Highlights
Exclusive setting in a private concession bordering the Serengeti
Perfectly placed to witness the Migration between about May and October
Authentic and historic décor that emanates a golden era of safari
Services of a Private butler
Game drives in a vintage wood-panelled 1920s car
Elegantly designed tents with luxurious furnishings, en-suite bathrooms and private verandahs
Spectacular views of the African landscapes
Well secluded location offering privacy and tranquility to enjoy a romantic getaway from the crowds
Candle-lit private dinners under the stars, bush breakfasts and picnics in the wild
Wellness and relaxation with spa treatments for couples to unwind and rejuvenate.
Value for money. Camp offers a special honeymoon package with romantic amenities such as champagne, flower arrangements and special excursions
Fantastic year-round game viewing, especially of predators like lion, leopard and cheetah
Guests can tailor their experiences from game drives to romantic picnics

Elephant Pepper Camp

A part of the Elewana Collection reknown for its luxurious accommodations and dining in Mara North Conservancy, the camp is a fantastic choice for honeymooners seeking a blend of adventure, luxury, and intimate experiences in a stunning natural setting.

 

Highlights:
Romantic Accommodations - Spacious and well-appointed tents with luxurious feel for comfort and privacy, complete with en-suite bathrooms and spacious verandas.
Intimate Setting: The camp’s intimate atmosphere fosters romance, making it a perfect getaway for couples.

Stunning natural surroundings and great wildlife viewing experiences: Nestled in a prime game area, couples can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding savannah and encounter diverse wildlife right from the camp.
Secluded Location: The camp's private setting allows couples to experience the wilderness in a tranquil and romantic environment making it easy for couples to connect and enjoy each other’s company.
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Personalized Service: Elephant Pepper Camp has attentive and friendly staff cater to guests' needs, providing personalized service that enhances the romantic experience.
Easily customizable activities: Couples can tailor their safari experiences according to their preferences, ensuring a unique and special trip.
Gourmet Dining Options: Traditional northern Italian cuisine. Candlelit dinners for couples under the stars. Bush Meals in the wilderness, such as bush breakfasts and picnics, which create memorable moments for couples.
Cultural Experiences: Maasai Community Visits with couples engaging with the local community, learning about their culture and traditions, adding depth to their romantic experience in Africa.
Wellness and Relaxation: Spa Treatments with some packages offering relaxing spa services that allow couples to unwind and rejuvenate together.
Value for money with their Honeymoon Packages and special offers that may include romantic amenities like champagne, flower arrangements, and tailored excursions for couples.

Little Governors’ Camp – Highly Recommended for Couples

Highlights:
• Intimate and remote location, only accessible by boat
• Stunning natural beauty by the Mara River
• Charming accommodations for couples
• Tents overlook a waterhole where resident elephants and warthogs drink
• Private Bush dinners in the wilderness
• Fulfilling game drives and guided walks in the Mara
• Early morning hot-air balloon rides
We equally recommend sister camp Governors Il Moran which is:
Situated in a romantic setting in a forest beside the Mara River
Intimate and private Masai Mara lodging with only 10 tents
Game drives and walking safaris in an excellent game viewing area
Terrifically skilled guides
Romantic candlelit dinners in the wilderness
Early morning hot-air balloon safaris

3. Destination: Samburu Game Reserve

Soroi Larsens Camp is a luxury boutique Camp located in Kenya’s wild north. It is in Samburu Game Reserve, with over 165 kms of unspoiled wilderness to explore and enjoy. The camp is set in a rugged landscape with a backdrop of jagged mountains.

Samburu game reserve is a host of indigenous animals unique to the region. Explore the reserve from the Luxurious Larsens Camp named after the famous explorer Eric Larsen and built in the exact place the explorer first camped.

Larsens takes pride in its 12 exclusive suites – secluded and private equipped with a spacious king-size bed, en-suite bathroom, private terrace, facing Ewaso Nyiro river, authentic furniture and decorations experienced by the early pioneers. The 2 deluxe suites which lover birds should be appointed to has a star bed, outdoor shower, private butler, private dining upon request and a plunge pool. This is where we should go when thinking of a romantic quest in Samburu National Reserve!

