Luxury Safari Camps & Lodges in East Africa

Where to stay in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda and the islands · Every camp, lodge and beach retreat personally vetted by our team in Nairobi

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The stays we choose for our own guests.

Every property here has been visited, tested and chosen by our team. Browse them by destination, and see how many journeys each one anchors.

  • The collection Safari camps, lodges, private houses and island resorts across 12 countries
  • Kenya Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Laikipia, Lewa, Samburu, Meru, Tsavo, Mount Kenya, Nairobi and the coast
  • Tanzania Serengeti, Ngorongoro, Tarangire, Grumeti, Karatu and Arusha
  • Rwanda and Uganda Volcanoes, Nyungwe, Akagera, Bwindi, Kigali and Entebbe
  • Islands and beaches Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles and the Kenyan coast
  • Southern Africa Victoria Falls, Livingstone, the Okavango Delta and South Africa

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Showing 91 stays
NairobiHemingways Nairobi, Nairobi
City Hotel · Nairobi

Hemingways Nairobi

Colonial elegance and tranquil gardens in leafy Karen, a graceful prelude to the wild.

NairobiVilla Rosa Kempinski, Nairobi
City Hotel · Nairobi

Villa Rosa Kempinski

City sophistication and fine dining, a smooth transition into safari mode.

NairobiGiraffe Manor, Nairobi
City Hotel · Nairobi

Giraffe Manor

Breakfast with the resident giraffes at Kenya's most photographed house.

Maasai MaraOlonana Lodge, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Olonana Lodge

Fourteen glass sided suites on a private stretch of the Mara River.

Maasai MaraAngama Mara, perched above the Great Rift Valley in the Maasai Mara, Kenya
Lodge · Maasai Mara

Angama Mara

Suspended a thousand feet above the Mara Triangle on the Oloololo Escarpment.

Maasai MaraMara Plains Camp, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Mara Plains Camp

An intimate Great Plains camp in the exclusive Olare Motorogi Conservancy.

NaboishoMara Nyika, Naboisho
Tented Camp · Naboisho

Mara Nyika

Treehouse tented suites woven into the canopy of the Naboisho Conservancy.

NaboishoMara Toto Tree Camp, Naboisho
Tented Camp · Naboisho

Mara Toto Tree Camp

A small, beautifully kept camp on one of the Mara's most exclusive conservancies.

Maasai MaraIshara Mara, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Ishara Mara

Tents that feel like rooms, set on the Talek River inside the main reserve.

Mara Triangle&Beyond Kichwa Tembo, Mara Triangle
Tented Camp · Mara Triangle

&Beyond Kichwa Tembo

Timeless safari elegance beneath ancient fig trees by the Mara Triangle.

Mara Triangle&Beyond Bateleur Camp, Mara Triangle
Tented Camp · Mara Triangle

&Beyond Bateleur Camp

Understated 1920s glamour at the edge of the Mara Triangle.

Maasai MaraParadise Plains, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Paradise Plains

Positioned for direct access to the Migration's Mara River crossings.

Sand RiverElewana Sand River, Sand River
Tented Camp · Sand River

Elewana Sand River

On the Sand River in the quiet southern Mara, with daily game drives.

Maasai MaraPearl Mara, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Pearl Mara

A boutique tented camp in the heart of the Maasai Mara.

Maasai MaraKinara Mara, Maasai Mara
Tented Camp · Maasai Mara

Kinara Mara

An intimate camp on a quiet stretch of the Mara.

NaboishoOl Seki Hemingways, Naboisho
Tented Camp · Naboisho

Ol Seki Hemingways

A tented camp on the open ridges of the Naboisho Conservancy.

AmboseliAngama Amboseli in the Kimana Sanctuary, Amboseli, Kenya
Lodge · Amboseli

Angama Amboseli

Design forward suites in Kimana Sanctuary, home to Africa's last super tuskers.

AmboseliTortilis Camp, Amboseli
Tented Camp · Amboseli

Tortilis Camp

A classic tented camp on a private conservancy facing Kilimanjaro.

AmboseliA suite at Kitirua Plains Lodge in the Kitirua Conservancy, Amboseli, Kenya
Lodge · Amboseli

Kitirua Plains Lodge

Intimate conservancy lodge with Kilimanjaro framed in every suite.

AmboseliTawi Lodge, Amboseli
Lodge · Amboseli

Tawi Lodge

A stone and thatch lodge in a private conservancy facing the mountain.

