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.