Best Safaris in Kenya
It is not secret, Kenyan has some of the best safaris in the entire world, but where should you actually go for your first safari or for your next bush adventure? Here are a few of our favorite safari camps in Kenya.
Sirikoi Lodge, Lewa Conservancy
Sirikoi is an award winning lodge located in the beautiful Lewa Conservancy in Kenya. If you can only visit one camp in your life, this is the one we would recommand.
outstanding accomodation
The accommodations are simply outstanding with the most beautiful bathroom I have seen and yes, it was in a tent. Very spacious with a comfortable bed, a desk and a fireplace to keep you warm at night.
personalized experience
The service was extremely personalized which made our stay even more special. Because I am Canadian, they found some REAL maple syrup for my crepes and even did their best to make a poutine side dish for dinner.
For the safaris, Sirikoi is one of the few camps in Kenya that still uses Land Rover Defenders, which if you are a car lover, you will appreciate. The conservancy has a large range of animals including the “big five”. But, you actually don’t have to go far from your tent to see some wildlife. In fact, the lodge has a waterhole where elephants and other animals come to visit around the clock. Did I talk about the two resident giraffes?
Sirikoi, to this day, is our favorite safari and overall stay we have done since our arrival in Kenya in early September 2020.
Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Loisaba Conservancy
If the traditional safari camp is not enough for you well, Star Beds by the Elewana Collection should do the trick. There is no other way to be this close to the wild without sacrificing comfort.
unique sleeping accomodations
Every night, weather permitting, the amazing staff from the camp with roll your bed outside of your small cottage so you can sleep under the stars. I have to say the combination of this amazing bed and the fresh air made up for the best night of sleep we’ve had in a very long time.
Other than the bed, which is for sure the main attraction, the food was delicious as this camp serves more traditional Kenyan dishes which we truly enjoy. The game drives were also very fun and interactive thanks to an amazing safari guide. All that to say, you will never be disappointed during a stay at Elewana Loisaba Star Beds.
Solio Lodge by The Safari Collection
If you know anything about The Safari Collection, the same company that owns the Instagram Famous Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, then you know that this is the top in terms of luxury.
rhino Sanctuary
Have you ever seen wild rhinos? If not, well, you are not alone. Rhinos are rare as they are very shy animals. Before going to Solio Lodge we had never seen one either. But during our first game drive there… We saw 47 different rhinos!
The lodge itself is simply amazing. Very luxurious with a beautiful African theme to fully immerse you into this experience. The staff working at Solio is as good as it gets and they will go above and behind to make your stay as perfect as possible. Finally, the accommodations are very large cottages with a bathroom almost as large as the living area which might be nicer than your own house…
We had a very lovely stay at Solio and we would recommended to anyone looking for a luxurious experience or who wants to see a lot of rhinos.