Kenya is renowned as one of the premier destinations worldwide for African safaris, attracting millions of visitors annually. Among its many captivating wildlife destinations, Maasai Mara National Reserve stands out as a top choice. Widely regarded as the ultimate safari destination in Kenya, Maasai Mara offers exceptional opportunities for game viewing.
Kenya caters to a diverse range of tourists, including novices, honeymooners, and more. The country boasts a plethora of safari options. Some of them include game drives, mountain expeditions, birdwatching excursions, walking safaris, and beach getaways. Do you want to fully enjoy these activities? It is essential to secure suitable accommodation for your stay in the game reserves. Therefore, meticulous planning for lodging is a crucial aspect of your Kenyan safari experience.
With a variety of accommodation options available, visitors can choose from different types of lodging establishments.
Safari lodges
Safari lodges, also known as lodges, are sturdy buildings located in the wilderness. These lodgings are commonly positioned within wildlife parks and reserves. They are constructed using materials like stones, bricks, timber, and thatch, designed to harmonize with the natural environment.
The accommodations offer private en-suite bathrooms, spacious bedrooms, showers with running water, hot water taps, and flush toilets. Moreover, they provide various facilities such as swimming pools, a separate bar area, lounges, dedicated restaurant spaces, fire pits, libraries, gyms, and spas.
Permanent camp
Permanent camps are also referred to as tented camps used for safari activities. Tented camps are commonly equipped with either full canvas tents or structures consisting of canvas walls, roofs, and floors. In contrast to safari lodges, tented camps offer a smaller number of rooms.
These accommodations boast elegant furnishings, intricate lighting in the rooms, spacious decks for observing wildlife, verandas, and cozy outdoor seating areas. Each room is complete with a private bathroom. Additionally, permanent camps feature communal spaces accessible to all guests, including a bar, library, swimming pool, restaurant, and lounge.
Bush camp
The accommodation at the bush camps is specifically crafted to provide you with an exceptional wilderness experience in Kenya. These camps are strategically located in the remote regions of Kenya’s safari destinations. Surrounded by untamed landscapes, the bush camps offer an abundance of thrilling adventures in an exclusive and secluded setting.
Mobile tented camps
Mobile tented camps are a form of lodging that is typically established in a particular area to cater to a specific occasion. These camps are designed to be long-lasting and are eventually relocated to another site. They offer the ideal accommodation for observing the magnificent wildebeest migration. These camps are adorned with exquisite furnishings, such as comfortable sofas, wooden tables, and sturdy beds. Additionally, they provide private bathrooms equipped with bucket showers and flushing toilets. The mobile tented camps are strategically positioned in specific locations that offer the most breathtaking views of the migrating herds.
Fly camps or mobile walking camps
Fly camps also known as mobile walking camps are the accommodation set up for a short period often 2-3 nights. Fly camps in Kenya safaris offer a simplistic form of accommodation. Typically, the key components of these camps include a canvas shade tent adorned with comfortable cushions, vibrant rugs, and camp chairs. It allows you to experience a good sleep under the mosquito net and enjoy meals around a campfire or in the bush.
There is a wide variety of accommodation options available for your African Safari in Kenya. Most often it is the budget that determines which option you choose. We at Drunken Elephant Mara help you select the best one based on your budget. Being passionate about safaris we would have to say that our ultimate luxury tented camps are the perfect way to experience Africa.