East Africa provides the most magical backdrop for some of the most romantic moments. Whether you are planning your honeymoon, looking for a unique spot to propose, or celebrating a special anniversary.
1. Saruni, Kalama Conservancy, Samburu, Kenya
There’s a good chance you haven’t heard of Saruni Samburu before, it’s a bit of a hidden gem, it’s a unique safari lodge located in Kalama Conservancy which is a private conservancy. Saruni features only six luxury villas, the jaw-dropping accommodations are large and open and have spectacular views of the 240,000 acres of unspoiled protected wilderness. Since it is, the only lodge in the Conservancy you will have an exclusive experience.
The rooms are built on the side of a cliff and around a giant volcanic rock face. and blend in with the natural surroundings. The rooms face out so you won’t have a view of anyone other guests
Meals are delicious and you can even request to have your meals in your own dining room for a private dining experience.
There are two infinity pools where you can relax at during the day in between game drives, with incredible views of the surrounding area.
Staffed mostly by Samburu guides, who will share their local authentic insight and culture.
While Kalmama may not have the prolific wildlife that you may find in other areas it makes up with attentive top-notch service and beautiful surroundings.
2. Sasaab, Samburu, Kenya
Perched on the edge of a river valley, the architecture of Sasaab blends Swahili and Moroccan design principals in which the African heat is of primary consideration. Each of the nine canvas-sided rooms is over 100m² with private plunge pools and breath-taking views across the Laikipia Plateau toward the jagged peaks of Mount Kenya. Its position above the river naturally facilitates watching the herds of elephant that come to bathe below as well as a host of other wildlife.
3. Leopard Hill, Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya
Voted by Time Magazine as one of the World’s Greatest Places to Stay in 2019, Leopard Hill’s location in the heart of the award-winning Mara Naboisho Conservancy is literally in the middle of the highest density of wildlife in the world.
What makes Leopard Hill accommodation truly special is the adjustable motorized roof in the tents which provides an unhindered view of the African night sky. Dubbed the Star Bed,
The tents offer an almost 360-degree view of the surroundings, from the bed towards the fig tree and the water holes and from the bathroom to the back. With indoor and outdoor showers, each tent has its theme and houses a private outdoor fireplace and a lower deck that takes guests closer to wildlife.
4. Namiri Plains, Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
Namiri Plains is in Tanzania’s eastern Serengeti. This remote camp is also a conservation initiative, protecting an area crucial to cheetahs and other big cats.
Before Namiri Plains was built, the grasslands were closed for 20 years to allow the cheetah population to restore. The nearest other camps are over an hour’s drive away so you can experience the vast plains all to yourself. When not out in the bush spotting Big Cats, The Big 5, or watching huge wildebeest herds, you can spend time at the pool or a massage at the spa. or simply chill out and soak up the views from your private deck.
Ten spacious, stylish tented suites, overlook the Serengeti plains. The tents have sliding doors running the width of each room and opening onto an expanded viewing deck. The walls are made from calcrete, a sedimentary rock created from the ashes of the Ngorongoro volcanoes, that helps to regulate the temperature. The interiors are all decorated in natural materials and tones. Each bathroom has a view over the plains and a standalone resin tub on your private deck so you can enjoy a bubble bath with a chilled glass of fizz.
5. Giraffe Manor, Nairobi, Kenya
One of the most unforgettable experiences you can have while visiting Kenya is breakfast with the giraffes at Giraffe Manor. This peaceful retreat is the perfect place to either start or finish your East African safari experience.
The 140-acre sanctuary is located in the lush suburbs of Langata, Nairobi, and is home to endangered Rothschild’s giraffes.
The special breakfast-time close encounters see the semi-habituated giraffes slip their heads through the windows while you’re enjoying the morning sunshine. And they’re always eager to be hand-fed.
High above the Maasai Mara overlooking the astonishing Great Rift Valley sits Angama Mara. Each of Angama Mara’s spacious elegant tented suites has been designed to make the most of the dramatic views of the Maasai Mara from every angle – from the bed, the bathtub, the sitting area, and the shower. With the front of the tents featuring floor-to-ceiling glass.
The rooms are fully stocked with beverages and snacks,
For the movie lovers of the iconic movie “Out Of Africa,” guests can enjoy an intimate picnic for two on the crest of the Out of Africa kopje featured on the movie’s poster.
Alternatively, guests can also enjoy a private lunch at the organic farm( Shamba Garden) which overlooks the vast Mara, you even get to pick own your food from the farm.
7. Matemwe Retreat, Zanzibar
The four elegant villas that make up the Retreat are set high among the palm trees with uninterrupted Indian Ocean views.
With its secluded location and dedicated private butler, the Retreat is considered one of the most exclusive choices of accommodation on Zanzibar Island.
If you are looking for pure escapism, these villas – which combine the spirit of Zanzibar with the highest standards of comfort – were designed for you.
The ground floor of each villa features a private bar area, a cool and airy double bedroom with a king-sized bed, and an en-suite bathroom with double basins, a shower, and a sunken bathtub with impressive views of the ocean.
Outdoors, impressively comfortable, and very private lounge areas invite you to make the most of the tropical climate. The rooftop deck with blue a plunge pool offers panoramic Indian Ocean views.
8. ELEWANA LOISABA STAR BED Kenya
handcrafted four-poster wooden beds sit on raised wooden platforms jutting out from a thatched-roof accommodation and are rolled out each night for guests to enjoy the most memorable sleep under the endless African sky.
Home to elephants and a healthy population of lions, Loisaba is a prime example of a great collaboration between conservation, community, ranching, and tourism.
9. And Beyond Mnemba Island, Zanzibar
A romantic hideaway, Mnemba Island is an exclusive paradise featuring twelve rustically chic beachside bandas, for up to 24 guests, Described as a “romantic hideaway”, Mnemba Island is off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar. The island has twelve beach bandas, each with its own stretch on the beachfront. Sit back and enjoy chilled champagne and locally, sustainably caught fish.
With incredible staff on the island, you can conveniently choose what to do at your leisure. From a cruise on a traditional dhow sailing boat to snorkeling or PADI dives in the Mnemba atoll.
10. The Highlands, Ngorongoro, Tanzania
The award-winning camp with just eight domed canvas and glass suites is situated on the edge of a forest that skirts Olmoti Volcano. The surrounding Ngorongoro Conservation Area (NCA) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Each suite has a king-sized bed facing floor-to-ceiling windows and a deck that curves around the tent. En suite bathrooms have hot running water, showers, and flushing toilets. At night, wood-burning stoves keep guests warm and cozy
The famous Ngorongoro Crater lies 40 km to the south. The crater, is the largest inactive, intact, and unflooded caldera in the world, was formed when a volcano exploded and collapsed in on itself 2 to 3 million years ago. It is now one of the best places in Africa for wildlife viewing, with the Big 5 and an extraordinary concentration of predators in the area.
The camp is carefully positioned for maximum privacy.
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