Luxury Hotels in Kenya
In a land of sweeping views, our curated collection of hotels in Kenya immerse you in epic landscapes. We’ve hand-selected the lodges and camps in our portfolio, making sure you are always in the absolute prime spot.
- The best safari lodges & hotels in Kenya
- Award-winning luxury travel specialists
- Tailor-made safari trips
- Round-the-clock support
From rustic tented camps dotted along the rushing Talek River to luxury lodges surveying the rugged escarpments below and boutique Swahili-style beach hotels lapped by the turquoise Indian Ocean; discover our curated collection of premier safari lodges and hotels, each offering unparalleled comfort and exceptional service.
At Scott Dunn, our favorite accommodation whisks you away from the crowds, concentrating on what makes Kenya special - the wildlife and 360º views. Imagine falling asleep at night to the haunting whoops of hyena or escaping the African heat in an infinity pool overlooking a waterhole full of wildlife. Not forgetting the palm-fringed coast with its enchantingly elegant Swahili hotels, just the ticket after an action-packed safari. Indulge in luxury, digging your toes into the powder-soft white sands while sipping on a Dawa.
Our carefully curated collection of hotels in Kenya will have you reveling in authentic Kenyan culture and experiencing this nation’s genuine hospitality.
Hand-Picked Hotels & Safari Lodges in Kenya
The best hotels in Kenya, Africa are celebrated for their outstanding service and amenities. Sit from the balcony of your luxury tented camp, sipping a glass of welcome champagne while the elephants amble by, all while receiving personalized service.
Enjoy world-class facilities, including private swimming pools and spa treatments, ensuring every need is catered to. Whether you're a couple seeking a remote romantic getaway or a family looking to create long-lasting memories, luxury hotels in Kenya offer a variety of options to suit every preference.
Elewana Elsa’s Kopje
Meru National Park, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Elsa's Kopje is an idyllic wilderness retreat situated close to the untamed expanse of Meru National Park. Nine spacious open-fronted thatched cottages blend into the hillside and look out over breathtaking views of the plains.
Giraffe Manor
Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffe Manor is a unique boutique hotel in the heart of Nairobi, famous for its resident herd of endangered Rothschild giraffe. The manor house was originally built as a private home in the 1930s and has twelve bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms.
Hemingways Watamu
Watamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
Hemingways Watamu is an informal hotel with a tradition of game fishing and good service at Watamu Bay, just outside Malindi on the Kenyan coast. It is an area of great beauty, from the coral reefs to the ruins of ancient Gede.
Karisia Walking Safaris
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Karisia Walking Safaris is an award-winning safari company specializing in walking safaris and supported by camels. Walking safaris are a unique and exciting way to experience a safari and gain a whole new understanding and respect for the bush.
Kicheche Bush Camp
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Kicheche Bush Camp is a small, intimate, luxury tented camp that is completely unfenced and accommodates a maximum of 12 guests in six large elegant en-suite tents in a wonderful and remote part of the Maasai Mara Conservation Area.
Kicheche Laikipia Camp
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Located in the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Kicheche Laikipia Camp has access to incredible wilderness and offers superb gameviewing and high levels of comfort, accompanied by highly trained and qualified guides in a beautiful area.
Kicheche Mara Camp
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Kicheche Mara Camp is situated in Acacia Valley in Mara North Conservancy, on the edge of the famous Maasai Mara and is a classic, intimate bush camp with its eight safari tents. This camp is perfect for guests looking for a pure wilderness experience.
Kicheche Valley Camp
Maasai Mara, Kenya
Situated in a beautiful valley dotted with acacia trees, in a secluded corner of the Naboisho conservancy is Kicheche Valley Camp, the newest of the Kicheche Camps and set to live up to their reputation and standards of excellence.
Lewa Wilderness
Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
Located in a wildlife-rich corner of Lewa Wildlife Conservancy in the shadow of Mount Kenya is Lewa Wilderness, home of Will and Emma Craig. Each of the beautifully decorated guest cottages has warm fireplaces and large verandas.
Loldia House
Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Loldia House is situated on the lush green shores of Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley. With just nine rooms, it is one of Kenya's oldest colonial farms and is a great base to explore the area or just relax in this beautiful setting.
