Vacation, Untamed: Safari in Style

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KENYA

One of the most diverse and fascinating East African countries, Kenya was the birthplace of safaris, beloved by literary icons such as Isak Dinesen, author of “Out of Africa,” and Ernest Hemingway, who rhapsodized about the country in tales like “Green Hills of Africa” and “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” Landscapes in Kenya range from the open plains of the Maasai Mara to the dazzling, multicultural

coastal towns and the sweeping vistas of the central highlands.

WHERE TO STAY

Cottars Safari

KENYA
One of the most diverse and fascinating East African countries, Kenya was the birthplace of safaris, beloved by literary icons such as Isak Dinesen, author of “Out of Africa,” and Ernest Hemingway, who rhapsodized about the country in tales like “Green Hills of Africa” and “The Snows of Kilimanjaro.” Landscapes in Kenya range from the open plains of the Maasai Mara to the dazzling, multicultural coastal towns and the sweeping vistas of the central highlands.

WHERE TO STAY

Cottars Safari
An utterly elegant time warp to the safaris of old, this high-end, family-run camp is set at the edge of the vast and stunning Maasai Mara National Reserve, famed for its Maasai warrior culture and its abundance of big game. 888-870-0903 (U.S. only)

Sabuk Lodge
Situated on the beautiful and sparsely populated Laikipia Plateau, this 1,500-acre property, which overlooks the Ewaso Nyiro River, features rustic-chic rooms with stargazing beds and outdoor showers. Activities include camel safaris and walking tours led by Laikipia Maasai tribesmen.

Campi Ya Kanzi
Set at the foot of the Chyulu Hills — Hemingway’s “Green Hills of Africa” — this luxe lodge looks out on majestic, snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro. The camp’s Italian owners founded the Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, of which actor Edward Norton is president. +254-45-622-516

Emma Sloley is a travel and style writer based in New York City.