The Ups of Soroi Larsens Camp, Samburu

• Samburu itself is ruggedly beautiful and highly photogenic. The couple is sure to capture unique photos of animals not easily found elsewhere and amazing backdrops of natural landscape that landmarks Kenya’s northern frontier. Game drives to spice your African adventure here are exciting and fulfilling.
• Unwind in tranquility during your safari adventures in our secluded and serene spa to discover your own place of peace whilst you look out over the game reserve. The camp has a spacious infinity pool and jacuzzi to wind down after a long day.
• Samburu Game Reserve is a prime birding destination. Home to over 450+ species of birds. Why not spend an hour or two walking through the reserve along the river with the camp’s specialist bird guide?
• At Larsen’s you eat well and healthy. The evening candlelit dinners, serenaded by the gentle sounds of the Kenyan night by the banks of Ewaso are a perfect way to end the day. Gourmet four-course meals are served for breakfast and dinner leaving you a satiated tumescent glow.

 

4. Destination: Tsavo West National Park

Finch Hattons Tented Camp, Tsavo West National Park

Finch Hattons is a winner at WTA Awards as Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp for several years in a row.  Finch Hattons is an opulent and elegant camp located in Kenya's Tsavo West National Park. Set around permanent freshwater springs within 35 acres of pure, untouched wilderness the Camp is an oasis for wildlife & birdlife

With 17 Luxury Tented Suites that are a contemporary twist on classical safari style commonly found in other camps, these here are designed to accommodate our guests with exclusivity & privacy as an inherent core feature.

With multiple dining venues and public spaces including two pools and the award winning Chyulu Spa, holiday makers seeking a romantic getaway are truly spoiled for choice.

Tsavo West National Park, home to the greatest biodiversity on Earth, provides spectacular backdrops for a Finch Hattons Safari, that blows the elevated Big 5 safari apart. See the solidification of lava flows aptly named ‘shetani’ (Swahili for devil), rainforests, dormant volcanoes & the Chyulu Hills offering you unique and otherworldly experiences that are seamlessly incorporated into the romantic holiday experience at Finch Hattons.

What We Like about Finch Hattons

• World class accommodation and service in the heart of Africa. Its not just about consecutively winning a WTA award from 2016 as the best tented camp in Africa, but the truly livid comfort provided is what lovebirds should nest into.
• Exciting scheduled activities included in lodge price, that is game drives, excursion to Shetani lava flow, Oldonyo Larami volcano hike, yoga, nature walk, a bush breakfast & sundowners.
• Finch Hatton melts romance and elegance in one super cauldron based on the ideals that Denys Finch Hatton lived by; a dedication to elegance and style, coupled with a passionate love of the Kenyan wilderness and a long-forgotten way of life. A perfect hideaway, not merely a getaway is the best name for this soul-gripping world.
• Another place for watching dramatic sunrises and sunsets in a completely unbound state of mind. Game drives in Tsavo West are also rewarding with few vehicles crowding the by-ways of the park.
• Scenery, scenery and more scenery. The only place to view Jurassic age monoliths, cloud forest on the Chyulu Hills, semi-arid scrub and volcanic lava fields, cliffs of the Yatta Plateau and very diverse landscapes in the sheer sprawling Tsavo ecosystem.
• Here, even the standard accommodation is just as classic as any deluxe elsewhere, but lovebirds can get reserved into Finch Hattons Suite with its own butler service and plunge pool.

 

5. Destination: Meru National Park

The Elsa Kopje, Meru National Park

Named after Elsa, the lioness raised by George and Joy Adamson and made famous by the story of Born Free, this Gold eco-rating camp sits high on the rocky kopje outcrop of Mughwango Hill above George Adamson’s original campsite. The camp offers spectacular views over the plains of Meru National Park.

Elsa is romantic in essence and has 3 honeymoon suites with spacious master ensuite bedroom. The camp has an infinity pool and massage rooms with its restaurant giving widescreen views across the plains.

Meru National Park is little visited and so utterly un-spoilt, few places are comparable to the remote and rugged atmosphere found here that is most ideal for another romantic hideout.

The Ups of Elsa Kopje & Meru National Park

• Meru offers unique of wildlife watching: The northern plains are one of the most rewarding areas for wildlife viewing, the northern plains boast elephant, lion and cheetah. Both species of zebra, Grant’s and Thomson’s gazelle, impala, beisa oryx, kongoni and reticulated giraffe are also easily seen.
• Proximity to northern frontier’s tourism circuit and connection from Aberdares, Mt. Kenya National Park, Laikipia and Samburu Game Reserve,
• Genuinely offbeat and luxurious, assured serenity.
• Comparatively small to other national parks of importance in the tourism circuit, with 427+ bird species, Meru gives a different value. Meru’s birds are abundant and colourful; common river birds include ibis, heron and African fish eagle while the riverine acacia woodland shelters the smallest of the long-tailed sunbirds, the black-bellied sunbird. Flocks of glorious golden-breasted starling are also often encountered as well as loudly honking groups of hornbills.

