If you’ve ever dreamt of waking up to the sound of lions in the distance, sipping sundowners as giraffes stroll by, and sleeping under canvas while still wrapped in luxury. Kenya is calling. 2025 is the year to stop planning and start packing.
Here are five unforgettable safari camps that should be on your radar this year whether you’re a first-timer, seasoned adventurer, or just in it for the soft life in the wild.
- Angama Mara – Maasai Mara
Perfect for: Luxury seekers & romantics
Vibe: Floating above the Mara like a dream
Perched on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara offers jaw-dropping views of the Maasai Mara below. Think floor-to-ceiling glass tents, warm Maasai hospitality, and private picnics in the very spot Out of Africa was filmed. Oh, and the Big Five? Right there waiting.
Highlight: The sunrise hot-air balloon ride followed by a champagne bush breakfast is worth every shilling.
- Lewa Safari Camp – Laikipia
Perfect for: Conservation-minded travellers
Vibe: Rustic chic meets rhino royalty
Set in the heart of the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, this eco-friendly camp is surrounded by dramatic landscapes and is home to critically endangered black rhinos. Lewa is where safari and sustainability go hand-in-hand no compromise on comfort either.
Highlight: Get a rare chance to see both black and white rhinos in one game drive.
- Mara Naboisho Camp – Naboisho Conservancy
Perfect for: People who want the Mara without the crowds
Vibe: Understated elegance + serious wildlife
Tucked into a quiet corner of the greater Maasai Mara ecosystem, Naboisho Camp offers an intimate experience with excellent guiding. The area has a high concentration of big cats, and you can enjoy off-road game drives, walking safaris, and night drives too.
Highlight: You’ll often have a pride of lions all to yourself.
- Ol Pejeta Bush Camp – Nanyuki
Perfect for: Families, couples & those chasing meaningful travel
Vibe: Family-friendly meets frontier spirit
Ol Pejeta isn’t just a wildlife haven it’s also the largest black rhino sanctuary in East Africa. Ol Pejeta Bush Camp gives you front-row seats to rhino conservation and an authentic, down-to-earth camp experience with top-tier comfort.
Highlight: Meet the world’s last two northern white rhinos — a once-in-a-lifetime encounter.
- Elephant Bedroom Camp – Samburu
Perfect for: Culture lovers and safari regulars seeking something different
Vibe: Wild, warm, and wonderfully Samburu
Nestled under doum palms on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River, this camp is known for its dramatic landscape, unique wildlife (like the Grevy’s zebra and gerenuk), and friendly elephants who sometimes stroll through camp.
Highlight: The Samburu guides bring the land to life with stories, songs, and centuries of knowledge.