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Your Own Door, Your Own Kitchen

Serviced apartments, boutique hotels and private villas for the nights in cities, towns and on the coast.

About Apartments, Airbnb, Hotels And Villas

What To Expect From Apartments, Airbnb, Hotels And Villas

Not every night has to be in a tent. Cities, old towns and beaches are where apartments, boutique hotels and private houses make the most sense, with more space, more flexibility and often a better price.

Use them for arrival and departure nights, a longer stay, a family that likes its own kitchen, or a group that wants a whole house to itself.

SizeFrom a one-bedroom flat to a ten-bedroom house
Feels likeHome-like and flexible, with room to spread out
Best forArrival nights, longer stays, families and groups
MealsSelf-catering or bed and breakfast. Villas can include a chef
ChildrenWelcome, and usually the easiest choice for babies
Stays88 across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Apartments, Airbnb, Hotels And Villas · Stays guide

Clear, guest-focused advice for choosing well.

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What to know · 01

Check what service you get

Apartments are self-catering. We can arrange a driver, a stocked fridge and a cook so it feels like a hotel.

What to know · 02

Think about location

In Nairobi, Karen is leafy and quiet and Westlands is close to restaurants. Ask us which suits your flights.

What to know · 03

Villas are priced per house

A private house is often better value than it looks once you are six or more, and you get a chef, a guide and complete privacy.

The Stays

Apartments, Airbnb, Hotels And Villas

Apartments And Airbnb
17 stays

Apartments And Airbnb

More space, a kitchen and a home-from-home feel. Useful for longer stays, families and groups.

Feels like
Home-like and flexible, with space to spread out.
Best for
Longer stays, families, groups and remote workers.
The catch
No camp-style service, so meals and transport are on you. We can arrange a driver and a stocked fridge.

A Few Favourites

Hand-picked across the three countries
01

View Palace Apartments

Nairobi · Lenana, Ngong Road

Serviced apartments near Lenana, Ngong Road, Nairobi. A good fit for longer stays and families who want a kitchen.

02

Serval Residences

Stone Town

Spacious apartments with a kitchen and a balcony, where carved doors open to the sea breeze.

From $100 to $160 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Impala Valley Apartments

Jinja

Serviced residences for longer stays, where the Nile slides past the lawn.

From $110 to $180 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Jacaranda Residences

Kampala

Spacious apartments with a kitchen and a balcony, where the hills of the capital light up.

From $80 to $140 pp sharingEnquire →

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Boutique Hotels
40 stays

Boutique Hotels

Small, stylish and well placed. Great for an arrival night, a city break or a day in the old town.

Feels like
Quiet, stylish and well placed for the airport or the sights.
Best for
Arrival and departure nights, couples and business travellers.
The catch
Often close to traffic, so a garden room is better than a street one.

A Few Favourites

Hand-picked across the three countries
01

Falcon Heights Hotel Nanyuki

Ol Pejeta · Nanyuki

A boutique hotel in Nanyuki, Ol Pejeta. A good fit for an easy arrival night or a beach stay with character.

02

Golden Plains Boutique Hotel

Zanzibar

A small, characterful hotel with a garden and a good kitchen, where turquoise water meets white sand.

From $160 to $290 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Acacia Ridge Boutique Hotel

Jinja

A small, characterful hotel with a garden and a good kitchen, where the Nile slides past the lawn.

From $140 to $230 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Buffalo Springs House Hotel

Stone Town

Quiet rooms, great beds and breakfast on the terrace, where carved doors open to the sea breeze.

From $200 to $340 pp sharingEnquire →

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Private Houses And Villas
31 stays

Private Houses And Villas

The whole house is yours, with your own chef, guide and vehicle. Perfect for families, friends and anyone who wants complete privacy.

Feels like
Private and relaxed, like staying in a friend's very beautiful home.
Best for
Families, multi-generational trips and groups of friends.
The catch
Priced for the whole house, so it works best with six or more guests. Book well ahead for peak season.

A Few Favourites

Hand-picked across the three countries
01

Hunter's Luxury Manor-Amboseli

Amboseli · Amboseli National Park

A private house or villa near Amboseli National Park, Amboseli. A good fit for families and groups who want privacy and space.

02

Sycamore House

Serengeti

An exclusive-use house with its own chef and guide, where the grass runs to the horizon.

From $800 to $1,180 pp sharingEnquire →
03

Eagle's Rest House

Ngorongoro Crater

An exclusive-use house with its own chef and guide, where the crater floor opens below.

From $770 to $1,130 pp sharingEnquire →
04

Crested Crane House

Tarangire

An exclusive-use house with its own chef and guide, where baobabs frame the riverbed.

From $770 to $1,130 pp sharingEnquire →

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