Which luxury safari operators in Kenya use small, owner-run camps?

These camp owners run every one of their camps in Kenya and publish how many tents, rooms or beds those camps have. Each card quotes the company's own figures.

Which luxury safari operators in Kenya use small, owner-run camps?

Each card quotes the company's own camp sizes, tents or rooms per camp, so you can compare how big each one is, with its rates and child policy.

What do they charge per person per night?

4 of the 10 camp owners on this page publish a rate per person per night; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Each line is the company's own figure as its website gives it. Companies with camps in several countries are left out of this list and their cards, because their published figure can be for a camp elsewhere.

• Angama: Lowest published nightly rate: USD 950 per person, Angama Safari Camp, 2026 Standard Season.
• Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps: Reduced rates for 6+ night stays, US$ per person sharing per night, 2026: 1 to 30 June: Amboseli/Rhino $551, Giraffe $442, Mara/Cheetah $584, Lion $603, Rhino River $537, Ol Kinyei Cottages $679, Nairobi Tented $105. 22 July to 30 Sept: $748, $607, $836, $922, $682. 1 Aug to 30 Sept cottages $1,294.
• Governors' Camp Collection: Lowest published per person sharing rate: Loldia House luxury room, 1 Apr-31 May 2026, US$424 (2027: US$437 in the same period).
• Kicheche Camps: Excludes conservancy fees of US$130 per adult per night.

What age limits do they set for children?

9 of the 10 camp owners on this page publish a child policy; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Companies with camps in several countries are left out here, because their policy can differ from camp to camp.

• Angama: Children of all ages welcome year round.
• Cottar's Safaris: Children of all ages are welcome at both properties.
• Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps: Porini camps are not suitable for children under 8.
• Governors' Camp Collection: Governors' Camp and Loldia House welcome all ages.
• Kicheche Camps: Minimum age 7 at Kicheche Bush Olare and Valley Naboisho.
• Lewa Wilderness: Lewa Wilderness: 'All ages welcome', family cottages, garden cottages described as family-friendly.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Children of all ages are welcome.' Under 5 sharing with adults are free; ages 5 to 16 pay 50% of the adult sharing rate in a standard room or tent with 1 to 2 adults, 75% in their own room, or a Family Unit rate.
• Sirikoi: Children aged 6 and older welcome.
• The Safari Collection: Children are welcome at Giraffe Manor, Sala's Camp, Sasaab (under threes stay free; baby-listening service) and Siruai (children of all ages; one tent can sleep three children).

Which offer a private guide and vehicle?

6 of the 10 camp owners on this page offer a private guide or vehicle; the rest do not state it on their own websites. Companies with camps in several countries are left out here, because their terms can differ from camp to camp.

• Angama: Angama Mara and Amboseli: private safari vehicles are extra, USD 200 half day / USD 400 full day in Standard Season.
• Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps: Private vehicles are offered at the camps at a supplement; an 'Exclusive Vehicle' gives sole use of the open-sided 4x4 safari vehicle during game drives for US$375 per vehicle per day, with a minimum of 2 days.
• Governors' Camp Collection: Il Moran: 'Private game drives are available on request (advance booking required)'.
• Kicheche Camps: The Walking Wilderness Safari is privately guided for a maximum of six guests.
• Saruni Basecamp: 'Private vehicle with guide for exclusive use is available at an additional cost per day' at USD 400 per day, with a note to contact the company for rates.
• The Safari Collection: A 'Private Guided Safari' is offered (personalised itinerary and a private guide throughout; price on request).

Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 2 November 2026 · updated 2 November 2026