Descriptions of Game Lodges Around Kenya

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 the surrounding wilderness.  The lounge and dining room are situated in this main area and it where guests can relax and socialize between safaris. Tembo House has been beautifully constructed out of local materials such as wood and lava rock and is open to the surrounding environment. The majestic Mount Kilimanjaro can be seen from the main terrace as well as from each of the tents.

The camp consists of five comfortable double tents, each stands on a large wooden platform and has it's own verandah with spectacular views. The tents feature Colonial style beds and en suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water, shower facilities, a basin, flush toilet and bidet. Each tent has a dedicated Maasai attendant assigned to it and the camp is patrolled by night by a Maasai Askari, (guard). Campi Ya Kanzi is very small and personal, it has a very relaxed atmosphere and is very flexible in that there is no predetermined safari schedule. The camp offers morning and afternoon game drives, nature walks with an experienced Maasai tracker and sundowners on one of the surrounding volcanic hills.

Borana, Laikipia Plateau

Borana is situated in the north in one of the meandering valleys of the Laikipia Plateau in the foothills of Mount Kenya. The six individual cedar and stone thatched cottages are very spacious, each with a private verandah and en suite bath and shower facilities. The lodge blends in with the surroundings as it has been built with rustic wood furnishings and decorated with African fabrics creating a natural look and feel. Borana is self sufficient in home grown vegetables and dairy products.

All breads, pastas and cakes are home made. The lodge offers both day and night game drives, walking safaris, trout fishing and a refreshing swimming pool. Optional activities at an additional cost include visits to the nearby Ilngwesi cultural village and rhino conservancy, horse riding, golf at Mt. Kenya Safari Club, a sightseeing flight around Mount Kenya and visits to Samburu Game Reserve and the Aberdare National Park. There is an abundance of game in the area including lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, elephant, hyena, rhino and a large variety of antelope. The lodge has also raised two orphaned bush pigs that wander freely around the grounds.