Kenya’s Top Resorts I Hotels I Lodges

Popular Resorts in Kenya: A Complete Guide

Perched in a helicopter sweeping over the grassland and arid plains of Northern Kenya, the air safari aficionado may get a glimpse of one the popular resorts in Kenya near Mount Kenya. Here one finds, down among the forest groves, on a eye-catching disturbance in a natural clearing of 100 acres, the world-famous Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club. A fly round to see Northern Kenya by air – a popular activity among the wealthy and elite holidaying at one of a handful of the unashamedly beautiful safari camps about the wildlife conservancies of Laikipia – highlights the assorted and mixed bag of accommodation options around Kenya.

Concomitantly, the fertile highlands all around Mount Kenya were healthful for European Settlement in the early 1900’s, thanks to the pleasant climate and productivity. After the founding of towns and associated infrastructure, settlers and missioners migrated into Central Kenya, growing it to a thriving farming region. They also attracted hotel investors who put up the distinguished hotels waxed lyrical about like: Nyeri Club, White Rhino Hotel, Outspan Hotel and Aberdare Country Club. What is more, it was in the heart of big game country with year-round fine weather. The Central Highland of Kenya could not be any more different in experiential delights from the Maasai Mara and the Coast.

One advantage Kenya has over destinations like the Far East and the Caribbean is the closeness of its beaches to areas of wildlife reserves, enabling travellers to combine beach and safari holidays. This is a factor which is perhaps responsible for the continued upward trend in amazing and popular resorts along the coast of Kenya. Tourism at the coast accounts for 46% of all tourist bed-nights in Kenya. The principal interest for many travellers to the coast region of Kenya is in the four popular areas along the Indian Ocean at Mombasa in the North Coast, Diani Beach in the South Coast, Watamu and Malindi in Kilifi County, and Lamu archipelago.

In these four locations, a great deal of popular resorts have been built in response to increased traveller traffic. The coast resource also includes fine sand beaches fringed with palm groves and the warm ocean water sheltered by coral reefs. In general, the indication is that the wildlife and beach life of Kenya have their origins highlighted primarily to serve the recreational needs of settlers and travellers from Europe. In the same light, the capacity in Nairobi hotels and game lodges, albeit expanding much slower than the safari destinations and coastal hotels, has a pleasant array of popular hotels. Nairobi, as the center for many incoming tours, attracts as both the commercial center and the capital city. It is a hub for Africa.

It’s easy to explore somewhere new in Kenya and stay in memorable hotels and resorts with a long-standing history of excellence. Making the best of Kenya’s diverse landscapes, wildlife, beautiful coastlines and healthful highlands, these popular resort around Kenya are a guaranteed success for the traveller.

Index of Popular Resorts & Lodges Around Kenya

Baringo County - Lake Bogoria Spa Resort , Soi Safari Lodge , Bomet County - Fair Hills Hotel , Sahara Gardens Hotel , The Willis Hotel , Busia County - Che's Bay Resort , Elgeyo Marakwet County - Kerio View Hotel , Samich Resort , Embu County - Izaak Walton Inn , Garissa County - Almond Resort , Homa Bay County - Rusinga Island Lodge , Takawiri Island Lodge, Isiolo County - Shaba Game Lodge , Samburu Simba Lodge , Kakamega County - Rondo Retreat , Golf Hotel , Kisii County - Kamel Park Hotel , Itibo Resort , Kilifi County - Distant Relatives Lodge , Kwale County - Baobab Beach Resort , Kimerimeta Lodge , Shimba Hills Lodge , Lamu County - Manda Bay Lodge , Shela , Forodhani House , Machakos County - Oldonyo Sapuk Resort , Kitonga Garden Resort , Makueni County - Hunter's Lodge , Kusyombunguo Hotel , Tsavo Safari Camp , Mandera County - The Red Sea Resort , Meru County - Rhino River Camp , Alba Hotel , Migori County - Treat House Resort , Muranga County - Sagana Getaway Hotel , Stanley's Haven , The Tetura Luxury Camp , Nairobi County - The Boma, Eka Hotel, Narok County - Muthu Keekorok Lodge, Nyandarua County - Tafaria Castle , Elmer Resort & Spa , Cedar Retreat , Nyeri County - White Rhino Hotel, Outspan Hotel, The Ark, Treetops Lodge, Samburu County - Ashnil Samburu Camp , Sopa Lodge , Samburu Intrepids Camp , Ngari Hill Eco-Lodge , Maralal Safari Lodge , Taita Taveta County - Kilaguni Serena G. Lodge , Ngulia Safari Lodge , Salt Lick Game Lodge , Voyager Ziwani Camp , Taita Hills Game Lodge , Voi Wildlife Lodge , Ashnil Aruba Lodge , Zomeni Lion Hill Safari Lodge , Tharaka Nithi County - The Pacha Waterfront Resort , Hidden Treasure , Trans Nzoia County - Cranes Haven, Mount Elgon Guesthouse , Vihiga County - Roddy's Green Lounge , Magnum Resort , Sosa Cottages , Turaco Intercounty Resort , Wajir County - The Grand Oasis Hotel , Wajir Palace Hotel

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