A relatively new tented camp, Ashnil Mara Camp , offers 30 luxury tents, while being located in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and close to the Mara River famous for the wildebeest migration. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual wildebeest migration, the Masai Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania's renowned Serengeti National Park, the Masai Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem

Ashnil Samburu Camp was opened in October 2008 and features 24 tents, which are widely spaced along the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, surrounded by doum palms and acacia trees. The main guest area, also shaded by a canopy of acacia trees, offers a comfortable reception and lounge, a spacious dining room, atmospheric bar and a broad deck, which offers unparalleled game-viewing across the wide reaches of the Uwaso Nyiro River, which is the lifeblood of this otherwise arid northern region.

Basecamp Masai Mara is an intimate tented camp, offering just 12 luxury tents. Located on the verdant peninsular of the Talek River, Basecamp Masai Mara enjoys spectacular views over the rolling savannah of this world-famous reserve. Each ensuite tent has its own private verandah and al fresco shower while meals are served in the central dining area, which features a platform built around a fig tree and an open-air bar for evening sundowners.

Crater Forest Tented Camp is a small eco-friendly tented lodge that enjoys panoramic views over the Ngorongoro forest. Established on a highland coffee plantation called Kirin Coffee Estate, which stands at an altitude 1,800 metres above sea-level, Crater Forest Tented Camp stands on farmland directly bordering Ngorongoro Crater Conservation Area (NCAA). Crater Forest Tented Camp offers just 15 tented rooms, all on platforms with en-suite bathrooms and private verandahs.

A luxury tented camp with superb views from ten secluded, yellow-acacia-shaded bandas, Crater Lake Camp lies at the foot of a mysterious green volcanic crater a few kilometres from Lake Naivahsa. Around the camp black and white colobus monkeys swing from the trees, walks lead off into the acacia forest and, if you scale the sides of the crater and sit on its rim, you can see all the way across the lake and towards the Mau Escarpment.

Fairmont Mara Safari Club, which lies in the north west of the Masai Mara, sits at the foot of the Aitong Hills. The camp is positioned on an ox-bow of the Mara River, so that all en-suite tents have a view of the hippo-filled river. The lodge is surrounded by well-cultivated gardens dotted among indigenous trees. The Fairmont Mara Safari Club is surrounded on three sides by the Mara River and stands just outside the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve.

Fig Tree Camp is one of the original Mara camps, located on the banks of the Talek River and enjoying breathtaking views across the plains. Recently completely refurbished it offers a welcoming ambience and a range of both tented and chalet accommodation. It is also one of the main sites for balloon safaris in the Mara.

Flamingo Hill Camp is situated within the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, which lies within the Great Rift Valley of Kenya. Approximately 30 minutes by air or 2 hours by road from Nairobi. Lake Nakuru is 160 kms north of Nairobi and lies at the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Nearby are the lakes of Elementaita, Naivasha and Bogoria.

Foxes Safari Camp is a small, personalized, seasonal tented camp, which surrounds a rocky kopje on the Mkata flood plain of Mikumi National Park, which is one of the finest game-viewing areas in this popular park. Overlooking the Mwanamboga Waterhole, Foxes Safari Camp is surrounded by open grasslands over which roam huge herds of buffalos, impalas, zebras and giraffes. Of particular interest is the presence of the Nyasa Blue Wildebeest, which is not found elsewhere.

The first tented camp to be established in the Masai Mara, Governors' Camp stands on the banks of the famous Mara River. First opened in 1972, it stands on the site of Teddy Roosevelt's camp, where he entertained aristocracy, stars and royalty. Popular with American visitors, the camp now offers two additional camps.

Ikoma Bush Camp is situated on the borders of the Serengeti National Park. A simple but authentic bush camp, it offers the ideal opportunity to experience real under-canvas safari life. Located on the path of the great migration (along the western corridor and taking in Kirawira and the Grumeti River), Ikoma Bush Camp offers easy access to the park, and all the advantages of not being within a designated national park - such as guided game walks and night game drives - neither of which are permitted within the parks.

