Southern Rift Valley
A 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
Lake Nakuru National Park
Unlike 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…
Southern Rift Valley
Green 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…
Lake Naivasha
Hidden under a blanket of tropical flowers, this beautiful house is like something from a fairytale, where petals dust the beds and floors, zebras and…
Southern Rift Valley
Stylish 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…
Lake Naivasha
Right on the shoreline, this gorgeous budget spot has comfortable bandas (thatched huts), simple twin rooms with woolly blankets and one of the cleanest…
Lake Naivasha
This 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,…
Southern Rift Valley
This 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…
Southern Rift Valley
A relatively recent addition to the Serena Hotel chain's fine portfolio, this classically styled tented camp at the northern end of the lake has…
Southern Rift Valley
Inside the private Soysambu Conservancy and named for the shape of the mountain formation that cradles it, the Sleeping Warrior is exquisitely remote – it…
Lake Naivasha
Within a private 400-acre conservancy and dairy farm, this beautiful place makes the perfect weekend escape from Nairobi. The rooms are stylish, high…
Southern Rift Valley
Perched 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…
Lake Naivasha
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…
Southern Rift Valley
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…
Lake Nakuru National Park
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…
Southern Rift Valley
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,…
Lake Naivasha
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…
Lake Naivasha
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…
Southern Rift Valley
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…
Lake Nakuru National Park
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…
Lake Naivasha
By far the sleekest of the resorts along the lakeshore, Enashipai comes from the Maasai name meaning ‘state of happiness’, and it's no misnomer. If you…
Lake Naivasha
The conservation centre at the very lovely former home of Joy Adamson also doubles as a lodge with high novelty value. You can stay here in one of the 10…
Lake Naivasha
This stunning property off the southernmost tip of Lake Oloiden has fine views and captures that old-style feel that so defined the Lake Naivasha region…
Southern Rift Valley
Set on a private island, this intimate luxury spot can only be rented in its entirety. There's room for 12 in beautiful thatched bandas, and plenty going…
Southern Rift Valley
This simple, U-shaped resort sits just 1.5km from Lake Nakuru's main gate. Rooms come without fanfare or pretension but do sport mosquito nets, the price…
Southern Rift Valley
Naiburta, sitting on a gentle rise on the northern side of the Hell’s Gate Gorge and commanding fine views west past Fischer’s Tower, is the most scenic…
Southern Rift Valley
Homely and peaceful, Oasis is nestled at the foot of the lake. The bandas combine hip duplex balconies with simple, grandmotherly decor. There's lakeshore…
Lake Nakuru National Park
The Nyuki Special Campsite, a wilderness campsite with no facilities, is on the northeastern side of the lake. As the lake's water levels can vary, check…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Nyati Special Campsite, a wilderness campsite with no facilities, borders the northeastern side of the lake. As the lake's water levels can vary, check…
Southern Rift Valley
Easily the pick of Lake Bogoria's camping areas, remote Fig Tree is a wonderfully shady lakeshore spot with a small stream nearby and a small ablutions…
Lake Naivasha
There are 20 luxury safari tents set in landscaped surrounds here, plus a simple restaurant and a cute jungle-themed bar. Three of the tents are…
Southern Rift Valley
Combining an ostrich farm and a hotel is a fairly unusual idea, but, then again, why not? Certainly the simple but comfortable farmhouse accommodation and…
Lake Naivasha
Scruffy and sociable Fisherman's Camp attracts a young, backpacker crowd keen to eat and drink in the restaurant and hang out at the volleyball court. It…
Southern Rift Valley
This shabby but charming colonial hotel was built in 1922 and is a delight as long as you don't expect too much from your room. Set around an inner…
Lake Naivasha
This expansive, verdant property sweeps down to the lake’s edge where gazelles and other wildlife roam. The rooms have a slightly dated style but they’re…
Wildlife Club of Kenya Guesthouse
Lake Nakuru National Park
Hands down Nakuru's best budget choice, this rather charming cottage inside the park looks out towards the lake and often finds its own gardens frequented…
Southern Rift Valley
Set in lovely grounds, the biggest draw here is the pool, which is fed by a nearby hot spring. Otherwise, the rooms (with mosquito nets) don't quite live…
Southern Rift Valley
A Nakuru institution, the Midland first opened in 1906 as a hotel for first-class rail travellers. More than a century later, it's still going strong. The…
Lake Nakuru National Park
Flamingo Hill strikes a balance between accessible and wild, and offers a good deal. There's a smart wooden communal area, 30 comfortable tents (which are…
Southern Rift Valley
Run according to Christian principles (in this case, that means no alcohol, no smoking), this relatively new and abstemious place has tidy rooms and a…
