Once the domain of billionaire French art dealer Alec Wildenstein and his eccentric wife Jocelyne "The Cat Woman" Wildenstein, Ol Jogi Ranch is now dedicated to the preservation of endangered species.
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Ol Jogi Ranch —
What makes Ol Jogi unique (and ultra-extravagant) is the fact the sprawling manor house, its satellite cottages and the rest of the ranch is only available for exclusive use for prices hovering around a quarter of a million dollars per week.
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Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp —
Although Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp was established just two decades ago, it looks and feels as if it's been around since the golden age of East African safaris -- roomy canvas tents outfitted with family antiques and heirlooms, sturdy four-poster beds and even khaki-colored pith helmets.
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Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp —
Guests can spin vintage vinyl on a gramophone in the dining room, enjoy tea from a silver service, compose their journal entry on an antique typewriter, or request an open-air soak in a portable canvas camp tub.
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Finch Hattons Luxury Camp —
Named in honor of the legendary big-game hunter Denys Finch Hatton, Finch Hattons Luxury Camp was completely rebuilt in 2013 and includes a full-service spa, air-conditioned gym and infinity pool.
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Finch Hattons Luxury Camp —
"Finch Hattons is a place for people who have a feel for bygone romance," says camp manager Jonathan Mutisya. Low-season rates start at $590 per adult.
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Loisaba Tented Camp —
Loisaba Tented Camp. Almost completely destroyed by a 2014 bush fire, Loisaba Tented Camp reopened in May 2016 at an even higher standard of luxury and comfort than its previous iteration.
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Loisaba Tented Camp —
Almost completely destroyed by a 2014 bush fire, Loisaba Tented Camp reopened in May 2016 at an even higher standard of luxury and comfort than its previous iteration.
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Alfajiri —
Comedian Rowan Atkinson and Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood are among the celebrities to have stayed at Alfajiri, a luxury villa complex overlooking Diani Beach.
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Alfajiri —
While proximity to the Indian Ocean is undoubtedly the main attraction -- scuba diving and snorkeling, kite surfing and deep-sea fishing -- Alfajiri is also an ideal base for exploring coastal game reserves like Shimba Hills and Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary.
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Elewana Flying Safari —
Denys Finch Hatton and Prince Edward (later Duke of Windsor) pioneered the flying photographic safari in the late 1920s. Elewana's SkySafari Kenya continues the tradition.
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Elewana Flying Safari —
Carried out in an executive class Cessna Grand Caravan based at Nairobi's Wilson Airport, the eight-day trips feature stops in Amboseli, Meru and Maasai Mara national parks, with optional extensions to Diani Beach on the Kenyan coast or Zanzibar in neighboring Tanzania.
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Mahali Mzuri —
The architecture alone makes this wilderness retreat a standout: a dozen futuristic "tents" designed and fabricated by Nairobi-based canvas maestro Jan Allen and rustic chic interiors by London's Real Studios.
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Mahali Mzuri —
Mahali Mzuri is owned by British entrepreneur Richard Branson and is located in Olare Motorogi Conservancy on the outskirts of the national reserve.
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Ol Pejeta House —
Ol Pejeta House is the former safari retreat of Saudi Arabian billionaire arms dealer and jetsetter Adnan Kashoggi. This two-story wilderness manse is now managed by the upmarket Serena group.
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Ol Pejeta House —
Among Ol Pejeta's many opulent features are a drawing room with baronial fireplace, a personal chef who tailors menus to the tastes of each guest, four bedrooms and a guest cottage, as well as two swimming pools and extensive gardens.
