As well as the handpicked properties below, we always know of a variety of other gorgeous, new, forthcoming and under-the-radar places to stay – so please don’t hesitate to get in touch
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One of the most glamorous and exciting houses on the East African coast, a luxurious and expansive new private home set in three peaceful coastal acres between Malindi and Watamu, the Beach Palazzo features 75 acres of secluded beach frontage and a spectacular 40-metre elevated infinity pool.
A glamorous and expansive private retreat quietly tucked away amid lush tropical gardens on the fringes of sophisticated Shela, the Dhow House is a stylish and secluded sanctuary with all the attractions of beach and village just a few minutes’ stroll away.
Unique and exquisite Dodo’s Tower is set on a magical and secluded 500-acre private estate filled with animal and birdlife. A stay here is an enchanting experience and combines elegant and atmospheric accommodation with glorious scenery, wonderful birds-eye views and warm and welcoming service.
Eden is the very definition of a boutique hotel – intimate, personal, uniquely stylish and filled with comfort and creativity. Peacefully tucked away on the fringes of the city, it is the perfect spot for an inspiring start or finish to your East African journey or a longer stay in one of Nairobi’s most inviting neighbourhoods.
A pioneering new tented camp in the heart of the Masai Mara, Emboo River combines the best of traditional bush adventures with a unique and up-to-the-minute focus on sustainability and self-sufficiency. Enjoy a stay in eco-comfort and silent safaris in solar-powered game-drive vehicles.
One of Kenya’s most delightful private safari destinations, Enasoit only ever welcomes one small and fortunate group of guests at a time. A cherished family retreat turned exclusive-use camp, it provides a wonderfully personal and laid-back safari experience with exceptional game viewing amid spectacular Laikipia landscapes.
Hippo Point is an escapist’s dream – an exquisite and historic Tudor-style manor house in a sublime and secluded lakeside setting. A stay here is a transporting experience and combines elegant, romantic accommodation and engaging service with gorgeous scenery and abundant wildlife.
A delightful, intimate and welcoming boutique lodge overlooking a meander in the Mara River, House in the Wild sits within the award-winning Enonkishu Conservancy which provides excellent game viewing across a variety of landscapes and an abundance of safari, community and conservation activities.
This stylish new ‘constellation hotel’ is centred around the old village square in fashionable Shela and offers a choice of Swahili-chic accommodation across seven diverse suites and apartments. It’s the perfect choice for couples or solo travellers looking for a charismatic and authentic Lamu retreat.
Step far away from the beaten track and escape to this remarkable private bush camp set in 390,000 acres of pristine wilderness. A stay at Kalepo offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the landscapes, communities, cultures and wildlife of this remote and untamed area of Northern Kenya.
A civilised and characterful boutique guest house, quietly situated in one of the city’s loveliest neighbourhoods, Karen Gables is a world away from the hubbub of central Nairobi and is ideally located for exploring all the culinary, cultural, retail and wildlife attractions of the area.
Hidden gem and home-away-from-home, Kinondo Kwetu is a sophisticated and welcoming Swedish-owned and managed boutique lodge tucked away on the secluded southern sands of Galu Beach. Utterly relaxing and sybaritic, it offers water sports and activities galore for more energetic guests.
A delightful private family hideaway on the northern fringes of the Masai Mara, Kiserian overlooks a lovely dam with resident hippo and abundant birdlife. It makes for a perfect laid-back, low-key safari getaway with excellent game viewing across the private Enonkishu, Ol Chorro and Lemek conservancies.
A rustic-chic addition to Laikipia’s acclaimed El Karama Eco Lodge, the Little River Camp sits on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro river and consists of two spacious tented cottages with their own cosy living and dining quarters. It makes a lovely tranquil bush retreat for one or two couples or a small family.
This small, striking, serene and stylish tented lodge is set amid rugged Laikipia landscapes and combines low-key luxury and privacy with a variety of adventurous safari activities. It's the ideal choice for the discerning traveller looking to escape, explore and experience this remarkable corner of Northern Kenya.