Chyulu HillsOl Donyo Lodge, Chyulu Hills
Lodge · Chyulu Hills

Ol Donyo Lodge

Suites with private rooftop star beds across the Chyulu Hills.

Laikipia&Beyond Suyian Lodge, Laikipia
Lodge · Laikipia

&Beyond Suyian Lodge

A private conservancy retreat where rewilded valleys restore the soul.

LaikipiaLoisaba Tented Camp, Laikipia
Tented Camp · Laikipia

Loisaba Tented Camp

Star beds and big skies on the Laikipia plateau.

LaikipiaTambarare tented camp on the Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Laikipia, Kenya
Tented Camp · Laikipia

Tambarare

Light filled tented suites on the open Laikipia plateau.

LaikipiaLodo Springs, Loisaba Conservancy, Laikipia
Tented Camp · Laikipia

Lodo Springs

A relaxed tented camp on the Loisaba Conservancy in Laikipia.

Lewa ConservancyKifaru House, Lewa Conservancy
Lodge · Lewa Conservancy

Kifaru House

Classic elegance and exclusive access to Lewa's celebrated rhino sanctuary.

MeruElsa's Kopje, Meru
Lodge · Meru

Elsa's Kopje

Cottages carved into Mughwango Hill in the wild beauty of Meru.

SamburuSaruni Samburu, Samburu
Lodge · Samburu

Saruni Samburu

A hilltop lodge with sweeping views over the Kalama Conservancy.

SamburuSoroi Larsens Camp, Samburu
Tented Camp · Samburu

Soroi Larsens Camp

A classic tented camp on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River.

TsavoHildana Lodge, Tsavo
Lodge · Tsavo

Hildana Lodge

Reach Tsavo in style aboard the SGR train.

TsavoFinch Hattons, Tsavo
Tented Camp · Tsavo

Finch Hattons

Edwardian luxury beside spring fed pools in Tsavo West, with Kilimanjaro beyond.

Mount KenyaJW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp, Solio
Lodge · Mount Kenya

JW Marriott Mount Kenya

Refined lodge living with Mount Kenya as your backdrop.

WatamuHemingways Watamu, Watamu
Resort · Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

Beachfront elegance on the white sands of Watamu.

LamuThe Majlis, Lamu
Resort · Lamu

The Majlis

An island hideaway on Manda, off Lamu.

DianiThe Maji Boutique, Diani
Resort · Diani

The Maji Boutique

A boutique retreat on Diani's white sand coast.

SerengetiFour Seasons Serengeti
Lodge · Serengeti

Four Seasons Serengeti

A pool deck above an elephant watering hole in the heart of the Serengeti.

SerengetiWarangi Ridge, Serengeti
Tented Camp · Serengeti

Warangi Ridge

A hilltop retreat with cinematic Serengeti views, prime for migration season.

SerengetiNimali Serengeti, Serengeti
Tented Camp · Serengeti

Nimali Serengeti

A seasonally positioned camp that moves to follow the herds.

Northern SerengetiNimali Mara, Northern Serengeti
Tented Camp · Northern Serengeti

Nimali Mara

A tented camp in the northern Serengeti, on the line of the river crossings.

Central SerengetiLemala Nanyukie, Central Serengeti
Tented Camp · Central Serengeti

Lemala Nanyukie

Contemporary tented luxury near the big cat country of the Seronera Valley.

GrumetiSingita Sasakwa Lodge, Grumeti
Lodge · Grumeti

Singita Sasakwa Lodge

An Edwardian manor on a Serengeti ridge, with the finest cellar in Africa.

GrumetiSingita Sabora, Grumeti
Tented Camp · Grumeti

Singita Sabora

Tented elegance on the open plains of the Grumeti reserve.

Grumeti&Beyond Grumeti, Serengeti
Tented Camp · Grumeti

&Beyond Grumeti

Under canvas luxury that moves with the herds across the Serengeti.

Northern Serengeti&Beyond Klein's Camp, Northern Serengeti
Lodge · Northern Serengeti

&Beyond Klein's Camp

A private concession of cottages in the northern Serengeti hills.

SerengetiSisini Serengeti, Tanzania
Tented Camp · Serengeti

Sisini Serengeti

An intimate tented camp deep in the Serengeti plains.

Western SerengetiMapito Camp, Western Serengeti
Tented Camp · Western Serengeti

Mapito Camp

A classic tented camp in the western Serengeti.

RuahaUbuyu, a Banyan Escape, Ruaha National Park, Tanzania
Tented Camp · Ruaha

Ubuyu, a Banyan Escape

A boutique tented camp among the baobabs of Ruaha, Tanzania's wildest great park.