Located on Ol Kokwe Island, in the very centre of Lake Baringo, Island Camp offers an experience not to be missed. At the peak of the island is a rock surrounded pool, bar and gift shop. Below is the open-sided restaurant and bar, and below that a series of tents, each with glorious views across the mud-brown lake. Lake Baringo is 20 km north of Marigat and 30 km north of Nakuru.

Located at the foothills of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Kibo Safari Camp is set amidst 190 aces of mature wooded grounds with stunning views of Africa's highest mountain and the legendary 'Snows of Kilimanjaro'. Once part of the Great Southern Game Reserve, Amboseli is one of Kenya's earliest game sanctuaries; it is also one of her most popular attracting over 200,000 tourists per year.

Kigio Wildlife Camp is a superb all-suite camp built within beautiful Yellow-fever woodland overlooking the Malewa River, approx. 2kms from Malewa Wildlife Lodge. The camp is built from sustainable pine-wood, local earth from the conservancy, traditional thatch provided by the surrounding community and canvas panels - there has been minimal usage of cement and steel in the construction of the camp.

With views of both plains and bush, the camp is surrounded by thick indigenous forest. Simply presented, yet comfortable and welcoming with all amenities, Kijereshi Tented Camp offers the ideal opportunity to experience real ‘bush' life, while being ideally placed for a ringside seat for the ‘Greatest Wildlife Spectacle on Earth', the annual migration of the wildebeest. Camp offers 12 large luxury tents with twin beds, writing desk, chairs and full en-suite bathroom facilities.

Kikoti, in the Maasai language, means "the place where life began", and is the name given by the local Maasai to an ancient pre-Jurassic kopje in the Tarangire eco-system, which lies adjacent to the camp. A luxury tented camp, Kikoti Safari Camp echoes the luxury of the traditional safari camps of a bygone era, defined by superior service and campfire hospitality rather than modern conveniences and an anonymous welcome.

Kirurumu Tented Lodge is set high on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, enjoying a marvellous, panoramic view eastward over Lake Manyara, the Rift floor and Mt. Losimingori. Behind Kirurumu Tented Lodge, the Ngorongoro Highlands rise in green and fertile splendour and form the gateway to Ngorongoro Crater and, finally, Olduvai Gorge and the Serengeti. The lodge offers a selection of ‘tented' rooms, a central dining area and bar, gift shop and a wide range of adventure activities.

The true embodiment of an ecolodge, Koiyaki Wilderness Camp represents an intriguing new development in conservation tourism in Kenya and is the first community-owned ecolodge in the Maasai Mara. Situated in the northern sector of the reserve, the lodge offers a range of safari activities including wildlife drives and walking safaris, all accompanied by skilled local Maasai guides who have been trained at the nearby community-owned Koiyaki Guiding School.

The relatively newly built, Lake Burunge Tented Camp is located in a shaded grove overlooking the picturesque seasonal Lake Burunge. Some distance south of the main Tarangire tourist circuit, in an area of dense bush known for its populations of dry country antelope such as lesser kudu and gerenuk, accommodation is in spacious and attractively rustic en-suite twin and double tents built on stilted platforms and shaded by Makuti roofs.

Lakira Camp is a luxury tented camp, which lies on the edge of Lake Nakuru in Lake Nakuru National Park. Offering just six tents, it is styled to suggest the traditional Out of Africa safari experience, showcasing antiques, four-poster beds and luxurious fittings throughout. Lake Nakuru is 160 kms north of Nairobi and lies at the heart of the Great Rift Valley. Nearby are the lakes of Elementaita, Naivasha and Bogoria.

The Leleshwa Camp is an intimate tented camp, which stands just outside the borders of the national reserve on the private ‘Siana' Maasai-owned community conservancy, which is located on the north-eastern edge of the reserve. The camp is located along a stream in a secluded valley, overlooking the hills and rolling plains of the reserve. Stylishly presented, the camp is run and hosted by its owners, who promise warm hospitality, attention to detail and home-cooked cuisine.

