East African Safari Lodges & Hotels

Amboseli is known as the land of giants, and it’s not hard to see why: on a clear day, the views of the snow-capped Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, are breathtaking. The wilderness vistas from Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge are simply captivating, as is the likelihood of meeting wild elephant near this Amboseli safari lodge.

Governor’s Loldia House, a Lake Naivasha safari lodge that was once a colonial-era farmhouse, was built in a solid, reassuring style that almost seems to guarantee not just warm hospitality, but also incredible bush moments that sound as though they’re from an explorer’s journal. There’s still much to discover here.

With its classic tented guest accommodation, Sweetwaters Serena Camp stylishly evokes the elegance of a bygone era. The Ol Pejeta safari lodge effortlessly delivers days and nights full of wonder, whether breathtaking wildlife encounters or the opportunity to reconnect with the people closest to you.

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli is a fittingly exclusive Amboseli safari lodge from which to enjoy some of the country’s finest views of Mount Kilimanjaro in neighbouring Tanzania. It’s a 100% solar-powered camp, so your conscience can feel as light as your heart as you fall in love with this elemental place.

The leafy suburb of Karen has long been the city’s most desirable address, making it the natural location for Hemingways Nairobi. This Nairobi hotel is within easy reach of both of the capital city’s airports, and yet a world away from the hustle and bustle of the crowds.

Lake Naivasha Simba Lodge offers contemporary comfort and style in ways that are entirely fitting to its Rift Valley Lake setting. This Lake Naivasha safari lodge makes the most of its location to offer a retreat from everyday life, while resident game ensures regular wildlife encounters.

If you’re looking for a Lake Elmenteita safari lodge from which to explore the landscapes and birdlife of this Great Rift Valley sodic lake, there’s no better place than Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp – a small, exclusive camp, sited to make the most of the incredible lakeshore views.

There’s a rugged beauty to the landscapes of northern Kenya, where the aridity is relieved by unreliable rivers, and water draws large herds. Wilderness Lodges Larsens Camp, a Samburu safari lodge, has an elegant, yesteryear style that fits right in, even though it’s far from rustic.

Nairobi has long been renowned as the launchpad for some of East Africa’s best safari experiences, and Eka Hotel Nairobi is an excellent starting point. Conveniently close to the airport – and large enough for groups – it enables smooth, seamless transits through the capital, and all the amenities international travellers require.

Mara Serena Safari Lodge is the only safari accommodation within the renowned Mara Triangle. From this unique address, this Masai Mara safari lodge offers incredible wildlife viewing, sweeping views down over the plains, unusual architecture and the opportunity to relax and unwind in the heart of an archetypal savannah landscape.

Governors’ Camp, part of the Governors’ Camp Collection, has been setting the standard for Masai Mara safari camps since it opened in the early 1970s. Its location on the Mara River in the fabled Masai Mara places it front and centre for the annual migration, and its timeless style will never go out of fashion.

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, a Masai Mara safari lodge, is superbly located on the edge of this iconic safari destination, with the impressive views being just the start of the safari experience delivered by Wildlife Safari: excellent year-round game viewing and warm hospitality.

The very word Virunga conjures up images of densely forested, mist-shrouded mountains and their enigmatic wildlife – especially the mountain gorilla. Volcanoes Virunga Lodge offers an excellent introduction to this world, and as a Virunga safari lodge, is the ideal entry point into this mystical, magical world and a destination in its own right.

Located in the heart of Rwanda’s capital, this Kigali hotel offers a full range of international-standard leisure and business facilities, without ever seeming as though it’s a clone of somewhere else. Kigali Serena Hotel retains authentic Rwandan charm, and makes an ideal city base for safari or business travellers in Rwanda.

Four Seasons Safari Lodge is situated in the fabled Serengeti National Park, surrounded by seemingly endless plains in an extremely prolific wildlife-viewing area. The elevated position of this luxury Serengeti safari lodge only enhances the sense of being able to see forever, and of wanting to stay at least that long.

For people who like to live life on the edge, this Ngorongoro safari lodge is a must-visit destination. Located on the rim of Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Serena Safari Lodge offers commanding views of the caldera, and makes arriving early into the crater for each morning game drive an absolute breeze.

It would be hard to imagine a more spectacular location for a Ngorongoro safari lodge than perched on the very edge of the crater itself. This extinct volcano provides a unique place of refuge for endangered species, and &Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is a worthy tenant of this prestigious safari real estate.

Kirawira Serena Camp, a Serengeti safari lodge, offers both the stylish trappings of yesteryear and the thrill of living in the moment as incredible wildlife dramas play out on the sea of grass that is the Serengeti savannah. Located near the Western Corridor, it lies on the annual migration route.

Lake Duluti is not one of Africa’s better-known lakes, which lends a certain hidden-gem quality to Lake Duluti Lodge, an Arusha safari lodge which sits on its shores, in the shadow of Mount Meru. Conveniently close to Arusha, yet set in its own idyllic world, it’s the perfect hideaway.

Gibb’s Farm, a Ngorongoro guesthouse, is perfectly situated midway between Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Manyara. But it’s not just a happy geographical coincidence that makes this such a special place: it’s also a rustic home away from home offering travellers a very warm welcome, and a serene sanctuary for moments of respite.

While there’s no denying the thrill of being on safari, there are also times when recuperation is needed – either after the international flight to Africa, or to ease the transition back to reality at the end of the vacation. Elewana Arusha Coffee Lodge, a luxury Arusha lodge, meets this requirement in style.

&Beyond Grumeti Serengeti Tented Camp lies right in the path of the annual Great Wildebeest Migration, and is ideally situated for experiencing the drama of the Grumeti River crossings. This luxury Serengeti safari lodge – located in the remote west – offers an exclusive safari experience far from the busier areas of the national park.

A Lake Victoria hotel, Marriott Protea Hotel Entebbe is ideally located for guests wanting to spend time on the shores of this African Great Lake, or who are transiting via Uganda’s main airport (just 1km away) while heading to mountain gorilla encounters – or indeed in the other direction to experience a savannah safari in Kenya or Tanzania.

Overlooking the wonderfully named Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, this intimate Bwindi safari lodge is the ideal launchpad for exploring this incredible region and seeking out its most famous residents: the mountain gorilla. Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge offers an unparalleled combination of luxury accommodation and breathtaking primate encounters – a bucket-list experience for many travellers.