Truth be told, this property could be considered ‘contrived’. However, for any animal enthusiast, unbridled joy overcomes you as you have a real-life beautiful giraffe stranding right in front of you!

•  99.9% of the people who stay here come because of the giraffe interaction so, what about the rooms? They are spacious, well-appointed and comfortable.
• Included in the rate is use of a vehicle for easy access to the Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Bead Factory, nearby markets and more
• Great overnight option in Nairobi before after your safari

Reasons why we enjoy Rekero:

• Rekero has been family-run for generations – offering unparalleled hosting and management
• The location is perfect for accessing the fantastic year-round wildlife in the Mara – renowned as the “most game-dense region in Africa”
• The camps’ location on the northern banks of the Talek river mean that guides can avoid the busy southern region of the Mara
• There are huge lion prides in the area, including the Notch coalition and Marsh Pride. The leopard and cheetah sightings are also fantastic.
• The camp has award-winning guides and some of the best (and longest-serving) staff in Kenya

Located in the wildlife-dense Mara Naboisho Conservancy – adjacent to the Maasai Mara Game Reserve – this camp is one of our most-preferred in Kenya’s Greater Mara region. Reasons we love Naboisho are:

• The camp possibly offers the best ‘authentic luxury’ (as we would describe it) in all of East Africa
• Fascinating walking safaris are on offer, led by experienced walking guides
• You can sleep under the stars and hear the African bush all around you while fly camping
• A high density of lion, elephant and plains game ensure game drives (day and night) are action-packed!
• The conservancy model is helping to conserve the ecosystem and sustain livelihoods of the local Maasai people

Reasons we like this lodge:

• Enjoy the vast panoramas from the dining and lounge area, the two infinity pools and the Samburu Wellbeing Space, which overlook several waterholes where the famous Samburu elephant, leopard, reticulated giraffe, Beisa oryx and Grevy’s zebra gather to drink
• The six luxury, eco-chic villas are open and spacious
• The only lodge in over 200,000 acres of unspoiled wilderness teeming with wildlife to explore exclusively
• Guided by Samburu warriors from the Kalama community; they are passionate about their land and culture, the safari experience is intimate and truly exceptional
• Admired for its innovative, eco-chic architecture, interesting design and décor and Italian-inspired cuisine

This boutique hotel envelopes a spicy blend of Arabic, Swahili and Indian design, with Swahili arches, intricate hand carved cement décor, beautiful antiques, handmade furniture and intricate brass lanterns; a delight for the senses!

More reasons to love this place:

• Award-winning ‘The Water Club Zanzibar’ that offers an incredible range of both low tide and high tide activities
• PADI Dive Center
• The Frangipani Spa is located on the property – with therapists from around the world
• Four wonderful restaurants on the premises – the food here is outstanding!
• If that isn’t enough to keep you entertained, also on offer are cooking classes and various day tours