W&E Best of Kenya

 Wild and Exotic have identified many remote and exclusive lodges in different regions of Kenya, where the timeless beauty of this country remains as captivating and wild as ever. Few countries in Africa can match an extraordinarily diverse landscape that includes the fertile plains of the Masai Mara and the Rift Valley, arid deserts in the North, Lakes Turkana and Victoria, the snow capped peak of Mt Kenya, and the azure blue Indian Ocean. The standards of service and guiding are consistently high throughout Kenya's national parks and there is no better country in the world in which to view Africa's wildlife.  We recommend a 10 night split between three very different regions of Kenya followed by a few days relaxing beside the Indian Ocean, where deep sea fishing, diving, snorkelling, and other water sports are also available.

Sosian is a 24,000 acre private ranch in Laikipia, a vast expanse of wilderness in the heart of Kenya's northern highlands that is home to a large and diverse bird and mammal population. The ranch house was built in the 1940's by Italian artisans, and has been beautifully restored to accommodate up to 14 people in the atmosphere of a private house. 7 cottages with private verandas and ensuite bathrooms are surrounded by tropical gardens overlooking Mt Kenya and miles of unspoilt Africa. The lodge at Sosian has a swimming pool, tennis court, and organic vegetable garden. There are a range of activities available including walking, riding, camel safaris, game-drives, night-drives, fishing, bird-shooting, archery, tennis and swimming in the waterfalls behind the lodge. The guiding is of the highest standard and Sosian is well known for its delicious home cooking using fresh ingredients from the garden, and its warm and friendly hospitality.

Offbeat Meru Camp is a small and traditional camp located on the edge of Meru National Park in the Bisanadi National Reserve, a part of northern Kenya made famous by George and Joy Adamson and the lioness, Elsa. Meru is home to the big five, as well as many other species. The camp consists of 6 double or twin tents and each one is furnished with a large iron bed, its own en-suite bathroom, traditional bucket shower and flushing loo. In addition, there is 24 hour solar lighting in the tents, while the rest of the camp is lit by traditional 'tilly' lamps. There is also a spacious 'mess' tent with comfortable sofas, a writing table and bar and informal dining is hosted in the mess tent or around the campfire. Activities include day and evening game drives; bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners and fly fishing in the local rivers. After a morning in the bush there's no better feeling than coming back to camp and cooling off in the infinity swimming pool whilst watching wildlife come down to drink.  For a further insight to what Offbeat Meru camp has to offer please click on the play button below: 

Offbeat Mara camp is a seasonal camp located on the Olare Orok river on Koyiaki Group Ranch. This small tented camp offers a truly private, traditional safari experience with access to the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. Tucked away in a prime wildlife area, Offbeat Mara Camp provides guests with superb game viewing - lion, leopard, elephant and buffalo are all seen regularly. Most importantly, the camp enjoys a private location far from other lodges and camps in this exclusive Mara concession where the normal restrictions imposed inside the Game Reserve (such as prohibiting walking safaris and night drives) do not apply . Guests can enjoy day and night game drives in custom-built Land Cruisers; bush breakfasts, picnics and sundowners. Guests also have full access to the Game Reserve, the Mara River and early morning balloon trips. The camp sleeps 12 guests in 6 large twin or double tents, each of which has an en-suite bathroom with hot bucket showers, wash basins and flush loos. The spacious tents are furnished with large, hand made cedar beds, 24hour solar lighting and the finest linen. Informal dining is hosted in the mess tent or around the campfire. Delicious English breakfasts, light lunches and three course dinners are served each evening. Guests can relax in the bar and 'mess' tent, furnished with comfortable sofas, a writing desk and library with wildlife guide books. For a further insight to what Offbeat Mara camp has to offer please click the play button below: