Camps & Lodges

Norfolk Hotel

The essence of luxury since 1904, the Norfolk is the legendary hotel from which many safaris have embarked. The spirit of past adventurers such as Teddy Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway linger romantically in the air here, particularly on the Delamere Terrace where explorers and locals alike have gathered for drinks and safari tales for generations. And of course, the hotel features everything you’d expect from a world-class property: impeccably-appointed rooms, a health club with gym, sauna and steam room, beauty salon and book shop to name just a few. Renovated in 2004, the hotel combines the best of both worlds—modern elegance and old-world charm.

Larsens Tented Camp

Tranquil and luxurious, this camp enjoys uninterrupted views of the Uaso Nyiro River from the private verandas of every spacious and stylish guest tent. An evocative lounge and bar tent sets the mood—kitted out with explorer Eric Larsen’s original cabin trunks and pith helmets—and a dining tent serves sumptuous dinners by candlelight on tables resplendent with silver and fine china. The Tree House, overlooking the Samburu plains, is a delightful place to spend an afternoon with a good book or sipping a Pimms Cup at sundown.

Mara Safari Club

Brilliantly renovated, the Mara Safari Club by Fairmont Hotels is the newest jewel in the Mara. Magnificent tents feature lush appointments, four-poster beds and private verandas overlooking hippos bobbing and snorting in the river below. The main lodge is Africa at its most elegant with stunning artwork, tapestries and dramatic architecture. A large deck on the exterior follows the curve of the river, creating enchanting seating areas with superb river views. A swimming pool provides additional relaxation.

Serengeti Serena Lodge

The Serena Lodge’s design is inspired by traditional African villages—elegant yet unobtrusive. Individual “rondavel” bungalows house luxurious guest rooms, where the traditional skills of woodcarving, weaving and pottery are used both practically and decoratively. Soaring domed ceilings of thatched reeds add to the lodge’s air of rustic grandeur. Set high on a hill with breathtaking vistas, where big game feed in full view of guests.

Ngorongoro Serena Lodge

Equal in magnificence to the Ngorongoro Sopa Lodge, the Serena is seemingly chiseled into the edge of the crater—its ivy-covered, native stone buildings blend masterfully into the surroundings. Most rooms have private terraces with extraordinary views of the crater floor. Large picture windows, beamed ceilings, old stone, heavy rustic wood furniture and lush greenery complete the idyllic effect.

Lake Manyara Serena Lodge

It is difficult to imagine a more spectacular setting for Lake Manyara Serena Lodge: on the edge of the Escarpment, overlooking the Great Rift Valley and the stunning Manyara soda lake with its masses of pink flamingos. The abundant birdlife of the park inspired the design of the lodge, with swooping curves complemented by soft geometric patterns. Guest accommodations are pleasing whitewashed “rondavels” with thatched roofs on the outside and colourful furnishings on the inside.