Kenya on a budget

Set in the heart of Tsavo East National Park, Satao Camp offers a wonderfully authentic safari experience: classic, atmospheric, and comfortably understated. The camp looks out over a lively waterhole, giving guests a front-row seat to the natural rhythm of the bush as elephants, giraffe, zebra and other plains game come to drink, with predators never far behind.

Spacious canvas tents are shaded by tamarind trees and thoughtfully furnished, each with an en-suite bathroom and private veranda, perfect for soaking up the sights and sounds of the wilderness. Warm, attentive service and a relaxed, friendly atmosphere make it easy to settle in, while the open-air dining area serves generous meals with sweeping views across the surrounding landscape.

Days are spent exploring Tsavo’s vast plains and rugged beauty on expertly guided game drives, seeking the park’s famous red elephants, big cats and remarkable birdlife. Back at camp, slow moments are just as memorable, watching the waterhole at sunset, sharing stories by lantern light, or simply unwinding to the soundtrack of the bush.

For travellers looking for a genuine, off-the-beaten-track safari in one of Kenya’s wildest parks, Satao Camp is an unforgettable base: intimate, untamed, and deeply connected to its setting.

Almanara Luxury Boutique Hotel & Villas is situated along Diani Beach on Kenya’s southeastern coast, near the Shimba Hills National Reserve. The property includes a boutique hotel, garden villas, and beachfront residences. Rooms feature en-suite bathrooms, Wi-Fi, and tea/coffee making facilities. Dining options include a bespoke set menu at the hotel and private chef services in the villas, with Sails Restaurant offering seafood dishes by the beach. Leisure facilities include a central swimming pool with a sunken bar, rooftop terraces, and a gym.