Budget and safari don’t often go together, still less in the Maasai Mara during migration season. But it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg, as Catrina Stewart…
Catrina Stewart
Kilaguni Tsavo West, Kenya Historic, old hotel in Tsavo West occupying pride of place in front of a waterhole that provides a thrilling theatre for guests well into the night.…
Satao Camp, Tsavo East Taita Taveta, Kenya Satao is a low-key camp facing onto its own watering hole, and offering some of the best elephant viewing in the park, and…
Peponi Hotel Lamu, Kenya The most stylish hotel on the Lamu archipelago, and perhaps on the entire East African coast. This legendary institution is a favourite with expats, film stars,…
Rondo Retreat Kakamega, Kenya Rondo Retreat is the place to stay in Kakamega. This Christian-run retreat with its white, clapboard cottages and wrap-around verandas is a perfect base for walking in Kenya’s…
The Barnleys Guest House Kitale, Kenya If you can look beyond the gruff exterior of your host, you’ll find this a little gem of a place. It’s not grand, but…
Mfangano Island Camp Lake Victoria, Kenya If you’re heading to Lake Victoria, Mfangano Island Camp is arguably the best place from which to experience it. This is a true hideaway,…
El Karama Laikipia, Kenya A family-run camp popular with weekenders and those looking for an all-inclusive safari at a more affordable price. Hosted by the Grant family, it has established…
Ol Donyo Lodge Chyulu Hills, Kenya Ol Donyo is one of only two hotels in which to stay if looking to stay in the heart of the beautiful Chyulu Hills.…
Laikipia Wilderness Laikipia, Kenya A low-key, family-focused camp in northern Laikipia that provides a peaceful retreat in a beautiful spot of Kenya. Price Ksh 20,000 pp, sharing, full-board, inc some…