 

6. Destination: Lake Elementaita & Soysambu

Serena Lake Elementaita Camp

Lake Elementeita Serena Camp is small, exclusive, well-maintained and up-market. Evocatively styled to echo Soysambu's rich history, the camp combines the magnificent accessories of a bygone era with unadulterated luxury and an enticing range of activities. Idyllically set among golden-barked acacias with breathtaking views across the sapphire-blue lake to a backdrop of ancient volcanoes.

The Camp features elegant tented accommodation and award-winning service.

Tucked among golden-barked acacia trees, under the shadow of ancient volcanoes, Lake Elmenteita Serena Camp is a truly romantic and magical setting for holiday in Kenya.

Enjoy the modern comforts of a five-star hotel blend seamlessly with the rich history and culture for which Soysambu is famous, resulting in an ambiance that is at once invitingly rustic and utterly sophisticated.

Each of its 24 luxury tents features views of the Lake Elmenteita which you can enjoy from your own private veranda. The interiors are tastefully furnished in neutral colors: rich brown hardwood floors and moldings, hand-woven rugs, polished brass fixtures and fantastic four-poster beds topped with snowy white mosquito nets.

This creates a homely atmosphere and the serenity index is very advanced. Feel in harmony with nature. Huge windows make for sunny interiors and allow you to enjoy the lake and surrounding greenery, even when indoors.

Love at Elementaita

Stretch out in the splendid Flamingo Suite, linger over breakfast in bed, take part in thrilling game rides and bird watching tours, indulge in a treatment at our spa or simply lounge by the pool. The possibilities are endless.

7. Destination: Desert Rose, Suguta Valley

Many consider Suguta Valley, also known as the Suguta Mud Flats, Suguta Marmar or Suguta Lol Marmar, one of the most remote and hottest places in the country. The way to the Desert Rose with your loved one is by a helicopter ride. 4x4s do venture in and some Subaru enthusiasts have been having short racing stints on adventure, but we recommend a flight into the valley either from Nairobi direct or from another destination that guests may choose.

Yet it is only in this valley in all the world over that you will find the rare wildflowers known as the Star of the Desert thriving. Their beautiful hues of brown are a wonder to behold.

At Suguta you will also get fantastic views of the Barrier Volcano. The broad volcanic complex forms a natural wall between the valley and Lake Turkana. The Namarunu volcano, which extends into the valley from the western wall, can be viewed from here. This volcano was active in historic times. Mount Ngiro, to the east of the Suguta valley, is also visible.

From the Losiolo Escarpment rising 2,000 M above the valley floor on the east side near Maralal, you can get the most spectacular views of the Kenyan Rift Valley and then go see Lake Logipi fill the fairly flat Suguta Valley with a floor of about 300 M (980 FT) above sea level, to the north.

Desert Rose is Kenya’s northernmost luxury lodge, acclaimed for its dramatic location and interior design. It has one of the most spectacular settings of all the African lodges, in the middle of dense and hilly jungle close to majestic Mount Nyiru.

The open-plan lodge has a lounge looking towards the mountains and a wooden deck leading to a glorious dining terrace. The five rooms may be small in numbers but they’re big in impact, with a tactile mixture of stone and carved wood, as well as open-air bathrooms with great views.

Beside the lawn is a curvaceous swimming pool, remarkable for its design and location. Desert Rose is designed to be an unforgettable experience – and it delivers on that promise.

The difference:

It doesn’t get more remote than this – enjoy walking through uncharted territory from one of the most remote yet luxurious lodges in Kenya. You and your darling should be here today.

8. Destination: Elewana Loisaba Star Beds, Loisaba

Poised on a rocky kopje, the Loisaba Star Beds command sweeping views over an undulating valley and a permanent waterhole, frequented by resident wildlife.

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.

Rustically designed to complement the surrounding environment, each star bed is individually built in harmony with the natural rocky features, incorporating a sitting area, and open plan bathroom with a view.

