Nairobi...and beyond...

Chyulu, Amboseli and Tsavo National Park - Amboseli is best known for unrivalled views of Mount Kilimanjaro (in Tanzania) and its large elephant population. Amboseli is home to over 1000 elephants, some of the biggest in Africa. The twin National Parks of Tsavo East and West together form one of Africa’s largest wilderness reserves, over 10 million acres. Framing the vast plains of Tsavo, and lying within view of majestic Mt Kilimanjaro, are the Taita and Chyulu Hills. The Chyulu hills are considered to be some of the youngest volcanic mountains in the world.

The Great Rift Valley - Kenya straddles the centre of the Great Rift Valley, the vast crevice that stretches from Jordan to Mozambique. From the North to the South of Kenya, the valley is lined with a series of freshwater and soda based volcanic lakes.

• Tortilis Camp is named after the flat-topped, umbrella thorn tree, the Acacia Tortilis, and is situated just outside the park in one of Amboseli's few remaining areas of unspoilt woodland, with the majestic backdrop of snow-capped Kilimanjaro. The tents are all large and spacious, with en suite bathrooms complete with steaming hot showers and modern flush loos.

• Porini - The Selenkay Conservancy lies a few miles north of Amboseli National Park and is an important dispersal area for wildlife migrating out of Amboseli. Selenkay Conservation Area is well off the beaten track and has not been visited by tourists until now. The number of tourist visitors staying at the Amboseli Porini Camp is limited to a maximum of eighteen per day to retain the wild and unspoilt nature of the area and to minimise the impact on the environment.

• Ol Kanjau, meaning “place of the elephants”, is a small and traditional seasonal tented camp adjacent to Amboseli National Park. The camp is hosted by Mike and Judy Rainy, American naturalists and ecologists with a particular passion for elephants. The camp itself is a simple six tent affair where the focus is on getting close to elephants and Amboseli’s wildlife without crowds and minibuses.

• Ol Donyo Wuas Lodge nestles in the western foothills of the Chyulu range, overlooking Kilimanjaro. The lodge consists of 8 cottages all en suite with panoramic views of the plains and Kilimanjaro.

• Campi ya Kanzi means "Camp of the Hidden Treasure" in Kiswahili. The camp lies within a 400 square-mile Maasai private land, dominated by Mount Kilimanjaro, just 35 miles away. Campi ya Kanzi accommodates a maximum of 14 guests in six thatched roof tented cottages.

• Finch Hatton's lies at the heart of Tsavo West National park, where Denys Finch Hatton lived and died. The camp surrounds a natural freshwater spring, flowing through three crystal clear pools, with tents along the water's edge. Finch Hatton's camp, a privately owned and managed one man's dream to create the ideal, offers guests a unique opportunity to relive the golden era of the safari in absolute elegance.

• Galdessa – Galdessa Main Camp is located on the southern bank of the Galana River, partially concealed by coppices of Doum Palms. The camp has a coastal / bush relaxed feel and is designed to blend with the environment using earthy colours and natural woods throughout. Galdessa Private Camp can be booked exclusively and is situated a short distance from the main camp.

• Loldia House offers a choice of accommodation either in the old family house or in cottages in the grounds. Loldia is a two hour drive from Nairobi and a perfect place from which to begin a safari holiday around Kenya. It is also conveniently located for day trips to the famous Lake Nakuru National Park.

• Mfangano Island - Lapped by the waters of Lake Victoria, shaded by giant fig trees and lost to the world, Mfangano Island Camp is an oasis of tranquillity. Mfangano Island Camp has six double-bedded cottages situated right on the lakeshore. Each room has been built in the Luo tribal style, with banana thatch and natural clay, and has been recently redecorated.

Nairobi - Karen

• Ngong House – Ngong House is a private home-stay situated in the Karen / Langata area of Nairobi offering a collection of cottages, with outstanding service and excellent food. The lodge overlooks the Ngong Hills, only a few minutes away from what used to be Karen Blixen’s coffee farm.

• Macushla House – A small and eclectic place to stay in Nairobi. Just twenty minutes drive from the city centre, Macushla provides the amenities of a hotel yet the warmth and character of a private home.

• House of Waine – A welcoming, stylish, family run hotel in the Karen district, well placed for exploring nearby attractions such as the Karen Blixen museum.

• Karen Blixen Cottages – Set in Karen amongst tranquil gardens, the cottages house up to 30 guests. Eight of the cottages have individual suites and three have two bedroom suites with a common large sitting room.

• Giraffe Manor – The Giraffe Manor is an elegant, personally hosted, small and exclusive hotel, famous for its resident herd of giraffe.

Nairobi - City Centre

• Norfolk Hotel – Conveniently situated and well revered, the Norfolk is set in its own private tropical gardens and offers 168 guest rooms and suites.

• The Fairview Hotel is family run and centrally located, offering just over 100 rooms, with facilities geared particularly to the business traveller.

• Palacina Hotel - A family owned and run boutique hotel with a homely feel.