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Mid-range and Luxury Safari Stays Across Kenya

Kenya offers Africa’s most iconic safari experiences. From the Great Migration in the Masai Mara to elephant herds beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, flamingo-filled lakes in the Rift Valley, pristine coastal beaches, and remote northern wilderness.

At Frenzo Africa Safaris, we carefully select mid-range and luxury lodges and hotels across Kenya. Every stay is aligned with your safari itinerary, comfort level, and travel experience.

Masai Mara National Reserve

The Great Migration and Big Cat Country

Luxury Lodges

JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

Location: Talek River, Masai Mara National Reserve
Price: From 1,950 USD per night

A five-star riverfront lodge offering exceptional safari luxury with world-class service and prime wildlife viewing access.

Best for: Honeymoon and luxury safari
Highlights:

  • Located on Talek River with direct wildlife access
  • Five-star rated with exceptional guest reviews
  • Luxury tented suites with river views
  • All-inclusive gourmet dining
  • Professional safari guides

Angama Mara

Location: Mara Triangle, Masai Mara National Reserve
Price: From 1,100 USD per person per night

Perched on the Oloololo Escarpment overlooking the Mara, this award-winning lodge offers breathtaking views and intimate luxury.

Best for: Couples and photographers
Highlights:

  • Panoramic escarpment views over the Mara
  • Only fifteen tented suites with floor-to-ceiling glass
  • Renowned for exceptional service and design
  • Private vehicle options available

Mid-range Lodges

Mara Intrepids Tented Camp

Location: Talek River, Masai Mara National Reserve
Price: From 350 USD per night

Comfortable tented accommodation offering excellent value in a prime wildlife location.

Best for: Safari adventurers
Highlights:

  • Located on Talek River with resident hippos
  • Well-appointed tents with en-suite facilities
  • Two-tier viewing deck and swimming pool
  • Excellent game drive access

Mara Sopa Lodge

Location: Oloolaimutia Hills, Masai Mara
Price: From 250 USD per night

Set in a natural forest with sweeping views of the Mara plains.

Best for: Families and value travelers
Highlights:

  • Elevated hillside location with panoramic views
  • Spacious cottages arranged in natural gardens
  • Swimming pool and central dining area
  • Close to Sekenani Gate

Amboseli National Park

Elephant Herds and Kilimanjaro Views

Luxury Lodge

Angama Amboseli

Location: Kimana Sanctuary, Amboseli National Park
Price: From 900 USD per person per night

A stunning eco-luxury camp located in a private sanctuary with jaw-dropping Mount Kilimanjaro views.

Best for: Honeymoon and conservation-minded travelers
Highlights:

  • Only ten suites with direct Kilimanjaro views
  • Located in private Kimana Sanctuary for crowd-free experience
  • Conservation partnership with Big Life Foundation
  • Photographic studio and professional edit sessions included
  • Solar-powered and plastic-free operation
  • Walking safaris and community visits available

Mid-range Lodge

Sentrim Amboseli Lodge

Location: Amboseli National Park near Meshanan Gate
Price: From 180 USD per night

A comfortable lodge offering reliable mid-range accommodation with good park access.

Best for: Value safari travelers
Highlights:

  • Swimming pool and lounge bar
  • Comfortable cottages with en-suite bathrooms
  • Close to park gate for early game drives
  • Restaurant serving buffet meals

Amboseli Sopa Lodge

Location: Ol Tukai area, Amboseli National Park
Price: From 220 USD per night

Well-established lodge offering classic safari comfort in a prime elephant-viewing location.

Best for: Couples and wildlife photography
Highlights:

  • Located in the heart of elephant territory
  • Mount Kilimanjaro views from select cottages
  • Swimming pool and central dining area
  • Excellent value for the location

Lake Nakuru National Park

Flamingos, Rhinos and Rift Valley Scenery

Luxury Lodge

Lake Nakuru Lodge

Location: Inside Lake Nakuru National Park
Price: From 350 USD per night

Beautifully situated lodge offering stunning views of the lake and its famous flamingo populations.

Best for: Rhino viewing and bird watching
Highlights:

  • Located inside the park with twenty-four hour wildlife sounds
  • Swimming pool overlooking the lake
  • Excellent white and black rhino viewing
  • Family-friendly with spacious rooms
  • Eco-certified with strong conservation practices

Mid-range Lodge

Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge

Location: Lion Hill, Lake Nakuru National Park
Price: From 250 USD per night

Perched on Lion Hill with panoramic views of the lake and park below.

Best for: Couples and panoramic photography
Highlights:

  • Elevated position with incredible lake views
  • Swimming pool and well-designed gardens
  • Buffet meals with outdoor dining option
  • Access to the Rhino Sanctuary
  • Reliable mid-range quality under Sarova brand

Lake Naivasha and Hell’s Gate

Boat Safaris, Hippos and Walking Adventures

Luxury Lodge

Enashipai Resort and Spa

Location: Naivasha
Price: From 400 USD per night

A world-class resort offering sophisticated luxury on the shores of Lake Naivasha.

Best for: Spa retreats and extended leisure stays
Highlights:

  • Full-service spa and wellness facilities
  • Multiple restaurants and bars
  • Swimming pools and fitness center
  • Located near Crescent Island for walking safaris
  • Conference facilities for business travelers

Mid-range Lodge

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

Location: Lake Naivasha shoreline
Price: From 200 USD per night

Sprawling garden resort set on the lake’s edge with resident giraffes and zebras roaming the grounds.