NgorongoroCrater's Edge Lodge, Ngorongoro
Lodge · Ngorongoro

Crater's Edge Lodge

Stylish comfort perched on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater.

NgorongoroThe Manor at Ngorongoro, Ngorongoro
Lodge · Ngorongoro

The Manor at Ngorongoro

Cape Dutch elegance on a working coffee estate in the highlands.

KaratuGibbs Farm, Karatu
Lodge · Karatu

Gibbs Farm

A working coffee and dairy farm on the edge of the Ngorongoro highlands.

TarangireLemala Mpingo Ridge, Tarangire
Tented Camp · Tarangire

Lemala Mpingo Ridge

A hilltop lodge above the Tarangire River and its baobab dotted plains.

TarangireSwala Camp, Tarangire
Tented Camp · Tarangire

Swala Camp

A secluded tented camp among the baobabs of southern Tarangire.

TarangireTarangire Treetops
Lodge · Tarangire

Tarangire Treetops

Elevated rooms built around ancient baobab and marula trees.

ArushaArusha Coffee Lodge, Arusha
Lodge · Arusha

Arusha Coffee Lodge

Plantation charm on a working coffee estate, the ideal soft landing.

ZanzibarMelia Zanzibar, Zanzibar
Resort · Zanzibar

Melia Zanzibar

Barefoot luxury on the northeast coast of the island.

ZanzibarZuri Zanzibar
Resort · Zanzibar

Zuri Zanzibar

A design led beach resort on the northwest coast of Zanzibar.

ZanzibarTulia Zanzibar
Resort · Zanzibar

Tulia Zanzibar

An all inclusive beach resort on the calm east coast.

ZanzibarXanadu Villas, Zanzibar
Resort · Zanzibar

Xanadu Villas

Adults only beach villas on the southeast coast of Zanzibar.

BwindiSanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi
Tented Camp · Bwindi

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

The only luxury lodge inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

BwindiErebero Hills, Bwindi
Lodge · Bwindi

Erebero Hills

A contemporary lodge in the hills above Bwindi's gorilla forest.

EntebbeEntebbe Forest Lodge, Uganda
City Hotel · Entebbe

Entebbe Forest Lodge

A comfortable overnight rest before the morning flight to Bwindi.

KigaliThe Retreat, Kigali
City Hotel · Kigali

The Retreat

A boutique urban retreat in the heart of Kigali.

KigaliThe Pinnacle, Kigali
City Hotel · Kigali

The Pinnacle

Refined city rooms and skyline views in central Kigali.

VolcanoesSingita Kwitonda Lodge, Volcanoes
Lodge · Volcanoes

Singita Kwitonda Lodge

Volcano views and gorilla trekking on the edge of Volcanoes National Park.

VolcanoesSabyinyo Silverback Lodge, Volcanoes
Lodge · Volcanoes

Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge

A community owned lodge beneath the Virunga volcanoes.

NyungweOne&Only Nyungwe House, Rwanda
Lodge · Nyungwe

One&Only Nyungwe House

A tea estate lodge on the rim of Nyungwe's ancient rainforest.

VolcanoesOne&Only Gorilla's Nest, Volcanoes, Rwanda
Lodge · Volcanoes

One&Only Gorilla's Nest

Eucalyptus forest suites at the foot of the Volcanoes.

AkageraWilderness Magashi, Akagera
Tented Camp · Akagera

Wilderness Magashi

A waterside camp in the wild plains of Akagera National Park.

Victoria FallsMpala Jena Camp, Victoria Falls
Tented Camp · Victoria Falls

Mpala Jena Camp

An intimate Zambezi front camp just upstream of the falls.

LivingstoneSussi & Chuma, Livingstone
Lodge · Livingstone

Sussi & Chuma

Treehouse suites along the Zambezi above Victoria Falls.

LivingstoneRoyal Livingstone, Livingstone
Resort · Livingstone

Royal Livingstone

A grand riverside hotel a short walk from the falls.

Okavango Delta&Beyond Sandibe, Okavango Delta
Lodge · Okavango Delta

&Beyond Sandibe

Pangolin shaped suites in a private Okavango concession bordering Moremi.

Cape TownOne&Only Cape Town, Cape Town
City Hotel · Cape Town

One&Only Cape Town

A V&A Waterfront landmark with Table Mountain framed in your balcony glass.