Just 1km off the main Nairobi-Mombasa highway, Man Eaters Camp , a luxury tented camp makes an ideal stopover enroute to the coast or a base from which to explore Tsavo West National Park (2km away from the camp) and Tsavo East National Park (10km away from the camp). Man Eaters Camp consists of 30 luxury en-suit tents, each with a private balcony overlooking the Tsavo River. There is a central lounge, restaurant and bar and a rock-built swimming pool.

Mapito Tented Camp is a relatively simple, classic tented camp that is located in the Ikoma region, which is technically just outside the boundaries of the national park. Offering just 10 tents, Mapito Tented Camp is small and intimate. And, because it stands outside the park boundaries, the camp is able to offer walking safaris and night game drives, neither of which are permitted within the boundaries of the park.

Beautifully located, on a sweeping bend in the Talek River, at the confluence of the Masai Mara's four game-viewing areas, Mara Intrepids enjoys one of the most spectacular locations in the Masai Mara ecosystem. World-renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area. Technically an extension of Tanzania's renowned Serengeti National Park, the Mara constitutes only 4% of the entire Serengeti ecosystem

Mara Leisure Camp offers an all inclusive safari destination, with three daily game drives, experienced Maasai guides and visits to cultural and community projects within the Talek Area. The camp offers 26 tents, three family cottages, a dining and bar area and a swimming pool. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

Maramboi Tented Camp is ideally placed to explore the ecosystems of both Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Park. Sited on the endless rolling golden grasslands and palm-fringed desert that lies between Tarangire and Lake Manyara, the camp offers the splendor of the Great Rift Valley, stunning views over Lake Manyara, easy access to the Ngorongoro Highlands and the background of Ol Donyo Lengai, the sacred mountain of the Maasai.

With long views over the Eburu and Mau Escarpment of the Great Rift Valley, Mbweha Camp stands on a 6,400 acre private game conservancy, which is adjacent to the southern boundaries of Lake Nakuru National Park. Offering a central dining room, sunken bar, charming lawns and its own small waterhole, the camp features just ten rustic but comfortable cottages. Mbweha means ‘jackal' in Swahili, and reflects the fact that this private reserve offers sanctuary to the jackals.

Named after the Migunga trees which surround this secluded safari camp, Migunga Forest Camp lies 5 minutes drive from the main entrance to Lake Manyara National Park. Set deep within its own 35 acres of private acacia forest, Migunga Forest Camp offers tented accommodation, excellent food and an exclusive and unique experience alive with forest birdlife, monkeys and butterflies.

Mwagusi Safari Camp is a long established camp, having been in operation in Ruaha for over a decade. As a result the game is well habituated to viewing. Set on the banks of the seasonal Mwagusi Sand River, the camp offers thirteen rustic styled ‘bandas' or chalets, all of which overlook the river. All the buildings are thatched with reed walls and polished red stone floors. Unusually, the camp is run by its owner, Chris Fox, who was born in Tanzania and has an in-depth knowledge of Ruaha and its wildlife.

Ol Kanjau Tented Safari Camp is located midway between the forests of Kilimanjaro and the swamps of Amboseli National Park. Specifically it is on community land, leased from the local Maasai community - all of whom have a share in the benefits delivered by the camp. An area devoted to elephant preservation, the camp is located within the Greater Amboseli Ecosystem, a bridge ecosystem that links the vast Tsavo National Park and the Great Rift Vally and Serengeti-Mara ecosystems in the west.

A simple tented camp in the traditional style, the Ol Pejeta Bush Camp offers just six tents and a central dining and lounge area (more tents can be added if necessary). The camp is part of a working ranch on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy and the owners are happy to include the guests in any or all of the day to day activities, as well as to arrange game drives, walks and numerous other excursions on this very versatile conservancy.