The Difference

Rising early to watch sunrise from your Star Bed with a comforting hot beverage, the day ahead promises adventure, with a myriad of activities by which to experience Loisaba. A day of fun is rounded off with drinks by the log fire in the Star Beds lounge, sharing tall tales of the African bush, with the tale-telling continuing over a delicious shared dinner.

9. Destination: The Sands at Chale, Chale Island, Diani

Chale is a magical fusion of nature and comfort with elegance and romance. A stunning white beach fringed by coral reefs and a tidal saltwater lake surrounded by a mangrove forest. A diverse mixture of indigenous and tropical flora that attracts a wide variety of fascinating insect and primate life. All this combined with the loving care of friendly staff is bound to make your holiday intriguing, relaxing and warmly memorable

Chale is the place of love. The Island is divided into two parts; resort and sacred forest or “kaya”. The resort lies in 15 acres of indigenous ancient forest, with a stunning 10,000 square meter white sand bay which is protected by a vibrant coral reef. With an explosion of colourful flora and fauna the island is truly magical and if that is not enough, also features a mystical inland tidal mangrove lake.

10. Destination: Medina Palms, Watamu

Set on one of the world’s top 10 beaches, Watamu has long been favored as an exclusive holiday destination. Medina Palms is Watamu’s newest and most luxurious resort, securely situated on the sands of Watamu Marine Park on Kenya’s coast. Unlike other hotels that offer just rooms, Medina Palms offers suites and villas, yet at very competitive prices.

Need pampering? Medina Palms is a place to enjoy the sound of gently lapping waves on the shore, or a pool side snooze under the equatorial sun. Visit our Sakina Ocean Spa for relaxing and therapeutic treatments. Cocktails from heaven and a galore of sea-based activities to break the monotony of a day. The place to be.

 

 

10. Nairobi, Kenya’s capital city

 

Visiting this country without explring city attractions is not recommended. There is fun and activities for couples like visiting the Giraffe Center, David Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Kazuri Bead Factory and lunch at Copper Ivy in Westlands. This restaurant is an excellent choice for a romantic lunch or dinner due to its cozy ambiance, outdoor dining, private dining option for more intimacy, diverse and high-quality menu, exceptional service, and unique features. Well known for its Signature Cocktails (a selection of creative cocktails and beverages), making it easy for couples to toast to their romance with something special.
We also recommend other choices for a romantic lunch in Nairobi like Pepper Tree in Westlands, Matteos in Karen and Jiko at Village Market.

Hemingways Nairobi (Recommended)

Hiighlights: Why Hemingways Nairobi is Ideal for a Romantic or Honeymoon Stay?
Hemingways Nairobi is a luxurious boutique hotel that offers a serene and romantic atmosphere, making it a perfect choice for couples seeking a memorable and private getaway. Here are several reasons why it stands out as an excellent choice for a romantic or honeymoon stay:
1. Ambience
The hotel is situated in the Karen suburb of Nairobi, offering breathtaking views of the Ngong Hills and the surrounding lush landscapes.
Luxurious Accommodations
The rooms and suites are elegantly designed with high-end furnishings, offering spacious interiors and private balconies. Many rooms feature king-sized beds making them ideal for couples.

2. Romantic Dining
Hemingways Nairobi provides fine dining experiences with a focus on gourmet cuisine. Couples can enjoy romantic dinners on the terrace or in intimate settings within the hotel.

3. Spa Services
The hotel features a spa that offers a range of treatments designed for relaxation and pampering, perfect for couples looking to unwind together.
Proximity to Major City Attractions
Couples can visit AFEW Giraffe Center and have fun with these graceful animals,

4. Nature Walks
The hotel’s lush gardens and proximity to natural reserves provide opportunities for leisurely walks, enhancing the romantic atmosphere.

5. Eco Shopping & Cultural Experiences
Couples can engage in local cultural experiences, such as visiting nearby **art galleries or exploring the vibrant local markets.

6. Personalized Services
The hotel staff is known for their exceptional service of a private butler to ensure that guests receive personalized attention throughout their stay.

7. Romantic Packages
Hemingways Nairobi often offers special romantic packages that include extras like champagne, flower arrangements, and spa treatments to enhance the honeymoon experience.

8. Accessibility & Convenient Location
- Located just a short drive from the city center and major attractions, it offers a peaceful retreat while still being accessible to explore Nairobi.

Other recommended hotels in Nairobi offering the perfect backdrop for love include,

Emakoko, Villa Rosa Kempinski, Giraffe Manor, Movenpick Hotel & Residences, The Social House & House of Waine.