Top 10 lodges and safari camps in Northern Kenya
Listed below are our recommendations for nice places to stay in Northern Kenya. We offer a broad variety, so ask us for more details of what's where, and what's likely to suit you best!
Sarara
Sarara is an outstanding safari lodge, with access to a vast wilderness region. Walks, drives and cultural experiences are on offer, all with very good guides.
Sarara Treehouses
Sarara Treehouses is a luxurious camp with tents raised up in the forest canopy. Come here for the wildlife, walking and cultural activities, accompanied by excellent local guides.
Oasis Lodge
Oasis Lodge is a basic hotel for adventurous travellers near the east shore of Lake Turkana.
Saruni Rhino
Saruni Rhino is the only camp in the Sera Conservancy in northern Kenya, where guests are based when tracking black rhino on foot.
Ngari Hill Ecolodge
The 6-room Ngari Hill Ecolodge is the only full-service lodge in Maralal and makes a convenient overnight stay en route from Nairobi to Lake Turkana.
Desert Rose
This small, unique mountain lodge – Kenya’s northernmost luxury accommodation – is set amid the towering landscapes of Mount Nyiru, and is a superb place for rest and relaxation.
Marsabit Lodge
Marsabit Lodge is the only safari lodge in the fascinating Marsabit National Park, and the only decent accommodation anywhere between the Mathews Range and the Ethiopian border.
Wild Frontiers
Wild Frontiers Camel treks are based in the Milgis River area and run in various parts of northern Kenya between Lake Turkana and Laikipia.
Kitich Forest Camp
Kitich Forest Camp is one of Kenya's most established, remote highland forest camps, offering exciting bush walks and close encounters with big game as well as insects and birdlife.
Palm Shade Camp
Palm Shade Camp is a simple camp for adventurous travellers near the east shore of Lake Turkana.
Safaris visiting Northern Kenya
Just ideas, we'll always tailor-make a trip for you
Our travellers’ wildlife sightings in Northern Kenya
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Excursions in Northern Kenya
Optional extra day-drips and excursions possible whilst your staying within Northern Kenya. Talk to us: these are usually best arranged before you go.