Ol-Moran Tented Camp stands within the Masai Mara ecosystem, but just outside the gates of the reserve itself. Offering just 15 tents it promises an exclusive wildlife experience for those who would like to enjoy Africa as it used to be. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

Olumara Tented Camp is spectacularly situated within the Masai Mara Koiyaki Lemek Conservancy, which lies just outside the borders of the reserve itself. The camp offers 11 spacious luxury tents and a central dining area with ‘open-air kitchen' and campfire bar. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

A tented camp located in Tsavo East, Patterson's Safari Camp is built on the site of one of the most famous occurrences in Tsavo East's long history. It was here, in 1898, that Col. John Henry Patterson shot the notorious ‘man-eater' nine-foot long lions of Tsavo. The camp and the road leading to it also featured in the recent film ‘The Ghost and the Darkness'. For more information on the man-eating lions of Tsavo visit our General Information section.

A luxury retreat, Rhino River Camp is located in the eastern foothills of the Kenyan Highlands within 80 acres of privately owned wilderness on the edge of the Meru National Park. The real Born Free country, famous haunt of Joy and George Adamson and home of Elsa the lioness, Meru contains a diverse range of habitats and is traversed by thirteen perennial rivers flowing from the Nyambeni Range.

Roberts Camp began life as a simple campsite located next to the family home of the Roberts family. Later, a few chalets were built, communal kitchens and lounge areas, Nowadays it offers its own pub, restaurant and luxury cottages. Beautifully located on the shores of Lake Baringo immediately adjacent to the Lake Baringo Club, the camp has something for everyone: campsite, kitchens, bathrooms, shop, bar, restaurant, simple chalets and luxury cottages.

Kusini means ‘south' in Swahili, and Sanctuary Kusini Camp is located in the southern-central region of the Serengeti National Park. Perfectly situated in a cluster of kopjes, Sanctuary Kusini Camp is a permanent tented camp, blended seamlessly into the delicate environment of the predator-rich plains of the Serengeti. The surrounding short grass plains provide the setting for the most spectacular natural phenomenon in the continent of Africa

The Sarova Mara Game Camp stands on slightly raised ground, astride two streams, and amid landscaped gardens, within the world-renowned Mara reserve. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

Satao Camp is a cluster of 20 tents, which form a semi-circle around a waterhole, which regularly attracts elephant. There is a central dining area and bar, a campfire and an observation tower. The camp is in Tsavo East National Park, some 50 km from the main Mombasa Road. Tsavo East National Park is easily accessible by air and road, and is approximately 160 kilometers from Mombasa, and 326 kilometers from Nairobi.

Selous Impala Camp , run by the Adventure Camps Company was added to their portfolio in 2004 and is a great value semi luxury tented camp in the Selous Game Reserve, Africa's largest game reserve. The Selous Impala Camp offers 8 tents on raised platforms, a central dining area and a swimming pool. Selous Impala Camp specializes in guided walking and boating safaris and can also offer fly-camping options.

An exclusive luxury tented camp, Selous Riverside Safari Camp offers just ten widely spaced tents, each with its own private verandah. The wide deck has a swimming pool and seating area. There is also a luxurious river-view lounge, a dining room and bar. Selous Riverside Safari Camp consists of ten spacious luxury tented camps, out of which five tents offer twin beds and five tents King-sized double beds.

The Selous Safari Camp is delightfully situated within an open palm forest on the shores of Lake Nzerakera, a massive lake adjoining the Great Rufiji River. A well planned tented camp, Selous Safari Camp blends in superbly with its natural surroundings in what is one of the most photogenic areas of the Selous Game Reserve. All Selous Safari Camp safari tents are widely spaced along the lake shore ensuring maximum privacy and wonderful views.

Sentrim Amboseli is located within Amboseli National Park. It offers 60 newly constructed tents, each with private terrace and luxury bathrooms. Centered on a comfortable dining space, the camp also offers a bar and lounge, and a luxury swimming pool, Jacuzzi and sun-bathing area. Once part of the Great Southern Game Reserve, Amboseli is one of Kenya's earliest game sanctuaries; it is also one of her most popular attracting over 200,000 tourists per year.

