Descriptions of Game Lodges Around Kenya

Sarova Mara is hidden amidst gardens with manicured lawns


Each tent has a hanging cabinet, huge dressing and shaving mirrors, showers and WC. The camp also has an indoor bar/lounge area and leisure deck, where poolside dinners and parties are hosted. Relax in the indoor recreation/games room, where one can enjoy various board games. A curio shop and gallery is situated close to the reception area. A well equipped, but informal meeting room is situated in arboreal tranquility away from the central living/dining areas.
Elephant and leopard lookout hides offer wonderful viewing opportunities of these animals and much more beside. The lodge offers two daily game drive, bush dining and sundowners from a viewpoint, Maasai dancing and slide shows by the resident naturalist can be arranged. The naturalist also offers bird and nature walks, but these as well as the balloon safaris are at an additional cost.

Governors Private Camp

Governors' Private Camp is the jewel in the Governors' Camps crown, for those who want an exclusive taste of the Governors' experience. The camp takes up to 16 guests, in eight individually appointed tents, and is ideal for families and groups. Each tent has been furnished with handmade furniture and has en suite bathrooms with hot water showers, flushing toilets, a private verandah and a beautiful stretch of the Mara River to themselves. The Mara River attracts a host of animals that frequently come to drink and is home to hippo's that laze in the sun. The tents are luxurious, the meals are sumptuous.

This backed by the vast resources of the Governors' family makes it an ultimate safari destination. The camp offers morning and afternoon game drives, nature walks, bush dining and traditional Maasai dancing. For a unique experience, enjoy game viewing adventures from the Governors' hot air balloons. The adventure begins just before dawn. There is absolute stillness as you float above the plains. The sounds below drift clearly upwards, a lion's roar or an elephant crashing through the bush. At the finish of a balloon safari enjoy a champagne breakfast in the bush cooked on the balloons burners. Balloon safaris and fishing excursions can be arranged at an additional cost.

Il Moran, Masai Mara

Situated in the wild and untamed part of the Masai Mara, Il Moran is a small and exclusive camp nestled in a forest on the banks of the Mara River. The forest has many species of birds and butterflies, and the river that runs in front of the camp attracts a great variety of animal species. There are ten individually appointed tents spread out along the banks of the river, each has an en suite bathroom with flush toilets, bath and shower facilities, a private verandah and is romantically lit by candles and gas lamps. There is a dining area, bar and lounge but most of the meals are set under the giant trees in camp or out in the bush, both settings create an unforgettable experience.


Sarova Mara is hidden amidst gardens with manicured lawns
Page: 1 Treetops, Aberdare National Park
Treetops is situated in the Aberdare National Park only 45 minutes from The Outspan Country Club. It's unique and well-known feature is that it overlooks a waterhole and salt lick, both of which attract a great variety of animals, whic ...

Page: 2 The Aberdare Country Club (outside Aberdare National Park)
The Aberdare Country Club nestles on the slopes of Mweiga Hill, three hours from Nairobi. Based on the old colonial style of décor, the hotel comprises of 48 en suite rooms and one family cottage with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Al ...

Page: 3 Tortilis Camp, Amboseli
Seductively embraced by the hillside and hidden in a forest of the umbrella Acacia tree after which it's named, Tortilis Camp lies on the edge of Amboseli National Park. This exclusive camp is home to 17 private tents, each with en sui ...

Page: 4 Camp Ya Kanzi, Tsavo
Campi Ya Kanzi means 'camp of hidden treasure' and is situated in the prime game area of Southern Kenya bordering Amboseli and Tsavo. The main area has been named Tembo House, referring to the great elephants that roam ...

Page: 5 Mugie Camp, Laikipia Plateau
Tucked away on a private ranch within the vast 9000 sq kilometer Laikipia Plains is Mugie Camp. Laikipia was the setting for the famous novel ' I dreamed of Africa: written by neighbouring ranch owner and conservationist Kuki Gallman. It is situated no ...

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The accommodation consists of three spacious and uniquely designed cottages, elegantly built using traditional styles, local stone, papyrus and wood. All cottages have a double fireplace, with open private verandahs, spacious bathrooms ...

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Lake Naivasha is the focus of activity. There is good fishing for black bass and tilapia and a boat trip during the day is recommended for a close-up of Naivasha's remarkable variety of bird life and its hippo colonies. You can see the ...