A really charming, secluded and off-the-beaten-track safari house, Lolldaiga House is elegantly decorated and furnished in farmhouse-chic style and enjoys glorious views and excellent wildlife viewing in one of Kenya’s loveliest and least visited private conservancies – the 49,000-acre Lolldaiga Hills.
An idyllic and intimate boutique beach lodge set on the quiet and unspoilt northern tip of Manda Island in the beautiful Lamu archipelago, Manda Bay makes the perfect away-from-it-all retreat and is renowned for its excellent ocean fishing and wealth of water sports.
An elegant, sophisticated and imposing family home, Nderit House sits in a breezy clifftop position overlooking the entrance to Kilifi Creek. Set in four secluded oceanfront acres and with four gorgeous swimming pools, it’s the perfect place for a luxurious and carefree break at the beach.
The Masai Mara’s most intimate camp, Ngare Serian is an idyllic, off-the-beaten-track safari hideaway. It sits on the banks of the Mara River within its own private 1500-acre conservation area and enjoys unrivalled and uncrowded wildlife viewing throughout Mara North Conservancy.
Small-scale, friendly, comfortable, classic and exclusive, Offbeat Ndoto is renowned for its warm hospitality and superb safari guiding. The camp overlooks the Olare Orok River in the private 74,000-acre Mara North Conservancy, home to an incredible wealth and variety of wildlife.
Escape to the peace and blissful isolation of this small, spectacular, sophisticated and sustainable lodge set in 40,000 rugged and remote acres owned by the local Masai and Samburu people. Ol Lentille combines luxurious and exclusive accommodation with engaging and immersive conservation and community experiences.
A collection of charming and civilised, owner-managed cottages set on a 120-acre horse farm in the shadow of Mount Kenya, Olepangi is such an original and engaging place to stay. Relaxing, welcoming, fun and family-friendly, it also makes the ideal base from which to explore the area’s wonderful landscapes and wildlife.
A delightful private home-from-home with panoramic views south to Mount Kenya and north to the Lolldaiga Hills, Olepangi House is designed with flair and style and furnished with antiques and fabrics from the owners’ far-reaching travels. It makes the perfect place to relax and reconnect with friends and family.
A new and expansive ranch-style home in an exclusive wildlife estate, Olmarei sits beside the Mara River with superb game viewing across the uncrowded Enonkishu, Ol Chorro and Lemek Conservancies. It’s the perfect base from which to experience the best of the Masai Mara in a uniquely personal and private way.
A Lamu legend for more than 50 years, Peponi has grown from a simple beachfront guest house to a unique and characterful boutique hotel with a worldwide reputation. Family-owned and run, with a celebrated restaurant and bar, Peponi is at the charismatic heart of stylish Shela village
A luxurious family retreat turned boutique beach resort, Qambani is quietly hidden away on Zanzibar’s beautiful south east coast. It offers a choice of eight delightfully different villas - all are put together with originality and charm and designed with carefree relaxation in mind.
An intimate and casually luxurious camp with just eight beautifully put-together tents in a wonderfully secluded corner of the Masai Mara, Richard’s Camp sits alongside the Njagateck River in the private Mara North Conservancy and enjoys wonderful wildlife viewing.
One of Nairobi’s best kept secrets, Shagalabagala is a classic Cape Dutch house set among the last vestiges of rural farmland on the outskirts of Nairobi. It’s a snug and hospitable base in which to relax pre or post safari and from which to explore and experience Kenya’s vibrant capital city.
A small and traditional lodge of great charm and authenticity set on a 24,000-acre private ranch and wildlife conservancy with a wide range of fun and adventurous outdoor activities, a stay at Sosian always provides a very personal, relaxed and away-from-it-all safari experience.
A magnificent 65-foot dhow converted for private charter, Tusitiri is available for day excursions from Lamu as well as longer sailing safaris. Tusitiri comes complete with speedboats, and watersports and fishing equipment and there is no better or more luxurious way to experience the magic of East Africa’s Swahili coast.