Best Lodges in Kenya (2025)

OI Donyo Lodge

Kenya’s lodges put you right in the heart of the country’s wild beauty — wide-open plains, acacia-dotted horizons, and incredible wildlife just beyond your doorstep. You’ll find everything from high-end safari lodges with private decks to simple, eco-friendly camps designed for an authentic bush experience. Some sit on the edge of famous reserves like the Maasai Mara, while others overlook quiet rivers or mountain ranges. Whether you’re after a romantic retreat, a family-friendly stay, or a comfortable base for adventure, Kenya’s lodges offer memorable stays in truly remarkable settings.

For a romantic retreat

Loisaba

  • Loisaba is pure safari romance—choose between elegant ensuite tents with sweeping savannah views or the iconic open-air star beds where you fall asleep beneath a sky of stars. Expect warm, communal dining, delicious sundowners, and thrilling game drives. The infinity pool and spa add a luxurious touch to the wilderness.

For the beach

Manda Bay

  • Kizingo- Kick off your shoes at this barefoot hideaway where palm-thatched bandas open straight onto endless sands. Each spacious cottage features a king-sized bed, sea views, and a breezy verandah. Spend days snorkelling, dolphin watching or body surfing, then wander into UNESCO-listed Lamu town for colourful markets and crafts.
  • Tucked on a quiet, palm-lined peninsula, Manda Bay offers pure seclusion. Each cottage bursts with local fabrics and has a private verandah overlooking turquoise waters. Unwind with dhow sails, reef fishing, or coral-garden snorkels, then return to candlelit dinners under the stars—perfect for couples craving coastal tranquillity.

For an eco-escape

OI Donyo Lodge

  • Perched above the Samangua Valley, Borana’s eight cottages feature private terraces, stone fireplaces, and designer baths. Lounge poolside, enjoy spa treatments, or relax in the airy living spaces. Explore the conservancy on guided bush walks, fishing excursions, or horse rides across the working ranch. Sustainability and wildlife are at the heart of the experience.
  • Tassia Lodge's six bungalows offer uninterrupted views and immersive nature vibes. Lounge by the pool, indulge in in-room massages, or dive into adventures from paragliding to camel safaris. Honeymooners can enjoy rooftop dinners under the stars or early-morning sunrises from plush beds. Village visits add cultural insight.
  • Ol Donyo Lodge delivers exclusive access to the East African wilderness with spacious rooms, private pools, and terraces overlooking sweeping landscapes. Dine in the bush or on the terrace, sip sundowners at the bar, and explore the area on guided walks. Rooftop star beds and close collaboration with local Maasai ensure a romantic and eco-conscious escape.

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Best Lodges in Kenya

Tassia Lodge

Tassia Lodge

Kenya

Raised high, this eco-friendly retreat offers unobstructed view of the wilderness and wildlife from the six private bungalows. Rooms are comfortable and are all about being one with nature. Relax by the pool, get a in-room massage or get stuck into the nature activities that are the main draw.

  • Active Holiday - Not a dull moment, from bush walks, to paragliding, camel safaris, cave explorations and horse riding across the plains.
  • Honeymoons - Lie in your plush bed and watch the sunrise or arrange a romantic rooftop dinner under the canopy of stars.
  • Great walks - Enjoy vigorous bush walks, tracking wildlife and learning bush craft and forrest walks to soothe the soul.
  • Sights nearby - Visit to one of the local villages to learn about their way of life and meet members of the community.
from CA$1340 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Ol Donyo Lodge

Ol Donyo Lodge

Kenya (Chyulu Hills)

Luxury lodge with exclusive access to East African wilderness. Enjoy meals in the bush or on the terrace, a drink at the bar and sundowners from the hideout. Large rooms with pool, views and welcoming hospitality. A beautiful spot!

  • Eco break - By working with the local Maasai people the resort has become a pioneer in conservation and sustainable tourism.
  • Romantic Break - A romantic spot with stunning views and rooftop “star beds” for sleeping under the African skies.
  • Great walks - Guided bush walks put your more on the ground and appreciate the smallers things in life.
  • Restaurant
for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Borana

Borana

Kenya

Panoramic views over the Samangua Valley, this family-run lodge offers eight romantic cottages. Enjoy the private terraces, stone fireplace and designer bath. Relax poolside with a drink, retreat to the cool living area or indulge in spa treatments. Explore nature from this working ranch location.

  • Eco break - The Borana Conservancy is the non-profit dedicated to the sustainable conservation of this critical habitat and wildlife.
  • Total relaxation - After a long days game drive, no better way to relax then with a spa treatment or better yet- a cocktail by the pool!
  • Great walks - Guided bush walks are a tranquil ways to see wildlife, with slower pace and less noise you see so much more.
  • Fishing - Fishing excurisions can be arranged and are a fantastic way to spend an afternoon. Take a picnic.
from CA$844 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Kizingo

Kizingo

Lamu (Lamu)

Relax and chill out in this sandy, barefoot hideaway. Palm-thatched spacious bandas with sea views with romantic king-sized beds and private verandahs. The perfect beach retreat with a range of exciting activities - dolphin watching, snorkelling, fishing, sailing and body surfing.

  • Beach Life - Chilled out beach huts, white sands, miles of unspoilt coastline and plenty of watersports
  • Active Holiday - Fishing, kayaking, swimming with dolphins- there is something for everyone.
  • Secluded setting
  • Local markets - Make a trip to Lamu town a UNESCO World Heritage site and full of wonderful shops and bazaars.
from CA$279 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Manda Bay

Manda Bay

Lamu (Lamu)

Privacy and tranquility on a secluded palm fringed peninsula. Empty beaches, coral gardens and indigenous forest surround individual cottages, each vibrantly decorated with local fabrics and with private verandahs. A romantic, unspoiled and idyllic beach retreat with plenty of water sports.

  • Beach Life - Make the most of the sun, sea and sand- from fishing to snorkelling and even trips on the hotels traditional Dhow sailing boat.
  • Honeymoons - Private villas nestled in the lush vegatation, large beds draped with muslin nets and private couples dining under the stars.
  • Local markets - The hotels boutique stocks local crafts from all over East Africa, from handcrafted jewellery to delicate beaded slippers.
  • Fishing - Head out reef or deep sea fishing on the East African coast, famed for its range of sport fish.
from CA$614 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
Loisaba

Loisaba

Kenya

Loisaba offers two accommodation spots in stunning natural beauty - a tented camp with six ensuite tents, lounge and cosy fireplace; or 'Loisaba Starbeds' with four-poster beds set under the stars for a more authentic experience. Fantastic communal dining and excellent game drives. Truly romantic.

  • Honeymoons - A romantic private ranch, with immpecable service, spa, and couples dining in a remote area of outsatnding natural beauty.
  • Fishing - Fishing can be arranged in the river and dams, the camps will provide equipment and a picnic.
  • Great walks - Head out on a guided bush walks to discover local flora, fauna and history.
  • Swimming Pool
from CA$702 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Amelia Shirley

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