Kenya Hotels

Kenya Hotel Reviews

There are more than 2,000 licensed hotels, camps, and lodges in Kenya. There are modern hotels in Nairobi, but some older establishments offer comparable service and comfort plus colonial ambience. Price categories in this chapter treat all-inclusive lodges differently from other lodgings (see chart below). Lodging, meals, and activities are included at private lodges; find out in advance if park fees (US$60 to US$100 per day) are included. There are no elevators in lodging facilities outside hotels in big cities, but most everything is at ground level. Children are not always welcome at lodges. Some camps, lodges, and coastal hotels are closed during rainy months; ask in advance.

Hotel prices usually include dinner and a full English breakfast. Many lodges and hotels offer special midweek or winter low-season rates. Camping really isn't an option unless you're a hardcore camper. There are all kinds of luxurious beach accommodations available, but these resorts get crowded during holiday season, so it's essential to book in advance.

Kenya prides itself on game meat, and the seafood, organically grown vegetables, and tropical fruits are excellent. Sample traditional Indian and Arab food when you're near the coast, and look for Kenyan-grown tea and coffee and Tusker beer, a local brew.

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