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Lodo Springs Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Lewa Wilderness Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sala's Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ol Lentille Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Elewana Elsa’s Kopje Meru National Park, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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House in the Wild Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Tamarind Tree Hotel Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Acacia House Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ol Seki Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Speke's Camp Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Mara Plains Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Karisia Walking Safaris Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Arijiju Laikipia, Northern Kenya
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Angama Safari Camp Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Lewa House Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Kicheche Mara Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Solio Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Olare Orok Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Kicheche Valley Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Msambweni Villas Diani, Kenyan Coast, Kenya
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Hemingways Nairobi Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Almanara Villas Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Cottar's 1920 Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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The Crowne Plaza Nairobi Airport Nairobi, Nairobi and Central Kenya, Kenya
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Ngare Serian Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Mara House Maasai Mara, Kenya
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El Karama Eco Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Giraffe Manor Nairobi, Kenya
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Offbeat Mara Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ol Malo Laikipia, Northern Kenya
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Kicheche Bush Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Angama Mara Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Saruni Mara Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Alfajiri Garden Villa Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Alfajiri Beach Villa Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Saruni Rhino Sera Conservnacy, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Saruni Samburu Samburu National Reserve, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Mara Nyika Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Serian Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Loldia House Lake Naivasha, Kenya
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Kinondo Kwetu Diani, Kenya
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Laragai House Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sarara Camp Samburu National Park, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Manda Bay Lamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Alfajiri Cliff Villa Diani Beach, Kenya
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Tropic Air African Helicopter Safaris Kenya
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Borana Lodge Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Lengishu Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Sirikoi Lewa Downs, Kenya
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Offbeat Escarpment Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Hemingways Watamu Watamu, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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Almanara Boutique Hotel Diani, Lamu and the coast, Kenya
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&Beyond Bateleur Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Naibor Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Sasaab Samburu National Park, Kenya
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Offbeat Mara River Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Kicheche Laikipia Camp Laikipia, Northern Kenya, Kenya
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Angama Amboseli Amboseli National Park, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Rekero Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills, Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Saruni Wild Maasai Mara, Maasai Mara and Southern Kenya, Kenya
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Offbeat Olare Lamun Mobile Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Mara Expedition Maasai Mara, Kenya
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&Beyond Kichwa Tembo Main Camp Maasai Mara, Kenya
Where to Find the Best Hotels in Kenya
Kenya is renowned for safari and beach vacations, and you’ll get nothing but the best no matter what trip you take here. Whether you’re after the Kenyan Coast, the wide lands of the Maasai Mara, or a bit of both, here’s where to find the best hotels in Kenya.
The Great Rift Valley, which stretches almost 6000 kilometers from Lebanon to Mozambique, runs right through Kenya forming a natural divide between west and east.
- Great Rift Valley tours crafted by award-winning travel specialists just for you
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- Unique experiences led by trusted local guides
- Carefully curated collection of luxury safari lodges & hotels
Oozing palm-fringed bliss, Kenya’s beaches offer white sandy beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and plenty of opportunities for exhilarating water sports.
- Tailor-made Kenya beach trips
- 24/7 personalized support from award-winning experts
- Luxury Kenya coastal resorts
- Exclusive authentic experiences
The Maasai Mara is one of the most renowned safari destinations in Kenya and the whole of Africa, and it’s easy to see why…
- Experience luxury Maasai Mara safaris in Kenya
- Trips from award-winning luxury travel experts
- Authentic safaris with local private guides
- Exclusive support 24/7
Laikipia District is a vast plateau running from the foothills of Mount Kenya to the edge of the Great Rift Valley and covering over 9500km. Large areas of open grassland in the north and south are dominated by acacias, and olive and cedar forest characterize the east of the plateau.
Combine Bespoke Stays with Enriching Experiences
Staying at a Kenya safari lodge is the opportunity to soak in the vast landscapes and authentic cultural experiences. Engage with the local community, visit nearby villages, and witness the vibrant and diverse scenery that makes Kenya unique.
- For families, there are private villas with interconnecting rooms and educational game drives that bring the world to your little ones.
- For couples, indulge in your private plunge pool and toast to a red sunset over the savanna in private indulgence.
- For adventure seekers, take on the thrill of a nighttime safari or helicopter safari and see the world in a new light.
- And much much more…
FAQs for Hotels in Kenya
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What makes Kenya a unique destination for luxury stays is its wildlife and authenticity. Luxury here isn’t just about world-class amenities and high-ticket items – it’s lavish tented camps perched around a watering hole so the safari never ends, remote catered dinners in the starlit savanna and genuine personal experiences.
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Luxury Kenya hotels have many special features.
At a safari lodge, you can find private game drives, personalized service, and spend time with the local village experiencing their culture and cuisine.
If you want beachside bliss, the boutique beachfront properties offer palm-fringed ocean views. Go off the grid with modern amenities in a private cottage and take part in deep-sea fishing, yoga, and more.
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Popular places to visit are the Maasai Mara, the stunning Rift Valley views, the bustling city of Nairobi and the rugged Laikipia hills. They all provide luxurious getaways. For the ocean, the Lamu archipelago mixes local culture with boutique hotels for a special experience.
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Teeming with wildlife and outstanding natural beauty, Kenya’s national parks and game reserves are a must-visit for this bucket list destination.
Kenya’s plains and savannas are home to some of the most vibrant wildlife anywhere on earth, from the fearsome lion to the towering giraffe.