Best for: Families and relaxation
Highlights:

  • Two swimming pools and putting green
  • Large gardens with grazing wildlife
  • Boat ride access to Crescent Island
  • Close to Hell’s Gate National Park

Samburu and Northern Kenya

The Samburu Special Five and Remote Wilderness

Luxury Lodge

Saruni Samburu Camp

Location: Kalama Community Wildlife Conservancy, Samburu
Price: From 800 USD per person per night

An exclusive eco-lodge offering complete immersion in northern Kenya’s remote wilderness. Guests have access to the Samburu Special Five: Grevy’s zebra, reticulated giraffe, Somali ostrich, Beisa oryx, and gerenuk.

Best for: Remote safari experiences and conservation-focused travelers
Highlights:

  • Six luxury villas including two single and four family villas
  • Located in private Kalama Conservancy for crowd-free experience
  • Access to Samburu National Reserve
  • Swimming pool with wilderness views
  • Located 130 kilometers from Samburu’s main gate for true remote experience

Mid-range Lodge

Ashnil Samburu Camp

Location: Samburu National Reserve on Uaso Nyiro River
Price: From 250 USD per night

Comfortable tented camp located on the banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, known for excellent wildlife viewing.

Best for: Riverfront experience and safari adventurers
Highlights:

  • Located on the river with crocodiles and elephants visiting daily
  • Well-appointed tents with en-suite bathrooms
  • Swimming pool overlooking the river
  • Game drives targeting Samburu’s unique species

Tsavo National Parks (East and West)

Untamed Wilderness and Lava Landscapes

Luxury Lodge

Ashnil Aruba Lodge

Location: Tsavo East National Park
Price: From 200 USD per night

Located on the banks of the Aruba Dam, this lodge offers prime wildlife viewing in Tsavo East.

Best for: Wildlife photography and couples
Highlights:

Mid-range Lodge

Maneaters Hotel and Safari Lodge

Location: Tsavo West National Park
Price: From180 USD per night

Budget-friendly lodge with excellent access to Tsavo West’s attractions.

Best for: Budget-conscious safari travelers and short stops
Highlights:

  • Located only 1.3 kilometers from Tsavo Gate entrance
  • Rated 8.8 out of 10 from forty-one reviews for excellent value
  • Comfortable rooms with essential amenities
  • Great base for exploring Mzima Springs and Shetani Lava Flows

Diani Beach and Kenya’s South Coast

White Sands, Coral Reefs and Indian Ocean Luxury

Luxury Resort

Almanara Luxury Resort

Location: Diani Beach
Price: From 500 USD per night

An exclusive boutique resort offering villa-style luxury on one of Diani’s most pristine beachfronts.

Best for: Honeymoon and exclusive beach retreat
Highlights:

  • Private villas with plunge pools
  • Beachfront location with powder-white sand
  • Spa and wellness facilities
  • Fine dining with ocean views

Mid-range Resort

Baobab Beach Resort and Spa

Location: Diani Beach
Price: From 220 USD per night

A large all-inclusive resort offering excellent value and extensive facilities on Diani’s famous coastline.

Best for: Families and all-inclusive seekers
Highlights:

  • Multiple swimming pools and water slides
  • Full-service spa and fitness center
  • Variety of restaurants and bars
  • Beachfront location

Watamu and Malindi

Marine Parks, Snorkeling and Swahili Culture

Luxury Lodge

Hemingways Watamu

Location: Watamu Marine National Park
Price: From 400 USD per night

Elegant beachfront hotel with Italian luxury styling and direct access to Watamu’s pristine marine park.

Best for: Snorkeling and diving
Highlights:

  • Located on Watamu Beach within marine park
  • Swimming pools and spa facilities
  • Italian-inspired cuisine
  • Excellent offshore coral reefs for snorkeling

Mid-range Accommodation

Temple Point Resort

Location: Watamu
Price: From 180 USD per night

A colonial-style resort set on a private peninsula surrounded by mangrove creeks and the Indian Ocean.

Best for: Families and value beach holidays
Highlights:

  • Unique peninsula location with three hundred sixty degree ocean views
  • Multiple swimming pools and watersports center
  • Boat access to Watamu Marine Park
  • Family-friendly with kids’ club

Nairobi

Gateway City Stays and Iconic Experiences

Luxury Hotel

Giraffe Manor

Location: Langata, Nairobi
Price: From 800 USD per person per night

One of Nairobi’s most iconic luxury properties, famous for its resident Rothschild’s giraffes who join guests for breakfast.

Best for: Bucket-list experiences and pre or post-safari indulgence
Highlights:

  • Endangered giraffes visit daily for feeding
  • Historic manor house with elegant interiors
  • Access to AFEW Giraffe Centre and David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
  • All-inclusive luxury experience

Mid-range Hotel

Eka Hotel Nairobi

Location: Nairobi near Mombasa Road
Price: From 150 USD per night

Modern business-style hotel offering reliable comfort ideal for safari stopovers and layovers.

Best for: Airport proximity and transit travelers
Highlights:

  • Fifteen minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
  • Swimming pool, fitness center, and spa
  • Multiple dining options
  • Reliable mid-range quality with consistent service

Luxury and Mid-range Selection

Whether you are planning a luxury honeymoon in the Masai Mara, a mid-range family safari in Amboseli, or a beach extension to Diani, Frenzo Africa Safaris curates every stay to match your travel style.

Contact us to build your Kenya safari itinerary with carefully selected mid-range and luxury accommodation.