Must-see hotels in Northern Kenya

  • Josera Guest House

    Northern Kenya

    Excellent-value sky-blue rooms that range from tiny cubes to those large enough to swing a backpack. All have hot showers and there’s a decent in-house…

  • Chalbi Safari Resort Kalacha

    Northern Kenya

    Managed by the friendly Abdul, this is an excellent choice with several immaculate bandas and a sun-battered camping area.

  • Samburu Sports Centre Guesthouse

    Northern Kenya

    One of the only places to stay in South Horr, this sports centre usually functions as a sports camp for local children. There is a full-size basketball…

  • Lodwar Lodge

    Northern Kenya

    Slightly tatty concrete cottages that are fairly clean and secure. Though worn, it's much less so than other town-centre options. Tends to get quite noisy…

  • Gallasa Diqa Womens Group Lodge

    Northern Kenya

    The half-dozen very basic huts of the Gallasa Diqa Womens Group Lodge are located slightly outside of town at the western end. Luxury they're not;…

  • Sessi Guesthouse

    Northern Kenya

    This place, a short way out of the centre, is clean (well, clean for Moyale) and fairly quiet. It does double as a timber yard, with several stray dogs…

  • Morning Star Guest House

    Northern Kenya

    The bougainvillea-dressed Morning Star Guest House provides for a night’s kip – though it doesn’t supply the peg you’ll need to place over your nose…