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Roberts CampA legend in its own right, this atmospheric camp sits right on the lakeshore, wherever that shore may be...The bandas are nicely decorated, with eco loos,…
Must see hotels in Southern Rift Valley
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Lake Nakuru Sopa LodgeUnlike Sopa Lodges elsewhere, which are often dated, dark and in obscure locations, this fine new property has light-filled rooms from high on a perch…
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Kembu CottagesGreen and peaceful, Kembu Farm has nine cosy cottages set in beautiful gardens on the edge of Njoro. Each cottage tells a story; you can sleep in the…
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Olerai HouseHidden under a blanket of tropical flowers, this beautiful house is like something from a fairytale, where petals dust the beds and floors, zebras and…
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Island CampStylish but relaxed, this gorgeous tented camp covers the tip of an island in the middle of Lake Baringo. The lovely tents are a mixture of thatch and…
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Camp Carnelley'sRight on the shoreline, this gorgeous budget spot has comfortable bandas (thatched huts), simple twin rooms with woolly blankets and one of the cleanest…
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Dea’s GardensThis charming guesthouse is run by the charismatic and elegant Dea. The main house has three guest rooms and is a gorgeous chalet of Swiss inspiration,…
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Shompole WildernessThis classy tented camp is the ideal place to rest in this remote corner of Africa with luxury, riverside safari tents that let you hear the night sounds…
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Lake Elmenteita Serena CampA relatively recent addition to the Serena Hotel chain's fine portfolio, this classically styled tented camp at the northern end of the lake has…
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Sleeping WarriorInside the private Soysambu Conservancy and named for the shape of the mountain formation that cradles it, the Sleeping Warrior is exquisitely remote – it…
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Sanctuary FarmWithin a private 400-acre conservancy and dairy farm, this beautiful place makes the perfect weekend escape from Nairobi. The rooms are stylish, high…
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Milimani Guest HousePerched above the town with soaring views towards the lake, this well-run, stylish place is a tranquil escape from the traffic below. Rooms wrap around a…
- HHippo Point
One of the most warmly eclectic places to stay anywhere in the Rift Valley, Hippo Point occupies a 1932 manor house on expansive, wildlife-rich grounds…
- ZZiwa Bush Lodge
With fresh, sleek rooms set in spacious, manicured grounds, this small resort marries safari chic with the peace and quiet of the Njoro countryside. It's…
- LLake Nakuru Lodge
The big draw here is the view, stretching outwards from the lodge down into the park. Not all rooms have views – snaffle rooms 101 to 103 if you want to…
- SSunbird Lodge
With a gorgeous view of the lake and beautiful rooms tumbling down the hillside, Sunbird really gets it right. The rooms are stylish but not pretentious,…
- CCrater Lake Camp
This tented camp inside the private Crater Lake Game Sanctuary nestles among trees and overlooks the tiny jade-green crater lake. The tents aren’t exactly…
- CCrayfish Camp
Fancy sleeping in a converted boat with leopard-print curtains? How about a romantic night crammed into a broken-down bus or a toy-sized 4WD? There are 82…
- KKigio Wildlife Camp
On the 14-sq-km Kigio Wildlife Conservancy (conservancy fee US$25 per person) east of the Naivasha–Nakuru road and south of Lake Elmenteita, Kigio…
- SSarova Lion Hill Lodge
Sitting high up the lake’s eastern slopes, this lodge inhabits lovely, leafy grounds in a valley high above the lake. Rooms are understated and while some…