Maralal, Kenya overlooks the Maralal Game Sanctuary. Home to zebras and other wildlife, Maralal is popular with tourists wishing to get a glimpse of the African Safari or the city's annual Camel Derby, which is held in August. There are several different hotels within the town and its immediate environs, with varying degrees of creature comforts and access to nature, depending on the type of experience the traveler is seeking.
With 12 separate self-contained cabins and a bar and restaurant, the Yare Camel Club takes its name from its close proximity to the area where safari camels are kept. The facility boasts hot water and space to set up outdoor tents. Travelers may enjoy dining at the club's fully stocked European-style bar and restaurant.
Yare Camel Club and Camp
Northern Kenya, Isoilo Rd.
Maralal Town
Kenya
011-254-214-099
Part hotel, part safari immersion, the Malaral Safari Lodge is situated on a sanctuary featuring 260 different types of wildlife, including zebras, hyenas, leopards, elephants, birds, and baboons. Visitors can watch the wildlife from the veranda of their room. The hotel has a swimming pool with a bar, conference facilities, and 20 rooms for a 48-bed capacity. Most of the rooms have verandas, while all are equipped with modern electrical furnishings.
Maralal Safari Lodge
PO Box 42475
Samburu Game Reserve
Kenya
011-254-2211124
angelfire.com/jazz/maralal/
Emphasizing a clubby group atmosphere, the Impala Lodge features tents with tile floors grouped around a central swimming pool. The traveler also has the choice of staying in cottages that feature dining rooms, bathtubs, a wash room and a private lounge. The facility has secured parking and provides toiletries and torches for those who choose to stay in the tents. The tents also feature a television hook-up and machinery to make coffee and tea.
Impala Safari Lodge
Kenya
011-254-20-2108174
impalasafarilodge.com