Sentrim Mara stands within the Masai Mara National Reserve, 3 km from the Sekenani Gate. Featuring just 10 tents, which are widely spread beneath the acacia trees, it also offers a reception area, lounge, dining room, bar, and a swimming pool with sundeck and jacuzzi. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

The relatively new Sentrim Samburu Camp is a luxury tented camp, which is located within the boundaries of the Samburu Game Reserve. Situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, it offers just 20 tents, a central dining, bar and lounge area, gift shop, and a swimming pool, sundeck and Jacuzzi. The camp is 15 minute's drive from the airstrip.

Located in a glade of trees within Tsavo East National Park, Sentrim Tsavo East camp offers just 20 luxury tents, which are widely spaced for ultimate privacy. Presented in traditional safari style, the camp also offers a reception, lounge, restaurant and bar. Tsavo East National Park is easily accessible by air and road, and is approximately 160 kilometers from Mombasa, and 326 kilometers from Nairobi.

Siana Springs Intrepids, a luxury tented camp, stands on the edge of the Masai Mara National Reserve - on a Group Ranch, a private area owned collectively by the local Maasai, who contribute towards its upkeep and benefit from its profits. Because the camp stands outside the National Reserve, night game drives, fly-camping and walking safaris are all permitted (as they are not in the National Reserve).

A sheltered oasis, clustered around a water hole and set in the pristine calm of the private Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Sweetwaters Tented Camp offers a charming blend of under-canvas ambiance and safari luxury. Located on the plains of Mount Kenya, the camp features thirty-nine luxury tents, each with its own private veranda overlooking the water hole. The central Rhino Restaurant is housed in the former manager's house of this once colonial farm, and offers both regional and international cuisine.

Tarangire River Camp , a luxury tented camp on Maasai communal ranch land adjacent to Tarangire National Park, is ideally placed to explore the ecosystems of both Tarangire National Park and Lake Manyara National Parks. Sited on the endless rolling golden grasslands and palm-fringed desert that lies between Tarangire and Lake Manyara, the camp offers the splendour of the Great Rift Valley, stunning views over Lake Manyara, Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Meru; and easy access to the Ngorongoro Highlands.

On the slopes of a volcano, surrounded by 20,000 hectares of the private Soysambu Conservancy, nestles an exclusive tented camp, The Sleeping Warrior Camp. On the shores of one of the most beautiful lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Elementaita, lies the vast, extinct volcano. Seen from the distance, its time-eroded crater suggests the profile of a massive Maasai warrior, resting in peace until the end of time.

Tipilikwani Camp is located in the Talek Area, which lies just beyond the boundaries of the actual reserve (4km from the Talek Gate). Overlooking the plains and on the banks of the Talek River it offers 20 river-front tents and a central dining and lounge area. World renowned for the breathtaking spectacle of ‘the greatest wildlife show on earth', the awe inspiring annual migration of the wildebeest, the Mara is Kenya's most visited protected area.

With a spectacular view of mystical Mount Kilimanjaro, and easy access to the wild attractions of Tsavo West National Park, Voyager Ziwani Safari Camp offers a tranquil retreat in one of the wildest places left on Earth. Located on a private 30,000-acre farm on the western edge of Tsavo, the camp sits on a secluded dam on the Sante River - home to turtles, crocodiles and hundreds of basking hippos.

'Vuma' translated from Kiswahili means "a good rumour that is spread with the blowing wind". Vuma Hills Tented Camp is a medium-sized, classic tented safari camp, which is presented in colonial style. The Vuma Hills Tented Camp stands high above the trees that look out over the seemingly endless wilderness that lies to the southwest of Mikumi National Park. Featuring just 16 extremely luxurious and colonially-styled tents, the camp has its own swimming pool and central dining and bar area while activities include extensive guided safari game drives.