5 Best Places Where to sleep under the stars in Kenya
A night in one of Kenya’s top star beds combines luxury, romance, and the opportunity to get closer to nature. Although Kenya’s wildlife is unmatched, the stargazing experience is one not to be missed. Sleeping in a star bed is the best way to appreciate the Kenyan night sky. As the sounds of Kenyan wildlife soothe you to sleep, enjoy a perfect night in the crystal clear sky, with only a mosquito net between you and the milky way. Here are some of Kenya’s best places to sleep under the stars in Kenya.
Star Gazing places in Kenya – Best Stargazing Spots In Kenya
Segera Retreat Laikipia
Segera Retreat is one of Kenya’s most stylish getaways. Located in the heart of Laikipia, the retreat is a critical habitat for some of Kenya’s rare animal species, such as the Reticulated Giraffe, Gravy’s Zebra, and the Wild Dog. The area has beautiful savannah grasslands and tropical flora accented by waterfalls. The stunning Nay Palad Bird nest located in the retreat offers guests an opportunity to sleep under the stars combined with luxuries like no other accommodation.
Raised above the ground, the Nay Palad Bird Nest gives a 360-degree view of the amazing wilderness during the day and stars at night. This fantastic structure is made to seem like a bird’s nest, with makuti and branches pointing upwards to form a lovely nest. The bird nest is large enough for you and your loved one to have a one-of-a-kind experience while surrounded by wildlife under the stars.
Loisaba Star Beds – Laikipia
The Loisaba Conservancy is a wildlife-rich private reserve located in the Laikipia region. The r serve is well-known for its spectacular views of Mount Kenya and the Matthews mountain range. The Loisaba star bed is a unique sleep-out experience that takes you closer to the night sky as a four-poster bed is wheeled into place for the most incredible view of the stars.
Designed to complement the surrounding environment Loisaba Star Beds offers its amazing guest views of the beautiful valley and inhabitant wildlife. Experience a magical night as you fall asleep, staring at the dazzling sky and listening to the animals across the valley. Loisa, a Star Beds, offers an intimate Kenyan experience, with the traditional Samburu and Masai people as the hosts to brighten up your stay.
Angama Mara – Masai Mara
Located on the edge of the escarpment, overlooking the Mara Triangle’s famous game-filled plains, Angama Mara is a luxurious safari lodge that offers its guests amazing views of the Masai Mara wildlife. The lodge has spacious 100 sq. tented suites that offer you remarkable views of nature and the stars.
Enjoy the sun during the day and the stars at night, thanks to the many leisure areas around the lodge, including a grand veranda with a fire pit and bar area. Even though the lodge is well-lit, the stars above the Kenyan plains are spectacular. In the months of the wildebeest migration, enjoy the sight of millions of wildebeest during the day and sleep under millions of stars during the night.
Saruni Samburu, Kalama Conservancy – Samburu
Privately owned, Saruni Samburu Lodge is one of the most breathtaking lodges in Kenya. Located outside the Samburu National Reserve inside Kalama Conservancy, the lodge offers magnificent views of the savannah grassland and Mount Kenya. Sarun lodge speaks of pure luxury with six spacious eco-chic villas for utmost comfort.
As the lodge is perched upon a rock face, the views from inside your villa are simply stunning. Sarun is all open to the element for you to enjoy the stars from all areas in the lodge. Sleep under the stars from a place untouched by human presence where they shine bright and are most remarkable.
Sabuk Lodge – Laikipia
Found in a remote and beautiful area, Sabuk Lodge is located in the northern parts of Laikipia plateau, on the edge of a cliff overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro River. The lodge has six open-sided cottages that offer guests a unique sleeping experience under the stars. Each of the tents has spacious private verandas where in some tents beds are on the porches. Sabuk Lodge offers majestic nights under the starry skies where you will fall asleep to the sound of the flowing river.
Nothing beats snuggling down in a cozy bed with the sounds of wildlife under a ceiling of stars after an adventurous day spent out on a classic Kenyan safari. Give yourself a treat and enjoy a memorable night under the twinkling African sky surrounded by nature. Reach out to our team of experts, and let us help you plan a magical safari with a chance to sleep under the stars in Kenya’s most thrilling places.
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