Kenya Legends of the Land: From Samburu to the Mara

Giraffe Manor

Giraffe Manor offers twelve elegant and individually designed rooms split between the original 1930s Manor House and the newer Garden Manor. Each room is uniquely styled to reflect the property’s historic charm, with warm wooden floors, antique furnishings, and large four-poster beds draped in fine linens and mosquito nets. Paned windows open to views of the leafy estate or resident giraffes, some of which may pop their heads in for a morning visit.

In-room amenities include en-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers or soaking tubs, complimentary Wi-Fi, plush bathrobes, organic toiletries, tea and coffee stations, and personal safes. Some suites, such as the Karen Blixen Suite, are ideal for families, offering spacious layouts and interconnecting rooms. Other rooms like Daisy and Lynn are famous for their giraffe visits through the windows at breakfast.

Step into the timeless elegance of Giraffe Manor, a boutique property set within a leafy Nairobi estate where endangered Rothschild’s giraffes freely roam the grounds. With just twelve individually styled rooms across two charming buildings, the original 1930s Manor House and the Garden Manor, this iconic property blends stately ambience with modern comfort and warm Kenyan hospitality.

Guests enjoy up-close giraffe interactions throughout the day, from breakfast visits at your table to sunset encounters on the front lawn. Culinary experiences are a highlight, with gourmet à la carte menus, freshly baked pastries, and alfresco lunches in the sun-dappled courtyard. The on-site spa offers rejuvenating treatments and wellness rituals in a tranquil garden setting.

Surrounded by indigenous forest and within easy reach of Nairobi’s cultural sites, Giraffe Manor offers a uniquely intimate and luxurious start or end to your East African adventure.

Breakfast with giraffes, giraffe feeding experiences, afternoon tea with giraffes, nature walks on the sanctuary grounds, guided tours of the Giraffe Centre, photography opportunities with giraffes, visits to the David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Nairobi National Park excursions, Karen Blixen Museum tours, shopping at local artisan markets, spa treatments, in-room dining, birdwatching in the indigenous forest, historical manor house stay, family-friendly wildlife experiences.

Sala’s Camp

Sala’s Camp’s tented suites offer an elegant blend of wilderness and comfort, thoughtfully designed to immerse guests in the beauty of the Masai Mara. Each of the seven tents, including three Luxury Tents, two Honeymoon Tents, and two Family Tents, features glass fronts with sweeping views over the Sand River and Mara plains, inviting nature right to your doorstep.

All suites include a private plunge pool, en-suite bathroom with a hot rainfall shower, flushing toilet, and in some tents, a freestanding bathtub, perfect for relaxing after game drives. Each tent is uniquely styled with handmade furnishings, solar-powered electricity, a safe, and locally crafted Kenyan toiletries. Thoughtful extras like dressing gowns, flip flops, laundry service, and a “Gym in a Bag” (yoga mat, skipping rope, and stretch guide) complete the experience.

Whether you’re traveling as a couple, honeymooners, or a family, Sala’s Camp offers stylish under-canvas living with all the comforts of a boutique lodge, seamlessly blending luxury with the rhythms of the wild.

Tucked away in the remote southern corner of Kenya’sMaasai Mara, where the Sand and Keekorok rivers meet, Sala’s Camp offers front-row views of the Great Migration with unmatched privacy. The camp blends classic safari elegance with modern comforts, featuring luxury tented suites with private plunge pools. Guests enjoy alfresco dining under the stars, fresh seasonal cuisine, a tranquil spa offering massage treatments, and warm Kenyan hospitality. With exceptional game viewing, riverside seclusion, and intimate service, Sala’s Camp is a refined retreat in the heart of big cat country.

Game drives in the Maasai Mara, Big Five sightings, front-row viewing of the Great Migration (seasonal), guided bush walks, alfresco dining under the stars, riverside sundowners, cultural visits to a nearby Maasai village, family-friendly safari experiences, spa treatments in the wilderness, hot air balloon safaris, birdwatching, private picnics in the bush, stargazing, eco-conscious camp experience, personalized game viewing with expert guides

Sasaab

Sasaab’s luxurious tented suites blend open-air elegance with comfort and privacy. Each of the nine spacious tents, over 100m² in size, is positioned for maximum seclusion and panoramic views over the Samburu wilderness and Ewaso Nyiro River.

Inside, guests enjoy a king-size bed or twin configuration, large open-plan lounge, writing desk, ceiling fans, and an expansive en-suite bathroom with double vanities and a sunken bathtub. The highlight is each suite’s private plunge pool and shaded outdoor veranda, perfect for cooling off while spotting passing wildlife. Wi-Fi is available, and thoughtful touches like in-room charging stations, tea/coffee facilities, and bespoke safari-style décor complete the experience.

A family tent is also available, with two en-suite bedrooms connected by a shared lounge, ideal for those travelling with children.

Sasaab is a luxury safari lodge perched above the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya’s Samburu region, where arid landscapes meet lush riverine forest. Located in the Westgate Conservancy, it offers sweeping views to Mount Kenya and abundant wildlife including elephant, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy’s zebra. Guests enjoy immersive experiences like guided game drives, camel safaris, market visits, and authentic cultural encounters with the Samburu people. With just nine Moroccan-inspired luxury tents, a spa, infinity pool, and curated adventures, Sasaab blends raw wilderness with rich heritage and refined comfort.

Game drives in Samburu and Westgate Conservancy, guided bush walks, camel safaris, cultural visits to Samburu villages, traditional Samburu dancing, market visits in nearby communities, sundowners with panoramic views, spa treatments at Spasaab, yoga on your private deck, birdwatching, stargazing, swimming in the infinity pool overlooking the river, scenic helicopter flights (on request), kids bush activities and family-friendly safaris.