GUIDE FOR LUXURY SAFARIS IN KENYA WITH AFRICANMECCA

Authentic five-star dining on exquisite china, drinking Chateau wine from shimmering crystal glasses, sparkling chandeliers, extravagant bedding, exceptional service, relaxing spa treatments and exotic locations – these are just some of the qualities of luxury accommodations throughout the world. The African bush may seem an unlikely place for this level of elegance and sophistication, but believe it or not, Kenya offers far more!

From classic Out of Africa bush camps, chic lodge accommodations or private lake island getaways, nowhere on Earth will you find a better premium destination than Kenya’s varied and high wildlife density experiences combined with friendly, welcoming services.



Imagine savoring every morsel of supreme gastronomic delights that are envied by chefs worldwide, all while watching the antics of an elephant calf along the Ewaso Nyiro River in Samburu. Soothe your body and soul with a deep muscle massage while gazing across expansive savannah plains of the Masai Mara where giraffes, buffalos, impalas, zebras, gazelles, wildebeests, other plains game and stealthy predators roam freely.

Drift asleep in rustically luxurious star beds to the muffled sounds of wildlife while counting the infinite stars in the African skies in Chyulu Hills and Laikipia’s Loisaba. These experiences and more await you during an AfricanMecca luxury safari where the authentic wilderness and opulent come together in utter perfection.



Our Tier 1 safaris cater to our most discerning guests who desire the utmost in privacy and exclusivity. Every aspect of your journey into the African outback exemplifies splendor, unparalleled comfort and first-rate amenities, from private jets for international arrivals to charter safari flights, impeccable personal service, splendid linens and pillows, sumptuousness cuisine and a sense of utter solitude in some of the world’s most spectacular and precious natural settings.

Our boutique safaris in Africa can be tailored to meet the needs of families, couples, solo travelers, small groups, newlyweds and honeymooners. No detail is missed, and we take great pride in exceeding your every expectation, right down to even the smallest of details of your served brown sugar and organic milk preference for your tea or coffee to your evening cocktail options.

Awaken each morning to the sights and sounds of the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve as part of the northern Serengeti ecology. This location is a premier wildlife destination for viewing the natural events of the Great Migration of over a million wildebeests and thousands of zebras, elands and gazelles.



Cottar’s 1920s Camp set in its own private conservancy takes you back in time to experience nature’s incredible will to survive through the eyes of early explorers. Offering only ten grandeur tents set within 6000 acres of private wilderness land, you simply cannot find a more superior East African tour base in the southern expanse of Masai Mara for your game viewing. Each en-suite tent envelops you in a rejuvenating color palette of warm wood tones, crisp white, ecru and other earthy hues.

Your African opulent safari at Cottar’s 1920s Camp and other similar best boutique camps immerses you in the Kenyan outback from inside your tent, as well as on your private verandah. Families wanting a private home-like luxury experience can stay at the Cottars Private Homestead. Mara North Conservancy shares and borders the same ecosystem as the Masai Mara National Reserve, but staying within a private conservancy gives you a broader range of activities to explore the habitats and wildlife. Staying outside the public reserve, though, by no means that a luxury safari holiday in Kenya is beyond your reach!



Ngare Serian offers an intimate hideaway for your upscale bush experience. Staying in a 4000-acre private conservancy with AfricanMecca ensures your privacy and gives you access to a pristine wilderness free of crowds that are present in the public reserve. Additionally, you see parts of Kenya that few others enjoy. Golden wood flooring produces a warm glow inside each of the four guest tents along with the adjacent sunken stone-bath, all augmented by the rich browns and jewel tones that create a sophisticated and unexpected elegance. Other luxurious camps in Masai Mara are Mara Plains Camp, Mahali Mzuri, Olare Mara Kempinski and few others.

In the southeastern expanse of Kenya, free and wild describes the experience of Ol Donyo Lodge located in a 275,000-acre private group ranch near Chyulu Hills National Park. The crimson flowers of red-hot poker trees contrast with the ebony black lava flows to create an eerie and mesmerizing landscape.

The 10-suite lodge is situated on a thickly forested hillside to immerse you in the lush grandeur of the scenery that includes the mighty snow-kissed peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in the distance. Spend your nights under the dark African skies in a “star bed,” refresh your body, mind and soul in the calm waters of a plunge pool, pamper yourself with a hot bath while looking out over the savannah plains and share stories around an evening campfire.



In northern Kenya, escape into the lavish arms of Africa at Segera Retreat where Somali ostriches, grevy’s zebras, beisa oryxes and elephants join you for a superb premier vacation in Africa. Surrounded by the stunning outback country of central Laikipia, the grand retreat offers views of Mount Kenya amidst a garden setting.

Brick walkways wind through lush lawns landscaped with native plants and vividly colored flowers. Charming log and thatch villas are nestled within the vegetation giving you a fairy tale-like experience. The luxuriousness décor features soothing neutral tones, rich woods and a divine outdoor bathtub for soaking under the star-filled skies.

In the neighboring north-east, the serenity of Samburu National Reserve and part Swahili coastal architecture are the boutique inspirations for Sasaab. The nine-room chalet tents are perched upon a ridge above the life-giving Ewaso Nyiro River. Exclusivity and privacy among the Kenyan bush is guaranteed as Sasaab is the only accommodation in this northwestern rugged expanse of Samburu.



The spacious canvas thatched room measures 100 square meters and feature an open-air bathroom, private plunge pool and distant views of the Northern Frontier highlands where its wilderness breeze keeps you comfortable. Indulgence and pampering are a part of everyday frilliness with treatments at the Spa Saab. Step beyond the camp’s rich borders and find a world of outlandish tribal cultures, free roaming wildlife and striking scenery.

Explore your surroundings riding a camel, walking, fly camping or simply gazing at the clear and later starry skies over magical Kenya. These are just some of the authentic and affluent trip experiences available with AfricanMecca in the contrasting lands of the Cradle of Mankind – Kenya!

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