Kenya offers the traveller a wide range of accommodation options. From youth hostels to five star luxury suites, from pitching your own tent in the wilderness to relaxing in a private beachside villa, the possibilities are endless. Your choice of accommodation for your stay in Kenya should be dictated by your personal travel budget, but also by your own interests. For some people, sleeping under canvas in the Kenyan bush, by an open fire and surrounded by the spectacular night noises of wild animals, is a once in a life time experience that has greater value than the most costly hotel or lodge. For others, the experience of enjoying unparalleled luxury, fine cuisine and world class service while surrounded by the wonders of the wild makes Kenya the ultimate destination. Whether you're looking to rough it or relax in style, Kenya can cater for every taste, budget and personal interest. Here are some accommodation facts:

Hotels
Kenya has a great variety of hotel accommodation to suit all budgets and tastes. Nairobi has an excellent range of hotels, including many well appointed hotels of international standards with full facilities for tourists and business travellers. Other Cities and large towns all have a good range of hotel accommodation. Small boutique hotels are also becoming increasingly popular, in Nairobi, on the Coast, and in Wilderness areas.

Lodges
Safari lodges in Kenya offer hotel-style comforts and accommodation in the wilderness. Standards vary from the rustic to the modern, from the simply appointed to the last word in luxury. Efforts is usually made to design lodges that blend into their environment, with an emphasis on all natural local building materials and use of traditional art and decoration. Most lodges serve meals and have lounges and bars, often with excellent views or overlooking waterholes or salt licks that attract game. Many have resident naturalists, as well as guides for organized walks or game drives. Lodges are found throughout Kenya's National Parks and Reserves and other wilderness areas.

Tented Camps
For those looking for the Camping experience without the possible discomfort, then a Tented Camp is an ideal option. Tented Camps provide the visitor with large walk in tents, complete with beds and furniture. The tent often has its own private bathroom with supplied water, showers and flush toilets. Most Tented camps have a central mess tent, or a fully stocked restaurant and bar. Levels of luxury in tented camps vary from the functional through to five star, with tents offering the standard of accommodation one would expect from a top end international resort. Tented camps can be found in many of Kenya's National Parks and Reserves, as well as on private game ranches and sanctuaries.