MARA SERENA LODGE ****

An interpretation of a traditional Maasai Manyatta village of domed huts, the 74 room Mara Serena Safari Lodge is set on the saddle of a hill overlooking the 1,800 square kilometres of rolling plains, woodlands and rivers that make up the Maasai Mara Triangle - one of the world's richest wildlife sanctuaries. The Serena has the most spectacular view of the surrounding landscape, with its game and bird life. Facilities include restaurant, lounge, bar, outdoor pool with lounge chairs, tables, umbrellas and towels. Telephone, fax, and radio, 24 hour Nurse on call and Flying Doctors Service. All rooms are individual "huts" - spread out to give each one uninterrupted view of the plains, the meandering riverine forest and the silhouetted hills beyond. All huts are en suite with bath and shower. The Lodge is the only property of its kind in the Mara Triangle - and, as such, its guests can be assured a high degree of privacy when enjoying their safari experience.

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MPATA SAFARI LODGE ****

Mpata Safari Club is a five star hotel voted "The Best Safari Lodge in Kenya" by The Kenyan Association of Travel Agents. The lodge - designed by Edward Suzuki - one of the most respected architects in Japan - is perched on a hilltop with a breathtaking view of the Mara reserve. Guests stay in individual cottages well spaced along the top of the escarpment offering panoramic views of sunrise on the horizon. There are 11 suites and 12 deluxe units, each with interlocking curves separating bedroom, bathroom and verandah. With emphasis on comfort and a unique combination of interior design, the suites have a lounge, kitchenette and best of all, an outdoor Jacuzzi.

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SIANA INTREPIDS Tented Camp****

Fringed by marshes and surrounded by ghostly Fever trees, Siana Springs is situated on the eastern edge of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Built on a site chosen by 1950's game warden Major Lyn Temple-Boreham, the grand-scale tented camp was established in partnership with the neighbouring Maasai, who continue to graze their cattle in harmony with the wildlife. Perfectly recapturing the romance of the early pioneers, Siana Springs possesses a tranquil atmosphere, with generous safari-style tents and shaded trees offering complete privacy in the lush, unspoiled setting. A convivial dining area offers hearty cuisine, while the swimming pool is an irresistible oasis on hot days.

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MARA HIPPO Safari Lodge ****

Located at the South Eastern end of the Mara Triangle the Mara Hippo Safari Lodge is a beautiful tented camp cum lodge that blends with the game ladened landscape of the Mara. Built on a former riverbed, the accommodation is made of 15 tents all ensuite under grass thatched roofs and five cottages; also ensuite. There is a swimming pool and satellite television is available for those who would wish to catch up with international events in the middle of the African savanna.

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TREETOPS****

Treetops is the original tree lodge, legendary for its historical royal connection, for the animals it attracts and for the sheer joy of exploring a tree house. The lodge rises straight out of the ground on stilts. It has four decks and a rooftop-viewing platform. Solely dedicated to game viewing, the accommodation is compact and cosy. The 50 twin bedded rooms are small and neat and cosy like cabins on board ship. Dinner is imaginatively served at refectory tables with bench seating, which heightens the sense of adventure and stimulates conversation. The emphasis is on making as little noise as possible so as not to scare away the animals. For this reason children under 5 are not allowed at Treetops.

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LAKE ELEMENTAITA****

This exclusive lodge was built by English Settler Lord Galbraith Cole in 1916. A red brick with shady terraces, an internal courtyard pannelled wall and a sitting room with library and log fire. The 33 double rooms are in newer "cottages" nestled away in a lush flowered garden behind the house. The house overlooks Lake Elementaita a Ramsar Site (Wetland of international importance). The lake home to millions of lesser flamingos is an important stopover for migrating birds - over 350 species have been spotted. An original and less obtrusive way of seeing the wild life is by ox waggon. Lord Cole's Memorial, built on a rocky outcrop, is an enchanting spot for a sundower after a safari or for a champagne breakfast. Other activities include horse-riding, visits to the warm water spa which flows into the lake or to the Kariandusi pre-historic site where anthropologist Dr. Lewis Leakey found some of the oldest remains of mankind.

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SAMBURI SERENA Safari Lodge****

Situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the centre of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya's rugged, semi-arid Northern Province, Samburu Serena Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of riverfront life. The rustic yet convivial lodge blends with the environment by making full use of native materials. All guestrooms have private verandas that overlook the river where crocodiles feed in full view. The surrounding terrain is renowned for rare game; long-necked gerunuk, Grevy's zebra, reticulated giraffe, and Beisa oryx. Leopards are frequent passers by. The accommodation is in 62 deluxe rooms, including 8 family rooms. A swimming pool is also centrally located to allow clients to cool off from the tropical heat.