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Speke’s Camp

Alongside the Olara Orok River in a quiet corner of the Maasai Mara, Speke’s Camp embodies everything you could want in a traditional safari camp – a closeness to nature, peace and quiet, originality, rustic charm and a warm welcome. Though it’s a small and simple camp, you’ll not be wanting for anything! The experience at Speke’s is all about immersing in the natural wonders that the Maasai Mara has to offer. You’ll have your own safari vehicle and guide while you stay so every day can be planned on your terms. Speke’s is one of the more budget-friendly camps in the Maasai Mara, making it a great addition for a longer safari tour or for those looking for an amazing and authentic experience in a more affordable price range.

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.

Tangulia Mara

Tangulia Mara Camp is a cosy riverside safari camp, the first in the Mara to be owned and manged by members of the local Maasai community, making it an unmissable destination for those interested in Maasai culture. The camp overlooks the Mara River and the Olotulo-Murt salt lick, and is positioned between the Mara North Conservancy and Maasai Mara National Reserve, making it an appealing attraction for abundant populations of herds and predators alike. One of the best attractions of Tangulia is the chance to meet Jackson Looseyia, famous safari guide and ‘Big Cat Diary’ presenter. But what really sets Tangulia apart is that there’s neither showmanship nor spectacle, just quality game viewing and guiding and the chance to make genuine connections with your hosts.

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!

Rhino River Camp

Looking out over the crystalline Kindani River and surrounded by verdant forest, Rhino River Camp is a fantastic base from which to explore the natural beauty of the Meru National Park and to rediscover that connection to nature again. The Meru hosts abundant populations of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, giraffes and many more! You’ll also have prime access to the Meru Rhino Sanctuary, one of the very best places in Africa for rhino sightings. With just 7 tents in the camp, you’re promised all the peace and quiet you’ll need to recharge and make the most of all the adventures Rhino River Camp has to offer.

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.

The Emakoko

The Emakoko is a one-of-a-kind lodge perched on the edge of the Nairobi National park, just as it perches on the edges of the natural and urban worlds. It’s this unique balance that allows guests to make the most of Kenya’s natural beauty and the vibrant urban culture of Nairobi. From this boutique, family-owned lodge, you can see right over the Mbagathi River and into the Park, which hosts a wonderful variety of birds and wildlife, while being less than an hour away from Nairobi’s top attractions. Emakoko is an ideal destination to begin or round off a longer safari tour throughout Kenya as it gives you that first or final taste of safari without disconnecting entirely from a more urban environment.

Porini Bush Camp

Porini Bush Camp is a seasonal, eco-friendly tented camp that promises an authentic, understated safari experience. Within the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy, you’re promised absolute seclusion from the noise and invasiveness of mass tourism as well some of the most wonderful wildlife sightings that Kenya has to offer. Open at the height of the season, you’ll have front row seats to the yearly Great Migration, the resident lion pride and other big cats, and other much loved safari animals including elephants, giraffe and buffalo. If you’re seeking a chance to relish in the simple pleasures of life, disconnect from the stresses of modern life and reconnect with nature, Porini Bush Camp is the perfect destination for you.

Porini Cheetah Camp

Porini Cheetah Camp is the newest and one of two permanent camps in Porini’s portfolio, following in the footsteps of its sister camps to offer an intimate and authentic safari experience. Within the private Ol Kinyei Conservancy, you’re promised absolute seclusion from the noise and invasiveness of mass tourism as well some of the most wonderful wildlife sightings that Kenya has to offer, most notably cheetahs and lions. If you’re looking to take a step back and savour the simple pleasures of life while getting back to nature, Porini Cheetah Camp will be a top choice!

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