Page: 8 Nderit - Dodos Tower, Lake Naivasha
A private homestead set in amongst a forest of Acacia on the banks of Lake Naivasha. Nderit is an old four storey colonial house, which was built in 1933. Spread over four floors the rooms are exquisitely decorated with antique and fin ...

Page: 9 Desert Rose, Mount Nyiru (Samburu)
Desert Rose has been hand-carved out of the side of the mountain in 25 hectares of indigenous forest on the southern slopes of Mount Nyiru, which is believed to be the home of the Samburu God. There are five cottages with bathrooms that allow for priva ...

Page: 10 Rusinga Island Lodge, Lake Victoria
Situated on Rusinga Island on the northeastern shores of Lake Victoria. The waters edge is dotted with huge wild fig trees and the garden is home to exotic trees, flowers and birds, many of which are unique to the area. The lodge is sm ...

Page: 11 Keekorok Lodge, Masai Mara
One of the first lodges built in the Masai Mara, Keekorok has retained its charm and hospitality over the years. It is situated in the southern end of the Mara and lies on the migratory route of thousands of wildebeest every year. The ...

Page: 12 Kichwa Tembo Main Camp, Masai Mara
Overlooking the endless game-filled plains of the Masai Mara and shaded by dense forest canopy, this oasis of Hemingway-style tents nestles below the Oloololo Escarpment. Kichwa Tembo's public areas include a reception area, lounge, ba ...

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The camp offers morning and afternoon game drives, nature walks, bush dining, sundowners and traditional Maasai dancing. For a unique experience, enjoy game viewing adventures from the Governors' hot air balloons. The adventure begins ...

Page: 15 Main Governors Camp, Masai Mara
Situated in the Masai Mara, a place of natural drama and a kaleidoscope of colour and life. This entire safari camp is under canvas, yet has all the comforts of a five star hotel. The 38 tents are in the classic safari style, spacious ...

Page: 16 Mara Safari Club
The Mara Safari Club is positioned on an Ox Bow of the Mara River, bordering the world renowned Masai Mara National Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills. Surrounded on three sides by the river, all the tents have their own private ...

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Other facilities include a dining area where a wide range of mouth-watering specialties are served and a bar where the relaxed and friendly atmosphere creates an ideal place to spend a quite afternoon and cool evenings. A curio shop an ...

Page: 18 Sarova Mara Camp, Masai Mara
Situated just outside Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve, which is indisputably the richest game sanctuary in Kenya. The great expanse of plains set against the distant hills provides a unique backdrop from which to enjoy the magnificent wildl ...

Page: 19 Mara Serena, Masai Mara
Situated in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve, this safari lodge is set on the saddle of a hill overlooking 1 800-square kilometres of rolling plains and woodlands that contain one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries.  Few other lodg ...

Page: 20 Cottar's 1920's Camp, Masai Mara
Cottar's 1920's Camp is situated on a private concession between the Mara, Serengeti and Loliondo reserves. It is on the South Eastern border of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp lies in a cusp of a forested valley beside a spr ...

Page: 21 Mount Kenya Safari Club, Mount Kenya
Situated on the lush lower slopes of Mount Kenya at Nanyuki, the Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Set amongst manicured lawns, ornamental ponds, flowerbeds, this famous retreat exudes ...

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The sounds you will hear are birdsong, flowing water and the breeze whispering through the doum palm. This is camping in high style with colonial elegance, hot showers, toweling gowns in your tent and a surprising degree of comfort. Th ...

Page: 23 Samburu Intrepids, Samburu
Perched on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River in the soul-stiring wilderness of Samburu National Park, Samburu Intrepids is one of the most remarkable safari getaways in the reserve. The public area, which is open and airy, is where gue ...

Page: 24 Sarova Shaba Lodge, Shaba
Known as 'Born Free' country, this semi desert reserve was made famous by Joy Adamson and her lioness Elsa. The park is home to a host of wildlife, unique to the area, including the reticulated giraffe, grevy's zebra, gerenuk, beisa or ...

Page: 25 Finch Hattons, Tsavo
Nestling at the foot of the Chyulu Hills in the wild and diverse expanse of the Tsavo National Park, is Finch Hattons. The main area comprises of a dining hall, lounge, bar and terrace. Breakfast is served on the terrace, which overlooks the main hippo ...