Looking to flee the hustle and busyness of your everyday life? Kenya is one of Africa’s top destinations for escaping into the calm of nature. While the country has become synonymous with safaris, the diversity of things to do, as well as resorts to visit will astound you. Whether you’re looking for a beach holiday, an adventure of a lifetime, or a romantic getaway, you’ll find it all in the endless array of Kenya’s luxury destinations.
Here are 10 luxury accommodation to make your vacation experience an absolute delight!
Segera is a unique lodge that sits on a vast open landscape in Laikipia, one of Kenya’s most famous safari spots, and houses eight luxury villas in a 50,000-acre private game reserve. It is the perfect destination for anyone looking for a combination of fun, adventure, and absolute luxury with its safari tours and local experiences, as well as its peaceful environment that keeps you in tune with nature.
Located also on the Laikipia Plateau, Arijiju Resort consists of five large luxury en-suite bedrooms, as well as open-plan living and dining areas with floor-to-ceiling windows that let you freely take in the outstanding views. There is also a lounge and bar area that is lit by candles in the evening to create an intimate and relaxed ambience.
With more than 90,000 acres of land devoted to activities such as quad bike safaris, abseiling, horse riding, and game drives, there’s something for everyone at this glorious resort. It is also a world-class wellness retreat, offering a memorable health experience with its spa, gym, yoga deck, tennis court, and squash court.
This is the perfect destination for anyone looking to escape the commotion of city life. Equipped with 45 rooms, each with a private balcony overlooking the magnificent Ngong Hills, you can enjoy fine dining in a sophisticated and tranquil atmosphere, indulge in luxury spa treatments, relax beside the pool, or take a refreshing walk in the beautifully manicured gardens.
Would you rather do more fun activities on your vacation? Just around the corner is the Out of Africa author, Karen Blixen’s house, which has been turned into a museum. The Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, and Nairobi National Park are just a few minutes away too!
The name ‘Angama’ is a Swahili word meaning ‘suspended in mid-air’, a name that was symbolically chosen to express the uniqueness of a lodge that is set high above the great rift valley, overlooking the Maasai Mara, one of Kenya’s top game reserves.
The resort contains 15 tent-suites that feature swanky floor-to-ceiling windows, which give you unobstructed, mesmerising views of the mighty Maasai Mara Game Reserve and the surrounding areas. Every morning, hot air balloons glide past, enticing you to join in on the fun. The lodge also offers walking safaris, game drives, village visits, and picnics.
This beautiful luxury hotel in Nairobi is a burst of vibrant colours and yet, offers warm comfort that makes you feel like you are home from the very first step you take into it.
The Tribe Hotel boasts a host of bedrooms that all feature king-sized beds, floor-to-ceiling mirrors, and LCD televisions. There is also a heated pool surrounded by waterfalls and lush gardens, and a rooftop bar perfect for when you want to relax. It also has a well-equipped gym and spa that offers African and Thai treatments. It is conveniently located close to the Village Market, a large shopping mall with over 150 stores for your shopping pleasure.
Situated in Watamu, in the Northern part of Kenya, Medina Palms offers more than just rooms – it has villas, too. The large five-bedroom villas are en-suite and come with a kitchen, private lounge, and roof terraces with a plunge pool.
Activities to enjoy include scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing, and sports fishing, while a rooftop spa and a cocktail bar provide the ultimate relaxation experience.
Perfectly located on the beautiful white sands of Diani Beach in the South Coast, Leopard Beach Resort offers excellent accommodation and facilities that make it the preferred destination for holidaymakers and destination wedding lovers.
You can choose between standard and superior rooms, suites, cottages, and luxurious private villas, all scattered across the 26-acre space and surrounded by lush tropical gardens. You can also dine in an array of restaurants, including a Chaine des Rotisseurs grill room, stir-fry beach restaurant, fresh pizza and pasta restaurant, and a nyama choma (barbecue) restaurant.
For an unforgettable, all-round experience, don’t leave without indulging at the Uzuri Spa, which has an adult-only private pool, outdoor Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room.
Sanctuary Olonana is a private tented camp positioned in Kenya’s most popular reserve, the Maasai Mara. If you’re looking for a close encounter with animals, Sanctuary Olonana offers the best sightings of the Big Five and a host of other resident animals. It also gives you the opportunity to witness the epic Wildebeest Migration between July and October, where over a million animals journey between the Maasai Mara and Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park in search of better grazing lands.
Sanctuary Olonana caters to the whole family and offers romantic honeymoon suites for lovers too. Apart from game drives, you can take part in other activities such as cultural visits and hot air balloon rides.
This eco-friendly lodge is located in the heart of Meru National Park and offers a romantic escape surrounded by doum palms, giant baobab trees, and lush flora. Named after Elsa the Lioness from the award-winning book and film Born Free, the lodge boasts luxurious cottages that have elegant interiors made of local wood and stone. Each cottage has large open-fronted bedrooms and sitting rooms, where you can lounge and gaze out at the scenic views.
Fun activities to choose from include day and night game drives in open 4×4 vehicles, nature walks, river fishing, a visit to the park’s rhino sanctuary or a picnic at the Tana River, Kenya’s longest river.
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort And Spa
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa is the perfect destination for a family getaway with children, a romantic retreat with your special someone, or a beach wedding.
Boasting stylishly-furnished rooms that have spectacular views of the ocean, the retreat also provides a delicious array of restaurants with menus that will please your palate. You will enjoy different cuisines such as indigenous African dishes; continental, Asian, Arabic, and Mediterranean meals. You can also have a relaxing drink or sundowner at the beachside bar while taking in the beautiful ocean views.
Source: Africa.com