Wildlife Resorts in Kenya

Being a land with extensive nature and wildlife sanctuaries Kenya is noted for its luxury resorts sited in the remotest frontiers within easy reach of the rich animal heritage: -

LAKE NAIVASHA

LAKE NAIVASHA COUNTRY CLUB****
Tel: (254)-20-540780
Fax:(254)-20-543810
Email:block3@africaonline.co.ke
Lake Naivasha Country Club became famous in the 1930's as a staging post for Imperial Airways' flying boat service from Durban to London. The Old Colonial architecture is solid and comfortable with accommodation in rooms and cottages set in 12 hectares of green lawns shaded by mature acacias and spreading fever trees. The public rooms are elegant and cool. The residents' lounge has a massive fireplace and large bay windows. The bar is cozy and adjoins an immaculately equipped snooker room.
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RIFT VALLEY LODGE & GOLF RESORT
Tel: (254)-20-4446651
Fax:(254)-20-
Email:
The Rift Valley Lodge and & Golf Resort sits at about 7,000 feet, from which elevation it enjoys magnificent views to the west and east. The vistas stretch from the shimmering waters of Lake Naivasha to the jagged volcanic crater of Mount Longonot and, beyond, the sloping shoulders of the Aberdare Mountains - Kenya's most important watershed.
EXQUISITE FURNITURE
Guests have choice of 21 twin and 9 double rooms, all with private balconies overlooking the spectacular valley and a large waterhole frequented by antelope, zebra and buffalo. The rooms are located in spacious two- and three storey blocks, and are beautifully furnished with large four-poster beds and handmade wooden furniture, African prints, and modern en suite bathrooms. Several of the rooms have interlinking doors that convert them into spacious family suites.
EXCELLENT RIFT VALLEY VIEWS
Alternative accommodation is offered in 10 private cottages that overlook the sweeping fairways of the golf course. These sophisticated residential retreats offer a real 'home from home', with 2, 3, or 4 bedrooms, beautifully furnished lounges and dining rooms, and the same magnificent views throughout.
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LION HILL LODGE
Tel: (254)-20-2713333
Fax:(254)-20-2718700/2715566
Email:reservations@sarova.co.ke
Located on a plateau in the Rift Valley, overlooking Lake Nakuru - one of the world's greatest ornithological wonders, stands the Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, tastefully landscaped with natural foliage and a startling variety of flowers, the Lodge offers luxurious accommodation and first class cuisine. There is an impressive panoramic view of the lake from the lodge from which the thousands of flamingo, pelicans and Marabou storks' can be viewed.
SWIMMING, BIRD WATCHING AND RELAXING
The park is also the sanctuary for the rare black rhino, leopard, waterbuck and many species of birds. Lodge facilities include a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, sauna, curio shop, room service, laundry etc. Game viewing, bird watching and other activities can be arranged through the lodge reception. All 65 rooms are chalet style, all face the lake, and all have porticos and private en suite bathrooms.
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LAKE ELEMENTAITA

LAKE ELEMENTAITA LODGE
Tel: (254)-20-212405/224998
Fax:(254)-20-230962
English Settler Lord Galbraith Cole built this exclusive lodge in 1916. A red brick with shady terraces, an internal courtyard paneled wall and a sitting room with library and log fire. The 33 double rooms are in newer "cottages" nestled away in a lush flowered garden behind the house. The house overlooks Lake Elementaita a Ramsar Site (Wetland of international importance).
ENCHANTING
The lake which is home to millions of lesser flamingos is an important stopover for migrating birds - over 350 species have been spotted. An original and less obtrusive way of seeing the wild life is by ox wagon. Lord Cole's Memorial, built on a rocky outcrop, is an enchanting spot for a sundowner after a safari or for a champagne breakfast. Other activities include horse-riding, visits to the warm water spa, which flows, into the lake or to the Kariandusi prehistoric site where anthropologist Dr. Lewis Leakey found some of the oldest remains of mankind.
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MAASAI MARA NATIONAL PARK

