Maasai Mara · Luxury
Angama Mara
Glass-fronted suites on the Oloololo Escarpment with sweeping Mara views.
From $1350 pp/night (indicative)
Best safari lodges in Kenya
The Maasai Mara, Amboseli elephants and private conservancies
Kenya pioneered the safari. The Maasai Mara hosts the migration from July to October, while private conservancies offer night drives, walking safaris and fewer vehicles at sightings.
6 lodges in Kenya
★ 4.9
Nairobi · Luxury
Giraffe Manor House
Iconic manor where Rothschild's giraffes join you at breakfast — perfect first or last night.
From $1100 pp/night (indicative)
Amboseli · Tented camp
Tortilis Camp Amboseli
Classic tents facing Kilimanjaro, famous for big-tusked elephants.
From $520 pp/night (indicative)
Laikipia · Tented camp
Loisaba Tented Camp
Private conservancy with walking, camel and night safaris.
From $700 pp/night (indicative)
Samburu · Mid-range
Samburu Elephant Camp
Riverside camp in Samburu country — reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra and gerenuk.
From $340 pp/night (indicative)
Maasai Mara · Mid-range
Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Hilltop lodge in the heart of the reserve near key river crossings.
From $280 pp/night (indicative)
Best time to visit Kenya
July to October for the migration in the Mara; January to February is also dry and quieter.
Highlights
- Mara River crossings
- Elephants beneath Kilimanjaro in Amboseli
- Conservancies with walking safaris
Kenya safari FAQs
Is a conservancy better than the national reserve?
Conservancies limit vehicle numbers and allow off-road driving and night drives, but cost more. The reserve is better value and still excellent for game.
Can I fly between parks?
Yes. Light-aircraft flights from Nairobi's Wilson Airport connect all major safari areas and save long road transfers.