Kenya is the whole package: rolling savannahs teeming with wildlife, white-sand beaches, misty mountains and cities buzzing with life. Whether you’re here for a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a romantic island escape or a stylish stopover in Nairobi, the best places to stay in Kenya put you right at the heart of it all. Think barefoot beach villas, remote eco-lodges and sleek city hotels—all handpicked for their charm, setting and sense of place.
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This is a country made for exploring. First up, the wildlife: Kenya’s game reserves are some of the best on earth. The Masai Mara steals the show with its Big Five and epic wildebeest migration, but quieter conservancies offer just as much magic. Base yourself in the Mara North or Naboisho for luxury tented camps with top-notch guides, or head to Laikipia and Amboseli for conservation-led lodges where elephants roam beneath Kilimanjaro. In the north, things get wilder—Namunyak and Lekurruki offer the chance to track game on foot, sleep off-grid and learn from local Samburu and Maasai communities.
Coastal Kenya is all about contrast. In Lamu, you’ll lose yourself in a maze of car-free alleyways, past 14th-century Swahili houses and dhows bobbing in the harbour. Shela is the place to stay if you want sandy lanes, sea views and classic style. Further south, Diani Beach delivers castaway luxury with palm trees and coral gardens—perfect for snorkelling, body surfing or simply doing very little. For a more intimate vibe, look to family-run beach houses or low-key retreats tucked into the forest near the shore.
Then there’s Nairobi. It’s more than a stopover—this buzzing capital blends colonial history, contemporary African art, independent shops and markets, wildlife encounters, and some of the country’s best dining. Stay in Karen for leafy tranquillity and easy access to the Giraffe Centre and National Park, or choose Westlands or Gigiri if you’re after nightlife, restaurants and a city fix with style. From polished heritage hotels to cool, design-forward stays, the capital caters to every kind of traveller.
And for something sociable? Book out a grand villa on the coast with friends, where the days slip by over seafood feasts, poolside lounging and dhow trips at sunset. Whatever kind of traveller you are, there’s a stay to match it here.
The best places to stay in Kenya
