Luxury hotels, hotel suites and fine dining restaurants in Kenya

Vacations in Kenya

 Anyone planning a wildlife holiday or safari is sure to have Kenya somewhere prominent on their list, probably close to–or at–the top. This magnificent country has vast animal populations, including the Big Five–that’s lion, leopard, buffalo, rhinoceros and elephant–and renowned wildlife reserves such as the Masai Mara.

Add to that its cosmopolitan cities, like Nairobi, and ancient trading posts like Mombasa, both long in history and rich in multi-cultural heritage. Then there’s its location on the equator, geological wonders from snow-capped mountains to the Great Rift Valley, and fantastic beach resorts on the Indian Ocean–it’s crystal clear why holidays in Kenya are such a winning formula, and why the country often ranks first in safari surveys.

Our luxury hotels in Kenya allow you to get close to wildlife in impossibly beautiful locations, with delightfully unconventional accommodation. Wake up to the sound of roaring lions in beautifully furnished tented camps and safari lodges that blend traditional and contemporary design, and that offer modern conveniences in the heart of nature. In our luxury hotel suites in Kenya, you don’t just look at the spectacular scenery, you’re embedded directly in it, living your best inside/outdoor life surrounded by lush wilderness and savannah.

All of that adds up to the most sophisticated of safari experiences–these 5 star hotels in Kenya are often located within protected wildlife areas and can give a choice of national parks and nature reserves to visit, and adventurers can explore by four-wheel drive, horseback, bike or even on foot. In Relais & Châteaux hotels in Kenya, memories are made.

Fusion food and fine dining restaurants in Kenya

 Despite being located in remote wilderness (often reached by private air strip), the food and drink options available to guests at our luxury hotels in Kenya are second to none–expect fusion-style dishes that pair western cooking with local, fresh and seasonal produce. Expect classically inspired and contemporary, creative cooking mixed with culinary influences that reflect the country’s multi-cultural history, as well as local Swahili dishes and ingredients.

Then enjoy it all in locales that give new meaning to gastronomic restaurants in Kenya: grass-roofed, open-walled dining rooms that overlook the landscape, outdoor terraces, picnics served on laden tables out in nature or dining under the stars of the Milky Way with a flickering campfire to keep warm. It’s not for nothing that our properties are known for romantic getaways in Kenya.

Wildlife everywhere you look: responsible travel in Kenya

 There are many different ways to experience the wildlife and biodiversity of Kenya. The most obvious is viewing from the back of open-sided four-wheel drive vehicles, from where you can track and follow everything from A to Z–that is, antelopes to zebras, and everything in between, including flamingos, giraffes, hippos, hyenas, wildebeest and warthogs. Birdlife is abundant, and even the smallest of animals, from ants to lizards, play an important role in the ecosystem. Of course, you’ll want to see the Big Five–and our trained safari guides know how to safely track these mighty beasts.

Some of our luxury hotels in Kenya also offer the chance of getting even closer to nature by offering safaris on horse-back–horses are understandably accepted by wildlife as another animal more readily than a truck with an engine! In some reserves, you can explore by bicycle or even on foot, while hot-air balloon rides offer a different perspective over all this pristine natural beauty.

Close links with local communities offer additional ways to experience the culture, customs and traditions of tribal Kenya, with village tours briefly immersing guests in the unique way of life of Masai people among others and supporting local handiworks too. In addition, there’s no need to forgo the usual pleasures of vacation–our luxury spa hotels in Kenya offer massage and well-being treatments, or you can spend a day relaxing by the pool.

Relais & Châteaux in Kenya–our approach to responsible travel

 It’s no contradiction to say that hospitality and wildlife go hand in hand here. The visits of travelers, explorers and adventurers in the search for Africa’s unique wild animals supports the country’s many conservancy efforts. Our eco hotels in Kenya participate in ecological and educational programs, contribute to funds that protect millions of acres of land and endangered species and are planting thousands of trees to restore the landscape with indigenous species. That’s a crucial element of the role our properties play in their communities–ensuring they create a positive effect and safeguard the wildlife for future generations.

As independently owned properties, our luxury hotels in Kenya pride themselves on giving you an experience to treasure, combining this unforgettable immersion in nature with warm and attentive service throughout your stay, where it’s no exaggeration to say you will live and breath Africa.