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Sarara Tree Camp

Sarara Tree Camp embodies the same vibrant atmosphere as its sister, Sarara Camp. Located in a forest glade within the Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, Sarara Treehouses combines luxurious accommodation with wild adventure as wildlife roams the forest floor below. While only an hour’s walk or a 20 minute drive from its sister camp, Sarara Tree Camp feels like a world of its own, nestled in a verdant forest instead of on more open plains. This off the grid hideaway is entirely eco-friendly, ‘with every precaution and expense taken to preserve the natural habitat surrounding it.’ But what really makes Sarara Tree Camp special is the sense of culture and connection with the local Samburu people.

Spirit of the Maasai Mara

Spirit of the Maasai Mara is somewhere the spirit can roam free, learn and rejuvenate. This deluxe boutique lodge is based in the Siana Conservancy, overlooking the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, which hosts the epic Great Migration every year. The conservancy’s exclusivity offers visitors some of the very best viewings of wildlife with the local waterhole and much visited salt lick right on the doorstep without the chaos or crowding of mass tourism. so the experiences are truly your own. Merging sustainability with tourism is at the heart of Spirit’s ethos and they proudly support a variety of projects and initiatives supporting local communities and the environment to make this coexistence a permanent and rewarding reality.

Kitich Forest Camp

Withdrawn from the dry savannah plains and secluded in verdant ancient forests, Kitich is like no other camp in East Africa. On the slopes the Matthews Mountain Range you can step into a world held in harmony between the indigenous Samburu people and the beasts roaming the age-old forest, untarnished by urban modernity. With only 6 tents available, you’ll truly feel like you’re part of this world too. Instead of traditional game drives, you can pick from up to 22 walking trails that’ll take you deep into the forests where you can walk alongside crystal clear streams, follow the trodden tracks made by elephants, or stalk a wandering lioness with your trusty Samburu guide.

Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru

Elewana Elsa’s Kopje is a timelessly elegant lodge in an equally spectacular location within the Meru National Park. The bond between the two is a special one – the National Park was popularised by George and Joy Adamson, who authored a book about their experiences rehabilitating lions; the book was made into a film entitled ‘Born Free’ starring Virginia McKenna, who became one of the lodge’s founders, and the revenue made by Elsa’s Kopje single-handedly saved the Park from quite literally disappearing off the map. Blending seamlessly into the slopes of Mughwango Hill, Elsa’s Kopje is blessed with cinematic views of the Meru plains that guests can relish from the decks of their luxury cottages. As one of only 2 lodges in the Meru Park, guests can have an exclusive safari experience among some of the most diverse wildlife practically all to themselves!

Mfangano Island Camp

Besides the waters of Lake Victoria, hidden away the world, Mfangano Island Camp is a tranquil and rejuvenating paradise, the ideal retreat from the hassles of modern life. This luxury camp mirrors the lake shoreline and is surrounded with lush lawns, flowerbeds and rock gardens, where birds and lizards like to bask in the sun. Wake up in one of Mfangano Island Camp’s 6 cottages each morning to this serene vista and the melody of birdsong. Whether if you’re looking to set sail in search of otters or recline by the horizon pool in the shade of the towering fig trees, this hidden gem is the perfect place to unwind, especially to finish off a thrilling safari adventure.

Governors’ Mugie House

On a sweeping hill, Governors’ Mugie House overlooks the colourful landscape of the Laikipia plateau – golden savannah plains beneath azure skies, scatterings of acacia trees and olive forests that are home to bountiful numbers of buffalo, elephants, big cats, as well wildlife endemic in north Kenya such as Grevy’s Zebra, Jackson’s Hartebeet and Reticulated Giraffe. This chic safari lodge offers a fantastic range of activities and amenities from game drives to golfing to guided nature walks, making it the ideal destination for a full 360 experience. Set in the private Mugie Wildlife Conservancy, Mugie House embodies the perfect blend of luxury and tranquillity, and expands on the already diverse selection of exceptional wildlife locations that characterises the safari adventure at the Governors’ Collection.

Ol Pejeta Bush Camp

Deep in the Laikipia region, Ol Pejeta Bush Camp sits quietly along the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, a peaceful and warmly welcoming safari camp. With just 7 guest tents, there’s great flexibility that allows your stay to be tailored just for you and the team are well known for going that extra mile. Ol Pejeta is a fantastic safari for families with their creatively designed Junior Ranger Programme to keep children entertained while also meaningfully engaging them with things like wildlife protection and nature conservation. Because of its location within the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, visitors will be privy to some truly exceptional and awe-inspiring safari experiences, first and foremost the chance to see the last two white rhinos in the entire world.

Kicheche Bush Camp

Kicheche Bush Camp is a luxurious and intimate unfenced tented camp, perfect for anyone who wants to experience a true African safari. Serving as a perfect hideaway in the outstanding area of Olare Motorogi Conservancy, Kicheche Bush Camp attracts amateur and professional photographers alike, all of whom trust the Kicheche approach to a day on safari. This safe and exciting environment allows you to see the best of African wildlife roaming around its native homeland, and take fantastic photos of the experience that you can treasure forever.

Sasaab

Overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro river in the heart of Samburu land, Sasaab Lodge is one of the most stylish and luxurious game lodges in Northern Kenya. The lodge commands breathtaking views across the arid landscape towards the jagged peak of Mt. Kenya. Sasaab’s design is Moroccan in style – each room is luxurious and boasts enormous open air bathrooms, expansive views and private plunge pools. An exceptional safari experience is offered with sightings of the ‘Samburu Special Five’ (Grevy’s Zebra, Reticulated Giraffe, Somali Ostrich, Gerenuk and Beisa Oryx), as well as interaction with the fiercely proud Samburu people. Sasaab is an incredible location, surrounded by amazing landscapes and endemic wildlife. It represents one of the ultimate stays in all of Africa, let alone Kenya, so if a Safari holiday has always been on your wish list, Sasaab is the place to come.

Finch Hattons Luxury Tented Camp

Situated in Tsavo West National Park, Finch Hattons boasts a camp committed to conservation. Through its rich history and dramatic scenery, Tsavo connects nature, wildlife and humankind in profound and magnificent ways. The luxury, tented eco safari camp combines its passion for Tsavo with world-class facilities. The camp is completely isolated, allowing guests to be forgiven for forgetting that the rest of the world exists beyond their exclusive accommodations. The vast and varied terrain stretches in every direction, guests will encounter the many beasts and birds that call it home. Relax and watch the resident hippo pods wallow in the natural spring-pools flowing through camp. Spot sightings of crocodiles, elephants and various antelope from viewing decks – to the West Mount Kilimanjaro is impossible to miss, and to the Northeast, the Chyulu Hills undulate for miles. Finch Hattons has something to offer every one of your senses.