MARA SERENA LODGE
Tel: (254)-20-2711077/2710511
Fax:(254)-20-2718103/2718100
Email:cro@serena.co.ke
An interpretation of a traditional Maasai Manyatta village of domed huts, the 74 room Mara Serena Safari Lodge is set on the saddle of a hill overlooking the 1,800 square kilometres of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara Triangle - one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries. The Serena has the most spectacular view of the surrounding landscape, with its game and bird life.
A STAY IN LUXURY "HUTS"
Facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, tables, umbrellas and towels. Telephone, fax, and radio, 24 hour Nurse on call and Flying Doctors Service. All rooms are individual "huts" - spread out to give each one uninterrupted view of the plains, the meandering riverine forest and the silhouetted hills beyond. All huts are en suite with bath and shower. The Lodge is the only property of its kind in the Mara Triangle - and, as such, its guests can be assured a high degree of privacy when enjoying their safari experience.
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MPATA SAFARI LODGE
Tel: (254)-20-212865/244987
Fax:(254)-20-
Mpata Safari Club is a five star hotel voted "The Best Safari Lodge in Kenya" by The Kenyan Association of Travel Agents. The lodge - designed by Edward Suzuki - one of the most respected architects in Japan - is perched on a hilltop with a breathtaking view of the Mara reserve. Guests stay in individual cottages well spaced along the top of the escarpment offering panoramic views of sunrise on the horizon.
OPULENCE AT THE FRONTIER
There are 11 suites and 12 deluxe units, each with interlocking curves separating bedroom, bathroom and verandah. With emphasis on comfort and a unique combination of interior design, the suites have a lounge, kitchenette and best of all, an outdoor Jacuzzi.
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MARA SAFARI CLUB
Tel: (254)-20-216796/216940
Fax:(254)-20-216896
Email:lonhotke@form-net.com
The Mara Safari Club is positioned on the oxbow of the Mara River, set in the Ol-Choro Oiroua conservation area, bordering the world renowned Maasai Mara Game Reserve, at the foot of the Aitong Hills.
LUXURY IN THE WILD
Surrounded on three sides by the river, all the tents have their own private river frontage. The club has 8 doubles and 42 twin bedded tents. Each has netted four poster beds and verandah overlooking the hippo filled river. The height of luxury in the wild, each tent is superbly furnished and has its own private bathroom with hot and cold water. Some tents also have sunken baths and mini-bars.
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KICHWA TEMBO TENTED CAMP - Place of the Elephant
Tel: (254)-20-
Fax:(254)-20-
Email:
Overlooking endless, game-filled plains and shaded by dense forest canopy, this oasis of classic safari tents nestles below the Oloololo Escarpment on the western boundary of the Maasai Mara reserve. Each spacious tent affords total privacy and the privilege of sweeping views over the greatest grassland system on earth.
Arresting and Unforgettable Vistas
But it is the breathtaking sight of more than a million wildebeest and zebra braving the turbulent Mara River in their stampede towards the northern grasslands each July to September for which Kichwa Tembo is most renowned. Witnessing this ancient and often tragic spectacle is a profoundly stirring experience.
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SIANA SPRINGS INTREPIDS Camp
Tel: (254)-20-44446651
Fax:(254)-20-
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Fringed by marshes and surrounded by ghostly Fever trees, Siana Springs is situated on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Built on a site chosen by 1950's game warden Major Lyn Temple-Boreham, the grand-scale tented camp was established in partnership with the neighbouring Maasai, who continue to graze their cattle in harmony with the wildlife.
Romantic, Tranquil and Unspoiled!
Perfectly recapturing the romance of the early pioneers, Siana Springs possesses a tranquil atmosphere, with generous safari-style tents and shaded trees offering complete privacy in the lush, unspoiled setting. A convivial dining area offers hearty cuisine, while the swimming pool is an irresistible oasis on hot days.
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MARA HIPPO SAFARI LODGE
Tel: (254)-20-213186/222253/226189
Fax:(254)-20-213254
Email:casafaris@kenyaweb.com
Located at the South Eastern end of the Mara Triangle the Mara Hippo Safari Lodge is a beautiful tented camp cum lodge that blends with the game laden landscape of the Mara. Built on a former riverbed, the accommodation is made of 15 tents all ensuite under grass thatched roofs and five cottages; also ensuite. There is a swimming pool and satellite television is available for those who would wish to catch up with international events in the middle of the African savanna.
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