Cape TownEllerman House, Cape Town
City Hotel · Cape Town

Ellerman House

An art filled cliffside villa above Bantry Bay, Cape Town.

Cape TownThe Cole, Cape Town
City Hotel · Cape Town

The Cole

A polished boutique stay in the heart of Cape Town.

FranschhoekMont Rochelle, Franschhoek
Lodge · Franschhoek

Mont Rochelle

A vineyard hotel in the Franschhoek winelands.

Belle MareOne&Only Le Saint Geran, Belle Mare
Resort · Belle Mare

One&Only Le Saint Geran

An iconic resort on a private peninsula on the island's east coast.

Turtle BayThe Westin Mauritius, Turtle Bay
Resort · Turtle Bay

The Westin Mauritius

A turtle bay resort on the northwest coast of Mauritius.

MauritiusConstance Iko Mauritius, Mauritius
Resort · Mauritius

Constance Iko Mauritius

Laid back island luxury on the Mauritian coast.

Le MorneSt Regis Le Morne, Mauritius
Resort · Le Morne

St Regis Le Morne

A landmark resort beneath the Le Morne mountain in Mauritius.

Turtle BayThe Oberoi Mauritius, Turtle Bay
Resort · Turtle Bay

The Oberoi Mauritius

Pavilions and villas in tropical gardens on Turtle Bay.

AnahitaFour Seasons Mauritius, Anahita
Resort · Anahita

Four Seasons Mauritius

Beach and ocean villas on the Anahita peninsula.

Le TouessrokShangri La Mauritius, Le Touessrok
Resort · Le Touessrok

Shangri La Mauritius

A resort across two islands at Le Touessrok.

MaheFour Seasons Resort Seychelles, Mahe
Resort · Mahe

Four Seasons Resort Seychelles

Tree house villas perched above Petite Anse across 170 forested acres.

MaheKempinski Seychelles, Mahe
Resort · Mahe

Kempinski Seychelles

A resort tucked into Baie Lazare on the south of Mahe.

MaheStory Seychelles, Mahe
Resort · Mahe

Story Seychelles

Beachfront living on Beau Vallon, northern Mahe.

Fregate IslandFregate Island Private, Seychelles
Resort · Fregate Island

Fregate Island Private

A private island sanctuary of villas above seven beaches.

FeliciteSix Senses Zil Pasyon, Felicite
Resort · Felicite

Six Senses Zil Pasyon

Cliffside pool villas on the granite island of Felicite.

MaheHilton Northolme, Mahe, Seychelles
Resort · Mahe

Hilton Northolme

Hillside villas above a quiet bay on northern Mahe.

PraslinConstance Lemuria, Praslin, Seychelles
Resort · Praslin

Constance Lemuria

A resort and championship golf course on Praslin.

MaheAnantara Maia, Mahe, Seychelles
Resort · Mahe

Anantara Maia

All villa seclusion on a private cove of Mahe.

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Common questions

How does Ongeri Expeditions choose its camps and lodges?

Every property in this collection has been visited and tested by our team in Nairobi. We only place guests in camps, lodges and houses we know personally, and we revisit them regularly so our advice stays current.

Where are these camps and lodges located?

Across Kenya, including the Maasai Mara, Amboseli, Laikipia, Lewa, Samburu, Meru, Tsavo, Mount Kenya, Nairobi and the coast, plus Tanzania, Rwanda, Uganda, Zanzibar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Victoria Falls, the Okavango Delta and South Africa.

Can I book a specific camp with you?

Yes. Tell us the camps you have in mind and we will build a private tailormade safari around them, including flights, transfers, guiding and park fees. A Safari Advisor replies within 24 hours.

What is the difference between a tented camp and a lodge?

A tented camp uses canvas suites, usually smaller and closer to the wild, often with the sounds of the bush at night. A lodge is a permanent building, typically with more facilities such as pools, spas and larger rooms. Both can be equally luxurious.

Do you arrange private houses and exclusive use villas?

Yes. Alongside the camps and lodges listed here we arrange exclusive use houses and villas, which suit families, groups and celebrations, with a private guide, vehicle and chef.

How much does a luxury safari cost?

Rates vary by camp and season. As a guide, luxury safaris in East Africa typically start from around USD 750 per person per night all inclusive, rising considerably for exclusive use houses and peak season in the Maasai Mara and Serengeti.

When is the best time to travel?

June to October is the classic dry season and the time of the Great Migration in the Maasai Mara. December to March is warm and green, and good for calving in the southern Serengeti. The islands are enjoyable year round.

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