool, quiet, tiled rooms in a bungalow setting. It might be…
Northern Kenya
Drop your tent on the grass beneath acacias and doum palms, lie back in one of the clean, tiled, newly constructed rooms, or crash in the tidy domed huts…
Northern Kenya
The single rooms are starting to look a little old and damp but, by and large, this very friendly place has quiet, clean and comfortable rooms with nice…
Northern Kenya
Twelve absolutely superb riverfront tents that are so luxurious even budding princesses will feel a little overwhelmed by the surroundings. Exactly how…
Northern Kenya
Built in 2017, this is the poshest place to stay in Marsabit. The rooms are large and each comes with a clean bed and a TV. If you are looking for a…
Lake Paradise Special Campsite
Northern Kenya
This picturesque site, with nothing but a dried-up lake bed and firewood, is the only place to camp in the park. Due to roaming buffaloes and elephants, a…
Northern Kenya
Set at the base of a vertical rock formation, this is a great location for access to the many hikes available in the camp. Hire a guide for KSh1000 per…
Northern Kenya
If you don't mind the rather faded rooms, this basic lodge has a deliciously peaceful setting overlooking the lake known as Gof Sokorte Dika. Expect…
Marich Pass Field Studies Centre
Northern Kenya
Just north of Marich village, this is essentially a residential facility for visiting student groups, but it also makes a great base for independent…
Northern Kenya
The Desert Museum has a dozen bandas on the bluff overlooking the lake. The views are the best you will find in Loyangalani, though the bandas are…
Northern Kenya
This campsite, located behind the KWS headquarters, provides firewood and ablution facilities for those not wanting to camp more wildly at the special…
Northern Kenya
Located very close to the post office, but up a quiet side road, this family-run place has colourful rooms with some character, small bathrooms with hot…
North Horr Mazingira Women Group Lodge
Northern Kenya
Despite the name, there are no women at this lodge, either working or staying. The bandas are passable, with comfortable beds, clean linen and mosquito…
Northern Kenya
Sitting on the Ewaso Ngiro River’s banks between town and Archer’s Post gate, this option has clean and comfortable bandas but bring your own mosquito net…
Northern Kenya
About 4km south of town, this is a nice option for those with their own set of wheels. The sunny campground has bickering weaver birds and busy rock…
Northern Kenya
It doesn't exactly blend harmoniously into the countryside, but this large lodge, with accommodation in big rooms scattered over several blocks, is ideal…
Northern Kenya
Big news, folks! Kenyan Moyale finally has a decent place to stay! OK, let’s not go overboard. It’s hardly fantastic, but it does have running water that…
Northern Kenya
Built entirely out of local materials and run by a local women’s group, Nawoitorong is a solid budget option and the only one for campers. Thatched roofs…
Northern Kenya
On the northern bank of the Ewaso Ngiro River, the scrappy (and hot) dark canvas safari tents here might not climb as luxuriously high as some of the big…
Northern Kenya
A long-time favourite, this well-run place has small single rooms and smart doubles with friendly staff, mosquito nets and safe parking in the courtyard…
Northern Kenya
This mud-brick castle bedecked in flowers is something of a travellers’ centre and is always bursting with road-hardened souls. Basic rooms with mosquito…
Northern Kenya
This smart place markets itself as the ‘Pearl of Isiolo’. This actually says more about the state of Isiolo than the quality of the hotel, but even so it…
Northern Kenya
This is the only accommodation option on the island. Located close to the dock, it is the ideal setting-off point for treks around the island. Unlike at…
Northern Kenya
The rooms here are prim and proper and all have attached bathrooms that come with – wait for it – real hot water from a real shower! Upstairs are some…
Northern Kenya
Located 2.5km north of town on the road to Moyale, this place has little in the way of character but has big, tiled en-suite rooms, lots of peace and…
Northern Kenya
The main public campsite is close to the park headquarters. It lacks even the most basic facilities and there are lots of baboons with light fingers…
Northern Kenya
The NGOs’ favourite home, the Bomen Hotel has the town’s most toe-curlingly frilly pink bed sheets! It also has TVs, shared terraces with views and…
