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Kenya's hidden gems - handpicked holiday homes, boutique lodges, private safari camps and other unique and special places to stay.

Distinctive, Original, Authentic, Unpackaged. We visit, inspect and experience every property we recommend, ensuring that each meets our high standards of quality, character, style and service

27/10/2026

Gorgeous new shots of Betty's Suite and Garden House - two of the magical Moon Houses in stylish Shela Village.

A delightful collection of neighbouring and interconnecting private homes set just off the Shela seafront, all are within moments of Peponi Hotel and Lamu's wonderful 8-mile beach.

All are historic and charming, furnished with local antiques and built in traditional Swahili style. Each can be rented individually - or together with one or more of the adjoining properties.

Romantic 1-bedroom Betty's Suite, with its celebrated rooftop infinity pool, is perfect for couples and honeymooners, while 2-bedroom Garden House has Shela's largest private garden and enjoys lovely views across the dhow harbour and the Lamu Channel.

22/10/2026

09/10/2026

We loved seeing the new Luxury Suites at Loldia House - the latest additions to this delightful boutique lodge on the beautiful unspoilt north shore of Lake Naivasha.

Tucked away among giant fig trees and surrounded by greenery and wildlife, each rustic-chic one-bedroom cottage enjoys spectacular views across the lake to Mount Longonot.

Beautifully designed and furnished, spacious and secluded, with heated plunge pools and double-sided log-burning stoves, it's hard to imagine a more cosy and romantic near-to-Nairobi getaway.

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28/09/2026

Another gorgeous and beautifully thought-out interior at Matembezi House on Olepangi Farm - this is the dramatic Master Bedroom looking out over the Ngishishi River gorge.

An extraordinary new exclusive-use Laikipia retreat, Matembezi is sophisticated, personal, imaginative and unique.

A haven for aesthetes and escapists, with abundant bush and wildlife adventures from the doorstep, there are few more original places to stay in East Africa.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/matembezi-house-olepangi-farm-laikipia/

25/09/2026

We're in awe of the glorious and ever-evolving interiors at Matembezi House on Olepangi Farm - and here are just a few new shots of its Drawing Room brimming with colour, comfort and creativity.

A captivating new exclusive-use home, designed with flair and style and filled with treasures from around the world, Matembezi is a true original.

Surrounded by nature and with spectacular views towards Mount Kenya and across the Ngishishi River gorge, it's such an inspiring place to stay.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/matembezi-house-olepangi-farm-laikipia/

22/09/2026

Escape to Watamu's glorious Kusini House for less this September, October and November...

A magnificent six-bedroom family home, designed and furnished with elegance and style, Kusini sets an impressive new standard for Watamu beach houses.

Looking out across Turtle Bay, it enjoys a commanding clifftop position with wonderful ocean, creek and forest views and its own private beach access.

For new stays up until 1st December, Kusini is available for the specially discounted rate of ksh 150,000 per night. Stays are on a 'self catering' basis including the services of an excellent team of staff and exceptional chef.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/kusini-house-watamu/

17/09/2026

Introducing Kailani at The Cabanas Lamu - a gorgeous new 3-bedroom retreat and a stylish addition to one of our favourite boutique beach lodges.

Remote and relaxing, unpackaged and unplugged, the Cabanas are beautifully situated at Kizingoni Beach on the island's quiet south western coast.

The ideal away-from-it-all escape for couples and small families, the Cabanas have a fun and contemporary focus on watersports, wellness and sustainability.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/the-cabanas-at-kizingoni-beach-lamu/

04/08/2026

Introducing Céline & Lolo - the coolest new hotel with the warmest welcome.

A delightfully original and unpackaged place to stay, quietly tucked away in leafy Lavington, Céline & Lolo is a boutique hotel in the truest sense.

Small, stylish, personal, independent and hoapitable, its retro-chic interiors, lush gardens and poolside bistro providd a calm and welcoming oasis close to the heart of Nairobi.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/celine-lolo-lavington-nairobi/

23/07/2026

Lamu's beautiful Full Moon House and Kiwandani House together accommodate up to 12 very fortunate guests, and are now available from 20th December 2026 to 10th January 2027.

Perfectly situated just off the seafront and beach in sought-after Shela and very close to Peponi Hotel, the two houses share a garden and swimming pool.

Historic and charming, furnished with local antiques and built in traditional Swahili style, they are the perfect place to celebrate the festive season with family and friends.

Find out much more at https://eastafricanretreats.com/retreat/the-moon-houses-shela-village-lamu/

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