Tucked in a grove of fever trees looking out across the Ol Pejeta Conservancy at the foot of Mt Kenya is Sanctuary Tambarare. Lion, leopard, wild dog and Grevy’s zebra roam free in the 90,000 acre wildlife conservancy known for its rhino and chimpanzee conservation efforts. Decked out in blue, white and tan, each of the ten spacious rooms enjoys fabulous views of the plains through floor-to-ceiling windows and from a private veranda. Colourful, comfy seats in the main area are the perfect place to relax after a day spent exploring the conservancy on a game drives, tracking lions, riding horses, cycling or getting up close to the last two northern white rhinos left in the world. In the evening, gather around the campfire at the boma to share the day’s adventures with your favourite drink at hand.

Located on the pristine Diani beach, Alfajiri Villas are considered one of the Kenyan coast's best kept secrets. The villas are elevated offering breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean, wonderful sunrises and a constant cooling sea breeze. As Alfajiri is made up of individual villas, they are perfect for family adventures or romantic getaways. 

Calvin Cottar's family has been running safari's since 1919 since his great grandfather came to Kenya from America, their 1920s camp is the sum of all that experience. Stylish and cool it is the safari camp of your dreams. Squeezed between the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti itself, Cottar’s Camp has an unbeatable location and whether you are with Calvin himself or one of his highly qualified guides, you will find yourself seeing vast numbers of animals and learning about them in fascinating detail.

Almanara is quietly tucked away on a 25 kilometer stretch of Diani Beach, between the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean and the open plains of Shimba Hills National Reserve.

Set under a canopy of trees in a remote corner of the Maasai Mara, Elephant Pepper is an ideal location to enjoy the African bush in an intimate and elegant setting. Croquet, game drives, bush walks and cooking lessons are some of the activities offered at camp.

Named after Elsa the lioness that was made famous by George and Joy Adamson's book and film 'Born Free', Elsa's Kopje is located on Mughwango Hill overlooking the incredibly unique landscape of Meru National Park. The lodge itself is an exciting piece of architecture with suspended wooden walkways and multilevel cottages with private verandas. Each cottage is the ultimate 'room with a view' uniquely designed and crafted, incorporating the natural features of the rocky hillside. The Meru area is bisected by many great rivers that flow down off Mount Kenya and is as a result home to many wildlife species such as the rare Grevy's zebra and the gerenuk. The birdlife here is also fantastic.

In the heart of the Laikipa plateau between Mount Kenya to the East and the Great Rift Valley is 50,000 acres of preserved land, home to diverse wildlife, community and Segera, a sustainable retreat of exceptional design.

Set on the forest-clad flanks of the majestic Mount Kenya, the Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club is one of Kenya's most glamorous and long-established hotels. Originally the retreat of movie star and club founder, William Holden, the club's illustrious former members have included Winston Churchill and Bing Crosby. From breakfast on the slopes of Mount Kenya to a romantic dinner along the River Likii, Mount Kenya Safari Club is still the ideal base for a truly superb holiday in this part of the country.

The Norfolk is Nairobi's grandest and oldest hotel. Set in mature gardens in the centre of the city, it has been a meeting place and first port of call for generations of travellers to East Africa's spectacular game parks.